about 
About Mlyna ( M iss LYN ne in A lexandria !)
I am Lynne Stuart-Johnson, a.k.a. "Ms Lynne". I am a wife, a mother, and
a teacher. I started dance classes at the age of four and reached
professional status in my late teens, performing for the New York City
Ballet,the Radio City Rockettes and The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
I also taught ballet classes as an elective class while working as a teacher
at the International School of Stockholm, in Sweden.I found that I preferred
doing my own choreography and teaching young children the basics of
ballet rather than performing. I believe this early interest in sharing my
knowledge of dance with young children prompted me to immediately
accept a teaching position at a local pre-school.
In as much as I knew how to teach all of the technical aspects of the
dance, I found that teaching growing young, three and four-year olds,
on a daily basis, kept me on my toes, figuratively speaking, more than in a ballet class. It reminded me of the gratification I experienced in the 60's, when I embarked on a new phase in my dancing career by holding "Special Kids Ballet" classes. These classes were for handicapped and special needs children. Of course, in those days, we did not use those words. They were "labeled" mentally retarded or disabled children. The rewards were unending. It was my love for children and true dedication to ballet that encouraged me to teach these children. I felt that "ALL" children can dance in their own way. To see the smiles on their faces, not to mention the joy and appreciation in the hearts of their parents, was truly a touching and moving experience I shall always cherish.
I raised three of my own children, guiding them through the "terrible twos" and the "tolerable threes" through the grade school and teen years to become mature, independent adults. A little bit of common sense mixed with gaining experience seemed to work for them. P.S. They all took ballet with their mother!!
And here I am having worked with other peoples' children for over twenty-six years in Alexandria. In fact, some of the children I taught in those first years are now grown up with children of their own who are taking ballet with "Ms. Lynne"! I remember watching their development, their physical and mental growth,sharing in their self-esteem and enjoying the end results......happy,healthy and nurtured "little people". I have been putting all of my experience and common sense into good use for all these years.
What is my reason for wanting to be a good teacher? LOVE!
The "love of children" is the most endearing quality and personal characteristic one/I can hold. They are our beginning, our middle and our end and the love we/I give them, the nurturing, the teaching and the guiding, all make up the quality world, the loving world, and the best world for our children.
Lynne Stuart-Johnson
Miss LYNne in Alexandria ! MLYN A !
class info 2011-2012Class Information
Youth Ballet Program Schedule available yearly in July.
Registrations also begin in July each year.
Classes are located at:
The Lab at Convergence:
1819 N Quaker Lane
Alexandria. VA
Directions
Enrollment is by the term
Fall Term: September-December
Winter/Spring Term: January-May
(Sorry, no mid-term enrollments are accepted)
* Registration will begin for 2012
Winter/Spring Term on Monday November 21st.
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Kinderballet (Ages 3-5)
Monday 3:45-4:45 PM -Closed
Tuesday 3:45-4:45 PM -Closed
Wednesday 2:45-3:45 PM -Closed
Pre-Ballet (Ages 4 1/2-5)
Wednesday 3:45-4:45 PM -Closed
Ballet I (Ages 5-7)
Tuesday 4:45- 5:45 PMClosed
Wednesday 4:45- 5:45 PM ( Beginners Preferred Class) - Closed
Advanced Ballet I (Ages 6-8)
Thursday 3:45-4:45 PM- Closed
Ballet II (Ages 8-12)
Monday 4:45-5:45 PM
Thursday 4:45-5:45 PM
directions Directions
Classes are located at:
The Lab at Convergence:
1819 N Quaker Lane Alexandria, VA 22301
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descriptions Class Descriptions
KINDERBALLET
(Ages 3 - 5 pre-school)
This class is based on creative group experiences for girls & boys.
Classes are designed to encourage a relationship to music, creative
dancing through elementary ballet movements, basic yoga techniques, while
encouraging social skills geared to the physical and mental level of the
group. Fun tools, including educational and physical fitness tools, are
used to encourage creative freedom with exciting dance experiences.
PRE-BALLET
(Ages 4 1/2 to 5 pre-school)
This class is a class designed as a preparation for Ballet I. Students
that have had ballet and/or dance movement experiences prior can take
this class as an introduction to Ballet I. The ballet barre is introduced
to the students and basic ballet terminology, in French, is taught, as
well.
BALLET I and BALLET II
(Ages 5 - 7 BI) (Ages 8 - 12 BII).
These classes provide diversified experiences in the various techniques
employed in classical Ballet that is age appropriate. In these levels,
structured ballet barre is taught in addition to appropriate stretching
exercises to produce technique, strength and flexibility. Center work is
focused on the skill of coordination, balance and the art of mastering
ballet steps and combinations. To enhance language development, proper
terminology is used at all times. Emphasis is placed on poise,
gracefulness and the building of self esteem and confidence.
It is highly recommended that all students at the Ballet II level attend
2 one hour classes weekly in order to focus on technique (Monday) and
application (Thursday) of the dance form. For further information, please
contact Ms. Lynne. Payment for these classes can be made in two (2)
installments of $247.50 in January and April for your financial
convenience.
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register Register for Classes
Winter 2011/12 classes begin the week of January 3rd.
Fall Session classes are held September thru December
Winter Session classes are held January thru May.
The program ends with a recital during the second week of June.
Open enrollment starts in July for September (Fall Session) and November for January (Winter / Spring Session) .
We do not accept mid-term enrollments.
Please submit a registration form with method of payment selected. We MUST have registration information in order to reserve a space for your child in the class.
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Class Fees:
$62 per month= $310.00 for January thru May
5% discount for full session payment , Full Session payment = $294.50
Tuition for classes may be paid for by check (see registration form for mailing information) or from this site by PayPal. Payments can be made by the month or for the full session.
Monthly payments MUST be made the first week of each month, or a $5 late fee will be charged.
Ballet Classes--$62.00 per month
Ballet Classes--Full Winter/Spring Session $294.50 (5% discount)
NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM
RETURNING STUDENTS REGISTRATION FORM
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apparel Dance Apparel
MLYNA students wear:
Plain black,long sleeve, scoop neck leotards.
Pink tights.
Pink "soft" ballet shoes--NOT street slippers.
Please no tutus or skirts of any kind, even those attached to a leotard
Recommended Store:
Robcyns
Bradlee Shopping Center
3660 King Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 379-7800
contact Contact Us
MLYNA
P.O.Box 3081
Alexandria, VA 22302
Lynne Stuart-Johnson
(703) 931-3398
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BIG Description Ballet In The Grass Description (4th Season)
WHO: For Boys and Girls Ages 3 - 10 years of age
WHAT: Schedule of Daily Events for the One Week Session:
8:45 - 9:am - Sign In & get ID necklace (Free play with Staff).
9:00 - 10:00 - The Class - The children will learn basic ballet steps using correct
terminology in French. Warmup, movements, group participation & socialization
through dance.
10:00 - 10:45 - The Galllery - Break time, Healthy snack, creative art & drawings, French
language class including singing and story telling.
10:45 - 11:45 - The Stage - The children will rotate between different play stations containing
ribbon wands, musical instruments, balls, hula hoops, dots and and
parachutes. Each venue will have its own dynamic as an individual learning
tool for ballet movement.
11:45 - 12N - Révérence (Ballet Closing) and lineup. Returning ID necklace
and parent pick-up and sign out.
WHEN: Session I - June 18 - 22nd (ages 3 - 5)
Session II - June 25 - 29th (ages 6 - 10)
Session III - July 9 - 13th (ages 3- 5 )
Session IV - July 16 - 20th (ages 6 - 10)
WHERE: CONVERGENCE - 1801 N Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Va
Attire: Comfortable clothing with hat & sneakers. Camp Tee shirt will be provided. (No ballet clothing, ie leotards, tights or slippers)
Extras: (1) A personal portfolio of artwork in addition to (2) a Ballet book for reference. Ballet book contains pictures of ballerinas, ballet terminology, songs and basic French language skills.
Fee: $194.00 per session. NO registration fees.
Click Here for REGISTRATION and PAYMENT OPTIONS.
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BALLET IN THE GRASS (4th Season)
SUMMER 2012
Summer Day Camp
Registrations begin in January each year.
Camp is held at:
Convergence
1801 N Quaker Lane, Alexandria. VA
SessionI- (ages 3 - 5)
SessionII- (ages 6 - 10)
SessionIII- (ages 3- 5 )
SessionIV- (ages 6 - 10)
$194.00 Per Session
NO Registration Fees
Click HERE for Camp Description
and Details.
Big Regist - Payment 
Register for Ballet in the Grass
Summer Camp '2012'
When :
Session I - June 18 - 22nd (ages 3 - 5)
Session II - June 25 - 29th (ages 6 - 10)
Session III - July 9 - 13th (ages 3- 5 )
Session IV - July 16 - 20th (ages 6 - 10)
Please complete and submit the ' Ballet In The Grass Rregistration Form' . We MUST have
the registration form in order to reserve a place for your child in the desired session.
Click here for the Ballet In The Grass REGISTRATION FORM
Class Fees:
$194.00 Per Camp Session
Tuition for Camp may be paid for by check (see registration form for mailing information) or by using the PayPal button below.
Ballet In The Grass - Summer Camp - $194.00 per session
Holder Page Fall 2011 Registration will open july 25th
Fall 2011 Registration Starts July 25th - Classes start Week of Sept 5th -- please Register Early.
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