2020 Summer Intensive registration open.
The unprecedented quality and diversity lineup, filled with rich and rigorous academic education by the Masters of their field beyond classical Ballet education.
Ballet | Pointe | Répertoire | Progressing Ballet Technique | Pas De Deux I Character Dance and Flamenco | Hip Hop
This is your opportunity to work with the Teachers of International caliber, whose students win, and win big:
Egle Spokaite – Prima Ballerina, Founder and Artistic Director of the Ballet Institute of San Diego.
Beatrice Tomaseviciene – Headteacher, who has raised numerous Ballet Dancers currently enjoying soloist careers in European Ballet Theaters.
Renee Kester – Choreographer and teacher of contemporary dance, singer and performer of global caliber
Robyn Shifren – Director of the Progressing Ballet Technique
Important Dates
JULY 6 – JULY 24, 2020
Intermediate level. Age 10 (sometimes 9) – 12
Advanced. Age 12+
JULY 20 – JULY 24
Elementary level. Age 8 – 9 (sometimes 10)
Primary. Age 7 – 9
TUITION
Full 3 weeks course $1000; 2 weeks course $800; 1 week $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration (it will be subtracted from the tuition).
Items to bring along to the Summer Intensive:
• Girls: ballet leotard black camisole and short skirt (follow the link for example). Boys: white short-sleeved T-shirt or leotard and black tights.
• For Intermediate/Advanced levels: black character shoes and point shoes.
• Hip Hop dance attire and sneakers.
• Notepad and pen/pencil
• Bring water and lunch
Elementary and Primary level. Dance Camp. Ages 7(6) – 9
JULY 20 – JULY 24, 2020
This 5 days per week 6 hours everyday summer intensive course is for our young ballet dancers.
Class time: the classes will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm daily (Mon-Fri). Extended care will be available until 5pm upon request in advance.
Tuition: Full 1 week $500. Shortened schedule available
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration (it will be subtracted from the tuition).
This extended program (6 hours a day) provides knowledge and skills of ballet fundamentals by the games in a fun atmosphere. On these basics, the students will build technique, health and beauty.
The syllabus includes ballet classes, Tap and Jazz, Stretching and body Conditioning lessons as well. The students will learn and create dances. The program concludes with an in-studio performance for family and friends.
Classes: Ballet technique, Variation, Improvisation, Body strengthening and stretching, jazz and Tap
Ages 7 – 9
Time Commitment: one week (6 hours every day) and studio performance/recital at the end of the course.
Girls: black ballet leotard. Students may wear any plain thin white socks or Ballet Pink Tights. Canvas ballet slippers.
Boys: White Short – sleeved leotard. Black bike shorts. White ankle socks – student may wear any plain thin white socks. White ballet slippers.
Elementary level. Ages 8-9(10)
July 20 – 24, 2020
5 days per week 6 hours every day summer intensive course is for the young ballet dancers.
Class Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily (Mon-Fri). Extended care will be available until 5pm upon request in advance. The studio performance/recital will take place at the end of the Intensive.
Tuition: 1 week $500.
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration (it will be subtracted from the tuition).
This extended program (6 hours a day) provides knowledge and skills of ballet fundamentals. On these basics, the students will build technique, health and beauty.
Classes: Ballet technique, Body strengthening and stretching, Variation
Time Commitment: One week (6 hours every day) and studio performance/recital at the end of the course.
Girls: Black color leotard. Students may wear any plain thin white socks or Ballet Pink Tights. Ballet Pink Ballet Slippers.
Boys: White Short – sleeved leotard. Black bike shorts. White ankle socks – student may wear any plain thin white socks. White ballet slippers.
Intermediate level. Ages 10(9) – 12
July 6 – July 24 2020
Class time:
From 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, 6 hrs daily (Mon-Fri).
Studio performance/recital will take place at the end of the Summer Intensive.
Tuition: 3 weeks $1000; 2 weeks $800; 1 week $540
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.
This expanded Professional program (6 hours a day) provides knowledge and skills of ballet fundamentals. On these basics, the students will build technique, health, and beauty in the future. During the two weeks we will learn the correct posture (Barre, Center); the correct positions of the feet and arms; coordination of working and stable body parts. Epaulement, En Face meaning and how to use it correctly. Barre and Center ballet workout basics. Jumps: the right-off and different types of ballet jumps. Turns: half turn, full turn basics. Pointe: basics. Character dance: Spanish, Slavic, character arm positions, feet positions, jumps. The classical variation. The French type compulsory variation. The professional photo shoot will provide feedback as well as memories from the Summer Intensive!
Age range: 10 (9) – 12. Please send a photograph (see example) and/or video of your choice, preferably 5-7 minutes.
Your commitment: 6 (7) hours every day (Mon-Fri) and studio performance/recital at the end of the course.
Boys: White short-sleeved T-shirt, black bike shorts or tights, white ankle socks – students may wear any plain thin white socks, white ballet slippers.
Advanced level. Ages 12+
July 6 – July 24, 2020
Class time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily (6 hours per day) Mon-Fri.
Studio performance/recital will take place at the end of the Intensive. Additional private rehearsal time availible upon request.
Tuition: 3 weeks $1000; 2 weeks $800; 1 week $540
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.
A precise, rigorous and passionately creative training program with Egle Spokaite or a Master Teacher, designed for motivated dancers ages 12+. Classes: Ballet technique, Pas De Deux, Body strengthening and stretching, Pointe technique, Character Dance, Contemporary, Variation, Ballet repertoire.
For the students who are not part of Ballet Institute of San Diego”, please send a link to the video (5-10 min) of student regular ballet (dance) routine practice or performance or variation to info@balletinstitutesd.com
Time Commitment: 1 – 3 weeks (7 hours every day Mon-Fri), and the studio performance/recital at the end of the Intensive.
