The Ballet & Music Company

We offer music lessons and unique programs in piano lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons and vocal training, bass lessons, drum lessons, violin lessons, flute lessons, saxophone lessons, trombone lessons and jazz classes. Students learn at their own pace in a nurturing fun atmosphere. Lesson plans are designed to build the strength of each student. Parents participate in their child’s learning by attending the lessons (optional or as and when advised by teacher). This participation enables them to accomplish their role as a practice monitor and mentor at home. Students will respond much more effectively if the parents are involved in the lesson. This allows parents to effectively help the students if they are having problems as well as monitor progress during the week.
Stage 1
Lessons include an artistically conceived flow of songs, nursery rhymes, instrumental jam sessions, fingerplays, and movement activities. The combination and types of activities are research-based and support children’s developing competence in tonality and rhythm. In addition, activities evolve from the child’s world and include vocal play, animal sounds, rhythm play, language play, and a good bit of genuine, silly fun. Classes are taught by a qualified Music Together teacher who is trained in music development and skilled in leading participatory music activity. Children “bring the music home” to their parents through the workbook and instruments.
Stage 2
The most traditional and effective way to study a musical instrument is through tailored lessons. These lessons give students the opportunity to enjoy one-on-one instruction with the flexibility of individualized scheduling. Students will have the opportunity to perform with other students on recitals. The violin, guitar, piano, voice, fife, and the drums and the are excellent instruments to begin as young as age four. Scientific research has shown that musical training for children increases scholastic achievement and improves overall behavior and attitude. Private instrumental study also introduces children to developing disciplined routine practice habits and time management. These habits will benefit them in their academic studies at school.
Performance Lessons
The program begins with private lessons that meet once a month. Students will have opportunities to play for and with other students and in recitals as they progress in their learning. Your child will also have the opportunity to participate once a week with other instrumentalists in our Musician Performance Series program. This program will give students opportunities to learn musicianship skills in a small group environment with other students. This will give them a monthly outlet for learning and will be a powerful tool to help motivate students to practice.
BENEFITS OF MUSIC PROGRAMMES
·       Music is a confidence builder and promotes self-discipline.
·       Develops a sense of movement, rhythm &
·       appreciation of music.
·       It helps to improve poor posture and also to
·       strengthen muscular structure.
·       Music helps to co-ordinate mind and body.
·       Music addresses integrative studies.
MUSIC PROGRAMMES
·       Piano
·       Violin
·       Viola
·       Guitar
·       Flute
·       Drums

 
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We provide vocal lessons both as a career or leisure. Teaching vocal lessons is not for the faint of heart or for the teacher who enjoys quietness. If you are going to undertake teaching voice lessons prepare yourself for a lot of noise and possibly some frustration. While teaching vocal lessons to some students who have music backgrounds may come quite easy as compared to those with no music backgrounds.
No matter what level you feel your vocal ability is, it is important that to ensure that all students know music basics such as the names of notes and the basics of rhythm. For students who are not familiar with basics of music, they would be placed at the beginners’ level. Also important for all students is a wide range of vocal exercises to be done at home for practice and during their voice lessons.
Most important of all, when attending vocal lessons, we should ensure that singing is fun for everyone. Apart from continuous encouragement, students will require a certain amount of practice time every week and this can vary, depending on how advanced they are. If students are found slacking off, they will need a little push, and sometimes they just might need a new approach. Students will always be encouraged to try something new. Lessons are kept interesting and challenging and this will to vocal excellence!
 
There are numerous objectives and benefits for having professional voice training. The prime objective is to train the voice while maintaining vocal health and proper musicianship. The student will be able to accomplish vocal strength, agility, range, and breathe management.
The first few lessons include a complete intake and vocal assessment. You’ll learn the foundation of this vocal technique and how it can strengthen your voice and body.
BENEFITS OF VOCAL PROGRAMME
There are numerous benefits to vocal training:
·       increased energy
·       open-heartedness
·       expressiveness
·       improved physical and emotional awareness
·       greater physical and vocal strength
·       vocal confidence (both speaking and singing)
·       increased vocal range
·       clearer articulation
·       a fully resonant sound
·       knowledge of music reading
·       literature and languages
·       experience with a variety of musical styles
 
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We offer basic and advanced instruction, from little ones to those students planning a professional dance career. This dance instruction includes all aspects of classical ballet technique as well as modern, jazz and character dance. The program is complemented by courses in dance, history, music, choreography, special conditioning and other related subjects. Students are also provided guidance from the school’s staff and professional consultants.
Stage 1
In the initial phase, students are introduced to dance based on their musicality, physical ability and coordination. Students study basic fundamentals in dance, modern and jazz etc. A selected number of students who demonstrate strong interest, talent and willingness are invited to continue their training in the next stage.
Stage 2
Students who show interest and promise are invited to focus on classical ballet as well as character dance, modern and jazz. Students attend classes on a regular basis and may need to increase the frequency of classes. The students will be auditioned for and been placed in such company productions as Nutcracker and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Educational Role
As Dance is an integral part of a child's educational experience, we aim to enhance the children's self-discipline, self-confidence and sense of achievement through the structure and demands of dance training. We expect children to do well in their schoolwork in order to stay in the program as most children progress academically while in taking dance lessons and many schools and parents have attributed this success to the program.
Continuation
Evaluation and assessment of children by our faculty and staff is an ongoing, multi-faceted effort. A child's continuation is based on his/her talent, interest and willingness to participate. These three categories indicate a match between the child's needs and our ability to meet them.
Independence
The children themselves, with help and advice from family and teachers, are to a large extent in control of how much of their dance potential is reached. The decisions they make about their own behavior, attendance, homework and school work play a role in the children's continuation in Dance
BENEFITS OF DANCE PROGRAMMES
·       Dance fulfills the natural need to move to music.
·       Dance is an introduction to other art forms, eg. music, art, design, drama.
·       Dance is a confidence builder and promotes self-discipline.
·       Develops a sense of movement, rhythm & appreciation of music.
·       Dance helps to co-ordinate mind and body.
·       It helps to improve poor posture and improve poise.
·       It improves body control and balance.
·       It teaches discipline of body and emotions.
DANCE PROGRAMMES
·       Ballet
·       Pre- primary Ballet
·       Ballet Grade Lessons
·       Hip hop
·       Jazz
·       Street Jazz
·       Social Dance
·       Latin Dance
·       Examinations
 
 
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Hip hop is primarily performed to hip-hop music and includes a wide range of techniques primarily breaking, locking, and popping. Today, hip hop dominates the dance world and loved by active youths across the globe.
Hip hop allows dancers to perform with freedom of movement, adding in their own personalities.
We offer a variety of genres and styles for you to explore and indulge in.
Each style offers a unique experience, allowing you to discover new ways of moving and finding your feet in dance.
 
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PROJECT LE PETITE
Music Appreciation Class includes an artistically conceived flow of songs, nursery rhymes, instrumental jam sessions, fingerplays, and movement activities. The combination and types of activities are research-based and support children’s developing competence in tonality and rhythm. In addition, activities evolve from the child’s world and include vocal play, animal sounds, rhythm play, language play, and a good bit of genuine, silly fun. Classes are taught by a qualified Music Together teacher who is trained in music development and skilled in leading participatory music activity. Children “bring the music home” to their parents through the workbook and instruments.
Music Awareness Class helps children learn at their own pace in a nurturing fun atmosphere. Lesson plans are designed to build the strength of each student. Parents participate in their child’s learning by attending the lessons (optional or as and when advised by teacher). This participation enables them to accomplish their role as a practice monitor and mentor at home. Students will respond much more effectively if the parents are involved in the lesson. This allows parents to effectively help the students if they are having problems as well as monitor progress during the week.
PROJECT Le Petite (The Little Ones) enables children to appreciate the Performing Arts, nurturing one’s untapped talent and developing confidence. This programme is about developing a holistic music education approach. The course provides equal development to the right and left brain. It helps is mapping the mind in a systematic way yet developing and nurturing creativity through several musical pedagogy methodology. It offers a more targeted curriculum to each level – Nursery (N1 & N2) and Kindergarten (K1 & K2).
 
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Jazz, as a popular dance type, combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance.

Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolation of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms.

Jazz lessons can be patterned in several different dance, either singularly or a combination of them. Emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style.

Lessons will incorporate fundamental techniques with interesting and lively choreography  and focuses on syncopated rhythms in the music.

The health and physical fitness benefits of jazz dance include

• increased strength
• flexibility
• coordination
• and endurance

The athletic, full-bodied nature of jazz dance develops arm strength from floor work, leg strength from jumps, and core strength from coordinating the limbs.

Jazz dance lessons consist of stretching sequences that lengthen the larger muscles of the legs and lower back. Increased flexibility and range of motion in the hips, shoulders, and spine commonly develop from jazz dance training.

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