Budzynski Studios of Ballet

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Jason Hartley, of Trey McIntyre Project, corrects student, Sarah Perrett

Welcome to Budzynski Studios and to our 7000 square foot "State of the Art" facility, designed by Marilyn Budzynski in 2001. Budzynski Studios, through its excellent reputation and outstanding accomplishments, now serves as one of the major performing arts centers in Pennsylvania and Bucks County.

The mission of Budzynski Studios is to provide the highest caliber of training possible, to all students, ages 3 and up, at all levels, from the beginning student to the professional, while developing confidence and self esteem in a caring, supportive environment.

Marilyn Budzynski began her studies with the Mobile Civic Ballet and was later accepted on full scholarship to North Carolina School of the Arts, where she studied for four years. After dancing professionally with Pennsylvania Ballet and in NYC, and touring throughout the U.S., in 1974 she founded Budzynski Studios of Ballet and is also Artistic Director and founder of Dance Theatre of Pennsylvania, a non-profit ballet company well known for its acclaimed productions such as The Nutcracker.

In 2001, Marilyn Budzynski received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" presented by the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of Dance Theatre of Pennsylvania, for outstanding contributions to the arts.

Budzynski Studios of Ballet is one of the most highly staffed schools on the East Coast. In addition to training for pre-professional levels, we also specialize in training children ages 4 and up. Children are nurtured and encouraged from early beginnings through advanced levels by professional and caring faculty.BSB alumni are former or current professionals with such companies as Boston, Colorado, Utah, Pacific Northwest, Nashville, Richmond, Milwaukee, and Pennsylvania Ballet, many receiving training in such prestigious schools at NCSA, SAB, Joffrey, Kirov, San Francisco, and Carlisle programs.

 


Budzynski Studios is the official ballet school of Dance Theatre of Pennsylvania and Festival Dance International. Students are offered performing opportunities with Dance Theatre of Pennsylvania's Nutcracker and community appearances with Festival Dance International.


Christopher Budzynski, Pittsburgh Ballet

CALENDAR 2010-2011

2010 FALL SEMESTER
September 8 - December 11
DANCE THEATRE OF PENNSYLVANIA AUDITIONS
September 18
NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS

September 19
Call for Times:
215-345-0926

NUTCRACKER TEA
November 7
THANKSGIVING
November 22-28
FINAL NUTCRACKER REHEARSALS
December 12-17
NUTCRACKER
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December 18-19
Central Bucks HS South Auditorium
1100 Folly Rd.
Warrington, PA 18976
Tickets:
215-348-7175
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Budzynski students performing in The Nutcracker
WINTER BREAK
December 20 - January 4

2011 WINTER
SEMESTER

January 5- March 21
SPRING
SEMESTER
March 23 - June 11
MEMORIAL DAY BREAK
May 28 - 30
SPRING
PRODUCTION
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TBA

OPEN CLASSES
2 Weeks
(evening classes)
 

July 5- 14

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVES
4 Weeks
July 25-August 19
2011
FALL SEMESTER
September 7
2011
COMPANY AUDITIONS
September 10
2011
NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS
September 11

 

download 2010/2011 Brochure in PDF form

download 2010 Fall Schedule in PDF form


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schedules, and fees.

We specialize in classes for children, ages 3 and up.

2010 SCHEDULE
FALL SESSION September 8 - December 11, 2010
WEEKLY CLASS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR BUDZYNSKI STUDENTS


Ballet I - Advanced
| minimum 8-10 classes weekly
Ballet II -
Intermediate | minimum 6-9 classes weekly
Ballet II-III -
Beginner/Intermediate | minimum 5-8 classes weekly
Ballet III-
Advanced Beginner | 4-6 classes weekly
Ballet III-IV -
Intermediate/Beginner | 2-4 classes weekly
Ballet IV -
Beginner | 1-3 classes weekly

Monday
Studio A
Monday
Studio B
Tuesday
Studio A
Wednesday
Studio A
Wednesday
Studio B
 


5:00-5:30

First Act Children

MB


5:00-5:30

Ice Fairies

CJ

10:00-10:45
Creative
Ages 3.5-5
CJ

4:15-5:15
B II-III/III
MB

4:15-5:00
Pre-Ballet
Ages 5-6
JP

 

5:30-6:30
B II-III/III
MB

5:30-6:30
B III-IV
CJ


10:45-11:00

Elves

CJ


5:15-6:00

Fight Scene

MK


5:00-5:30

Elves
JP
 


6:30-7:00

G. Angel, Dolls, Midnight, Soloists
MB


6:30-7:00

Bon Bons
CJ

11:00-11:45
Preballet
Ages 5-6
CJ

6:00-7:00
Character
II/III and III
MK**

5:45-6:00

Confections
GW

 
7:00-8:15
B I-II
CJ
7:00-8:00
B III-IV+
GW



7:00-7:30

Russian
MK

6:00-7:00
B IV/III-IV
GW

 
8:15-8:45
Pointe I-II

CJ

8:00-8:30

Jr. Soldiers
GW
7:30-8:45
B I-II
w/Pointe
TK

 

 

8:45-9:30
*
Flowers
CJ


8:30-9:00

First Family
GW


8:45-9:30*

Snow/Spanish
TK

 

 
Thursday
Studio A
Thursday
Studio B
Saturday
Studio A
*Saturday
Studio B
*Saturday
Studio C
Sundays

5:00-5:30

Attendants
MB


4:30-5:00
Bon Bons
CJ

9:00-10:00
B IV
CBroullon

9:00-9:45
Creative
Ages 3.5-5
CBerardi


12:00-2:00
Parents
10/24, 10/31, 11/14, 11/21,
12/5, 12/12

5:30-6:00

Chinese
MB

5:00-5:30

Angels
CJ

10:00-10:30

Angels
CBroullon


9:45-10:00
Elves
CBerardi


2:00-4:00
Tea
Dates TBA
6:00-7:00
BII-III/III
MB

5:30-6:00

Prepointe
CJ

10:30-11:30
B III
CBroullon
10:00-10:45
Preballet
ages 5-6
CBerardi

*

7:00-7:30

Snow/Flowers
MB
6:00-7:00
B III-IV+
CJ

11:30-12:00
Marzipan
CBerardi


11:30-11:45
Mice
Gingerbread

CBroullon
*

10:45-11:15
Confections
CBerardi
*
7:30-9:00
B I-II
w/Pointe
MR

 


12:00-12:30
First Act
Children

MB
*
11:45-12:45
B III-IV CBroullon

*

9:00-9:30*
Snow
MR
*

12:30-1:15
Tea/Finale
MB
*
12:45-1:15
Ice Fairies
CBroullon

*
*

1:15-2:00
Senior Pointe
MB

1:15-2:00
Jr. Pointe
TBA

*
*
2:00-3:30
Senior Co
Guest

*2:00-3:15
Jr. Company
TBA
*
*
   

3:30-4:15*
Snow
4:15-5:00*
Flowers

Guest
     

*Soloists, Marzipan, Chinese, Spanish, Guardian Angel
**Character class is mandatory for company levels 2-6
Rehearsals will begin in late September, date to be announced
Classes are in Red. Pointe classes are by invitation only
Nutcracker Rehearsals

Dress Code

Ladies/Girls - Pink tights/ballet & pointe shoes. Black or pastel leotards, hair secured in bun. No ponytails or loose hair. No jewelry, necklaces, watches, etc.
Men/Boys - Black tights, white socks, dance support, white ballet shoes, white T-shirt.
Sweaters and leg warmers may be worn for cold weather or injury only. Must be solid color and fit snugly. Waist, ankles, and feet must be visible. Sweats and warmers must be removed following plies.


ALL STUDENTS MUST CHECK IN WITH OFFICE UPON ENTERING THE BUILDING. AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, ALL STUDENTS MUST ENTER AND EXIT THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR.
Parents may schedule 1 conference per year with primary teacher.

Last class of session is open to parents.

School must be notified in writing when classes and/or rehearsals will be missed or student is sick.


Students must call studio to inquire as to whether classes will be held in poor weather. As a rule, Budzynski Studios is closed when Central Bucks School District is closed.

Only students in good standing will be invited back.

Before sewing new pointe shoes, have instructor check for fit.

Students may advance
only with primary teacher's recommendation.