Faculty Spotlight
Mrs. Olga Timokhina
Narragansett, RI
Performing Arts and Dance Instructor
What is your favorite thing about the Prout community and the students here?
My favorite thing about The Prout School is definitely the students. I love their enthusiasm and willingness to challenge themselves to the new dance and movement programs. In addition to the students, I also enjoy working with my fellow faculty members and the administration. It’s nice to work in an environment where everyone works together in such a cohesive manner.
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Advanced Dance
Mrs. Timokhina, Instructor
Dance classes focus on classical ballet principles using the vocabulary of the Soviet choreographic instruction.
Goal: The classes are designed to develop an appreciation for the classical dance form, its traditions and customs. Classes include barre, center, adagio, and allegro practice. An understanding and mastery of intermediate and advanced level ballet movements with an emphasis on correct body placement and use of ‘breathe’ are expected. Also the aspects of health and nutrition will be covered.
Audio/visual material, readings, Internet research, and attendance of live performance will enhance students’ dance education.
Students will be graded based on the following: quizzes and writing assignments (25 %,) participation, proper dancing attire, readiness for the class, and discipline (75 %.) The Mid Term/Final Exam consist of participation in a school dance production (75 %,) and a writing portion (25 %.)
If the student is injured and unable to participate, a doctor’s note is required. The student not physically participating for an extended period of time, but present in class, will be responsible for a written assignment or presentation. If a student is absent from the class, it is that student’s responsibility to ask for the information and materials that may have been given out on the missed day. The student should contact the teacher immediately upon returning to school.
The time and dates to make-up missed quizzes will be arranged upon the student’s return to school.
A deduction of three points will be taken off from the quarterly grade for each incident involving inappropriate attire, discipline, and lack of participation. No late assignments will be accepted.
Students will be given four minutes after the second bell to change before the end of class to change back into their uniform.
Ladies attire: SOLID COLORED LEOTARD, OPAQUE TIGHTS OR LOW WHITE SOCKS, PINK BALLET SLIPPERS WITH ELASTICS. DANCE SKIRTS ARE ACCEPTABLE. LONG HAIR SHOULD BE SECURED IN BUN. HEIR SHOULD BE KEPT NEATLY OFF THE FACE. NO BULKY JEWLRY, KNEE-HIGHS OR SHORTS.
Gentlemen: WHITE SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT WITHOUT LOGOS, SIGNS, OR WRITINGS, BLACK FITTED SWEATPANTS, WHITE SOCKS, AND WHITE BALLET SLIPPERS WITH ELASTICS. NO BAGGY PANTS OR SHORTS.
Attire for dance class and the performances are the student’s responsibility. Costs will be kept at a minimum.