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♥Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 - ABT Tuesday Classes for Fall 2010 Week Four with Mr Walker, Miss Willa and Miss Cecily

Smooth Moves 2010 - Miss Cecily's Waltz of The Flowers - 1 ♥ *•♫♪.. About Us - Quick Synopsis .. ♪♫•* Act II :: "Buggy Rag" - Jen's Butterfly Wings-7_2


Our Location
Our Lovely ABT Studios are located at
2512 E 6th Street, Tucson, AZ 85716
We are a few doors east of the southeast corner of Tucson Boulevard,
Directly across 6th Street from Rincon Market
See ABT's Map for directions from your address

Contact Us:
My email address is MissCecily@mac.com
Or, just Click here to send me an instant email. I check frequently, so It's the best way
to ensure the quickest response when I'm teaching or in meetings.
Our phone number is (520) 869-0570

Fall Class Schedule:
♥*•♫♪...For a Larger View, Click on the small Fall Schedule picture..♪♫•♥
♥ 2010 *•♫♪.. Fall Semester .. ♪♫•*


2010 Fall Semester Tuition Tables

♥*•♫♪... To Enlarge, Click on Left: Tuition for Pre-Ballet/Tap and Kinder-Ballet :: Right: For All Other Classes...♪♫•♥

***Fall 2010 Tuition Table for Pre-Ballet/Tap and Kinder-Ballet Classes ***Fall 2010 Tuition Table for All Classes Except Pre-Ballet/Tap and Kinder-Ballet

Please note these draft fall tuition tables may be subject to tweaking.
A major purpose of calculated rates is, of course, to save money for our Wonderful ABT Dance Families as they add more classes.

♥ABT's Dress Code for Classes In The Studio Only Is Here.


♥ABT's Dress Code For Rehearsals and Performances In The Theatre Is Here.

For more information, including class levels and class descriptions, click here


Enrich Your Energized, Empowered Tucson Day With Arizona Ballet Theatre's Fast Paced, Exciting Tuesday Classes! (;-))

Ballet :: Jazz/Tap :: Pre-Pointe/Pointe :: Modern

Our Tuesday Dancing Hits The Spot;
Six Full Classes, That's A Lot!
Lots of Fun in a Sweet Venue;
ABT is the Place for YOU (;-)


Every Arizona Ballet Theatre Dancer Is A Princesss or A Prince
Ballet Dancers Have The Best Attitudes
Ballet Dancers Turn Out Better™


Good Morning Dancers & Dreamers,

Hi Everybody,

Please keep track of any last minute changes by checking this website and Arizona Ballet Theatre on Facebook. This is a good habit we at ABT hope everyone will develop. Communication is key.

Today, ABT will adhere to our Regular Tuesday Schedule. Fun, form, and fitness through dance.

Upcoming this week. Jeni will teach an Introductory Hour of her Pilates Mat Class, this coming Saturday, Sept 11th, from eleven to noon. Note: Norman's Modern class this coming Saturday is cancelled for Sept.11th only.

I am thinking ahead to our Nutcracker Party; SAVE THE DATE! which is - Sunday, December 19th, 2010 ~ from 1 to 3 PM at The Stevie Eller Dance Theatre on the University of Arizona Campus. This is an informal ABT event ` ~ an introduction to the Stage for out Littlest Dancers, presentations from The Nutcracker and previews of our June 2011 show ~ with fun costumes and potluck desserts on the plaza. A Party to celebrate our dance progress in 2010!!!!!

Back to the present. I will see everyone this afternoon ready to dance your hearts out:)

Miss Cecily Excited to Be Dancing with You

P.S. If you would like to reminisce, please scroll down to our Photos and Slideshows of "Smooth Moves 2010" Rehearsals and Performances in the Uof A's University of Arizona Stevie Eller Dance Theatre.

First, here are some slideshows from our current Fall 2010 Semester Classes!


And Now, Some Photos & Slideshows For Your Enjoyment!



©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved
Email Address MissCecily@mac.com
Tel: (520) 322-8019


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Miss Cecily's Ballet 5 Class, Ages 10-12, Last Thursday, August 26th

©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


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Miss Willa's Jazz/Tap 1/2 Class, Ages 6-7, Last Tuesday, August 24th

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ABT's Fall 2010 Schedule of Tuesday's Fun Classes

  • A great moment during Norman's rehearsal Norman Walker's Modern Dance-I Class Image-04 4:30-6:00 PM - Modern Dance-I Beginning Modern Dance Class with Norman Walker
  • This is a great chance for you to take a modern dance program with a master teacher and a dance legend.

    Photo during Norman Walker's Modern Dance Class
    Norman Walker's Modern Dance-I Class Image-04
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2007-2009|All Rights Reserved

  • Another great moment during Norman's rehearsal 6:00-7:30 PM - Modern Dance-II More Advanced Modern Dance Class with Norman Walker
  • Emma Delighted-2 800x 819 Posing for Fun - Cecily's Thursday 4:30 Ballet Class **** Studio 301 Wednesday June 2nd 2010 Warmup Class - Vivian VanPeenen's Image-1 4:30 -5:15 PM Children's Ballet 1/2 Ages 6-7 with Miss Willa
  • Rockin Robin Stretch Exercises Act II :: "Buggy Rag" - Jen's Butterfly Wings-7_2 5:15-6:00 PM Jazz/Tap 1/2 ages 6-7with Miss Willa
  • ABT's Miss Willa - Stunning In Relevé - Écarté Front - Version 2 Miss Megan and Miss Tori in Homage 2009 First Performance Chics Pentagon of Homage Dancers 6:00-7:00 Ballet 5/6, ages 11+ with Miss Cecily
  • Miss Cecily Explains To The Audience  Pointe Class with Miss Cecily Senior Dancers in Red Skirts En Pointe 7:00-7:30 Pre-Pointe/Pointe Class, Ages 11+ with Miss Cecily



  • Here is A Brief Review of Miss Cecily's Gentle Reminder Concerning The Rules of Daily Dance Life at Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010. Everyone who enters, whether you be a ballet person or not, must obey these rules. This includes Parents & Siblings.

  • When you arrive, please leave all gum OUTSIDE ABT's Doors. Ballet Dancers Do NOT Chew Gum and ABT is Ballet Based.
  • Please place any food-related waste materials such as Take-Out containers and Banana Peels in the trash container OUTSIDE the Lobby Door!
  • Change into your dance wear as soon as you arrive. Do your hair securely. Prepare yourself in every way possible for your class. Once you are fully ready, you can stretch while multi-tasking a bit re: homework, reading, texting, etc. You are at ABT to Dance... First.
  • Rules While in Your Dance Class,

  • Rule Number One is - Listen to Your Own Body. Pay attention to what your body is telling you:) The messages will be fascinating, and should be very clear to those who pay close attention...
  • Rule Number Two is - No Collisions. Not with the walls, not with other dancers. Be safe. Have a sense of your own personal space:) Respect the personal boundaries of others present.
  • We all care for each other at ABT, so be considerate and helpful to fellow dancers.

  • In dance classes, the rule is: The teacher speaks...the students listen.
    Chatter in the dance studio can be distracting. We need to keep it to an absolute minimum. Focus on the dance task at hand. Everything else is secondary:)
  • Thank your teacher after every class. This is an important, often neglected piece of Dance Studio Etiquette:)
  • Check the studio and lobby for your belongings. It is amazing just how much stuff accumulates every week.
    • If you think you may be missing a treasured item, check the Lost & Found in Studio Two and/or see if your article is hanging on the Picket Fence Bench in the Lobby.
    • Lost Water Bottles, if unusual, may still be on the premises. Check the refrigerator on the way to the Rest Room in Studio Two. Also ask me.

    Think like a dancer. Be prepared. Work consistently. Pay attention to your surroundings. Try. This is your life.;) ;) ;)

    I will see everyone later this afternoon and evening. I am so looking forward to it:)


    Miss Cecily With A Few Gentle Reminders


    If you are unsure to which class to bring your little dancers, check out Arizona Ballet Theatre's Class levels.


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    Here Are Some Updated "Smooth Moves 2010" Photos and Slideshows To Enjoy.


    Warmup Class Before Technical Blocking Rehearsal
    In The Stevie Eller Dance Theatre's Studio 301
    Late Afternoon, Thursday June 2nd, 2010
    **** Studio 301 Thursday June 2nd 2010 Warmup Class -  Image-1
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


    Theme and Variations for Harp and Dancers (Premiere)
    Technical Blocking Rehearsal
    Choreography by Norman Walker
    Theme and Variation for Harp and Dancers
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved



    Now for ABT's Picasa Slideshow of the Same Piece During the First Performance...
    Act I:: Smooth Moves 2010: Theme and Variations for Harp and Dancers (Premiere)
    Choreographer: Norman Walker
    Music: Reinhold Glière
    Arizona Ballet Theatre's Technical Rehearsal onstage at The Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
    Photographer: Charles (Chic) Bressel

    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved



    Act III :: Smooth Moves 2010: Nocturnal Quintet (Premiere)
    Choreographer: Norman Walker
    L to R: Staffers Miss Tori & Miss Megan, Performing In Nocturnal Quintet (Premiere)
    Music: Alexander Borodin
    Arizona Ballet Theatre's Technical Rehearsal onstage at The Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
    Photographer: Charles (Chic) Bressel
    "Smooth Moves 2010"  Staffers, Miss Tori & Miss Megan, Performing In Norman Walker's Nocturnal Quintet (Premiere)
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


    Sofie, Kaley, and Kim In Miss Cecily's Waltz of The Flowers
    "Smooth Moves 2010" - Sofie, Kaley, and Kim In Miss Cecily's Waltz of The Flowers
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


    Miss Willa In Miss Cecily's Waltz of The Flowers
    "Smooth Moves 2010" - Miss Willa In Miss Cecily's Waltz of The Flowers
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


    Full Group In Miss Cecily's Waltz of The Flowers
    "Smooth Moves 2010" - Full Group In Miss Cecily's Waltz of The Flowers
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved



    Miss Cecily's Ballet Suite No. 1, ii, Dance in Purple :: Image-01
    Miss Cecily's Ballet Suite No. 1, ii, Dance :: Image-01
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


    Here are . ♪♫•*♥*•♫♪.. The ABT Caterpillar Tappers . ♪♫•*♥*•♫♪..
    "Smooth Moves 2010" "Buggy Rag"
    Choreography by Megan Winter
    Dress Rehearsal, Onstage in The Stevie Eller Dance Theatre

    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


    See Ya Later, Alligator
    See Ya Later, Alligator
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


    Hard Knock Life's Pyramids
    Hard Knock Life's Pyramids
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


    Hard Knock Life Batter Rising
    Hard Knock Life Batter Rising
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


    Tuesday Children's Ballet Class Does Shostakovich
    No, It was not On A Slippery Slope. The camera was tilted;-))
    We're On A Slippery Slope
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


    It's Raining Men
    IMG_6912_2
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


    Here is a brief Slideshow of "Smooth Moves 2010" Friday Dress Rehearsal,

    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


    This is a very wonderful, special life experience that I hope will create in all our dancers a lifelong love of live performance and, theatre in general.


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    Here is a photo and a Slideshow of Wednesday's Warmup Class in The Stevie Eller Theatre's Studio 301.

    The photo is by Vivian VanPeenen. Vivian provided me with three delightful photos. **** Studio 301 Wednesday June 2nd Warmup Class - Vivian VanPeenen's Image-2
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved
    Email Address cecily@arizonaballettheatre.com
    Tel: (520) 322-8019


    Here is a Slideshow of our Wednesday Warmup Class last spring in The Stevie Eller Theatre's Studio 301.
    I selected these shots this morning for your enjoyment and edification.
    As you know, one picture is worth a thousand words. Here are about 30 photos...


    Here is a Slideshow of our Thursday Technical Blocking Rehearsal in The Stevie Eller Theatre's Studio 301.
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved
    Email Address cecily@arizonaballettheatre.com
    Tel: (520) 322-8019


    Montage of Sofie's Solo :: Winter Fairy Variation from "Cinderella"
    Technical Blocking Rehearsal
    Choreography by Norman Walker
    Technical Blocking Rehearsal :: Winter Fairy Variation from "Cinderella"


    Sofie in Winter Fairy Variation from "Cinderella"
    Sophie's Montage - Winter Fairy Variation - Cinderella
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved

    If you would like montages of your Dancers suitable for framing, speak to or email Cecily.

    Sophie's Winter Fairy Variation Solo from "Cinderella" Sophie in Winter Fairy Variation from "Cinderella" IMG_7348_2 Experiment 2 - Cropping for Size
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved

    This was a very wonderful, special life experience that I hope will create in all our dancers a lifelong love of live performance and, theatre in general.


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    Here are ABT Dancers' "Smooth Moves 2010" Performance Photos on FlickRiver
    You can keep scrolling down to see earlier photos
    Clicking on any photo brings you to a larger version in Flickr.
    Use your browsers return button to come back here. ;)))



    Flickr Slideshow of Miss Cecily's Waltz of The Flowers

    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved

    ♥Monday, September 6th, 2010 - Labor Day - Ballet at 9AM w/ Cecily & Mini- Pointe + Ballet w/ Rebecca from 4:30 to 6PM

    Smooth Moves 2010 - Miss Cecily's Waltz of The Flowers - 1 ♥ *•♫♪.. About Us - Quick Synopsis .. ♪♫•* Act II :: "Buggy Rag" - Jen's Butterfly Wings-7_2


    Our Location
    Our Lovely ABT Studios are located at
    2512 E 6th Street, Tucson, AZ 85716
    We are a few doors east of the southeast corner of Tucson Boulevard,
    Directly across 6th Street from Rincon Market
    See ABT's Map for directions from your address

    Contact Us:
    My email address is MissCecily@mac.com
    Or, just Click here to send me an instant email. I check frequently, so It's the best way
    to ensure the quickest response when I'm teaching or in meetings.
    Our phone number is (520) 869-0570

    Fall Class Schedule:
    ♥*•♫♪...For a Larger View, Click on the small Fall Schedule picture..♪♫•♥
    ♥ 2010 *•♫♪.. Fall Semester .. ♪♫•*


    2010 Fall Semester Tuition Tables

    ♥*•♫♪... To Enlarge, Click on Left: Tuition for Pre-Ballet/Tap and Kinder-Ballet :: Right: For All Other Classes...♪♫•♥

    ***Fall 2010 Tuition Table for Pre-Ballet/Tap and Kinder-Ballet Classes ***Fall 2010 Tuition Table for All Classes Except Pre-Ballet/Tap and Kinder-Ballet

    A major purpose of calculated rates is, of course, to save money for our Wonderful ABT Dance Families as they add more classes.

    ♥ABT's Dress Code for Classes In The Studio Only Is Here.


    ♥ABT's Dress Code For Rehearsals and Performances In The Theatre Is Here.

    that should be enough to get your planning and actions started.
    For more information, including class levels and class descriptions, click here



    Enrich Your Enthusiastic, Family Tucson Lifestyle With Arizona Ballet Theatre's Fast Paced, Exciting Labor Day Weekend Classes! (;-))

    Ballet :: Jazz/Tap :: Pre-Pointe/Pointe :: Modern

    Our Studio Dancing Hits The Spot;
    Weekend Classes Are A Lot!
    So Much Fun in a Sweet Venue;
    ABT is the Place for YOU (;-)

    Every Arizona Ballet Theatre Dancer Is A Princesss or A Prince
    Ballet Dancers Have The Best Attitudes
    Ballet Dancers Turn Out Better™


    Since it's Monday, we should add:

    Start Your Energized, Empowered Tucson Day With Cecily's Adult Morning Ballet


    Good Morning Dancers & Dreamers,

    Important Announcements:

    • I will teach my Monday Morning 9 AM Ballet Technique Class today - Labor Day 2010 - followed by Mini-Pointe.

    • Miss Rebecca will be teaching this afternoon from 4:30 to 6pm - today only on the Marley Floor.

    • For Labor Day Only - Today - Miss Megan's Monday afternoon classes are cancelled - For Labor Day Only.

      (This was agreed upon last week between Megan and the dancers' parents. Remember, you can always take a make-up class if you have a scheduling conflict.) It is a very good thing:)

    • Please check in this afternoon regarding Tori's Tap Class. If you are a regular in the class and are NOT planning on attending, let me know; I will check in with Tori this morning, and post the verdict as soon as I have it:) Sorry for any inconvenience...

    • Next Saturday, September 11th, 2010, ABT is PREVIEWING a One Hour Pilates Mat Class with Jeni from 11AM to High Noon. Everyone is invited to attend this Introductory Class, free of charge.

    • This week and next, any New Student may also take Jan's Jump Start Saturday Ballet Class as a welcome guest of ABT, free of charge. This invitation is for new ABT students only:) :) :)

    • Next Saturday Only, September 11th, Norman's Modern Class is cancelled; he already informed the class last week. Norman will resume his normal Saturday teaching schedule September, 18th.
    Miss Cecily On the Go


    And Now, Some Photos & Slideshows For Your Enjoyment!



    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved
    Email Address MissCecily@mac.com
    Tel: (520) 322-8019


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    Miss Cecily's Ballet 5 Class, Ages 10-12, Last Thursday, August 26th

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    Miss Willa's Jazz/Tap 1/2 Class, Ages 6-7, Last Tuesday, August 24th

    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved





    ABT's Fall 2010 Schedule For Monday's Fun Classes

    We are still working on assigning photos for Monday's Class Schedule

    Note: The photo selections are no longer current for some classes. If you would like to select more recent ones of your favorite classes and dancers, just send an email to Miss Cecily with the page number or Blog date, or name of the photo gallery the new one is in and which class you think it should go with.

    Better yet, attach YOUR favorite photo or photos that you or a friend took at a performance or in class;) It's quick, easy and you will get full credit!!! Thanks

    You can send photos for classes on any day of the week.

  • Adult Ballet with Miss Cecily Adult Ballet with Miss Cecily - Flying Baseball Ballet Adult Ballet-w Cecily Image-1 2009  Spring Morning Ballet Class-1 9:00 - 10:30 AM Adult Ballet Technique Class with Miss Cecily

    I'll see everyone at 9 AM with dance shoes in tow at our Morning Adults Ballet Class.


    Morning Adult Ballet Class - Candid Shot
    Adult Ballet Spring 2009 Image-1
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2007-2009|All Rights Reserved

  • Teresa's Best Turnout En Pointe - Cropped Senior Dancers in Red Skirts En Pointe Kim's Fav Arabesque IMG_3322_2 Chics Pentagon of Homage Dancers 10:45 - 11:15 Adult Pointe with Miss Cecily
  • Our morning classes are really lots of fun, with challenging and delightful choreography by moi. Arizona Ballet Theater Dancers really move beautifully. We carefully cultivate their line.

    Left: Teresa en Pointe!
    Part of a Miss Cecily photo shoot of and for Teresa after ABT's Monday Morning Adult Pointe Class
    Right: A photo of me in a similar pose.
    Chic scanned it from The Boston Ballet Company Book of 1970.
    Arizona Ballet Theatre Adult Dancer Teresa en Pointe! Young Artiste Cecily - Shot for The Boston Ballet Company Book 1970
    ©Arizona Ballet Theatre 2010|All Rights Reserved


  • Pre-Ballet/Tap Class with Miss Megan Pre-Ballet/Tap Class with Miss Megan Megan's Monday Pre-Tap Rockin Robin Tweet Tweet 4:00 to 4:45 PM - Pre-Ballet/Tap Class Ages 3-5 with Miss Megan in the Marley Studio
  • Kinder-Ballet Class in Mid Curtsey with Miss Megan Kinder-Ballet Class 2008 - One Foot Atop The Other with Miss Megan 4:45 to 5:30 PM - Kinder Ballet Class Ages 5-6 with Miss Megan in the Marley Studio
  • Rockin Robin Stretch Exercises 5:30 to 6:15 PM - Jazz/Tap Class Ages 5-6 with Miss Megan in the Marley Studio
  • Fashionistas en pointe 2009 ABT's Senior Dancers Flying - 1 Young Dancers Learning Kaley's Signature Kick 4:30 - 6:00 Miss Rebecca's Ballet 7/8 Class with Pointe - Ages 13+ in The Wood Studio
  • Happy Dancers having Fun At The Beginning Of The Week

  • Tori's Tap 4,5 Class in Studio 301 Nutcracker Tap 4,5 Class with Miss Tori 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Tap 7/8 Class Ages 14+ with Miss Tori in the Wood Studio

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