Diablo Ballet 
Summer Dance Intensive
2008

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For information, call the Civic Arts Education Office at 925-943-5846.

 

 


Civic Arts Education joins Diablo Ballet in offering two Diablo Ballet Summer Intensives this year.  These programs include classes taught by Diablo Ballet's Professional Intermediate Director, Rebecca Crowell, Diablo Ballet dancers and other distinguished faculty..

The three-week programs are designed for both intermediate and advanced students ages 11-18 years old with at least two years of ballet experience.  Both levels will perform in an exciting performance on August 2, 2008, at the Del Valle Theatre in Walnut Creek.

Schedule: Advanced
Three-weeks, July 14 thru August 2, 2008
Monday thru Friday, 10am to 3pm
Shadelands Campus

Intermediate
Three weeks, July 14 thru August 2, 2008
Monday thru Friday, 10am to 3pm
Studio D, Civic Park Campus

Classes: Ballet Technique
Barr, center work and allegro

Pointe
All levels welcome.  Barre and center work.  Designed to develop technique, strength and confidence

Pas de Deux
The art and technique of partnering, which involves supporting pirouettes and lifting.

Repertoire
Learn choreography from famous ballets, including new works and contemporary dance.

Character
Folk dance technique in the classical ballet tradition.
Modern and Jazz

Cost: The cost of the program is $600.  To ensure your spot, $250 is due by Monday, May 5, 2008, and the balance is due Monday, July 7, 2008.

Make checks payable to City of Walnut Creek.

Auditions: Call Civic Arts Education at (925) 943-5842 or Diablo Ballet at (925) 943-1775, ext 2, for further information.

Students will be placed either in the intermediate or advanced level after their audition class.  Audition class fee is $15.

Enrollment is limited; sign up early to ensure your place.

Performance: The Diablo Ballet Summer Dance Intensive will finish the sessions  with an exciting performance consisting of repertoire, world premiers, modern character and jazz dances.

August 2, 2008, at 7pm
Del Valle Theatre
1963 Tice Valley Boulevard
Walnut Creek, CA  94595

What to Bring:
Girls
  • black leotard
  • pink tights
  • black skirt
  • pink ballet slippers
  • pointe shoes
  • character shoes
  • wear hair in a bun
  • a sack lunch and water bottle
Boys
  • white t-shirt
  • black tights
  • white or black ballet slippers
  • jazz shoes
  • a sack lunch and water bottle
Application: Call 925-943-5842 for application.