New Ballet Intensive Week for Teens and Adults!

This intensive week-long workshop is for teen and adult dancers who are interested in joining, or are already enrolled in our Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet exam program. It is ideal for dancers who have at least 3 years of ballet training, or who are dancing at a RAD Grade Four level or higher. This workshop is a great way to get back into dancing shape before regular Fall classes start up again!

SCHEDULE
	MON	TUES	WED	THUR	FRI
10:30 – 11 a.m.	Conditioning for Dancers
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Ballet Technique
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.	LUNCH
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.	Character Dance	Pointe Prep	Character Dance	Pointe Prep	Character Dance
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Repertoire

Conditioning for Dancers: This class will include a warm-up that is focused on mobilising and activating all of the muscles dancers will be using in Ballet Technique. Exercises will be performed both standing and on the floor using a mat.

Ballet Technique: Dancers will develop technical, musical and performance skills in a traditional ballet class setting that includes Barre Work, Centre Practice, Pirouettes, Adagio and Allegro.

Pointe Preparation: This class is designed to help dancers get strong enough for pointe work, and is beneficial for everyone – even if you are not going to go onto pointe for a little while. Simple exercises to improve foot control and strength will be covered.

Repertoire: Dancers will learn group and/or sole dance(s) inspired by famous ballets.

When: Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 4, 2015
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Joy of Dance Centre
Teacher: Claire Perreault
COST: $280