PRIMARY DIVISION
Strictly by age for children 4-6 years old. This division is designed as an introduction for young children to the joys of dance. The program is a prelude to formal ballet instruction and emphasizes creativity and group interaction.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
Starting at 7 years old and by placement evaluation. This program provides students with a firm foundation in ballet fundamentals while also inspiring a life-long love of dance. Curriculum requirements include technique, pointe, as well as jazz, modern and character dance.
OPEN DIVISION
We offer open ballet classes for Adults who find they just can not live without dance or want to start now. Also, Open morning classes for Home School students. So whatever your age, come and join us in a dance class just for you.
Home Schoolers: Galmont Ballet offers morning classes that will allow the study of classical ballet and jazz without interrupting family time in the evenings. We are pleased to announce new classes, especially designed for Homeschoolers. Classes are offered for children ages 7 and up. Homeschoolers will have an opportunity this year to take ballet classes with Master Teachers Frank Galvez and Lucia Montero during regular school day hours. Ballet classes teach the students technique while enhancing their overall dance form. It is the basis for all dance forms. Students will learn balance, flexibility, strength, and the development of body awareness. All levels will learn ballet terminology and exercises. Everyone should take dance!
Adult Ballet: Our Adult Ballet class draws on the same teaching theories and evolving practices applied in our well-established full training program. We offer a constructed program of increasingly complex exercises allowing you ample time for learning that is both comprehensive and meaningful. The experience and dedication of our instructors, all with pedagogical training, continue to be sources of inspiration which caters to adults of all ages and levels.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
The experience of performing on stage before an audience is an integral part of every dancer's training. The students in the pre-professional division have the opportunity to participate in annual ballet productions. Class attendance, code adherence, effort, and ability, is strongly considered when casting these opportunities. Casting decision is at the absolute discretion of the Galmont Ballet Directors and Choreographers.
SUMMER PROGRAM
Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education offers intensive training during the summer months for children 4 years old and up, teens, and adults. The Summer Programs are led by Founders-Artistic Directors Frank Galvez and Lucia Montero, and offer comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes strong technique, artistry, and outstanding instruction dedicated to helping each individual student maximize his or her training experience and goals.
Established in 2003 by international Ballet Master and Choreographer Frank Galvez and international Ballet Mistress and Coach Lucia Montero, Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education offers a comprehensive dance curriculum, performance opportunities and summer program for children 4 years old and up, teens, and adults. It's a place to study, to grow, to discover, to excel!
MISSION
We are committed to our responsibility to offer our students a caring and professional environment and to provide the highest level of dance instruction with an appropriate curriculum to children, teens, and adults, and performance opportunities.
PHILOSOPHY
Our academic and stylistic philosophyis based on traditional classical ballet technique with an influence of the American rhythm and style. At Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education, Teachers and Students alike, should regard the ballet class as a ritual to be treasured. They should undertake their activities in the classroom with the same serious, responsible and disciplined demeanor with which professional dancers approach dancing in front of an audience.
PRINCIPLES OF BALLET EDUCATION IN OUR SCHOOL
All registration for class must take place at the Galmont Ballet office. A $25.00 non-refundable and non-transferable Annual Registration fee apply to all students and must be paid at time of enrollment. Please contact the Galmont Ballet Directors to receive current and appropriate information such as our programs of study, class schedules and rates, dress codes, and more.
TRIAL / PLACEMENT CLASS
A Trail/Placement class is required for all students to determine class level. This class is $15.00 non-refundable and non-transferable, and it will go towards the Annual Registration fee once the student registers officially. Placement recommendations for all students are at the absolute discretion of Galmont Ballet Directors.
Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, in the administrationof its
educational admissions, policies, or regulations, and all other activities.
FRANK GALVEZ I Founder-Artistic Director I Ballet Master I Resident Choreographer
American citizen, born in La Havana-Cuba, Galvez trained with the best ballet masters of his time such as Ceferino Barrios, Adolfo Robal, Jose Pares and Aurora Bosch. His professional debut was in 1968 with the Ballet of Teatro Lirico of La Havana, I.C.R Ballet, and then became the principal dancer of the worldwide famous show "Tropicana". Frank is celebrating over 40 years in the life of Dance. He left his country in 1975, and began international guest appearances performing around the world, visiting over 40 countries in 3 continents. Frank Galvez's performing repertory includes roles in classical ballets Coppelia, Swan Lake, La Fille Mal Gardee, La Vivandiere, Don Quixote, Le Corsaire, Diane and Acteon, The Flame of Paris, The Nutcracker, Les Sylphides, Raymonda, and La Bayadere, as well as contemporary pieces from choreographers Tomas Morales, Santiago Alfonso, Gerardo Lastra, Victor Cuellar, Vicente Nebrada, Maurice Bejart, Roland Petit, and Alberto Alonso. In 1979 Frank Galvez became the Ballet Master and Principal Character Dancer of the Ballet Teresa Carreno in Venezuela under the direction of Rodolfo Rodriguez and Salvador Itriago. Galvez accepted an invitation from the legendary Rudolf Nureyev to perform the role of "Von Rothbart" in Nureyev's Swan Lake touring 6 countries in 30 appearances. In 1986 Venezuela, Galvez founded "The New Company", a performing ballet company of 20 professional dancers, traveling the country and gaining much success. Frank Galvez has been Ballet Master for the Danzas Tipicas de Maracaibo, Chamber Ballet of Zulia, Dance Theater West, Nevada Dance Theater, Ballet Concerto Company of Miami, and Ballet du Montpelier. He was Guest Ballet Master at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Company summer program. Galvez has created an extensive choreographic repertory. Among other Frank Galvez's original choreographic pieces are Three Loves, Forbidden Dreams, Coppelius Fantasy, Carmen, Rite of Springs, Encounter, Its What We Feel, Symphonetta in Black & White, and the re-staging of original works such as The Good-humored Ladies, Cappriccio Espagnol, and The Polovtsian Dances, as well as choreography for operas Semiramis and La Traviatta, and television musicals and commercials. He has been Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer for Dance Theater West in Nevada, Ballet Nova in Florida, and Lexington Ballet Company in Kentucky. Since 2003 Galvez has created an extensive line of choreographic works for the Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education and Youth Professional Company including his renowned original version of The American Nutcracker. Frank Galvez has been privileged to work with the finest. He is known for his commitment to excellence developed during years of experience, and for his emphasis on technique and energetic teaching style. Galvez is married to co-founder~director Lucia Montero, and both are the parents of son Frank Jr., and daughter Daliana.
LUCIA MONTERO I Founder-Artistic Director I Ballet Mistress I Coach
Originally from Venezuela, Mrs. Montero began her ballet studies under the direction of Matilde Romo de Pierrefeu, at the school of ballet of Bellas Artes Theater, and graduated at the age of 15. Her repertory includes principal roles in classical ballets Don Quixote, Raymonda, Le Corsaire, Swan Lake, Les Sylphides, The Nutcracker, Giselle, as well as roles in neo-classical and contemporary pieces. Lucia has performed in Venezuela with Ballet of Zulia, Maracaibo Ballet, The New Company, and in United States of America with Ballet Concerto of Miami, Momemtum Dance Company, Dance Theater West, and Ballet Nova. Her versatility has allowed her to perform for two consecutive years in Las Vegas Review show Spellbound, and in musical productions A Chorus Line, and West Side Story. She has also participated in numerous festivals, and was recognized with the ACCA Award 1990 as Soloist Dancer of the Year for her performance of Adela in The House of Bernarda Alba. Lucia has been Ballet Mistress for Dance Theater West, Ballet Nova, and Resident Choreographer-Director for Jean Ann Ryan productions in Florida. From 1998 to 2003, she was School Director and Assistant Artistic Director for the Lexington Ballet. Her students have been accepted and awarded scholarships to major ballet summer programs, and to Dance colleges upon graduation. She is regularly invited to teach at summer programs throughout the country. Lucia Montero is known as teacher and coach with an extensive knowledge of the classical ballet and contemporary techniques. Lucia brings her energy and expertise to every aspect of her involvement with the dancers.
5575 SCHENCK AVENUE
SUITE 11
ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA
32955
TELEPHONE: 1 (321) 543-4403
E-MAIL: info_galmontballet.com
FALL 2011 - SPRING 2012 / SCHEDULES, RATES, and DRESS CODE
* $25.00 Annual Registration fee for all students * $15.00 Trial/Placement class fee * Tuition p/month *
* Classes, Schedules and Rates are subject to change *
* It is strictly prohibitted the use of cellular phones, beepers, and other communication gadgets,
and the use of street shoes inside the studios *
* Only permitted water in a spill-proof bottle inside the studios *
Pre-Ballet (4-6 years old) / Wednesday / 4-6 pm / 100.00
Beginner A / $130.00
Tuesday / Ballet / 4-5 pm
Thursday / Jazz-Modern-Character / 5-6 pm
Beginner B / $150.00
Monday and Thursday / Ballet / 4-5 pm
Intermediate A / $240.00
Monday, Wednesday and Friday / Ballet / 5-6:30 pm
Wednesday / Jazz-Modern-Character / 6:30-7:30 pm
Intermediate B / $250.00
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday / Ballet / 5-6:30 pm
Tuesday / pointe / 6:30-7:30 pm
Intermediate C / $250.00
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday / Ballet / 5-6:30 pm
Tuesday / Pointe / 6:30-7:30 pm
Wednesday / Jazz=Modern-Character / 6:30-7:30 pm
Advanced / $300.00
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday / Ballet / 5-6:30 pm
Monday / Body Conditioning - Contemporary / 6:30-7:30 pm
Wednesday, Friday / Ballet / 6:30-8 pm
Tuesday and Thursday / Pointe / 6:30-7:30 pm
Home School Group / $100.00 (one class p/week) / $140.00 (two classes p/week)
Tuesday / Ballet / 10-11 am
Tuesday / Jazz / 11-12 noon
Adult Ballet / $15.00 p/class
Monday and Thursday / 6:30-8 pm
DRESS CODES
Dress Code strictly enforced for students.
Uniforms are expected to be worn for all classes.
No jewelry of any kind is permitted in class. Small pierced earrings are acceptable.
No warmers or skirts are allowed in class, except for character skirts in the pre-professional division and adult ballet class.
Uniforms must be neat and clean. Frays and holes must be mended.
Girls hair must be pulled away in a ballet bun. No bangs.
Boys hair must be neatly combed away from face.
UNIFORMS:
GIRLS: Bloch pink leotard # CL-S402, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes.
BOYS: White short sleeves leotard, black bike shorts, white socks, white leather ballet shoes.
All BOYS in this division: White short sleeves leotard, black leggings, white socks, white leather ballet shoes.
Beginner A-B GIRLS: Motion Wear #2515 Royal Blue leotard, pink transitional tights, pink leather ballet shoes, white 3/4 waist belt.
Intermediate A GIRLS: Mirella #M-201C or L Garnett Red leotard, pink transitional tights, pink leather ballet shoes, white 3/4 waist belt.
Intermediate B GIRLS: Bloch Scoop Front leotard L5402 or CL5402 Color White, pink transitional tights, pink leather ballet shoes, white 3/4 waist belt.
Intermediate C GIRLS: Bloch Black leotard # L-4307, pink transitional tights, pink leather ballet shoes.
Advanced GIRLS: Bal Togs ® Mock Turtleneck Leotard Style No: 368 Color Red, pink transitional tights, pink leather ballet shoes.
JAZZ for all: Class uniform, no belt, solid black jazz long pants (optional), black jazz shoes (no dance sneakers).
MODERN for all: Class uniform, no belt, bare-foot.
CHARACTER for all: Class uniform, no belt, black character skirt, black character shoes. Black jazz shoes for boys.
Home School Girls: Any solid black leotard, pink transittional tights, pink leather ballet shoes.
Boys: White short sleeves leotard, black leggings, white socks, white leather ballet shoes.
Adult Ballet: Any dancewear color and style.
* Uniforms are available at local dancewear stores and online *
* All students must adhere to Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education Policies and Regulations *
* Copies of this information are available at the School office *
* This information is subject to change *
For 8 years the GALMONT BALLET CENTRE FOR DANCE EDUCATION has been providing quality dance instruction to dancers of all ages and interests offering a comprehensive dance curriculum, performance opportunities, and summer programs.
Here we share our passion for this beautiful art form so open and sincerely. Our students energy is inspirational. Our role as Directors has grown so has our inspiration. We are constantly reminded of how fortunate we are to share this art form with the young artists of tomorrow.
Over the past 8 years we have had the privilege to watch the remarkable growth and development of this school. The Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education remains committed to the highest possible standards of excellence, while having the greatest respect for the individual, as a person, an artist, and a creative spirit.
Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education is the official training ground of the Galmont Ballet Youth Company. We aim to give our students the best possible preparation, to enable them to achieve excellence in classical ballet, and provide a happy, caring, supportive and professional environment.
GALMONT YOUTH BALLET COMPANY is committed to producing exquisitely staged productions as well as presenting the best in contemporary choreography. We strive to introduce new audiences to the magic of ballet, and to make the experience more available and accessible to all. Led by Frank Galvez and Lucia Montero, the Company is also committed to the nurturing of new talent and provides an essential training ground for serious young dancers.
Since 2008, we have been honored to present our performing season at The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse as their official Resident Ballet Company, where Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Frank Galvez creates performances full of unexpectedness, rhythm, and thrilling dance, for a stage that brings a feeling of intimacy to the relationship between the audience and the performers.
This season we welcome back a selection of old favorites plus a number of premiere ballets. As always, our aim is to create a varied and challenging selection of ballets with wide-ranging appeal - and this year is no exception. From the seasonal favorite "The American Nutcracker" - many people's first experience of ballet - to one of our mixed programs offering the audience an evening that challenges traditional perceptions of ballet, we have catered for all tastes.
PERFORMING VENUES
Since 2003 and to the present, Galmont Ballet has performed in different venues throughout our community. We have bring our magic to the stages of the Eau Gallie High School Auditorium, the Gleason Performing Arts Center, the King Center for the Performing Arts, the Merritt Island High School Auditorium, the Holy Trinity Academy Auditorium, the Henegear Center for the Arts, and of course our home venue the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse, among others.
GUEST PROFESSIONAL DANCERS SINCE 2003
Our talented young dancers have also have the priviledge to share the stage with internationally renowned professional dancers such as Rogelio Corrales, Wilman Gamero, Freddy Urdaneta, Brixio Bell, Ernesto Borrayo, Michael Breeden, Israel Rodriguez, Andres Estevez, Zoica Tovar, Susan Bello, Amy Martin, Alexis Shelley-Redish, Gilberto Rodriguez, Eddy Tovar, Nobuyoshi Okada, Edwin Navarro, Etienne Diaz, Gleidson Vasconcelos, Miguel Nguyen, Zherlin Ndudi, Peter Chursin, Nolan Seda.
ALUMNI
Brigitte Cormier (2007)
Lauren Bell (2008)
Katie Ballag (2009)
Lindsay Bell (2009)
Danielle Faherty (2010)
Davida Peterson (2010)
SPRING SEMESTER 2012 / JANUARY 9 - MAY 25
JANUARY 9 - Classes begin
JANUARY 9 -13 - CELEBRATE DANCE! An Open House Event
JANUARY 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday! SCHOOL CLOSED
FEBRUARY 20 - President's Day! SCHOOL CLOSED
MARCH 24 - APRIL 1 - Spring Break! SCHOOL CLOSED
APRIL 2 - Classes resume
MAY 20 - Spring Performance 2012 * GALA OF THE FUTURE at the King Center
MAY 25 - Last day of classes
JUNE-JULY - Summer Intensive Program . More details TBA.
Revised 06/2011
The following guidelines are designed to provide an atmosphere which allows maximum benefit from ballet instruction. To read and understand this information will help to make this the best learning opportunity for everyone.
At Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education, Teachers and Students alike should undertake their activities in the classroom with the same serious, responsible, and discipline demeanor with which professionals approach dancing in front of an audience.
Frank Galvez's The American Nutcracker Gallery
Classic ballet in two Acts. Music by P. I. Tchaikovsky. Frank Galvez' s choreography and staging after the original by Lev Ivanov. It all began when Marius Petipa, a famous choreohrapher, was inspired to create a ballet based on a children's story by E.T.A. Hoffmann titled der Nussknacker und der Mausekonig (The nutcracker and the King of Mice). He took his idea to composer Tchaikovsky, who agreed to write the music, but Petipa became ill and had to pass the role of choreographer to his assistant Lev Ivanov. First presented in the United States in complete form by the San Francisco Ballet in 1944 with choreography by William Christensen. It has almost become a kind of annual Christams ritual in many American cities. In the first Act, Clara is in the real world but begins a journey to the magical Kingdom on the second, where the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes her with the full candy box. Chocolates and Coffee and Tea Sweets, Candy Canes, Marzipan, Gingerbread cookies, and lovely Dew Drops. The overture of the ballet is bright and delicate. Pizzicato strings and tinkling triangles create a light, intimate atmosphere that sets the stage for the action. Frank Galvez created his own version in 1994, based on the book by E.T.A. Hoffmann and called it The American Nutcracker , set in the NorthEast of the United States of America in the 19th century. Galvez 's production portraits a beautiful, old-fashioned Victorian Christmas tree, all decorated in red, white and blue, thrilling battle scene, exquisite American costumes including party boys dressed as cowboys, impressive special effects, illusions and magical tricks. Although it is a very lash production, the values of The American Nutcracker remain the same, the celebration of family, tradition, and love, so essential to the holiday season. Galvez infused the ballet with a style that expresses the festivity and ambiance of an American Christmas.
GALVEZ'S CHOREOGRAPHIC REPERTORY
Here is a list of some of the most significant pieces from Frank Galvez extensive choreographic repertoire. Some of these creations are performed by many ballet companies around the world and they can be found on Youtube.com under 'Frank Galvez'. Experience the lines of classical ballet with a strong influence of the contemporary dance.
GALLERY
A)
ALWAYS AND FOREVER - 2001
Music: The Beatles I Length: 25 minutes
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS - 2001
Music: George Gershwin / Length: 16 minutes
C)
CAPRICCIO ESPAGNOL - 1995
Music: Rimsky-Korsakov / Length: 12 minutes
CARMEN - 2003
Music: George Bizet / Length: 45 minutes
CONCERT IN F - 1995
Music: George Gershwin / Length: 25 minutes
COPPELIUS FANTASY Pas de Deux - 1984
Music: Vangellis / Length: 7 minutes
D)
DANZON - 2009
Music: Arturo Marquez / Length: 10 minutes
DANZONETTE - 2000
Music: Different Composers / Length: 18 minutes
DE CANTOS FUTUROS - 1985
Music: Vangellis / Length: 20 minutes
E)
EL DILUVIO QUE VIENE The Musical (two Acts) - 1987
Music: Unknown / Length: approx. 2 hours
EL PENITENTE (TV special) - 1989
Music: Unknown / Length: 30 minutes
ENCOUNTER Pas de Deux - 1995
Music: Rachmaninov / Length: 6 minutes
F)
FORBIDDEN DREAMS - 1998
Music: Different Composers featuring the Led Zeppelin and the "Mamma Morta" interpreted by Maria Callas / Length: 26 minutes
FOUR SEASONS - 1999
Music: Glazunov / Length: 30 minutes
FROM THE GARDEN Pas de Quatre - 2006
Music: Puccini-Sartori / Length: 10 minutes
FUGA - 2009
Music: Aldemaro Romero / Length: 9 minutes
H)
HOPE solo - 2006
Music:Ibrahim Guerra / Length: 4 minutes
I)
IT'S WHAT WE FEEL - 2002
Music: Different Composers interpreted by Frank Sinatra featuring "My Way" in a duet with Lucciano Pavarotti / Length: 20 minutes
IMAGINE solo - 2011
Music: John Lennon / Length: 4 minutes
J)
JOURNEY OF LIFE - 2008
Music: Adiemus / Length: 27 minutes
L)
LAKME Pas de Deux - 2009
Music: Leo Delibes/ Length: 7 minutes
LILLY: A STORY OF DREAMS (two Acts) - 2009
Music: Different Composers / Length: 60 minutes
P)
POEM Pas de Deux - 2009
Music: Massenet / Length: 6 minutes
POLOVTSIAN DANCES - 1999
Music: Borodin / Length: 8 minutes
Q)
QUERER solo - 2006
Music: Latin Composer / Length: 5 minutes
R)
RAINING ANGELS - 2008
Music: John Debney / Length: 17 minutes
RENAISSANCE HEARTS solo - 2009
Music: Trammell Starks / Length: 7 minutes
RITE OF SPRING - 1999
Music: Stravinsky / Length: 22 minutes
RHAPSODY - 2006
Music: Geroge Gershwin / Length: 14 minutes
S)
SERIOUSLY FUNNY Pas de Trois - 2006
Music: Strauss / Length: 4 minutes
SENTIMENTO trio - 2009
Music: Bayer Sager and Foster / Length: 4'30"
SONANDO - 2006
Music: Arturo Sandoval / Length: 6 minutes
SPAGNA - 2006
Music: Chauvrie / Length: 14 minutes
SWAN LAKE SUITE - 2000
Music: Tchaikovsky / Length: 15 minutes
SYMPHONETTA IN BLACK & WHITE - 1999
Music: Beethoven / Length: 23 minutes
T)
THAIS MEDITATION solo - 2009
Music: Massenet / Length: 6'30"
THE AMERICAN NUTCRACKER (two Acts) - 1994
Music: Tchaikovsky / Length: approx. 2 hours
THE COLORS OF MY LIFE - 2010
Music: Different Composers / Length: 25 minutes
THE GOOD-HUMOURED LADIES - 1998
Music: Massenet / Length: 18 minutes
THE HYPHEN - 2011
Music: Maserati, The Beatles, Oasis / Length: 40 minutes
THREE LOVES Pas de Quatre - 1985
Music: Wagner / Length: 16 minutes
TIME OUT OF MEMORY - 2009
Music: Frank Gutierrez, Jr. / Length: 6 minutes
Y)
YAMBU solo - 1994
Music: Arturo Sandoval / Length: 4'30"
