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2012 Summer Intensive Information Classes Offered Students dance an average of 6 hours per day Monday through Friday and an additional 2.5 hours on Saturdays. Both programs place a strong emphasis on ballet technique training, but also offer supplementary classes in the areas listed below. The 5-week Orlando program also offers a variety of performing opportunities. Ballet Pointe/Mens Partnering Stretch/Conditioning Character, Jazz, & Modern Repertoire*
Instructors Payment & Scholarship Information A non-refundable deposit will be due within two weeks following a student’s acceptance notification. The remaining balance for the Jacksonville program will be due by May 4, 2012. The remaining balance for the Orlando program will be due by May 11, 2012. Orlando Ballet School offers a limited number of full and partial scholarships based on a serious interest and potential talent for classical ballet. Scholarships will be awarded, if applicable, upon acceptance into the summer program. A limited number of financial aid awards may also be available. Financial aid applications will be available in January and will be due by March 9, 2012. Orlando Program Students travel from across the country and around the world to train with the internationally-renowned faculty during the five-week program in Orlando. The focus of the program is on technique training, but all students also participate in the showcase performance at the end of the summer and advanced students have the opportunity to perform for the public. Classes are held in the historic Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando overlooking the beautiful Lake Ivanhoe. There are six spacious studios which all have sprung floors. Two studio from the OBS South Campus will also be used, both of which feature Harlequin sprung floors. Tuition: $1625 Room & Board Option: $2375 Jacksonville Summer Intensive The two-week program in Jacksonville in partnership with Florida Ballet offers students small class sizes and an opportunity to intensely focus on their technique training. Classes will be held at the Florida Ballet Training Center, a renovated warehouse space in Downtown Jacksonville with exposed brick walls, 17 foot ceilings, lobby, dressing rooms and break room. Additional classes will also be held at the nearby Ballet Arts Centre. Families are invited to observe classes on the final day of the program. Tuition: $825 Boarding students will reside at the University of North Florida in dormitories with private bathrooms. Full meal service is included and transportation on charter buses between Florida Ballet Training Center and UNF will be provided. Optional outings to the beach and other destinations may be offered. Boarding students will check in on Sunday, June 10 and check out on Saturday, June 23. Room & Board Option: $1225 Have more questions about the summer intensive? View our FAQs. |
2012 Audition Tour Auditions are open to intermediate and advanced students who will be at least 11 years old by the start of the 2012 Summer Intensive. Female students must be en pointe. OBS does not rre-register for auditions. Please arrive 30 minutes early for registration. There is a $25 audition fee, payable in cash or check to OBS. Students interested in the Orlando Ballet School Academy or Oralndo Ballet II program for the 2012-13 season must submit a photo and resume. Otherwise, photos and resumes are accepted, but not required. Audition results will be emailed within two weeks of each audition. To submit a DVD audition please mail a completed copy of the audition registration form, a $35 audition fee, and your DVD to the address listed at the bottom of the form. Your DVD should include center adagio, turns, small & large jumps, girls en pointe (five minutes maximum). Students should be in practice clothes. DVD auditions are due by February 18, 2012. Boston, Massachusetts New York City, New York Portland, Oregon San Francisco, California Louisville, Kentucky Cary, North Carolina Chicago, Illinois Kansas City, Missouri Memphis, Tennessee Boca Raton, Florida Coppell, Texas Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Orlando, Florida Salt Lake City, Utah Tucson, Arizona Columbus, Ohio |
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