Summer Youth 2010 - registration still open!!
JUNE
Dance Discovery
Beginners and Advanced Beginners Ages 9-14
Ballet, Modern and Jazz technique, choreography and multi cultural dance forms.Berkshire Pulse Performing Arts Program Faculty and Guest teachers
June 28-July 9, 2010
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM -3:00 PM
$600 Full Day
$300 Half Day (An option for beginners ages 9-10 only)
Application for the Dance Discovery Intensive
JULY
Hip Hop Workshop
For ages 9+ All levels
With Lisa Kapchinske and Jonathan Pinero
Old school hip hop dance, new wave hip hop choreography, the art of a dance battle and exploration of the individual expression of these dance forms.
July 19-24, 2010
Monday-Friday 3:30-6:00 PM, Sat 12:30-3:30 PM
$165
Application for the Hip Hop Workshop
Jump Start Jazz!
Three Master Classes with Matt Pardo
For Intermediate and Advanced level dancers
Ages 13+ (Adult dancers are welcome)
Tuesday July 27, 10AM - Noon
Thursday July 29, 3-5PM
Saturday July 31, 10AM-Noon
$60
These intensive classes will focus on line, rhythm, isolation's, transitions and the dynamic movement vocabulary found in contemporary and traditional Jazz techniques. Overall emphasis of the program will be on precision, professionalism, creativity, and the pure joy and energy of Jazz dance! Matt Pardo, originally from Albany New York, is a 2007 graduate of the University at Buffalo with an advanced honors B.F.A. in dance. While at UB, Matt was a member of the Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble and the Zodiaque Dance Company. He has studied on full scholarships at both the Boston Ballet and the Giordano Jazz Dance Center in Chicago. Matt has taught extensively throughout New York, Michigan, and Illinois and has also set numerous choreographic works on youth companies and dance studios across these regions as well. Professionally, Matt has danced for the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, The Black Box Dance Company, and the River North Chicago Dance Company.
This mini series is highly recommended for Berkshire Pulse Ballet Intensive students as preparatory conditioning. Applications available at Berkshire Pulse.
AUGUST
Summer Ballet Intensive
For ages 10+
Advanced Beginner II, Intermediate and Advanced Dancers
With Artistic Director Bettina Montano, Ballet Director Ruby Aver Thung
and guest teachers Linda Reifsnyder Jenkins & Christianna Kavaloski
Ballet technique, Variations, pointe/pre-pointe, Modern and Jazz technique classes. Class schedules will vary according to level
August 2-13, 2010
Advanced Beginner II Level 9AM- Noon
Intermediate and Advanced level 9AM-3PM
$600 Full day
$180 Partial day (For Advanced Beginner II)
Information About the Ballet Intensive
Application for the Ballet Intensive
Please refer to program applications and faculty bios for more information.
Guest Faculty: Ian Spencer Bell, Mat Pardo, Linda Reifsnyder Jenkins, Christianna Kavaloski.
Tuition: 10% discount is applied to second and/or third program for students enrolled in two or more programs. Tuition assistance is available on a first come first serve bases. Completed TA applications are due with program applications and upon registration.