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Summer Programs 2012



Intermediate Summer Intensive Program
(July 9 - August 2) Ages 12 - 18 or Levels 5 - 8


This program offers students pursuing professional careers in dance incomparable opportunities to study and perform renowned roles in classical ballet. Under the guidance of accomplished instructors, students will obtain high quality training in ballet, pointe, character, jazz and modern dance, while learning essential choreography from the classical ballet "Coppelia." The program culminates in an end-of-session performance with students dancing in featured roles of the ballet as well as in the contemporary works.


The Summer Intensive Program is distinguished by its excellent faculty, master classes by former principals of major companies, and a high-caliber performing experience. An end-of-session performance of Le Corsaire excerpts will elevate the technique and artistry of our students.

Hours:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday
10:00 am - 1:00pm Friday

Cost: $1500 for the session; Registration fee $50
Registration fee waived if non-refundable deposit of $150 received by April 30, 2012
Summer classes include ballet technique, pointe, stretch and strengthen, jazz, pas de deux, bollywood, modern, classical variations, & acting for dancers.


2012 Summer Intensive Form

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Placement Auditions for this Level is required: Call the office for a placement class: 650-968-4455.

Western Ballet Faculty: David Fonnegra, Kim Gardner, Sylvia Martin, Linda Rickert, Alison Share, Melanie Hawkes, Alexi Zubiría


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Levels 5 - 7


Pre-Intermediate Summer Intensive
(July 9 - August 2) Ages 9 - 12 or Levels 2, 3, 4


Under the guidance of accomplished instructors, students will obtain high quality training in ballet, pointe, character, jazz and modern dance, while learning essential choreography from the classical ballet "Coppelia." The program culminates in an end-of-session performance with students dancing in featured roles of the ballet as well as in the contemporary works.


1:00 - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday
Cost $750 for the session; summer registration fee $50
Registration fee waived if non-refundable deposit of $150 received by April 30, 2012.

Classes include ballet technique, stretch and strengthen, drama, jazz, and performance workshop.

Housing may be arranged with a local host family. Contact the office for more information.

2012 Summer Intensive Form

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Placement Auditions for Both Levels: Call the office for a placement class: 650-968-4455.

Western Ballet Faculty
David Fonnegra, Kim Gardner, Sylvia Martin, Linda Rickert, Alison Share, Melanie Hawkes, Alexi Zubiría.

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Levels 3 & 4


Summer Children's Classes
(July 9 - August 11) for children ages 4 to 9


These Classes are age-appropriate and include specific curricula from the academic year. classes are offered include Pre-Ballet I & II(ages 4-6), Ballet III (ages 6-7), Pre-Ballet IV (ages 7-8).


Children's Classes


Pre-Ballet I & II (ages 4-6 ) Thursdays, 4:15-5:00 p.m. or Saturdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Pre-Ballet III (ages 6-7) Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m. or Saturdays, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Pre-Ballet IV (ages 7-8) Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m. or Saturdays, 10:15-11:15 p.m.

Level I (ages 8-9) Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11:15-12:45 p.m.

$75 Pre-Ballet I through Ballet B

$150 Level I

We do not pro-rate summer classes.
All classes are subject to cancellation if minimum student numbers are not met. In this case, we will offer a refund for classes not taken.

Classes are age-appropriate and include specific curricula from Introduction to Ballet (ages 3-4), Pre-Ballet 1 (ages 4-5), Pre-Ballet 2 (ages 5-6), Ballet A (ages 6-7), and Ballet B (ages 7-8).

2012 Summer Children's Registration Form

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Western Ballet Faculty


Sylvia Martin, Alison Share and Tiffany Hartsfield


Summer Children's Camp - Featuring ALADIN

- SUMMER KIDS CAMP for children ages 6 to 10 (June 25-July 29) Monday – Friday 9:00 – 1:00PM Western Ballet's summer programs provide young children with an opportunity to work in a groups and concentrated manner during the week camp. The camp enables the student to let fly their imagination throughout the making of Aladin - click here for more information