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summer programs

summer 2024

葡萄牙vs乌拉圭欧赔 offers students excellent ballet training on a weekly basis. we assist students who are preparing for ballet summer programs and provide continued training for those who wish to improve and ready for the upcoming nutcracker season. these classes are offered in the late afternoons and evenings to students ages 3-19 years.

children’s division (ages 3-10)

first steps is a wonderful introduction to the joy of movement for those completing 3k preschool. for those completing 4k pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, creative ballet promotes the development of a child’s natural creativity with focus on motor skill development and musical awareness. for those finishing 1st and 2nd grades, pre-ballet and primary offer an introduction of more formal classical ballet training, using age appropriate ballet vocabulary and movement. no placement class needed to register for children’s division classes.

dress code:

girls – solid color ballet style leotard, footed pink or flesh toned tights, with matching pink or flesh toned ballet slippers. tights and ballet slippers must match.

boys – solid black or white tee-shirt, black athletic shorts or tights, black ballet shoes.

 

student division (ages 10-19)

for students ages 10 to 19 years, the june term allows students to continue ballet training on a weekly basis through the month. introductory and beginning pointe work in addition to intermediate and advanced technique are offered, with the emphasis on developing individual artistry, improving technical skill and building strength and flexibility. new students are required to take a placement class to register for levels 2-8.

in june, students who successfully complete level 3 and receive a recommendation from their instructor for matriculation to level 4 for the fall 2023 term may begin pointe in june upon approval from the artistic director if they participate in three technique classes weekly. this 1-hour intro to pointe class is designed for students with little to no pointe experience and is held on saturdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. instructor approval is required to participate. new students must schedule a placement class to participate.

during the summer, students in levels 1, 2, and 3 continue their formalized ballet training, perfecting all of the primary vocabulary and steps. introductory and beginning pointe work continues in levels 4 and 5, and intermediate and advanced students incorporate more advanced technique, with an emphasis on developing individual artistry, technical detail, and movement.

 

dress code:

girls – solid color ballet style leotard, footed pink or flesh toned tights, with matching pink or flesh toned ballet slippers. tights and ballet slippers/pointe shoes must match. pointe shoes required for levels 4-8.

boys – solid black or white tee-shirt, black athletic shorts or tights, black ballet shoes.

sleep away intensive program at choate rosemary hall (ages 11+)

july 28-august 9, 2024

 

widely regarded as the standard for classical ballet training throughout the greater new haven area, 葡萄牙vs乌拉圭欧赔 offers students an opportunity to improve their technical skills and artistry through a premiere summer ballet intensive experience. during the choate residency, dancers train daily in a pre-professional classical ballet curriculum, supplemented with pilates, conditioning and stretch, pointe, partnering, and repertory classes. students achieve marked improvement in strength, flexibility, artistry, and technical ability, readying them for their upcoming nutcracker season. the choate residency culminates in a performance at the paul mellon arts center in wallingford.

 

eligibility (ages 11-20)

the choate residency is for serious students. there are limited spots available and an audition with permission from the artistic director is required. for students ages 11 to 20 years, the choate residency offers an intensive course of study designed to maximize technical and artistic skills. 葡萄牙vs乌拉圭欧赔 provides students with the highest caliber of classical ballet training in the region, including pointe, partnering, and repertory. training is augmented by a rich diversity of workshops and classes ranging from classical, neo-classical, character, contemporary, lyrical, choreography, partnering, conditioning and stretch, injury prevention, and pilates.

sleep away summer intensive

葡萄牙vs乌拉圭欧赔 invites students to audition for an all-inclusive immersive intensive that is designed to facilitate students reaching their full potential by strengthening their ballet technique and artistry in preparation for fall and nutcracker auditions. this two-week advanced intensive offered at choate rosemary hall’s beautifully appointed facilities in wallingford, connecticut, is for serious ballet students ages 11 years and older who are considering a dance career. daily classes may include ballet technique, pointe, variations, men’s class, partnering, pilates and conditioning, and more. there will be a performance on the last day of the intensive. there is no audition fee. once admitted, students are required to pay a 25% non-refundable deposit, with the remainder due june 1. please download the brochure for additional information and submit an application form to apply. pointe students should have at least one year of pointe work experience or approval from the artistic director.

dress code:

girls – solid color ballet style leotard, footed pink or flesh toned tights, with matching pink or flesh toned ballet slippers. tights and ballet slippers/pointe shoes must match. pointe shoes required.

boys – solid black or white tee-shirt, black athletic shorts or tights, black ballet shoes.

2-week program:

    • a carefully structured program consisting of a full day of dance training designed to maximize progress over an intense week of study
    • each dancer receives individualized attention and assistance to identify and strengthen weaknesses while building a beautiful dance technique which includes a private meeting with the artistic team to evaluate goals
    • dancers focus on their artistry in addition to learning about the tools professional dancers use to enable them to improve and maintain a healthy body and mind
    • dancers will learn exercises and techniques that they may use after the program finishes to allow their progress to continue
    • the week will conclude with a presentation for family and friends to celebrate the students’ work

facilities:

    • choate rosemary hall is located at 101 rosemary lane in  wallingford, connecticut
    • classes will meet in the dance studios at the arts center in colony hall
    • students will board in choate dormitories
    • students will dine in hill house dining hall during mealtimes. breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight dorm room accommodations are provided in addition to dinner on the first night
    • dancers will have access to the pool for one hour before dinner
    • dancers will meet in the fitness center for daily conditioning

dates & times: july 18-august 9, 2024

    • check-in/drop off sunday afternoon with dinner as the first meal
    •  week days: full camp days
    •  friday, august 9: evening check-out (dinner included)
    •  final performance on friday, august 9
banner photo: ©thomas giroir photography 2021

our mission

to provide the greater new haven community with exceptional classical ballet training, 2022女子足球世界杯赛程 , and outreach programs, that nurture appreciation of ballet and foster the joy of dance.

on october 31, 2020, nhb’s board of directors adopted the following diversity and inclusion statement:

葡萄牙vs乌拉圭欧赔 celebrates those who aspire to excellence in classical ballet. a culture of creativity is the core of our work and diversity promotes innovation. the arts can provide powerful life-changing experiences that prepare students and impact audiences to lead more successful, meaningful and culturally rich lives. the arts can also prove to be an important platform for social change. at 葡萄牙vs乌拉圭欧赔 we are passionate about creating an inclusive dance environment and 2022女子足球世界杯赛程 that promote and value diversity and inclusion. we will continue to strive to increase diversity in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective, which will improve and strengthen our work.

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