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Summer Classical
Ballet Program

The Dance Conservatory's CLASSICAL BALLET Syllabus and Methodology incorporate mainstream styles and technique, enabling students to adapt to the demands of Russian, Balanchine, and Bournonville classes and repertory.

REGULAR PROGRAM
June 21 – July 23
(No classes July 4 - July 9)

Introductory Classes
Beginners
(3–4 yr olds)

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INTENSIVE PROGRAM
  A 6–week, Integrated
Training Program

Intensive Program– Intermediate to Advanced
A progressive & developmental program for the students on Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance Techniques with supplementary classes in Jazz, Tap, Character Dance and Modern– a complete dance training package. Other classes include Conditioning to help prevent injury by strengthening support muscle groups for dancers. To understand the demands of repertory pieces, students will learn the principles of Composition & Choreography, encouraging them to create their own pieces. Theatre and French classes.

Faculty: Andrea Emmons, Melanie Caffo

GUEST TEACHERS
Alexander Boitsov–Danced with the Donetsk Ballet in Russia and trained under the Vaganova Method. Director of the International Ballet Academy. International teacher and coach.

Guest Teachers–Ballet and Contemporary Dance - The summer program has featured guest teachers in classical ballet and contemporary dance from the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, Dutch National Ballet, Donetsk Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre among others. The teachers introduce the students to varied styles of dance including Horton, Limon and Graham for Contemporary Dance, and Bournonville and Russian in Classical Ballet.

Intensive 6–week Summer Program 2010
June 21 – August 6 (Closed July 4 - 9)
8 am– 5 pm

TUITION
Two–payment Plan. Each Payment Due By  5/15, 6/15
Additional  $10 for each account paid after due date.

TO REGISTER

NEW Students for Summer Intensive 2010:  Call to arrange for an evaluation class. In lieu of an evaluation class, enclose a video of yourself in a current ballet  class. There  is  a  Non–refundable $ 25.00  Application and Evaluation  Fee. Ask about the Full program and weekly Tuition Rates.

Students of Dance Conservatory: Evaluations will be sent. Fill in registration form for the summer program. Submit at the desk.

TUITION POLICIES:

TUITION IS NON–REFUNDABLE
• Tuition is due at the student’s first class of the month.
• There is a $ 15.00 Registration fee for new students.
• A $ 10.00 billing fee will be added to billing statements sent.
• There is a $ 25.00 charge for returned checks.

Introductory Classes– Pre Ballet– pink tights, pink tank leotard and pink skirt; pink slippers. Dance Camps– Ballet– pink tights, pink/blue leotard, pink skirt, pink ballet slippers;
Jazz & Tap– black leotard, tan tights, jazz and tap shoes.
Intensive Program: Pink Tights, Int 1–light blue leotard, Int 2–navy leotard, Adv– black leotard, pink ballet slippers/point shoes (as specified by teacher). Hair Pulled into a bun.