ALABAMA

Alabama Ballet
June 9- July 19, 2008
Birmingham, AL

The Alabama Ballet invites intermediate and advanced ballet students ages 11 -19 to audition for our incredible 3 to 6 week Summer Program 2008 at our ballet facility, featuring six state of the art studios. An exceptional faculty of resident and guest teachers will provide careful instruction to further each young dancer’s technical and artistic progress. Faculty members include Alabama Ballet Artistic Director Tracey Alvey, Roger Van Fleteren, Amanda McKerrow, John Gardner, Shawn Black, Teri Weksler, Margi Cole and Donnette Cannonie. Daily technique, pointe and variations classes will be supplemented by informational seminars on topics important to the young dancer. The program will culminate in an end of session performance.

Contact Libba Owen at 205-322-1874 or visit www.alabamaballet.org for audition information.

Dates
Session I - June 9-June 28
Session II - June 30-July 19

Housing is available

ARIZONA

The School of Ballet Arizona
Various Dates
Phoenix, AZ

Designed for students with previous ballet experience, the 2008 Summer Intensive focuses on professional training with the distinguished staff of The School of Ballet Arizona and special guest teachers. Students are challenged to strengthen their ballet technique, including Pointe, Variations and Repertory while they learn other dance disciplines, including Modern, Dance Composition, Character, Jazz, and Flamenco. Special classes in Pilates as well as dance related workshops will be offered.

The Pre-Professional Programs will also feature Music for Dancers, classes designed to teach basic musical terminology and develop the skills needed to create a direct relationship between music and movement.

Additional Summer Programs:
REPERTORY INTENSIVE For ages 9-18
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS For ages 4-11
BOY’S PROGRAMS For ages 8-14

Brochure and registration materials can be found online at:
http://www.balletaz.org/eoffice/taf/_balletaz.taf?mnid=school&smid=1124367093

ARKANSAS

Houston Ballet
August 11-15, 2008
Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR

Chance to Dance Ballet Intensive with Houston Ballet-Ages 10 to 17
Monday to Friday, August 11 - 15, 2008
9:00 AM-4:30 PM (Friday session ends at 3:30pm)
$305, call 479.443.5600 to register. Online registration is not available.

Dance students ages 10 to 17 with at least one year of ballet training are invited to become a Houston Ballet Dance Associate by participating in Chance to Dance Summer Dance Intensive at Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR.  Class includes Basic to Intermediate Ballet and Pointe Technique, Character Dance, Modern, Variations and parent and dancer informational sessions addressing dance training, careers in dance, auditioning and more. The week will conclude with an informal showing for families and friends on Friday, August 15th in Starr Theater.

Chance to Dance Mini Intensive with Houston Ballet-Ages 7-9
Monday to Friday, August 11 - 15, 2008
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$105, call 479.443.5600 to register. Online registration is not available.

For dancers ages 7-9 years with at least 1 year of ballet training.  Don't miss this chance to dance with teachers from the Houston Ballet, one of our nation's most accomplished ballet academies, at Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR.

CALIFORNIA

AXIS Dance Company
August 3-10, 2008
Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts in Oakland, CA

AXIS Dance Company is hosting it’s 3rd Physically Integrated Dance Summer Intensive August 3 – August 10, 2008 at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts in Oakland, CA. Adults with and without disabilities at all levels of dance experience are invited to submit an application to attend. Application receipt deadline is June 15th. Tuition: $500 (Limited scholarships available) Additional information and application forms are available at www.axisdance.org/ T: (510) 625-0110 / annika@axisdance.org.

Prepare to leave all your preconceptions at the door — AXIS Dance Company, one of the world’s most acclaimed and innovative ensembles of performers with and without disabilities, will change the way you think about the possibilities of the human body forever.

“Thank you for a wonderful, meaningful experience. You got me connected back to dance again!” – 2006 Summer Intensive Participant

“This experience broadened my understanding of dance as art and I learned about compassion – giving and receiving.” – 2006 Summer Intensive Participant

Joe Goode Performance Group
July 7-19, 2008
Berkley, CA

Joe Goode Performance Group Summer Performance Workshop
Join us for two weeks that can transform your life! Learn how to generate material from varied sources to create performance work that challenges easy categorization. Combine text and movement to create deeply felt “personal” performance/dance works. The workshop culminates in a public performance.

July 7 – 19, 2008
9:00am - 5:30pm
Week 1: Monday-Friday
Week 2: Monday-Saturday
UC Berkeley campus
All Levels
$885

For more information visit www.joegoode.org, email info@joegoode.org or call (415) 561-6565

Workshop held at the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Offered through UC Berkeley’s extension program. Academic credit (3 semester units). Non-UCB students and artists encouraged to attend. Registration opens April 14th by visiting www.unex.berkeley.edu/enroll or calling (510) 642-4111. Refer to EDP #024182.

Robert Moses' Kin
June 9 - 13, 2008
San Francisco, CA

Audition Workshop- Summer Intensive with Robert Moses

This choreographic and performance intensive provides an opportunity for advanced dancers who are dedicated, disciplined, and have a love of the art form, to immerse themselves in a concentrated training
session. Students take daily class with Robert and long-time company members. They have the opportunity to assist the creation of work in a supportive and professional atmosphere which will culminate in an in-studio performance at the end of the week.

June 9-13, 10am-4pm, $300
For more information, please visit http://www.robertmoseskin.org/performances.html#summer_odc.
Space is limited. To register, call (415) 863-9830 x 220.

Sacramento Ballet
June 9-27, 2008
Sacramento, CA

The Sacramento Ballet Summer Workshops
The Summer Intensive: June 9-27 for ages 11 and older
Contact Jack Hansen at jhansen@sacballet.org

The Young Dancers: June 16-27 for ages 8 to 11
Contact Sunny Mitchell at sstaton@sacballet.org

Dancers attending the Summer Intensive will have the opportunity to test their abilities and renew their dedication to dance.  The workshop will provide serious dance students with an intensive three-week program designed to expand their knowledge of the world of dance.  The program will allow students with a shared focus to be mentored by world-class teachers.  Classes include ballet technique, pointe, variations, musical theatre, Pilates, tap, acting, jazz, salsa, folk dance, video and dance history.  Young Dancers will have the opportunity to train with professional dancers from The Sacramento Ballet as well as renowned artists from the Sacramento arts community.

Visit our website at sacballet.org to download an application or for more information.

The Dance COLEctive
August 4-8, 2008
Chicago, IL

August 4th-8th, The Dance COLEctive will conduct a week long summer intensive. Classes will meet Monday- Friday and will include Pilates Mat Class taught by company member Jessica Post from 10:00am to 10:45am, Modern Technique class taught by TDC Artistic Director Margi Cole with live accompaniment from 10:45am to 12:30pm and Modern Partnering, Improvisation and Repertory taught by Margi Cole with members of the company from 1:15pm to 3:00pm. The cost of the workshop is $350.00 ($325.00 if paid in full by July 1st). Classes will focus on correct alignment, athleticism, efficiency in movement and the individuality of each dancer.

The Dance COLEctive will conduct this workshop at The Drucker Center part of the Menomonee Club for Boys and Girls, located at 1535 N. Dayton, Chicago. It is easy to get to, located close the Red Line North/Clybourn stop or North Avenue buses. Space is limited to 16 participants. To reserve your space or for more information contact (773) 604-8452 or email administration@dancecolective.com.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
July 7-18, 2008
Chicago, IL

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago 2008 Pre-Professional Summer Intensive, led by Glenn Edgerton, Associate Artistic Director of the Hubbard Street Dance Center and Director of the Colburn Dance Institute in Los Angeles. This program offers an exclusive opportunity to learn company repertoire and study with HSDC’s artistic staff and former and current company dancers. The two-week intensive for students ages 17 to 23 will take place in the studios of world-renowned Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Students will participate in daily ballet and modern classes, Pilates, video lectures and discussions, and learn HSDC repertoire, culminating in a final studio showing. Guest Artists include Glenn Edgerton, former HSDC dancer Cheryl Mann, former Alvin Ailey dancer Jeffrey Gerodias and more.

Auditions and registration for the 2008 Pre-Professional Summer Intensive is now complete. For more information or to receive notification regarding auditions for future Summer Intensives, please contact Karine Provost, Summer Program Administrator, at kprovost@hubbardstreetdance.com.

MAINE

Bates Dance Festival
July 3- August 9, 2008
Lewiston, ME

The Bates Dance Festival announces its 26th season, July 3-Aug. 9, 2008. The festival includes the renowned three-week training program for dancers 18 years and older (July 19-Aug. 9), as well as the Young Dancers Workshop, a 17-day intensive training for young pre-professional dancers ages 13-17 (July 3-19). The six-week festival features workshops and performances by more than 30 internationally recognized dance artists from around the globe.

Recognized throughout the dance world for its non-competitive environment and emphasis on experimentation, the Bates Dance Festival brings more than 340 students to the Bates College campus from across the United States and overseas to study, create and perform.

Highlighting the festival's 26th season will be residencies and performances by the acclaimed New York-based troupe Keigwin+Company, contemporary African dance makers Gregory Maqoma and Nora Chipaumire, emerging talents Zoe Scofield & Juniper Shuey, Nugent+Matteson Dance, and Christopher Williams among others. Noted dance scholar Joan Frosch will present her award-winning film, "Movement (R)evolution" and lead "Inside Dance," an audience enrichment program held in conjunction with the main stage concert series.

More information about the Bates Dance Festival is available at: http://www.bates.edu/dancefest; by e-mailing dancefest@bates.edu; or by calling Nancy Salmon, festival registrar, at 207-786-6381.

Bearnstow on Parker Pond
July 13- August 30, 2008
Mt. Vernon, Maine

We offer week-long movement workshops in: Improvisation and Choreography, Improvisation As Performance, Partnering With the Camera, Critique, Mat Pilates, Re-Education of the Body /The Klein/Mahler Technique, Writing and Moving Creativity Retreat, and our Retreat for Working Artists. Teachers include founder Ruth Grauert with Bebe Miller, Janis Brenner, Susan Creitz, Barbara Mahler, Jody Oberfelder, Claire Porter and Melody Ruffin Ward.

Founded in 1946 Bearnstow has had a rich history of arts-related activities linked to a practice of environmental responsibility. Throughout our history the resonance of place in all activities has been central to our mission.

Our unspoiled environment provides an alternative freedom for aesthetic expression away from the constrictions of city life. Our attention to the care of place, land, and spirit is central to our daily practice. For information and applications please visit www.bearnstow.org, or email admin@bearnstow.org.

Boston Ballet
June 28/29- August 2, 2008
Boston, MA and Newton, MA

The Boston Ballet Summer Dance Program is an annual five-week intensive designed to improve the technique and conditioning of the dedicated ballet student. Faculty for 2008 will feature world-renowned dancers such as Evelyn Cisneros, Bonnie Mathis, Mikko Nissinen, Denise Schultze and Margaret Tracey. In order to provide well-rounded training for the next generation of dancers, students will participate in lectures and social activities on evenings and weekends in addition to dancing 5-6 hours per day. Programs are offered in two locations: Boston for students ages 15-19 and Newton for students ages 10-14. The curriculum includes classes on technique, pointe, variations and men’s classes; character, repertoire and contemporary dance; pilates and men’s conditioning; partnering (Boston), mentoring (Newton) and master classes with guest faculty. All participants ages 11 and above are welcome to register as residential students. On-site physical therapy is also available.

The Boston Conservatory
June 23- July 11, 2008 and July 14- August 1, 2008
Boston, MA

The Boston Conservatory's Summer Dance 2008 is an intensive program for students (ages 16 and older), teachers and professional dancers. The program features world-class faculty and small class sizes to ensure quality teaching and individualized learning. There are two sessions. Students may sign up for either session, or for the full program. Session One is from June 23 to July 11 and Session Two is from July 14 to August 1.

Students should have at least one year of serious dance study. Technique classes include ballet, pointe and modern. Student Showcases are held on our main stage theater at the end of each session. The program also includes visits from guest artists, writers and critics for discussion on dance topics and a faculty lecture series.

Summer is a wonderful time to spend unencumbered days devoted to the study of dance, make new friends and explore Boston. Summer Dance ’08 is designed to help you hone your technique, get into shape and gain exposure and experience in other dance styles.

Housing and food service are available. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications and more detailed information can be found on our website, www.bostonconservatory.edu.

For more information, please contact:
Summer Programs Coordinator
617.912.9166
summer@bostonconservatory.edu

School of the Grand Rapids Ballet Company
June 16- July 25, 2008
Grand Rapids, MI

Six week Summer Intensive Program at the School of the Grand Rapids Ballet Company located in Grand Rapids, MI from June 16-July 25, 2008. Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Pas de Deux, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pilates, Workshops, Performance Opportunities. Guest Faculty includes Patricia Barker and Ted Kivitt. Housing and Scholarships available. For more information visit www.grballet.com or call 616-454-4771 ext. 17.

Center of Creative Arts
Various Dates
St. Louis, MO

COCA offers Summer 2008 Dance Intensives. COCA continues its long tradition of providing high quality dance intensives during the summer.  These 1- and 2-week courses are taught by COCA faculty as well as guest instructors, including Thaddeus Davis, Patdro Harris, Sabrina Madison-Cannon, Dale Shields and Jim Stein.  Courses are offered for a variety of ages, including college dance majors/graduates.

The following topics are being offered: Ballet Intensive for ages 12-18 (June 9-20), Ballet Studio for ages 9-15 (July 14-25), Hip-Hop Intensive for ages 12-18 (July 28-Aug 1), Modern & Jazz Intensive for ages 12-18 (August 4-8) and The Real World for ages 18 and up (May 27-June 6). 

COCA is a multidisciplinary community arts center that provides exceptional arts education through programs, performances and exhibitions.

ore details and registration information is at http://www.cocastl.org. 

Atlantic Contemporary Ballet Theatre
June 15- August 8, 2008
Egg Harbor City, NJ

ACBT International Performing Arts Camp 2008
Artistic Director, Phyllis Papa
Atlantic Contemporary Ballet Theatre is offering for the twenty fifth year, a 2,4 or8 wk summer intensive dance camp. Boarding and day students ages 10 through proffessional. Technique class & Pointe work are divided into levels according to student strength, ability and technique.   The program includes: Ballet Technique, Pointe, Adagio, Character , Ethnic,  Flamenco , Pirouette Class , Stretch, Men's Class, Hip Hop, Choreography and pool barre in Olympic sized swimming pool. Students demonstrating technical readiness may be selected to dance with the company as an apprentice and/or be accepted into our winter intensive academic program. 

ACBT offers college credit from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey to those students who qualify. The Atlantic City Ballet's  professional company rehearses at the ACBT studio.  This enables summer camp students the opportunity to see the professional company in class and to also be partnered in pas de deux class with a professional dancer.

Auditions: Sunday April 6th. Ailey Studios, 405 W. 55th Street, NY, NY. Registration begins at 11:30am. Class audition begins at 12:30 pm.  

Questions? Visit www.acbt.org/summercamp.html or
E-mail:  acbt@acbt.org

Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company
August 18-22, 2008
Madison, NJ

Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company’s (CDDC) New Jersey SummerDance is a unique week-long immersion into the art and processes of contemporary dance for ages 12 through adult, beginners through advanced. This inter-generational intensive includes master classes in modern technique, repertory, composition, ethnic forms, and related fields including video, film and criticism. Culminating in a performance by CDDC and participants for the community at large, SummerDance allows you into the world of dance as never before!

Students will be immersed in modern technique, repertory and composition classes with the professional artists of CDDC. The class structure is based on technically demanding work that challenges dancers to balance their own individuality and the work of the ensemble. With an emphasis on center-driven movement, weight transfer, breath phrasing, musicality and strong technique; dancers are given a class that develops the body, mind and spirit.

For more information, to register or apply for a scholarship: www.cddc.info

The Mill Ballet School of Roxey Ballet
July 14- August 8, 2008
Lambertville, NJ

The Mill Ballet School, official school of Roxey Ballet, offers its Summer Ballet Intensives & Performance Workshop July 14- August 8.  During these 1, 2, or 4 week programs, aspiring dancers ages 11 and up work closely with the outstanding faculty of The Mill Ballet School and with Roxey Ballet professional dancers. With the focus being on ballet, students gain a better understanding of placement and technique.  The exposure to other dance forms such as jazz and modern helps in the development of a versatile dancer. Students receive the highest quality of dance training with individualized attention. The Mill Ballet provides a creative, inspiring, and supportive atmosphere in which dancers can study. Students in the 4 week program will perform in a choreographic showcase on August 8th.
New students should take a placement class or submit a video of ballet technique class.  Host families are available upon request.

For more information, visit: http://www.roxeyballet.com/millballet/htm/03summer.htm
Contact info:
The Mill Ballet School/Roxey Ballet
243 N. Union St
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-7244
info@millballetschool.com
info@roxeyballet.org
www.millballetschool.com
www.roxeyballet.org

Ballet Hispanico
July 7- August 1, 2008
New York, NY

This four-week Summer Intensive Program provides a highly structured curriculum intended to develop a complete dancer.  In addition to daily classes in Ballet, Modern, and Flamenco, this diverse program includes courses in Latin Dance, Spanish Folkloric, Company Repertory, Improvisation, and floor barre. The faculty includes world renowned guest artists and select Ballet Hispanico Company and Faculty members.  Students ages 11-25 are placed into one of four levels according to their technical ability, and participate in a culminating main stage presentation.  Admission to this program is by audition only; a minimum of two years of ballet study is required.  Merit based scholarships are available.

For more information on the Ballet Hispanico 2008 Summer Intensive program, please visit www.ballethispanico.org.  Ballet Hispanico: 167 West 89th Street, New York, NY 10024. Phone: 212-362-6710, Fax: 212-362-7809.

Garth Fagan Dance
July 7-26, 2008
Rochester, NY

2008 Summer Movement Institute
Location: 50 Chestnut Street / Rochester, NY 14604
July 7 – 26: Ages 13 & Up [8:30AM – 4PM, M-F; $800]
July 14 – 26: Ages 10-12 [1:00PM – 5:30PM, M-F; $400]

Students will become fully exposed to Garth Fagan Dance philosophy and technique. This intensive program provides classes in Technique, Composition, Repertory & Art Appreciation [taught by Garth Fagan Dance company members] and Music Appreciation and Anatomy for Dancers [taught by area professionals.]

Register through June 13th. Limited accommodations available for additional $75/week.

Visit www.garthfagandance.org for registration/financial aid/accommodation forms.

Contact Natalie Rogers-Cropper, School Director, for more information: Natalie@garthfagandance.org or 585.454.3260, ex. 21

Daily technique classes and Mark Morris repertory
10am – 11:30am - Ballet
11:45-1:15pm – Modern Dance
2:00 – 4:30pm - MM repertory
Tuition: $300

To apply: send cover letter, resume, and video excerpt (5 minutes or less) or letter of recommendation to
Eva Nichols, Director of Education
Mark Morris Dance Group
3 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Please have materials in by May 9, 2008.

www.mmdg.org

Merce Cunningham Dance Studio
Various Dates
New York, NY

Merce Cunningham Dance Studio Summer Programming will include:
Ongoing Cunningham technique classes at elementary through advanced level.

Summer Intensive Workshop July 7–11
Daily technique classes, repertory work, video/lecture series, and an informal showing.
 
Teachers Workshop July 14–18
Continuing professional education for teachers of dance.

All classes and workshops will be held at the Merce Cunningham Dance Studio, 55 Bethune St 11th Floor, New York, New York.

For more information and downloadable applications, please visit: http://merce.org/studioandclasses.html or contact Mary Lisa Burns at marylisa@merce.org or 212.255.8240 x32

Parsons Dance
May 19-31, 2008
New York City, NY

Parsons Dance New York City Summer Intensive
Offered to pre-professional and professional dancers ages 18 and up.

Participants will have the unique opportunity to study with Artistic Director David Parsons and members of Parsons Dance in the heart of the modern dance capital, New York City! Offering classes in modern and ballet technique, Parsons repertory and yoga, as well as special Professional Development seminars.

The program will be held at Marymount Manhattan College. College credit is available through Marymount Manhattan (212.517.0610 for information).

Sign up TODAY by visiting http://www.parsonsdance.org/cms/Summer_Intensive.php and complete the application form and liability waiver.

For more information, please call: 212.869.9275 or email: info@parsonsdance.org

American Dance Festival
June 5- July 20, 2008
Durham, NC

The American Dance Festival celebrates its 75th anniversary this summer with “Split Scenes,” six and a half weeks of performances of some of the most important works in the modern dance repertory – past and present. ADF also offers intensive educational programs for dancers ranging from professional to young adult, an institute for dance critics, a festival of video and film work, and much more. The 2008 festivities will take place on the campus of Duke University - June 5 to July 20. For information please visit www.americandancefestival.org.

North Carolina Dance Theatre
June 30- August 8, 2008
Charlotte, NC

North Carolina Dance Theatre, led by Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux and Patricia McBride, offers a comprehensive Summer Intensive program designed to challenge and encourage the serious dance student. Classes are offered at three levels for ages 11-22, in three to six week sessions.

The Summer Intensive program features daily intensive study in classical ballet technique, followed by classes in pointe, variations (male and female), modern, jazz, character, pas de deux, men’s class and NC Dance Theatre repertory. Weekly classes in Pilates, body conditioning, choreography and acting for dancers are also offered. Additionally, daily lectures on dance-related topics such as nutrition, injury prevention, audition techniques, music theory, French terminology and dance history are offered by professional instructors.

A Summer Repertory Performance at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, on the final evening of classes, concludes the program.  For more information, visit: http://www.ncdance.org/SummerIntensive.asp

Tulsa Ballet
July 7-26, 2008
Tulsa, OK

During the summer of 2008, Tulsa Ballet will host the thirteenth year of Pointe to the Future, offering students the opportunity to train with "one of the best ballet companies in the world" as well as guest artists from the international dance community. Serious ballet students ages nine years and older are invited to audition for this three week intensive.

Applicants may audition by videotape. Video auditions should be on regular VHS cassette or DVD and must be labeled with the applicant's name, mailing address, phone number, age and years of training. Audition videos should be at least 15 minutes and include both barre and center work. Please include multiple combinations. Pointe work should be included if the dancer has already been placed on pointe by her regular dance instructor.

Please send all audition videos, along with a $30.00 Video Application Fee, to:
Pointe to the Future
c/o Tulsa Ballet
4512 South Peoria Avenue
Tulsa , Oklahoma , 74105-4563

For more information, visit: www.tulsaballet.org or contact Stacey Jenkins at Stacey.jenkins@tulsaballet.org or 918-749-6030.

Ballet Austin
June 23- July 11, 2008 and July 14- August 1, 2008
Austin, TX

Ballet Austin's Summer Intensive 2008
Under the personal instruction of Artistic Director, Stephen Mills, Associate Artistic Director, Michelle Martin, and an outstanding faculty, you will learn what it takes to excel in your career through this classical yet innovative program. Members of Ballet Austin II, Ballet Austin's paid apprentice program, as well as Ballet Austin Academy's Professional Division Trainees are selected from the Summer Intensive Program.

Ballet Austin's Senior Summer Intensive program offers two 3-week sessions or one 6-week session of study for serious students ages 11-22. Ballet Austin's Junior Summer Intensive program offers one 3-week session of study for serious students ages 9-13.
The Summer Intensive program is an experience that will give students a deeper understanding of ballet technique and how to use it more effectively. Experienced faculty, guest teachers from Ballet Austin's professional company, and guest teachers from other companies offer positive encouragement with relentless attention to detail.

Houston Ballet's Ben Stevenson Academy
June 16- July 25, 2008
Houston, TX

The summer intensive program at Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy consists of six full weeks of classes. With a rigorous schedule full of classes, rehearsals, and pilates, students have the opportunity to get a feel for life in a professional company. Classes include ballet technique, pas de deux, classical variations and repertory, character, jazz, drama, musical theater, and social dancing. Students are also offered dancer health and well-being classes as well as individual and group pilates sessions. Each summer, a select group of students are invited to choreograph pieces with student composers from the American Festival of the Arts. Students are housed in dorms at a nearby university with full-time chaperones. They also get the chance to visit some of Houston’s well-known tourist attractions, including Splashtown, Minute Maid Park, the Galleria, and others. To conclude the summer, students perform in public workshops held at Houston Ballet and a local theater.

For more information, visit: www.houstonballet.org.

Washington

Pacific Northwest Ballet School
July 7 – August 8, 2008
Seattle, WA

Pacific Northwest Ballet School Summer Course students and PNB Company dancers share our state-of-the-art facility, The Phelps Center, located in the heart of downtown Seattle by the historic Space Needle. In our spacious, light-filled studios students experience the ultimate setting for professional training while enjoying the benefits of PNB's outstanding faculty, rigorous curriculum, and safe, secure environment. Pacific Northwest Ballet School’s Summer Course curriculum offers serious ballet students the highest caliber of intensive classical training, augmented by a rich diversity of dance forms necessary to meet the eclectic demands of dance companies today. Students attend class Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and a Saturday morning technique class. Summer Course also offers students seminars on a wide variety of topics relevant to the young dancer including nutrition, dance history, music, foot health, production and pointe shoe care. For more information, visit: http://www.pnb.org/pnbschool/summer.html

Joy of Motion Dance Center
Various Dates
Washington, DC

School is out and it¹s time for the fun to begin! Joy of Motion Dance Center offers a full schedule of summer dance camps and intensives in Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Ballet, Belly Dance, Hip Hop, Tap, Modern and Music Video Street Jazz for youth students ages 3-18 as well as an adult Summer Stock Broadway Jazz Performance camp for students age 16 and up. Learn technique, build lasting friendships and discover the performer in you! Please visit www.joyofmotion.org for details and registration information!

Youth Dance Ensemble Summer Dance Intensive
Joy of Motion Dance Center introduces a summer training camp for the award winning Youth Dance Ensemble from July 14-August 1, 2008. Classes will be held from 4:30-6:30pm, Monday through Friday, at Joy of Motion Dance Center¹s Bethesda location. This program is open to ANY student in grades 3-5 and grades 6-8 with a minimum of 2 years of training. Each level program will consist of daily technique classes and special project blocks from July 14-25th. Studies may include ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, theater dance, anatomy, nutrition, dance history and more!

From July 28-August 1, students will learn a short piece of repertory to be performed at the Jack Guidone Theater on August 2, 2008 in a youth showcase. Students may participate in weeks one and two only. Students wishing to participate in week 3, must complete weeks one and two.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

To register for the Youth Dance Ensemble Summer Training program, visit www.joyofmotion.org. For more information, contact Helen Hayes, Youth Dance Ensemble Director at youthdanceensemble@joyofmotion.org