Summer 2017 Ballet Intensive at Grand Rapids Ballet

When the average student thinks of summer vacation, words like “beach” (as in lazy days on), “sleeping” (as in late), and “binging” (as in Game of Thrones) are probably some of the first to come to mind.

But for others, the words might be “sweat” (as in breaking a), “work” (as in hard), and “intensive” (as in summer).

Grand Rapids Ballet’s annual Summer Intensive, scheduled for June 26-July 28 at the Meijer-Royce Center for Dance, gives you the rare opportunity to refine your ballet skills in technique and artistry. You’ll get face-to-face, hands-on training with some of the best stars and renowned master teachers from today’s ballet world including Patricia Barker (current Grand Rapids Ballet artistic director and former principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet), Nicole Ciapponi (Joffrey Ballet), Elizabeth Murphy (Pacific Northwest Ballet), and Aaron Renteria (Joffrey Ballet).

You’ll also gain valuable insights through seminars and specialized classes in nutrition, injury prevention, cardio training, and more.

To be considered for our Summer Intensive, interested students must first audition in person (schedule below). Dancers attending these open auditions are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early in order to complete their registration on-site. Bring a head shot and a photo in arabesque; ladies, be prepared to audition en pointe, as well.  The audition fee is $20. Call 616.454.4771 or email for more information on how to attend.

DATE January 15 (ages 16+ only)	PLACE Center of Creative Arts	LOCATION St. Louis, Missouri
January 22 12:30-2pm	Geiger Ballet	West Bloomfield, Michigan
January 27 7-8:30pm	Capital Ballet Theatre	Lansing, Michigan
January 28 2-3:30pm	Grand Rapids Ballet	Grand Rapids, Michigan
January 29 2-3:30pm	Ballet Chelsea	Chelsea, Michigan
February 18 12:30-2pm	Ballet Arts Ensemble	Kalamazoo, Michigan
February 26 3:30-5pm	Joanne’s Dance Extension	Canton, Michigan

Once you’ve auditioned, you may receive an invitation to attend our Summer Intensive at Grand Rapids Ballet. Senior students (age 12-19) will attend class Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm and junior students (age 9-15) will attend class Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm; it’s called an “intensive” for a reason.

Tuition for senior students is $450 per week or $1,875 for the entire five-week course (save $375) and $250 per week or $975 for entire five-week course (save $275) for junior students. A limited number of scholarships are available and are awarded based on need and talent.

So, while it’s no day at the beach, your hard work will produce amazing results and give you tools you’ll use throughout your dance career. That’s way better than tan. For more information on auditions, tuition, housing, faculty, and more, call 616.454.4771 or email us today.

Also, be on the lookout for more information coming soon about our Summer 2017 Contemporary Intensive!