Session Dates: June 15 - July 18, 2008
Audition Date: February 2, 2008
For five weeks each summer, the Ballet West Academy offers an intensive, pre-professional ballet training program that has captured the attention of up-and-coming dancers internationally. Designed for serious students ages 12-21, who desire individualized instruction, the Ballet West Academy Summer Program guides them in their ballet technical skills as well as other dance forms that complement a ballet artist. The program is held at the University of Utah's beautiful Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance and offers unparalleled training by a distinguished staff of Ballet West Academy Instructors, University of Utah instructors, Ballet West dancers and well-known in-state and out-of-state guest teachers. In addition, dorm students enjoy an array of fun weekend activities ranging from swimming to shopping to sightseeing. Our reputation for excellence is reflected in the large number of students who apply and are accepted each year.
Auditions
Auditions for the Summer Intensive Program will be held February 2, 2008 at the Capitol Theatre, 50 West 200 South, Salt Lake City. Registration begins at 2:30 pm. Auditions for dancers 12-21 years old will run from 3:00-5:00 pm.
Video(VHS)/DVD auditions are accepted from out of state students and must be received by February 29, 2008.
Please note: all auditions include a fee of $10. VHS/DVD auditions must include this fee and all completed applications. VHS/DVD auditions will not be returned.
The videotaped audition should be recorded on VHS or DVD and should be an example of a FULL CLASS, including barre work and the following center work: grand adagio, pirouettes (en dehors and en dedans), petit allégro, allégro, (i.e. assemblé, ballonné, ballotté, etc.), grand allegro, pointe work (i.e. échappé, continuous rélèvés in arabesque, pirouettes, bourrées) and, for students ages 15 and above, a short variation of choice.
The Summer Intensive Application can be downloaded here. All fees must accompany completed applications. Incomplete applications may jeopardize placement in the Summer Intensive program.
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Tuition
Tuition: $1,150
Application Fee: $25
Audition Fee: $10
After acceptance into the summer intensive, a non-refundable $100 deposit must be received by April 1, 2008 in order to secure placement in Ballet West Academy’s summer intensive.
Tuition, less the initial deposit of $100, is due and payable on or before May 15, 2008.
Additional Fees: Dorm students need to bring $100 for admission to the museums and field trips. Only dorm students are eligible to participate in these out-of-class activities.
Scholarship: A limited number of scholarships for the summer program is available based on potential and financial need. Room and board are not covered by scholarship. Scholarship applications will be available after acceptance into the program.
Refund Policy
Tuition (less $100 deposit) is refundable prior to May 15, 2008. Tuition is non-refundable after May 15, 2008.
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Faculty
Adam Sklute, Artistic Director, Ballet West
Pamela Robinson-Harris, Ballet Mistress, Ballet West
Mark Goldweber, Ballet Master, Ballet West, Director of Ballet West II
Bruce Caldwell, Ballet Master, Ballet West
Peter Christie, Ballet West Academy Director
Shelly Cordova, Ballet West Academy Faculty
Cati Dallas, Ballet West Academy Faculty
Jan Clark-Fugit, Ballet West Academy Faculty
Lisa Hoyt, Ballet West Academy Faculty
Maureen Laird, Ballet West Academy Faculty
Sharee Lane, Ballet West Academy Faculty
Jeff Rogers, Ballet West Academy Faculty
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Admission
The summer program is designed for students 12-21 years at intermediate or advanced levels. Class placement is based on the technical needs of each student and is determined by the faculty. Any adjustments to class placement will be given during the first week of the program.
Because space is limited, students are urged to apply early. Applications are available HERE. Every application must be accompanied by a $25 application fee and a $10 audition fee, as well as a 5"x 7" or 8"x 10" photograph of the student in first arabesque (ladies en pointe required for ages 14 and above) and tendu à la second en face. Photographs may be submitted by email to academy@balletwest.org. All checks should be made payable to Ballet West Academy. The $25 application fee and $10 audition fee are nonrefundable.
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Housing & Meal Plans
Room and Board: The housing rate in dorm rooms on the University of Utah’s campus is $595 for the full five week session. These are the same dorms the Olympic athletes stayed in for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Meal cards are available through Chartwells on campus. We recommend placing $400 on card with the ability to add more with a credit card as the need arises. On average, students spend approximately $500 per session. Any amount left on the card at the end of session will NOT be refunded.
Housing Application
Meal Card Application
Online Housing Application: https://www.utah.edu/conferences/bw
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Attire
Women/Girls: Pink footed tights, pink ballet slippers, black leotard in style of personal choice. A black chiffon skirt (13 inches) may be used for pointe, variations and repertoire class; jazz class requires jazz shoes. Any color or style of leotard may be worn in the jazz classes. Warm-up/Yoga mats are required for conditioning classes.
Men/Boys: Black or gray tights, white t-shirt, white socks, white or black ballet slippers, dance belt, black pants and jazz shoes for the jazz class.
Sweat, plastic or nylon warm-ups are not allowed in ballet class. Dress code is strictly enforced.
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