Ballet Summer Intensives 2021

The Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education’s Summer Intensives (ages 11+) develop an advanced-level dancer’s technique and artistry. Dancers take ballet technique and pointe classes while also exploring other styles and genres of dance classes, such as variations, partnering, modern and contemporary, and wellness workshops.

The Professional Intensive (ages 16 – 22) provides pre-professional and professional dancers the opportunity to train as a professional dancer. Students will take ballet technique classes and rehearse repertoire.

To ensure all interested students can participate safely, we are offering both in-person and virtual auditions.

The Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education’s Summer Intensives (ages 11+) develop an advanced-level dancer’s technique and artistry. Dancers take ballet technique and pointe classes while also exploring other styles and genres of dance classes, such as variations, partnering, modern and contemporary, and wellness workshops.

The Professional Intensive (ages 16 – 22) provides pre-professional and professional dancers the opportunity to train as a professional dancer. Students will take ballet technique classes and rehearse repertoire.

To ensure all interested students can participate safely, we are offering both in-person and virtual auditions.

4-WEEK PROGRAM (Ages 12-19)
The EBSI has become a destination for some of the most talented students in North America and abroad. This four-week session is designed for students who wish to experience concentrated exposure to exceptional classical ballet training in New York City – the mecca of the dance-world.

There is great emphasis on our men’s program, focusing on the development of the power, stamina, and masculinity associated with strong male technique.

The curriculum affords an excellent opportunity to greatly improve technical skill, develop greater self awareness and gain a deeper understanding of individual artistic potential.

Students learn from the highly effective teaching methods of master teacher Edward Ellison and his international faculty. They come away with greater strength, precision, confidence, and knowledge — and ultimately experience the power and poetry of the art that is ballet.

**Please know that the summer intensive programs are considered “phase two” in the audition process for acceptance into the year-round Ellison Ballet – Professional Training Program. Participating in one of the summer programs allows Mr. Ellison and the faculty to see how the student works over an extended period of time and allows the student to get first-hand experience of Ellison Ballet, its faculty, and programs, thereby allowing both to determine whether the student and school are a good fit. Auditions for the year-round program are held during the four-week Summer Intensive each year for interested students.

YEAR-ROUND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM (Ages 12-19) September 2021-May 2022
This year-round program is designed to meet the needs of those dedicated students, from across the U.S. and abroad, who seek the highest standard of classical ballet education to prepare for a professional career. Working daily under Edward Ellison’s artistic direction, and his faculty’s careful guidance, students develop the essential skills to fully explore and realize their greatest individual potential. This program is based on the Vaganova method, a system of training that is logical, thought-provoking, inspiring and highly effective. There is great emphasis on our men’s program, focusing on the development of the power, stamina, and masculinity associated with strong male technique.

VAGANOVA ACADEMY SUMMER INTENSIVES
Official courses of Vaganova Ballet Academy of St. Petersburg

• Intensive training in classical dance based on the original didactics of Agrippina Vaganova. The course offers a comprehensive curriculum developed by the most emblematic representatives of the best institution in the field of professional ballet.
• Aimed at ballet students from 10 to 19 y.o.
• Methodical program includes: Ballet classes, pointe or male technique, pas de deux, acting, character, contemporary and gymnastics.
• Also included: audition for Vaganova Academy, ballet conferences, meeting with ballet stars and personalities and much more.

For more information: St. Petersburg Programs ➙

PROGRAM

Princeton Ballet School Summer Intensive is a 5-week program, in person or or on-line, designed to nurture a dancer’s technical and artistic progress.

• Summer Intensive focuses on ballet, including pointe and men’s classes. Other coursework includes variations, contemporary, character, Flamenco, and choreography. Sessions in BioMechanics/Conditioning gives dancers the opportunity to identify and resolve problems, increasing the sophistication with which dancers approach technique class.
• To be eligible, students must be at least 13 years old, with at least one year of pointe experience if applicable, when the program begins on June 28, 2021.
• Classes are held Monday – Thursday from 9:30 AM-3:00 PM and Friday from 9:30-12:00 PM
• Post High School Summer Intensive students may also be considered for the American Repertory Ballet/Princeton Ballet School Trainee Program.

BENEFITS

• Sample a taste of professional life in a full day dance experience, including rehearsals for a final performance
• Grow technically through daily ballet technique, including pointe or men’s class
• Deepen your understanding of important concepts in injury prevention, such as proper alignment and rotation
• Expand your dance background through classes in contemporary, modern, and character dance
• Develop group communication and leadership skills while establishing friendships with equally committed young dancers
• Set effective goals and learn to increase personal discipline and focus
• Interact with dedicated professionals, including the Princeton Ballet School faculty American Repertory Ballet’s professional company members

*A limited number of merit-based tuition scholarships are available. All students attending each audition site are automatically considered for scholarship. There is no separate application process.

PROGRAM

Intensives are available in one to five week sessions.

• Daily ballet technique classes will focus on correct alignment and use of épaulement. Additional class time in dance history, anatomy, performance skills and dance composition will make a varied day for the young dancers.
• Students may register for any or all of the five weeks.
• Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis and enrollment is limited. Small class sizes.
• Minimum age: 9
• Virtual options available.
• Classes are held Monday – Thursday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PROGRAM

Intensives are available in one to five week sessions.

Ages 11 and up are key ones in the training of a young dancer, and the opportunity to study more intensively, and to experience a wider variety of dance styles, can make a huge difference in a young dancer’s progress. Each day begins with a strong ballet class and is followed by pre-pointe, pointe, variations, turning clinic, stretch and strength, choreography, modern dance, and hip-hop.

The program is for dancers at a high intermediate level. Many of these dancers have recently begun their pointe work. Others are getting ready for this major moment in a dancer’s life. We spend time within the week working on basic pointe exercises and pointe readiness work. For the young men involved, we focus on core strength, as well as improving jumps and turns. Serious young dance students will want to take four to five weeks of the program. Each week builds on and refers to the others. But please note that one can take the program for as little as one week. Each week has a different theme, with a classical ballet being studied. Admission is on a first-come, first served basis and enrollment is limited.

Classes will be held at both the Boston and Newton studios (153 Needham St, Newton Highlands, MA 02461) as well as virtually.