SUMMER INTENSIVE
The Charlottesville Ballet Summer Intensive is an eight-week program designed for dancers ages 8 to 20 who seek rigorous technical training and artistic coaching in pursuit of a professional career in dance.
Directors Sara Clayborne and Emily Hartka provide an environment focused on dancer health and wellness with no rigid physical aesthetic and where all body types are welcome (explore the professional company’s mission and history here). The Summer Intensive faculty members, augmented by guest teachers and instructors from the ranks of Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company, offer guidance, encouragement, and a relentless attention to detail.
Each day begins with a ballet technique class followed by additional classes that may include pointe, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, composition, improvisation, African dance, choreography, and enrichment. Students will have the option to enroll in 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, or the full 8 weeks. There will be a showcase at the end of each two-week session!
We intend to hold this program at our Downtown at IX Art Park location, but may move this program to our 29North location pending the number of participants. Families will be informed well in advance regarding the final location for the Summer Intensive.
YOUNG DANCER SUMMER INTENSIVE
Our Young Dancer Summer Intensive is designed for dancers ages 8 to 12 who seek further technical training and artistic coaching. Dancers attend the Summer Intensive for an abbreviated day so they have an opportunity to further their skills and acclimate themselves to the rigor of a full intensive. There will be a showcase at the end of each two-week session, and students may enroll in 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, or the full 8 weeks.
We intend to hold this program at our Downtown at IX Art Park location, but may move this program to our 29North location pending the number of participants. Families will be informed well in advance regarding the final location for the Young Dancer Summer Intensive.
PROGRAM DATES:
Full 8 Weeks: June 17 – August 9, 2024
Session 1 | June 17-28 (No intensive on Wednesday, June 19)
Session 2 | July 1-12 (No intensive on Thursday, July 4 & Friday, July 5)
Session 3 | July 15-26
Session 4 | July 29-August 9
Daily Schedule:
Summer Intensive: Monday-Friday from 9:00AM-4:00PM
Young Dancer Summer Intensive: Monday-Friday from 9:00AM-2:00PM, Last Friday of the Session from 9:00AM-4:00PM
Summer Intensive Showcases:
Friday, June 28 at 3:15PM
Friday, July 12 at 3:15PM
Friday, July 26 at 3:15PM
Friday, August 9 at 3:15PM
WHERE:
Charlottesville Ballet Studios
Downtown or 29N Location – TBD based on level placement!
Phone: 434.227.7592
AUDITIONS:
All applicants must audition for the Summer Intensive program. If you cannot attend an in-person open audition, you may submit a video audition (see more information below).
An audition fee of $20 will be charged upon registration.
In-Person Open Audition
Saturday, January 13, 2024
CBA’s Downtown Location | Studio A
949 Second Street SE, Suite #404
Charlottesville, VA 22902
1:00-2:15PM | Ages 8-12 / CBA Level 1-2
2:30-4:00PM | Ages 13-20 / CBA Level 3+
In-Person Open Audition
Saturday, March 9, 2024
CBA’s Downtown Location | Studio A
949 Second Street SE, Suite #404
Charlottesville, VA 22902
1:00-2:15PM | Ages 8-12 / CBA Level 1-2
2:30-4:00PM | Ages 13-20 / CBA Level 3+
VIDEO AUDITIONS:
Video submissions will be accepted for students unable to make an in-person open audition. The entire dancer should be visible while executing the combinations.
*Please note: Due to the large number of in-person auditioning students, spaces for the intensive will be limited. Please submit your video as soon as possible. Videos will be accepted until April 15, 2024.
Registration is required before submitting your video (click on button below). An audition fee of $20 will be charged upon registration. After completing your registration, please compose a video between 10 and 15 minutes including the following exercises:
Barre: Pliés, Tendus, Dégagé, Rond de Jambe, Adage, and Grand Battement
Center: Adage, Pirouette, Petite Allegro, Grand Allegro
Pointe (if applicable): Relevé, Sous-sus, Échappé, Bourrées, Pirouettes (2+ years of pointe work only)
*Please note that no DVD’s will be accepted. All applicants should email [email protected] with a link or attachment to your video footage.
SUMMER INTENSIVE TUITION:
Once a student has successfully auditioned, a nonrefundable deposit of $500 is due upon acceptance into the Summer Intensive in order to hold their place in the program. The deposit will be automatically charged to the credit card on file. The remaining Summer Intensive tuition is due in full on June 1, 2024.
*Please note that students opting to enroll in two weeks of the intensive must attend two consecutive weeks (you may choose from Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, or Session 4). Students opting to enroll in four weeks may choose any two sessions. Students opting to enroll in six weeks may choose any three sessions.
Summer Intensive Session Tuition:
| Session 1 | June 17-28 (No intensive on Wednesday, June 19) | $945 |
| Session 2 | July 1-12 (No intensive on Thursday, July 4 & Friday, July 5) | $840 |
| Session 3 | July 15-26 | $1,050 |
| Session 4 | July 29-August 9 | $1,050 |
Young Dancer Summer Intensive Session Tuition:
| Session 1 | June 17-28 (No intensive on Wednesday, June 19) | $675 |
| Session 2 | July 1-12 (No intensive on Thursday, July 4 & Friday, July 5) | $600 |
| Session 3 | July 15-26 | $750 |
| Session 4 | July 29-August 9 | $750 |
FAQ’s:
What age group should I audition with if I am one age at the audition and a different age when the Summer Intensive begins?
Please audition with the group that is your age at the time of the audition. We will place students into groups based on ability levels for the actual Summer Intensive.
Are photos/resumes required for Summer Intensive auditions?
No photos or resumes are needed. The only required paperwork is the online audition enrollment form prior to attending.
What should I wear to the audition?
Please wear a leotard (any color) and skin-toned or pink tights, or tight fitting dance attire. Please bring ballet shoes and pointe shoes if you are currently taking pointe. Hair should be pulled back off of the neck.
What should I expect during the audition?
Auditioning students will take a ballet technique class and all students will participate in the full class. There are no eliminations during the audition.
When can I expect to hear results from the audition?
In-person auditioning students should receive an email by the end of March with whether or not they have been accepted for the Summer Intensive. Video auditioning students will receive an email with results as soon as possible upon completing and submitting all video requirements. All accepted students will not learn their specific intensive groups and daily class schedules until closer to the Summer Intensive.
Is housing available?
Unfortunately, housing is not provided for the intensive.
Is financial aid available for the Summer Intensive?
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Charlottesville Ballet is dedicated to providing dance training to students and families from all financial backgrounds. Financial assistance for tuition to Charlottesville Ballet Academy is available for all families that qualify for assistance. This includes Summer Intensive tuition. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please click this link to submit an application: Financial Aid Application
If accepted into the Summer Intensive, what should I wear?
Students should wear any color leotard or tight fitting dance attire. Tights and ballet skirts are optional. Students may bring shorts to put on if desired for non-ballet genres. Please bring all dance shoes. Specific class schedules indicating dance genres for each group will be distributed closer to the intensive.
If you have any additional questions or would like further information about the Summer Intensive, please email [email protected].