
Preliminary course
Age 8-18
The Preliminary course is an intensive training course for modern dance and classical ballet for young dancers in preparation for a dance subject training at a dance academy like Codarts Rotterdam, Theaterschool Amsterdam, ArtEZ Arnhem, Fontys Tilburg and Royal Conservatory of The Hague or an MBO dance.
>Admission to the Preliminary course takes place after the successful completion of an audition. Admission criteria are physical aptitude, pleasure / passion, dance qualities (including appearance, musicality, co-ordination) and motivation.
> The students follow 4 days a week lesson, total 7 hours. Of which ± 3 hours classical ballet, modern dance (Graham based, Cunningham, floorwork), improvisation / composition, choreography. A few times a year a supportive lesson from e.g. a physiotherapist, dietician, mental coach.
> The students perform a lot to gain stage experience, such as our performances in December and June.
> We prepare the students to audition for a dance vocational training.
> Regular classes are organized so parents and other interested parties can see the progress.
> 3x per season, the students get a review, An assessment of your progress is made three times a year. This is done both verbally and in writing.
> The open days of the national dance academies are visited together.
Program
Which classes are you going to do?
• Classical ballet, Vaganova method
• Modern dance (including Graham based, Floorwork, Horton, Limon and Cunningham)
• Modern Jazz
• Improvisation and composition
• Choreography
• From class 5 to 10: Dance and health (including yoga, Pilates, nutrition, injury prevention)
• From grades 5 to 10: Supportive lessons, such as Drama, Self-confidence, preparation for auditions, info about professional practice
Stage experience
A lot of time is spent on gaining stage experience in the following way:
• You learn to make a dance (solo) for the Own Work Performance
• You dance in a piece during the big performance of the Danshuis or the older dancers (from class 5) of a professional choreographer during the dance workshop performances or in collaboration with Dance group Haarlem
• You participate in the annual 'Open Day Talent Development', by means of: public lessons and short performances
The Preparatory Course is regularly approached by cultural parties in Haarlem and the surrounding area to make a dance contribution to, for example, an event, an opera or concert.
Other activities
• Visiting dance performances together
• Visiting the Open Days of the national dance academies
Evaluation
An evaluation of your progress will be made several times a year. This is done both orally and in writing.
Class 1 and 2 (8-10 years)
> The children who dance in class 1 and 2 have classes together and follow 2 classes a week, namely 1x classical ballet and 1x modern / improvisation.
> We prepare interested children for auditioning for a dance academie.
> The children receive written and oral feedback once a year.
Class 3 and 4 (10-12 years)
> The children in class 3 and 4 have classes together and are required to attend 3 classes a week. Until Christmas that means 2 classical ballet lessons per week and 1x improvisation/composition. From January that will be 1 classical ballet class, 1x modern dance and 1x improv/compo/choreography.
> We prepare the children for an audition for a national dance academie or class 5 of the Preparatory Course of Danshuis Haarlem.
> The children receive a rating twice per season.
> In consultation we go to the Open Day of a Dance preparatory course (eg National Ballet Academy in Amsterdam, Codarts in Rotterdam).
Class 5 to 10 (12-18 years)
> The students attend classes several days a week, a total of 6 hours on average. The lessons consist of classical ballet, modern dance (Graham based, Cunningham, Limon, floorwork), improvisation/composition, choreography.
> Students are assessed twice a year.
> In addition to the weekly lessons, the dancers receive a supporting lesson a few times a year from, for example, a physiotherapist, dietician, mental coach, information professional practice, etc.
Auditions
5 April 2023 Open House
Classes 1 to 10 present themselves and all information is given about the lessons and auditions. A great way to get acquainted with this special program for children and young people with a great passion and talent for dance!
Email for more information and signing up: info@danshuishaarlem.nl
Schedule 2023 - 2024
Studio |
Class | Teacher | ||
MONDAY | ||||
16.45-18.15 | 1 | 7-8 | Classical ballet | Haya |
TUESDAY | ||||
16.45-18.00 | 1 | 4-5 | Classical ballet | Haya |
18.15-19.15 | 2 |
4-5 | Pilates / Dance technique | Roby |
18.15-19.30 | 1 |
7-8 | Classical ballet | Nicolas |
WEDNESDAY | ||||
16.45-18.00 | 1 | 1-2 | Classical Ballet | Roby |
THURSDAY | ||||
15.30-16.30 | 1 | 1-2 | Modern | Roby |
16.45-18.00 | 1 |
4-5 | Improvisation / Choreography | Sarai |
18.00-19.15 | 1 | 7-8 | Improvisation | Sarai |
19.15-20.15 | 2 | 7-8 | Condition | Roby |
SATURDAY | ||||
10.45-12.00 | 1 |
4-5 | Classical / Modern / Jazz | Haya |
12.00-13.15 | 1 | 7-8 | Modern / Jazz | diverse |
Classical ballet | |
Girls | Black ballet suit without sleeve / short sleeve |
Pink balletmaillot with foot | |
Salmon colored canvas ballet shoes, split-sole | |
spitzen in consultation | |
Boys | White ballet suit without sleeve |
Blacke balletmaillot (short or long) | |
Black, canvas balletshoes, split-sole | |
Modern | balletsuit optionally |
Black legging without foot | |
Black coton ankle socks | |
Modern jazz | balletsuit optionally |
Black legging/dancepants | |
socks/jazzshoes or sneakers |
Course fee 2023-2024
Class 1 to 3
Per jear | € 782,- |
Discount | € 52,- upon payment at once: € 730,- |
In 3 terms | 1st term: € 312,- |
2nd term: € 235,- | |
3rd term: € 235,- | |
Per month | 10 terms of € 79,- per month |
Class 4 and 5
Per jear | € 1479,- |
Discount | € 80,- upon payment at once: € 1399,- |
In 3 terms | 1st term: € 593,- |
2nd term: € 443,- | |
3rd term: € 443,- | |
Per month | 10 terms of € 148,- per month |
Class 6 to 10
Per jear | € 1596,- |
In 3 terms | 1st term: € 638,- |
2nd term: € 479,- | |
3rd term: € 479,- | |
Per month | 10 terms of € 160,- per month |
Discount upon payment at once by incasso: € 106,- discount. You pay € 1490,- | ||||||
Extra discount If you follow the VO for several years: (applies from class 6) | ||||||
Jear | discount | Full | Term. 1 | Term. 2 | Term. 3 | 10 term. |
2nd | 2% | 1460,- | 624,- | 468,- | 468,- | 156,- |
3rd | 4% | 1430,- | 612,- | 459,- | 459,- | 153,- |
4th | 6% | 1400,- | 600,- | 450,- | 450,- | 150,- |
5th | 8% | 1370,- | 588,- | 441,- | 441,- | 147,- |
6th | 10% | 1340,- | 576,- | 432,- | 432,- | 144,- |
Cost medical examination € 48,- (takes 30-45 minutes)
Exclusief cost for Shows visit, transport costs Open Days etc.
Funds
In some occasions financial assistance is available from The Youth Culture Fund. For more information:www.jeugdfondssportencultuur.nl
To register for the Preliminary course, please complete the form below. Admission to the Preliminary course takes place after the successful completion of an audition.
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