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What can BalletMet's Summer Intensive mean for you?
You may be considered for BalletMet's Pre-Professional Program or a Trainee position.
Our Academy is one of the country's largest training institutions associated with a professional dance company. Artistic personnel from the company interact with students in the classroom, offering unique learning experiences to develop technical and artistic skills.
High school students may be considered for the Academy's Pre-Professional Program. Graduates of this program are under contract with BalletMet as well as other professional companies in the U.S. and abroad. Dancers in the Summer Workshop will be under consideration for inclusion in this year-round Program. If you are interested in being considered, identify yourself to the Academy Director. An audition process determines final acceptance into this program.
Upper level Pre-Professional students dance 4.5 hours per day, 6 days a week. Their curriculum includes ballet technique, pointe variations, partnering, jazz, modern and enrichment activities to supplement their knowledge and experience of the dance profession. Learning choreography, rehearsing with the Company and performances complete the comprehensive program.
Dancers on the threshold of a performing career can be selected through the Summer Workshop audition process to be considered for a BalletMet Trainee position, an opportunity designed to help bridge the gap between being a student dancer and attaining a professional career. Trainees earn a one-year opportunity to work with BalletMet's professional company while continuing to work on their technique. A trainee may receive a stipend and shoe allowance.
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Summer Intensives
Selective four or five-week workshops for intermediate and advanced level students ages 12-19.
2008 Summer Intensive: June 30 - July 25, 2008
For serious Intermediate to Advanced students age 12 and up.
2008 Pre-Professional Intensive: June 30 - August 1, 2008
Exclusively offering two levels for the most Advanced students. Experience the life of a professional by working like and with the Professionals.
Intensive students will be assessed for participation in year-round training.
All Intensive experiences include:
- Training with experienced professional faculty who have consistent interaction with students
- Intensive ballet-based workshop with a rich, varied curriculum that includes contemporary dance styles
- Interaction and instruction from professional dancers
- Development of technical understanding and strength
- Improved mind/body connection and deepened self-awareness
- Professional atmosphere in which dance training and education are the primary goals
- Access to seven spacious, fully equipped studios with state-of-the-art flooring
Requirements
- Must be an intermediate or advanced level student ages 12-19
- Have acquired correct body placement
- Have a thorough working knowledge of material appropriate for level of development
- Have physical qualifications suited to the demands of classical dance
Curriculum
Summer Intensive Curriculum
All students will participate in about six and a half hours of instruction daily:
- Ballet technique every day
- Pointe every day
- Jazz, Modern, Character, Flamenco, Variations and some repertoire will be assigned according to levels
- Special work for the purposes of body conditioning, improved alignment and overall physical well being
- Additional classes on acting, nutrition, anatomy, dance history, music for dancers, Pilates and personal safety issues
Pre-Professional and Modified Pre-Professional Curriculum
Students are encouraged to attend all four weeks. Exceptions may be made for younger students, who may attend the first three weeks only. Instruction for many classes will be with company artistic staff and dancers. Students will participate in:
- Ballet technique every day
- Pointe or men's work every day
- Partnering with Company personnel three times weekly (Pre-Professional only)
- Jazz, Modern, Flamenco, Repertoire and Variations
- Special body conditioning work for improved alignment and overall physical well being
- Additional classes on acting, nutrition, anatomy, dance history, music for dancers, yoga and personal safety issues
Scholarships & Financial Aid
A limited number of partial scholarships are available based on dance potential and financial need. Please email or call Dianne at 614.229.4860 ext. 137 for information.
Availability
Students will be enrolled according to the date registration materials are received by BalletMet. Space preference will be given to students registering for the full four or five-week Workshop. Since class sizes are limited, students wishing to attend a single session will be accepted as space permits.
Refund Policy
Housing fees are non-refundable. Partial tuition refund may be made at the discretion of the Academy Director in the event of severe injury (physician documentation required).
Faculty
Gerard Charles--Artistic Director, BalletMet Columbus
Company Faculty
Rebecca Rodriguez-Hodory--Ballet Mistress
Hisham Omardien--Ballet Master/Dancer
BalletMet Columbus Company Dancers
Members of our Academy faculty including:
Susan Dromisky, Catherine Yoshimura, Ambre Emory-Maier, Daryl Kamer, Maria Glimcher, Stella Kane, Lisa Spencer, Darielle Eberhard and more!
Tuition
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Tuition |
Housing |
| Summer Intensive |
$1350 |
$1550 |
| Pre-Professional Intensive |
$1850 |
$1950 |
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