Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive July 5- 23, 2011

at California DanceArts
A comprehensive study of Classical and Contemporary Ballet
In Beautiful Sunny California

We are currently accepting audition applications for our 2011 intensive workshop. Special We are also offering a NEW 2011 Global Ballet Workshop in the Czech Republic! Click here to see Global Ballet Workshop 2011

Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive provides new opportunities, growth and development for students passionate about dance, who are willing to have new creative experiences, who value discipline and are eager to work with our faculty of internationally renowned guest Instructors. Whether you are in need of extra attention to get to the next level in your training, interested in pursuing a career or enhancing your career, our encouraging faculty and renowned teachers specialize in helping you gain technical improvement and performance artistry.

Why Choose to Study with Us?

* Limited placement for personal attention.
Accepting exclusive registration in our exclusively sized program for Intermediate /Advanced dancers interested in career preparation or enhancement by using classically traditional as well as new training methods.

*Expert Troubleshooting-To kick your training into high gear.Our faculty is specifically trained to find the source of any trouble areas in your technique and performance. Learn how to over-come issues in your training while making the most of your assets.

* Internationally Renowned Faculty.
Offering a wealth of experience and variety of style with our instructors from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and more. Work closely with choreographers who may be looking for dancers to use in their own future projects!

* Performance Opportunities.
Featuring Los Angeles program performance following the three week program.

*Beautiful, Sunny California
Located in the Foothills of Los Angeles mountains, near to Hollywood, theme parks, beaches etc... Great location to visit! Accommodations for out of town guests available.

International Opportunities! After three weeks at the Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive, join our director, Erin Holt, in the Czech Republic! A rare opportunity and an experience of a lifetime- to train and dance in Europe, in the Czech Republic. Click here to see Global Ballet Workshop 2011

Offering: Curriculum is based in Classical & Contemporary Ballet with specific instruction (at appropriate level) in Turns, Jumps, Pointe, Variations, Pas de duex and supplementary training in Conditioning and MPT (Placement Technique). See description of our Contemporary Ballet Program California DanceArts Contemporary Ballet Also offering Modern Dance and Dance Essentials for picking up choreography faster, improvisation, musicality and performance skills. New! An Aerial Ballet Workshop! Learn to fly and dance in the air, using silk scarves! Participating students will be exposed to a repertoire of classic and original choreography by Erin Holt, the Director of California DanceArts and California Contemporary Ballet. Learn new works by guest choreographers to be performed at the end of the intensive. An additional Choreography Workshop for dancers is offered for those who wish to create their own or dance the choreography of fellow students.

Want to see samples of Erin Holt's choreography? Click here!
Click here to see videos
Click here to see California Contemporary Ballet on YouTube! Must See!
See photos from our past summer programs.
Click here to see photos

Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive 2011:
One Los Angeles Program for Int.-Adv. Level of Training:
(3 weeks) July 5-July 23th

Program Performance in Los Angeles:
Saturday, July 23rd at 3:30

We are pleased to introduce our esteemed Instructors
(click on instructor name and link for bio information)
Announcing our 2011 Summer Faculty

Erin Holt -Modern Dance, Contemporary Ballet, Choreography
Director of California DanceArts & California Contemporary Ballet
Lynn Bryson Pittenger- Ballet Technique
New York City Ballet
Kenneth Walker- Ballet-Sacramento Ballet, Ballet Pacifica & Director of Kenneth Walker Dance Project.
Emira Hadzimusic- Ballet, Variations
National Theatre of Sarajevo of Yugoslavia
Rachel Bowman - Aerial Ballet
Laine Theatre Arts in England, Corporate Entertainment in Australia
Members of California Contemporary Ballet

(List of teachers are subject to change. Please check back with us as we list new guest teachers).

Click here to see a list and bios of our past guest teachers

We also offer a Youth Ballet Intensive for younger dancers offered July 5-July 22.Click Here For Information

Audition Class:
Students will audition for the Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive with option to also audition for our Global Ballet Workshop in Czech Republic.
Saturdays at 12:00 noon (while positions in the camp last)
Contact us now to reserve your space in the audition class.

Only limited class space available.
Audition class held at California DanceArts
Please RSVP for a place in our class. Space in class is limited.
During the audition your qualifications for acceptance into the LA Int'l Ballet Intensive or our LA Youth Intensive will be determined. All those wishing to participate in either Intensives must audition in person or by Photo/ Video. Dancers who have attended our intensive program in the past or are current students at California DanceArts must audition to be considered for the program.

Ladies please wear proper ballet attire, hair up off face, technique slippers.
Bring Pointe shoes (as appropriate). Men please wear clean white shirt, dance pants
or tights, ballet slippers.
$20 Cash audition fee

Map & Directions

Photo / Video Submission accepted from distant students or students with sufficient circumstances prohibiting attendance in person:
Contact us now for submission reservations.
Limited selection to the program on first come basis.
Accommodations for out of town students must be reserved as soon as possible so we appreciate early submissions. Receve a 10% discount for early registration

Please submit dance photo or DVD with short list of skills and training.
DVD / Video: 10 minutes (maximum) showing work at barre and center.
Entire video should be performed en Pointe (as appropriate).
Photo: First Arabesque
$30 cash/ check video and photo audition fee.
Send to California DanceArts Address

You may be notified immediately or by e-mail within 2 weeks of your audition or video submission regarding acceptance.

Qualifications
Participants auditioning for the Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive must be turning
12 years old by July 5th. Student should be on Pointe or sufficiently nearing Pointe work and capable of working along-side mature adult professionals.* All Accepted participants will be placed in one of several program levels of study for Intermediate & Advanced dancers with the Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive or our Youth Ballet Intensive. Youth Ballet Intensive students should be pre-pointe and sufficiently nearing Pointe work. Youth dancers must be able to work a full intense half-full day 9:30am to 3:00pm with option to participate in additional show rehearsals and the Choreography Workshop until 5pm)

Youth Ballet Intensive for younger dancers offered July 5-July 22.Click Here For Information

Deposit & Payment Deadlines
Space in our intensive programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and invited dancers must confirm their acceptance and secure their space by completing and returning their application forms with the required deposits.

The deadline to register for any of our summer intensive programs is April 16, 2010. This must include the required registrtaion fee and tuition deposit . The balance of tuition amount is due by May 16, 2011.

Special discounts available through March 26
Dancers who attend our audition class, whom are accepted into our program and register by our early registration date, qualify for a 10% tuition discount. Returning students who enroll by the early registration date will recieve a 15% discount. All students must enroll with registration fee and deposit by the early registration date of March 26 to recieve discounts. Ask about our professional discount for working dancers when enrolled by this date.

For details about Rates, Registration and Accommodations click here
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Click here to see a daily sample schedule of classes
Daily Class Sample Schedule

Saturday Spotlight Master Classes These special master classes are included
for those dancers participating in the intensive program. The classes are open
to all intermediate and advanced level ballet dancers with additional $20
charge. These master classes are conducted by a new guest teacher each week
as indicated. Get more information by clicking here Saturday
Spotlight Master Classes.

Los Angeles Weekend Excursions: Join Sunday group excursions to popular Los Angeles and Hollywood sightseeing locations. Based on the interest of students attending the program, we can arrange a new excursion each weekend. Out of town guests might enjoy trips to popular theme parks such as Disneyland, Magic Mountain or Universal Studios. Venture into the city and walk down famous Hollywood Blvd, catch a show at one of our grand theaters, go body surfing or enjoy a relaxing sunbath on our beautiful beaches. Our excursions may be arranged with guide and transportation. Older adult students may venture out on their own with rented or city transportation. We will provide site maps and information regarding locations, city transportation and tourist fees. (Fees to various theme parks, theaters, shopping or city transportation are not included with program).

See information about our Global Ballet Workshops by clicking here Global Ballet Workshops.

For details about Rates, Registration and Accommodations click here
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Contact Information:
Dancers may contact us by phone or e-mail for information. All correspondence regarding the program will be handled via e-mail. Contact CDA here.

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