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Summer Program 2010

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 2010
June 21 –  August 6
6 weeks
No Classes July 4 - July 9

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: 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.

NEW Students for Summer Intensive 2009:  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.

For Program Details, go to our Summer Ballet Program

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 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
 Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Production, Tap, Performance

Level 2 – Mondays through Fridays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Jazz, Modern, Character Dance, Performance, Conditioning
 
Advanced – Mondays through Fridays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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.  

Pre–Intensive Program

Elem 1, B1, B1/B2
July 20–24

A concentrated week of dance including ballet, jazz, musical theatre, choreography, French, conditioning, dance history, health, costume, and stage awareness.  Dancers will be able to view the Ballet Theatre of Dover in rehearsal, and gain an understanding of a pre-professional dancer’s world.

Ballet Theme Camps

1 week each
DAILY Ballet, Musical Theatre–Dance, Tap, Voice,
Repertory and Production, Conditioning Classes

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

June 15 – 19
Nutcracker - Alice in Wonderland

Pieces from the ballet “Nutcracker” will be taught such as the Chinese Dance, Spanish Dance and the Candy Canes. Musical Excerpts from “Alice in Wonderland” will also be learned

June 22 – 26
Giselle - An American in Paris

Pieces from the ballet “Giselle” will be taught such as the Dance of the Wilis and the Village Dance. Musical Excerpts from the Gene Kelly musical, “An American in Paris” will be learned.

July 6 – 10
Cinderella - Oliver

Pieces from the ballet “Cinderella” will be taught such as the Dance of the Hours and the Fairies of the Seasons. Musical Excerpts from “Oliver” will be studied.

July 13 – 17
La Bayadere - A Bollywood Musical

Pieces from the ballet “La Bayadere” (the Temple Dancer), will be taught such as ‘Scarf Dance’. Musical Excerpts from “Bollywood’ (the musical) will be studied.

Dance Camps - $ 145.00/week
Pre-Intensive Program - $230.00/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. Parents and friends are invited.