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About Toledo Ballet
Core principles from the ABT (American Ballet Theatre) National Training Curriculum serve as the foundation to Toledo Ballet's instruction and provides training support for teachers to lead students “to use their bodies correctly by focusing on kinetics, coordination, anatomy, and proper body alignment.” Toledo Ballet faculty bring a wide range of training and experience from a variety of ballet philosophies for a well-rounded dance education. Students advance through levels Pre-Primary through Level 6/7 in a safe and structured way.
About the Toledo Symphony School of Music
The Toledo Symphony School of Music (TSSM) is one of the premiere providers of private instrument instruction in Northwest Ohio, specializing in the Suzuki method of learning. Founded by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the worldwide music education movement known as the Suzuki Method embraces the total development of the child. This method closely follows the parallel of language learning with parents playing an crucial role. Learning takes place in an environment of co-operation between teacher, parent, and child. Parents attend each lesson with the student, taking notes and then guiding them through their practice at home - they become the 'home teacher.' With this approach, "the potential of every child is unlimited."
About Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestras
As part of the core educational mission of the Toledo Symphony, the Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestras bring together over 200 of the most talented students from Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan in an atmosphere of musical excellence. Dedicated staff members and Toledo Symphony musicians provide top-quality musical education to all students regardless of financial circumstance. The Toledo Youth Orchestras have been in existence for over 70 years, starting out as a small group of friends meeting for fun in 1947, becoming an official orchestra in 1950, and finally has grown into the organization as we know it today! There are three primary ensembles including the Philharmonic and Symphonic Orchestras and the Concert Strings.