As Cary Ballet Conservatory continues to be the leader in dance education in the triangle, we are thrilled to introduce our Academic Program! We strongly believe that providing an Academic Program to our PTP will make CBC the best place for your dancer.
Having previously been involved with the development of an Academic Program to satisfy the needs of elite athletes/dancers, our PTP Director Mariaelena Ruiz is confident that Dr. Laura Lowder is the right person to lead this program. Dr. Lowder and Cary Ballet have worked closely this past year to create the new program.
Having previously been involved with the development of an Academic Program to satisfy the needs of elite athletes/dancers, our PTP Director Mariaelena Ruiz is confident that Dr. Laura Lowder is the right person to lead this program. Dr. Lowder and Cary Ballet have worked closely this past year to create the new program.
Letter from Dr. Laura Lowder
PTP Families,
I am delighted to offer a full academic program for the 2018-2019 Professional Training Program students.
There are new, highly discounted rates as well as a full, blended learning, homeschool curriculum program that I've put together using a collection of my favorite, research-based resources. This program combines face-to-face lessons, science labs, book studies, and virtual learning for a balanced approach to help your dancer find joy in constructing knowledge (Honors, AP, and foreign language courses are available).
*Include this exciting curriculum at a very low cost (just $65/month) in addition to morning and/or afternoon academics. I will be your dancer's teacher and will assign grades with this option. Leave the stress to me (I enjoy it).
If you're stressed out about your dancer meeting strict deadlines and making sufficient progress on virtual school programs without the support of a caring, knowledgeable teacher who has built a personal, mentoring relationship and has his/her best interest at heart as both a dancer and an academic student, look no further. The program is likely exactly what your dancer needs to reduce stress and find the joy in learning again, all while training hard at his/her art. References available upon request from current PTP Academic students and parents.
Discounts are available for fees paid by the semester or year. Additional discounts available for early registrations. The earlier you register, the more you save.
Please see the details in the attached brochure (brand new and updated for the coming year)!
I look forward to building on to our wonderful program of PTP academic students for the 19-20 year!
Dr. Lowder :)
CBC Academic Support Coordinator
I am delighted to offer a full academic program for the 2018-2019 Professional Training Program students.
There are new, highly discounted rates as well as a full, blended learning, homeschool curriculum program that I've put together using a collection of my favorite, research-based resources. This program combines face-to-face lessons, science labs, book studies, and virtual learning for a balanced approach to help your dancer find joy in constructing knowledge (Honors, AP, and foreign language courses are available).
*Include this exciting curriculum at a very low cost (just $65/month) in addition to morning and/or afternoon academics. I will be your dancer's teacher and will assign grades with this option. Leave the stress to me (I enjoy it).
If you're stressed out about your dancer meeting strict deadlines and making sufficient progress on virtual school programs without the support of a caring, knowledgeable teacher who has built a personal, mentoring relationship and has his/her best interest at heart as both a dancer and an academic student, look no further. The program is likely exactly what your dancer needs to reduce stress and find the joy in learning again, all while training hard at his/her art. References available upon request from current PTP Academic students and parents.
Discounts are available for fees paid by the semester or year. Additional discounts available for early registrations. The earlier you register, the more you save.
Please see the details in the attached brochure (brand new and updated for the coming year)!
I look forward to building on to our wonderful program of PTP academic students for the 19-20 year!
Dr. Lowder :)
CBC Academic Support Coordinator
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Are you wondering what blended instruction looks like? This model is a great visual representation of the major components that our CBC Academics students will participate in throughout each week in our academic space.
Current students overwhelmingly report missing some of the components of traditional learning (face-to-face lessons and collaboration with peers in real time) while appreciating some of the flexibility that online lessons provide them. Dr. Lowder’s application of the blended learning model that she has designed specifically for our dancers-in-training melds together a balance of all three modes of learning to reach and engage each of our students in ways that they can learn best. |
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About Dr. Lowder
About Dr. Lowder
Education
Doctorate of Education, Ed.D. University of Florida
Master of Education, M.Ed. Jones International University
Bachelor of Science in Education, B.S. Pfeiffer University
Special Qualifications
National Board Certified Teacher Reading Specialist Licensure
Experience
7+ years experience in K-12
4+ years experience in higher education 8+ years tutoring and enrichment K-12 6 years as a homeschool parent
3 years as a virtual school parent
M.S. Genetics, San Diego State University Department Chair of Life and Physical Sciences Stanly Community College
12 years post-secondary teaching experience
3 years K-12 teaching experience
3 years tutoring and enrichment K-12
Education
Doctorate of Education, Ed.D. University of Florida
Master of Education, M.Ed. Jones International University
Bachelor of Science in Education, B.S. Pfeiffer University
Special Qualifications
National Board Certified Teacher Reading Specialist Licensure
Experience
7+ years experience in K-12
4+ years experience in higher education 8+ years tutoring and enrichment K-12 6 years as a homeschool parent
3 years as a virtual school parent
M.S. Genetics, San Diego State University Department Chair of Life and Physical Sciences Stanly Community College
12 years post-secondary teaching experience
3 years K-12 teaching experience
3 years tutoring and enrichment K-12
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We are also a partner with Crossroads Flex HS.
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For more information, please read the full PTP Academic Brochure.
You may also email our office to put you in touch with PTP Director Mariaelena Ruiz or Academic Support Coordinator Dr. Laura Lowder.
You may also email our office to put you in touch with PTP Director Mariaelena Ruiz or Academic Support Coordinator Dr. Laura Lowder.
