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Summer Program 2008

Summer Production
The culmination of the Intensive Summer Program is the Summer Production, a fully-staged theatrical production incorporating all the elements studied during the summer. 

Schedule of Classes

Intensive Summer Program 2008
June 16 –  July 25
6 weeks
No Classes June 30 - July 4

An Intensive, Integrated Training Program

• Intermediate •  Advanced •  Pre–Professional •

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. And to understand the demands of repertory pieces, students will learn the principles of Composition & Choreography, encouraging them to create their own pieces. 

Artistic Director: Teresa Emmons is a graduate of The Juilliard School. She has guested and danced an extensive repertoire of the classics and contemporary works all over the United States including the San Diego Ballet, State of Alabama Ballet and the Lincoln Center Dance Ensemble. Her works has been performed by the Dance Theatre of Harlem, regional ballet companies and by Olympic skating champions Kitty and Peter Carruthers.

Faculty: Jennifer Seagraves, Melanie Caffo, Andrea Emmons Destiny Kerstetter

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.

Giuseppe Canale
A native of Italy, he danced with the Bejart Ballet in Paris and the Dutch National Ballet in Amsterdam. He is a guest teacher at The Royal Ballet School and the School of the Dutch National Ballet. He is also a judge for the Youth America Grand Prix, a prestigious international ballet competition.

NEW Students for Summer Intensive 2007:  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.

Register Now: You can download a printable Registration Form (Requires Adobe File Reader)
Call Dance Conservatory at (302) 734–9717 to register.
Email: pasdance@aol.com

Level 1 – Mon, Wed, Fri 
 Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Production, Tap, Performance

Level 2 – Mondays through Fridays
 Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Jazz, Modern, Character Dance, Performance, Conditioning
 
Advanced – Mondays through Fridays
Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Jazz, Modern, Character Dance, Performance, Conditioning

In addition to our Intensive Summer Program, we offer classes for beginning dancers and others interested in a less demanding schedule.  

Classical Ballet Program

June 16 – July 18 (NO CLASS June 30 - July 4)
Beginners (3 - 4 year olds)

Tuition: $45/4 weeks

Ballet Theme Camps

1 week each

June 16 – 20
Nutcracker–The Wizard of Oz

June 23 – 27
Midsummer Night’s Dream–Brigadoon

July 7 – 11
Le Corsaire–Peter Pan

July 14 – 18
Don Quixote–Man of La Mancha


Ages 5 through Teens
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm


Daily ballet, jazz, tap, theatre & creative
movement classes. Learn dances  from famous
ballets and musicals.
         
$ 145.00/week
Plus $15 Registration for NEW Students.


• On the first day of classes, the students will be separated into age and ability appropriate classes to maximize their learning abilities.

• On the last day of camp, Friday, there will be an OPEN HOUSE at 11:30 am for a showcase–demo of the students’ work and classes. This event will be held at the Dance Conservatory and. Parents and friends are invited.