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| The summer months offer an ideal opportunity for training in Ballet Hispanico's core techniques: ballet, contemporary, and Spanish dance, in addition to special topics exclusive to the summer program. Choose from one of four stimulating courses of summer study at the Ballet Hispanico School of Dance: |
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SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM 2009 (Ages 10-25) |
| Our guiding principal is that all students have the potential to develop the self esteem and pride of acheivement that come through the transformative power of dance. THe 2009 Summer Intensive Program offers students from around the world the opportunity to diversify and strengthen their technique to stay competitive in the dance landscape today. This five-day-a-week curriculum expands on Ballet Hispanico's core techniques of Ballet, Spanish and Modern dance. Students are placed into one of four levels according to technical ability, and participate in a culminating performance. Admission to the program is by audition only. CURRICULUM: BALLET, MODERN, FLAMENCO, JAZZ, PARTNERING, IMPROVISATION, LATIN DANCE, HIP HOP, MEN'S CLASSES, and COMPANY REPERTORY DATES: July 6-31, 2009 FEES: Tuition: $1,250.00 Live Audition Fee $15.00 Video Audition Fee: $35.00 Registration Fee $25.00 PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A VIDEO AUDITION APPLICATION. *Scholarships are available |
Please send the following materials to: Ballet Hispanico ATTN: Irene Hogarth-Cimino 167 West 89th Street New York, NY 10024
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SUMMER FACULTY |
PREVIOUS GUESTS ARTISTS: Laura Alonso, the daughter of world famous ballerina Alicia Alonso and famous teacher and coach Fernando Alonso is herself known as a teacher, coach, and expert at staging the renowned classics. Along with her expertise in working with professionals, Ms. Alsonso is extremely gifted at working with young dancers of all ages and experiences. Alonso is a resident of Havana where she has an international dance school, Centro Pro Danza, which welcomes 1,500 students and a professional company, The Ballet Classic of Havana. She has also taught for the Cuban National Ballet, the Royal Danish Ballet, The Australian Ballet, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, The Tokyo Ballet, the Toronto Ballet, The Alberta Ballet and many others. Ms. Alonso's 25-year performing career has included soloist work in all of the traditional classics and today she travels around the world teaching and staging the classics. Alba Calzada Carter began her dance studies at Ballet de San Juan with Ana Garcia and Juan Anduze. As Prima Ballerina of the company she performed a classical repetoire including Giselle, Copellia and Swan Lake. As a principal dancer with the Pennsylvania Ballet for ten years, her repetoire expanded to include contemporary and Balanchine works. In 1979 Ms. Calzada ended her performing career, moved to New York City and began teaching at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. In conjunction with her teaching, she continued education in anatomy, kinesiology, dance pedagogy, Pilates, Gyrotonics © and Massage therapy. Presently Ms. Calzada has her own studio in Miami, FL where she offers Pilates and Gyrotonic © training for conditioning and post rehabilitation. Hilda Morales was born in NYC, and raised in Puerto Rico. Her early training was with Ana Garcia of the Ballet San Juan. At 14 years of age, Ms. Morales received a Ford Foundation Scholarship to study at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet. She danced as a principal dancer with the Pennsylvania Ballet, soloist with American Ballet Theatre, artist in residence with the Colorado Ballet and guest appearances with Les Grandes Ballet Canadien, Albuquerque Ballet and Jacksonville Ballet. During her dancing career Ms. Morales performed in full length classic ballets as well as works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Agnes De Mille, Anthony Tudor, John Butler, Alvin Ailey and Jose Limon. She guest teaches and is on the faculty of the Central Pennsylvania summer programs. Ms. Morales has been a faculty member of the Hartt School since 1998. |
HOUSING OPTIONS |
The school does not provide housing. However, Ballet Hispanico does have an affiliation with the de Hirsch Residences at the 92nd Street Y as well as the Brandon House. Students, 17 years or older, accepted in the Ballet Hispanico Summer Intensive Program may obtain discounted single or double dormitory style rooms by registering and mentioning that you are in our program. The 92nd Street Y is approximately 15 minutes from the studios directly cross-town on the westbound M-86 bus. Other housing options follow: Preferred Discounted Housing: de Hirsch Residence at the 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue (91st Street) 212-415-5650 www.dehirsch.com Brandon House (for women ONLY) 340 West 85th Street (between West End Avenue and Riverside Avenue) 212-496-6901 The Brandon House Additional Housing Options: Hosteling International Hostel 891 Amsterdam Avenue (103rd Street) 212-932-2300 Hosteling International New York West Side YMCA Hostel 5 West 63rd Street (Central Park West) 212-875-4273 West Side YMCA Guestrooms International Student Center Hostel (for international students ONLY) 38 West 88th Street (between Central Park West & Columbus Avenue) 212-787-7706 Internationl Student Center Hostel Riverside Tower Hotel 80 Riverside Drive (on 80th Street) 212-877-5200 Riverside Tower Hotel |
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Each five day workshop cultivates an appreciation and awareness of Latino culture by immersing children in multisensory activities focused on a specific country of study. Activities include Creative Movement, Arts & Crafts, Fundamentals of Latin Rhythm & Music, Storytelling, Snack-time. Students will be divided by age group (3/4 & 5/6). Classes meet Monday-Friday, from 9:00am-12:00pm. SPAIN Session 1: June 8-12 MEXICO Session 2: June 15-19 EL SALVADOR Session 3: June 22-26 PANAMA Session 4: * July 6-10 COLOMBIA Session 5: * July 13-17 ARGENTINA Session 6: * July 20-24 FEE: $285 per session Registration begins Monday, February 2nd * July sessions are limited to ages 4-5 only Students must pre-register by submitting a registration form. Payment is due upon registration. Tuition subsidy is available for those who meet Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Space is limited. |
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The Enrichment Program is especially designed for students who are not pursuing the full-time study of dance, providing a sampling of the rich dance forms. Students can choose from classes in Ballet, Flamenco, Hip-Hop, and Jazz. Ballet Hispanico's faculty provides unparalleled instruction while remaining sensitive to the special developmental needs of our young dancers. DATES: July 6-31, 2009 ENRICHMENT SUMMER SCHEDULE Students must pre-register by submitting a registration form. No audition is required for admission. |
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