ADULT BALLET CLASSES

DONATION BASED BALLET BARRE CLASSES IN THE PARK, PRESENTED BY:

Adult Ballet Classes at T3 Triple Threat Youth Mentors (T3). Professional ballet barres and wood flooring are provided.

Meet The Teaching Artist

Xavier Hicks has toured and danced all over the world with the Cleo Parker Robinson Ensemble of Denver, Co., shortly after leaving the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre of NY, working with many legendary artists. He has also been the featured artist in Donald McKayle’s reconstruction of Nocturne. Other credits include: Eddie Tousaintt’s Pas de Deux A Simple Moment which is a Gold medal winner, George Balanchine’s lead male dancers Rubies; and with San Francisco Ballet; California Ballet; San Diego Ballet; Colorado Ballet; and Another Dance Co. in Manheim, Germany. I give all credit first to my savior Jesus Christ and my loving supportive mom, Mrs. Rosa Hicks.

Julio Catano-Yee was born and raised in San Diego, CA. Graduate of Fordham University, with a BFA in dance through The Ailey School in New York City. He has danced with Ballet Hispanico, MOMIX, New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble, San Diego Opera and City Ballet of San Diego. Has performed repertoire by Alvin Ailey, Jerome Robbins, Robert Battle, Anabelle Lopez Ochoa, William Forsythe among others. Theatre credits include, performing in the international tour of West Side Story, national tour of The Addams Family and many regional theatres among them, the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Arena Stage, Theatre Under The Stars and La Jolla Playhouse. Most recently seen in Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the upcoming film West Side Story by Steven Spielberg. *T3 is thrilled to be working with this gifted Teaching Artist and Executive Director of Teatro San Diego!

OPERATING SAFELY & STAYING HEALTHY DURING COVID

In response to COVID-19 and state-wide conditions, T3 has moved its programs outside. In time “The Show Will Go On”, but for now we’ll continue to train & educate our students in the safest and healthiest of environments for Adult Ballet Classes.

The health and safety of our students is our number one priority. All classes are held outside, mask are worn at all times and physical distance is always maintained. Click through on the link below for our full safety and operating plan.

We welcome your solutions, resources, and important information that helps our community move through this together. In fact, feel free to email us.

Morie Williams

Executive Director

Click through on the link below for our full safety and operating plan. Click Here for COVID-19 Operating Plan

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Adult Ballet Classes are designed for ages 16+. Exceptions may be made fro younger students able to manage skill level. “ The Best Of Broadway – Summer Workshop” forming for kids & teens. Click through to Summer 2021 for details.

WHAT

Our Adult Ballet Classes are ongoing and held outside. We aim to find the most comfortable working conditions, that offer shading by trees or offer some protection from the direct sun.

While we live in beautiful sunny San Diego we just ask everyone to be a little to flexible regarding these matters. In person classes scheduled on a rainy or wet days will be rescheduled.

The majority of work will be done at the barre. Absolute beginner classes are designed for those with very little or no previous training. Open level classes are geared for the overall skill level of participants in class.

WHEN

Our classes are ongoing and held outside. We aim to find the most comfortable working conditions, that offer shading by trees or offer some protection from the direct sun.

While we live in beautiful sunny San Diego we just ask everyone to be a little to flexible regarding these matters. In person classes scheduled on a rainy or wet days will be rescheduled. Classes are held Saturdays & Tuesdays ongoing. Saturdays between 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

SATURDAY: w/ Julio Catano or guest teaching artist

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Advanced Beginner

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Intermediate

TUESDAY : w/ Xavier Hicks or guest teacher artist

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Advanced Beginner

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Intermediate

WHERE

Classes to be held at Morley Field 2600 Jacaranda Pl. San Diego CA. At or around the bocce ball courts.

If our residency at the North Park Recreation Center (NPRC) re-opens and becomes available, our program will be moved there; at 4044 Idaho St. San Diego – 5 minute drive from the park. The NPRC is very well ventilated. Lots of windows and two doors provide the perfect venue for dance activities. Classes to be held at Morley Field 2600 Jacaranda Pl. San Diego CA. 92110 (near the outdoor stage area- just west of frisbee golf). If our residency at the North Park Recreation Center re-opens and becomes available, our program will be moved there; at 4044 Idaho St. San Diego, CA.

SUGGESTED ATTIRE

Keep in mind we’re at the mercy of the elements. While we won’t have the security of being indoors, we will have the peace of mind and safety of having in person classes in the healthiest of environments. We will be working hard locate the most comfortable working conditions, that offer shading or offer some protection from the direct sun. Some of the shaded areas we use can be a breezy. Layers are strongly suggested. Floors have been well sanded and varnished, traditional ballet or jazz slipper preferred.

DONATION BASED CLASSES & HOW THEY WORK (please acknowledge this information)

Since 2003 our donation-based model has aimed to make a variety of dance, voice and acting classes more accessible both financially and socially for all seeking to train in San Diego.

We’ve been able to sustain our donation-based program by partnering with talented teaching artist, our student base and community member seeking to support arts & education initiatives. Our donation-based model allows students in a position to contribute the suggested donation to do so and for others to give what they can. Like all other services – if we have met or exceeded your expectations we encourage you to show your appreciation with the suggested donation.

To help us maintain a quality product we’ve implemented guidelines for giving. These guidelines help us meet or exceed the cost of operation and better serve you.

Because our barres and floors need to be transported to and from we’re asking for a little more to participate in these classes.

We’d like to suggest:

Single class $19

Purchase 4 or more classes $15

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