SUMMER INTENSIVE

WORKSHOPS 2008

Zamuel Ballet School offers a professionally oriented ballet program with classes in technique, pointe, character, variations and choreography.

JULY INTENSIVE 

Beginning (July 7 - July 31)

Monday - Thursday, four times a week, 4 weeks. Classes two hours a day (from 9:00 to 11:00)

Intermediate (July 7 - July 31)

Monday - Thursday, four times a week, 4 weeks. Classes three hours a day (from 11:00 to 2:00)

Advanced (July 7 - July 31)

Monday - Thursday, four times a week, 4 weeks. Classes four hours a day (from 9:30 to 1:30)

AUGUST INTENSIVE

Intermediate/Advanced (August 4 - August 16)

Monday - Saturday, six times a week, 2 weeks, Classes six hours a day (from 9:30 to 3:30)

HOUSING

Available through host families in Colorado Springs

$300/week for room, board, and local transportation

Please contact us immediately to ensure housing

DEMONSTRATION

A demonstration performance is given in the studio at the conclusion of the July summer intensive workshop (July 28)

Friends and family are encouraged to attend

DRESS CODE

GIRLS:  Ballet slippers and pointe shoes, Character shoes, tights and leotard (hair must be neatly secured)

BOYS:   Ballet slippers, character shoes, tights, dance belt, T-shirt

Attire must be clean and neat

Leg warmers and fitted sweaters may be worn at first barre exercises

PLACEMENT

Students are placed in Intermediate/Advanced classes by the director

Those who live nearby may arrange a placement audition

Others may send a placement video of no more than ten minutes long in VHS format

It must show barre, center, and variations and be sent with a letter from the student's current ballet instructor

Generally, Beginning Intensives are designed for students over nine years of age who have approximately two years of training

Intermediate/Advanced Intensives are open to students who have a minimum of four years of training

A student who cannot send a placement video should contact the Director