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For
information, call the Civic Arts Education Office at 925-943-5846.
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The Diablo Ballet Apprentice
Program is a handpicked class of young dancers (ages 11-18) with
outstanding potential.This exciting program brings
the experience of close contact with a professional company as it prepares
young dancers to enter the working world as professional dancers. It
also provides performance opportunities with the Diablo Ballet.
Under the directorship of Viktor Kabaniaev and Tina Kay Bohnstedt, the
class participates in an extensive schedule of daily classes, rehearsals
and performances. In addition to daily technique classes, the
dancers also participate in repertory and pointe classes.
In
2005, the Diablo Ballet Apprentice dancers placed first in the
pre-professional division in the Dance Under the Start Choreography
Competition performing Victor Kabaniaev's Go Girls in Palm
Desert, California.
| Schedule: |
Classes
run from September 4, 2007, through June 15, 2008. Full
program meets 6 days per week. Drop-in available for technique
classes only.
Classes are held at two Civic Arts Education locations, 111 N. Wiget
Lane and Studio D at Civic Park, 1313 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek.
Monday:
4:00-5:30pm: Technique/V. Kabaniaev
5:30-7:00pm: Repertory/V. Kabaniaev
Dance Studio, Shadelands
Tuesday:
4:00-5:30pm: Technique/T. Bohnstedt
5:30-6:30pm: Pointe/T. Bohnstedt
Studio D, Civic Park
Wednesday:
4:00-5:30pm: Technique/V. Kabaniaev
Dance Studio, Shadelands
Thursday:
4:00-5:30pm: Technique/T. Bohnstedt
5:30-6:30pm: Pointe/T. Bohnstedt
Studio D, Civic Park
Friday:
5:15-6:45pm: Technique/V. Kabaniaev
6:45-7:45pm: Variations/Repertory/V. Kabaniaev
Dance Studio, Shadelands
Sunday:
12:00am-1:30pm: Technique/V. Kabaniaev
1:30-3:00pm: Variations/Repertory/T. Bohnstedt
Dance Studio, Shadelands |
| Auditions: |
To
arrange an audition please call:
Diablo Ballet (925) 943-1775, ext. 3
Dancers should arrive in dance clothes with pointe shoes.
Audition fee is $15. |
| Cost: |
The
cost of the program is $320 per month. Drop-in classes available for
technique only, $15 per class. Make checks payable to the City
of Walnut Creek. |
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The Diablo Ballet
Professional Intermediate Program is designed for students that
have previous dance training and want to pursue professional ballet
training. The age range is from 11 to 18 years, and both girls
and boys are encouraged to audition. This program facilitates
young dancers with ability and skill in continuing their dance
training even if they are not ready for advanced placement into the
current Diablo Ballet Apprentice Program.
Acceptance into one or the other of the two programs would be
decided by the Directors of the Apprentice Program, Professional
Intermediate Program and Diablo Ballet's Artistic Director, Lauren
Jonas.
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| Schedule: |
Classes
begin September 4, 2007.
All classes are held at Civic Arts Education Studio D, at Civic Park,
1313 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek.
Monday:
4:15-6:15pm: Technique
6:15-7:15pm: Repertoire
Wednesday:
6:15-7:45pm: Technique
7:45-8:15pm: Pointe
Friday:
4:00-5:30pm: Technique
5:30-7:00pm: Repertoire
Saturday:
10:30am-12 noon: Technique
12 noon-1:30pm: Pointe
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| Auditions: |
To
arrange an audition please call:
Diablo Ballet (925) 943-1775, ext. 2
Dancers should arrive in dance clothes with pointe shoes, if
applicable.
Audition fee is $15.
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| Cost: |
The
cost of the program is $280 per month. Make checks payable to
the City of Walnut Creek. |
| Agreement
of Participation: |
Each
dancer is required to fill out the Application
Form and have their
photo taken. An Agreement of Participation will be given to
all who come to audition. This will outline the regulations
and the policies for participating in such a professional
program. Dancers will be notified by the end of the day of
acceptance into the program, via email. |
| Attire
for Classes: |
| Girls |
- black
leotard
- pink
tights
- black
skirt
- pink
ballet slippers
- pointe
shoes
- jazz shoes
- wear hair
in a bun
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| Boys |
- white
t-shirt
- black
tights
- white or
black ballet slippers
- jazz shoes
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| Nutcracker: |
Dance
students in the Diablo Ballet Apprentice and Professional
Intermediate Program are automatically eligible for Diablo Ballet's Nutcracker
roles. Dancers will learn Nutcracker choreography in
their repertoire classes listed on the schedule.
Our program dance students will not be required to audition.
The performance participation fee is an additional $200.
Dancers will need to be at the Shadelands studio every Saturday in
November for full cast rehearsals from 2:30-6:30pm.
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| Information: |
Please
call Diablo Ballet at (925) 943-1775, ext. 2, or
Civic Arts Education at (925) 943-5842.
Enrollment is limited; sign up early to ensure your place. |
| Application: |
Please
call (925) 943-5846 for a brochure and application. |
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