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Summer Dance Intensive

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June 24–July 14, 2012

The Boston Conservatory's Summer Dance Intensive (SDI) pulls from the talent of international choreographers and directors in creating a challenging, disciplined and supportive environment in which students will experience artistic growth through tenacious work and a diverse educational opportunity. 

This three-week program values artistic risk-taking and encourages independent thinking and creative intelligence, while strengthening the inner voice of the performer. Morning classes in Pilates, Gyrokinesis, ballet, Pointe and partnering establish a strong technical foundation before students expand into the areas of Contemporary Ballet, Modern and William Forsythe Improvisation Techniques with guest choreographers for the afternoon sessions. Students will work with faculty and guest artists from around the world on the creation of a new work to be performed at the end of the program.  

By the end of this three-week intensive, students will be able to demonstrate greater technical foundation in Gyrokinesis, ballet, Pointe and/or partnering. They will be able to discover how to apply these techniques in rehearsal and performance. 

Who Should Apply

To apply, students and professionals must be between the ages of 16–26 and possess a strong technical background in ballet. Applicants must also have an interest in expanding into dance theater, improvisation, modern and/or contemporary ballet. Course credit is available to qualifying students.

Audition Dates

Saturday, February 25, 2012

2:00pm – 3:30pm
31 Hemenway, Room T201

Saturday, April 14, 2012

2:00pm – 3:30pm
31 Hemenway, Room T301

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Live Audition in New York City

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Peridance Capezio Center
126 East 13th Street
New York, NY 10003 USA

Students interested in auditioning should sign up for an audition spot by contacting the Extension Programs Office at: extension@bostonconservatory.edu or 617-912-9203.

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Application Requirements

  • Online application 
  • Live audition OR video audition (to be uploaded onto ArtsApp)
    • Video audition to be no longer than ten minutes. Please include: Barre work one side only, center Adagio and Grand Allegro, pointe work during class or variation, solo of choice in any style, highlight movement quality and artistic choices. VideoArtsApp accepts the following video formats: .asf, .avi, .flv, .mov, .m4v, .mp4, .mpg, .mvb, .swf and .wmv.
  • One letter of intent describing artistic goals (to be uploaded at the same time as video audition and artistic resume onto ArtsApp)
    • One to two page letter including aspirations, intentions and why you would like to train at The Boston Conservatory.
  • One letter of recommendation from a dance teacher 

All application materials need to be uploaded onto ArtsApp.

Tuition and Fees

APPLICATION FEE: $65 by April 15, 2012; $100 between April 16 and May 4, 2012

TUITION: $2250

SPECIALS: $4250 for Six-Week Summer Dance Special (three weeks of Summer Dance Intensive AND three weeks of Musical Theater Dance Intensive; students must meet audition requirements of BOTH programs) 

Housing and meal plans are available upon request.

Apply by May 4, 2012

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