THE CANADIAN SCHOOL OF LEBANESE DANCE
The Canadian School of Lebanese Dance (CSLD) was founded in Ottawa in 1993 with a mandate to provide training in Lebanese dance (dabké) and baladi to students of all ages. The School teaches many styles of Lebanese dance and provides a learning environment that promotes enjoyment, artistic growth and personal development.
Classes in dabké are offered to adults and children between the ages of 8 and 16. Baladi and jazz classes are available to adults only and are scheduled in blocks of ten weeks during winter and fall semesters.
In 2003, the CSLD celebrates 10 years of love for music and movement and invites everyone to take part in a special year of dance activities and workshops. Whether you're 8 or 80, the School has something for you, so join us for a season celebration that promises to be filled with jumps, turns and pirouettes for the young and young at heart.
Apprenticeship Program
Advanced level students who have successfully completed 6 years of dance training at the School can choose to continue their dance training under the Apprenticeship Program. The Program is designed to provide a positive environment for a possible transition from a structured curriculum in Lebanese dance to intense training and performance with the Al-Arz Lebanese Dance Group.
Summer Arts Camp
The CSLD hosts a three-day summer arts camp for children between the ages of 8 and 14. You don't have to be a student of the School to join but have to be prepared to join in sports and arts activities that are intended to build team spirit, instill individual confidence and encourage creativity through the performance of choreographies and theatre skits created and directed by camp participants.
THE CANADIAN SCHOOL OF LEBANESE DANCE
2009-2010 DANCE SEASON
Regular classes will begin Wednesday, September 9, 2009, and run through the end of April 2010, for a total of 30 classes. Various classes and levels begin at 5:30 pm., 6:30 pm. and 7:30 pm. for one hour each.
Older students and those placed in advanced and apprenticeship levels will begin Monday, September 14, 2009.
In the week leading up to the start of classes, students will be notified by phone about class times and tuition fee.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
As the number of students continues to grow each year, we make an effort to maintain manageable and productive class sizes. Therefore, students are placed in classes that best suit their abilities. Parents' and students' cooperation and understanding during the first 3 to 4 weeks is appreciated as class sizes and composition are adjusted.
All registration activity (new and pre-registered students) will take place :
· Wednesday, September 9 from 5:30 pm. to 8:30 pm. AND
· Monday, September 14 from 6:00 pm. to 8:30 pm.
Please be prepared to make full
payments in cash or cheque. Cheques should be payable to the:
Canadian School of Lebanese Dance.
We appreciate your cooperation in completing tuition payments on these two designated days.
TUITION FEES
$200 per student - beginner,
elementary, intermediate levels
$300 per student - advanced levels
$400 per student - apprenticeship levels
DANCE ATTIRE
Attached is a list of the School’s compulsory dance attire. Please help us provide students with a solid start by making sure they are properly dressed for their first class. Students who have outgrown their dance shoes can bring them on the first day of school and sell/lend them to other students.
Dance attire can be purchased at local dance stores or large department stores (Wal Mart, Zellers etc.). However, specialized dance shoes are mandatory and must be purchased at dance wear stores. The School deals with Brio Bodywear, located at 877 Bank Street, but you are welcome to purchase shoes at any other local dance wear store of your choice.
HOW TO REGISTER?
To complete your
registration, please fill in the attached form and mail it to:
OR
Canadian School of
Lebanese Dance
P.O. Box 7001, Station Vanier
Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 8E2
OR
fax it to: (613) 742-6953
OR
email it to: info@al-arz.ca
Click here to obtain the "Required Dance Attire"
