by Sponsored by Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet | Jan 4, 2021 | From Our Sponsors, Summer Intensives, Summer Study
When José Pablo Castro Cuevas got scouted by The Joffrey Ballet at Youth America Grand Prix Mexico back in 2015, he’d never even heard of the company—let alone its official school and training program, the Joffrey Academy of Dance. Now in his second year as a...
by Claudia Bauer | Dec 13, 2020 | Audition Advice, Summer Intensive Survival, Summer Intensives, Summer Study, Training
It’s that time of year again—summer intensive audition season. But as the ballet world continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic, what are schools planning for summer programs? What will auditions be like, and what are schools expecting of dancers?...
by Sponsored by Colorado Ballet Academy | Dec 7, 2020 | From Our Sponsors, Higher Ed, Summer Intensives
Let’s face it—2020 has been full of surprises. With the coronavirus pandemic forcing the dance world to abide by social-distancing measures, ballet schools have had to create innovative approaches to delivering high-quality training. With that in mind, what...
by Claudia Bauer | Jun 11, 2020 | Dance Magazine, News, Summer Intensive Survival, Summer Intensives, Summer Study, Training
No question, the novel coronavirus has turned ballet training upside down. But if you think you can’t have a great summer intensive this year, think again. Over the past few months, ballet schools have learned how to deliver classes and workshops online, and...
by Dance Magazine | Aug 28, 2019 | Adult Ballet Students
Working in corporate America can be a grind, so, for many, vacation is a welcome opportunity to relax and unwind. But for Jane Collier, it’s a chance to ramp up her ballet training. Though she’s based in Chicago, where she works in global sourcing for...
by Candice Thompson | Dec 19, 2018 | Summer Study, Training
Before attending the Alonzo King LINES Ballet summer program at age 18, Maya Harr did not have much experience with improvisation. In fact, she was such an introverted bunhead that even the word seemed scary. “The teacher came into the studio, turned off the...
by Rachel Hellwig | Jul 22, 2018 | Profiles, Summer Intensive Survival, Summer Study, Trending
It’s hard to believe that summer intensive season is almost over! We hope you’re learning, growing, having fun and making memories at your intensives this year. Today, we’re sharing seven dancers’ favorite summer intensive memories. Photo...
by Hannah Chang Foster | Jun 28, 2018 | Summer Study
At my first summer intensive away from home, my roommate and I deliberated good-naturedly over bunkbeds and decorations. But the next summer, I walked into a triple dorm room and was met with the least desirable bed choice and nearly every inch of wall space plastered...