Summer
The summer program
Three weeks of full days in the studio. Each week stands alone, and dancers from other studios are welcome after a placement visit.
- Mid June
Week 1: Ballet technique
Barre and center work every morning.
Mornings are technique in two studios. Afternoons are repertoire, and families come in on Friday afternoon for an informal showing.
- Ages 12 to 15
- 9 am to 3 pm
Open - Late June
Week 2: Contemporary and floor work
Floor work, partner work and a short new piece.
A guest teacher joins our own on contemporary classes in the morning, and the group learns a short piece to show on Friday.
- Ages 12 to 18
- 9 am to 3 pm
Open - Early July
Week 3: Pre-professional week
Audition-style classes and time with the director.
Long days of ballet, pointe and contemporary, and one afternoon on what an audition class asks of a dancer.
- Ages 14 to 18
- 9 am to 4 pm
Waitlist
Sample sessions.
Weeks and hours are set each year; the placement visit has the current list.
Questions
Questions about the summer weeks
Do dancers from other studios take part?
Yes. A placement visit comes first, so the teachers can put each dancer in the right group.
What does a day look like?
Morning technique, a lunch break, and afternoon repertoire or rehearsal. Dancers bring lunch, a water bottle and two pairs of shoes.
Can a dancer take one week or all three?
Each week stands alone. Many dancers take two or three, and the schedule shows the ages for each.