June 9 – June 27

 DIFFERENT LEVELS, DIFFERENT AGES, ONE GOAL!

THE EXPERIENCE OF YOUR DREAMS!

Summer Faculty

Michael Vernon

Michael Vernon, Professor, Chair of Ballet at IU, International Master, ABT, "Steps" NY, Juilliard Tadeusz Matacz, Director, The John Cranko School of Stuttgart Ballet (Germany)

Maiqui Maņosa, Faculty, Rock School for Dance Education, former Principal Teacher, International stager for Val Caniparoli, Graham Lustig and John McFall Cameron Basden, Ballet Mistress, Joffrey Ballet, former Assistant Artistic Director, International stager of works by Ashton, Cranko, Massine, Nijinsky and Arpino (master class only)

Anna Reznik, Associate Artistic Director, Southold, YAGP "Outstanding Teacher" 2007, formerly Moscow Festival Ballet, Bolshoi, Cincinnati Ballet   Alexei Kremnev, Artistic Director, Southold, YAGP "Outstanding Choreographer", 2006, 2007, formerly Moscow Festival Ballet, Bolshoi, Cincinnati Ballet  

Erica Fischbach, Faculty, Southold, formerly American Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet

Indi Dieckgrafe, Professor of Modern Dance, St. Mary's college

Roe

Cathy Roe, Owner, "Ultimate Dance Competitions and Video Production"  

*Faculty Subject to change
**Faculty will vary based on level

 

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Overview

Curriculum

Southold Dance Theater’s Summer Intensive program is a versatile dance training course with an emphasis on the development of each student’s potential from enthusiast to student to professional.   Led by Alexei Kremnev and Anna Reznik, this intensive program features a core faculty whose dedication to teaching the art of ballet is unmatched. The curriculum of the 2008 Southold International Summer Intensive will include both high level technique classes and enrichment courses on subjects critical to the development of a complete dancer.  The program of study for the Classes for the 2008 International Summer Intensive may include:  Ballet, Contemporary, Variations, Pointe, Men’s Classes, Modern, Jazz, Dance History, Character Dance, Improvisation, Pilates, Body Conditioning and many others. Students in all levels will participate in the final performance on the last day of classes.


Levels are determined at the time of acceptance; students will, however, be reevaluated during the first few days of the program and adjustments will be made if necessary. Class Placement is at the discretion of the faculty.

Classes run 9:30am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

 

Performance

Students in all levels will perform at the end of the program on the last day of classes.  Parents and family of performing students will be invited to attend this performance showcasing the students work during the three week program.  Performance time and location to be announced.

Dress Code

Ladies:  Pink canvas ballet slippers, pointe shoes, pink tights and a black camisole leotard are needed for ballet class. Also need:  Black Jazz and Character Shoes, black wrap ballet skirt.

Gentlemen:  Black canvas ballet slippers ,fitted white t-shirt, black tights, dance belt are needed for ballet class.  Also needed: Black Jazz shoes

The following area dance supply store provides the items above: 

 

The Ballet Shop

3310 Hickory Rd. Suite 4B

Mishawaka, IN  46545

Lisa Bella- Owner, (574) 255-3082

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Housing

Dancers needing housing are placed in chaperoned dormitories at Saint Mary’s College or with host families. Transportation is provided to and from the dance studios and events. Lodging includes a daily meal plan.

Parents or relatives over the age of 21 may apply to be chaperones. In exchange, the chaperone and their child/relative will receive complimentary lodging.

In addition, South Bend has many fine hotels and motels near Southold Dance Theater  for families wishing to vacation with their Summer Intensive students.

Housing Cost:  $475.00 Per Week.

 

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Enrichment Activities

 

Enjoy the Summer in South Bend, Michigan's sandy beaches, Chicago and much, much more! Indiana Dunes State Park, Notre Dame and its College Football Hall of Fame, East Race Waterway, Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, Lighthouse Outlet Shopping, hundreds of restaurants, clubs and plenty of fun! Whether you are looking for a day out with the family or a night on the town with friends, South Bend delivers!

 

While in South Bend students get to experience some of the region’s top attractions during field trips taken in the evenings and on weekends. All activities are chaperoned.

 

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Audition

An audition is required for acceptance into Southold Dance Theater's International Summer  Intensive. Video auditions will be allowed if applicants are unable to attend an audition class.  Audition classes are arranged through the Southold Office.  Please call 574-233-9841 to make an appointment. 

Video Audition Guidelines:

Please submit a photo in 1st arabesque position and a video/DVD with your application. The video should not be more than 10 minutes of basic barre and center work.  Please include adagio, petite and grand allegro, pirouettes. We ask that pointe shoes are worn for center for appropriate ages. A solo variation may be added at the end of your tape.

The video is not returnable unless you supply a self addressed mailer.  
Be sure to label your DVD/video and all photos with your full name. 
Please mail your resume, dance photos and DVD/video along with your $20 audition fee to:

Southold Dance Theater
914 Lincoln Way West
South Bend, Indiana 46616

Deadline for all DVD/Video auditions is April 1, 2008

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Tuition

Juniors 

Ages 8 to 9 years*

Housing

Level A

Ages 9 to 12 years*

Housing Levels B & C 

Ages 13+ years*

Housing
1 week - $225 $475 Two Weeks are required   Two Weeks are required  
2 weeks - $400 $950 2 weeks - $550 $950 2 weeks - $650 (SDT students - $650) $950
3 weeks - $500 $1425 3 weeks - $700 $1425 3 weeks - $900 (SDT students - $800) $1425

*Ages are only a registration guideline. 

Class Placement is at the discretion of the faculty.

 

Scholarship

Southold Dance Theatre is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and offers a limited number of financial-need-based scholarships available to dancers participating in our summer programs. Please contact SDT for more information.

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