Summer Intensive
Ruth S. Shur Summer Intensive
Program | June 23 – July 28, 2013
Our summer intensive offers serious dance students extraordinary opportunities to train, rehearse, and perform alongside the professional dancers of Carolina Ballet. The company will be in residence during the final three weeks of the program.
Train with renowned faculty of experienced professionals including guest master teachers Michael Vernon and Susan Jaffe; Artistic Director of Carolina Ballet, Robert Weiss; and the artistic staff and company members of Carolina Ballet. Immerse yourself in a rewarding dance experience with a high level of training for young dancers, pre-professionals, and for a select group of the most advanced students, enjoy the challenge of our summer trainee program.
Perform repertory and new choreography in the final performances at the Fletcher Opera Theater. Performances also include selected repertory danced by Carolina Ballet company members.
Auditions
Please visit our Summer Intensive Audition Page for information on the National Audition Tour and video audition applications.
Please click here for photos from our 2012 program
The Curriculum
Classes and rehearsals are held Monday through Saturday and include up to six hours of instruction and rehearsals each day. The program is designed to cultivate strong, well-trained artists. Classes in ballet technique, studies en pointe, variations, men’s class, men’s variations, modern technique, jazz, Pilates, yoga, partnering*, and body conditioning provide a strong foundation in classical training.
Repertory rehearsals are an integral part of the curriculum. Dancers will have the opportunity to develop their artistry and performance capabilities through the rehearsal and performing process. Students will work with company ballet masters and award-winning choreographers to strengthen these skills.
Additional curriculum highlights include the opportunity to see Carolina Ballet in action during open rehearsals as new ballets are created on the company. Also, a special lecture series with such topics as dance history, music appreciation, and dancer health and injury prevention will provide an enhanced educational experience.
*If we do not have a full contingent of male students, Company men will be employed in partnering classes as needed.
Facilities
Classes and rehearsals will be held at Carolina Ballet’s professional studios and at Saint Mary’s School.
All dance spaces have sprung floors with professional quality dance surfaces.
Campus Life
Saint Mary’s School offers a beautiful 23-acre campus filled with historic charm. The front campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a highlight on the North Carolina Civil War Trails. The Saint Mary’s Chapel, designed by Richard Upjohn, is a National Historic Site, and five of the school’s buildings are Raleigh Historic Properties.
Positioned near the heart of downtown Raleigh, Saint Mary’s location is ideal for students. Called a "city within a park," Raleigh is packed with exciting things to see and experience. The school’s secure campus lies just blocks from the state capitol, the one-of-a-kind shops of Cameron Village, and is within walking distance of museums, art galleries, restaurants, and churches.
Additional campus amenities include pool, library, in-room Wi-Fi, game room, and movie-viewing areas.
Visit Saint Mary's School Website
Trainee Program
Students accepted as summer trainees will have a specialized program that includes:
1) Company class with Carolina Ballet twice per week during their rehearsal period.
2) The opportunity to be selected to rehearse and/or perform with Carolina Ballet.
3) Up to two summer trainees may be selected to be apprentices with Carolina Ballet for the 2013-2014 season. (Carolina Ballet is currently looking to hire apprentices and company members.)
Admission and Tuition
Students from the ages of 12 to 21 may audition during our National Audition Tour (11-21 in Raleigh).
All students who attend a live audition will receive notification of their acceptance by mail 2-3 weeks after their audition. Please wait three weeks before inquiring about audition results. Each student will be evaluated and placed in the session that best matches their maturity and technical level.
Tuition and Room and Board Schedule:
| Session/Ages | Dates | Tuition | Room and Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/ 12-21 | June 24-July 27 (5 weeks) | $2,175($435/week) | $2,425($485/week) |
| B/ 12-21 | July 8-July 27 (3 weeks) | $1,425($475/week) | $1,455($485/week) |
| C/ 11-21 | June 24-July 6 (2 weeks) | $1,000($500/week) | $970($485/week) |
*Resident Students must be between the ages of 12 and 21 to stay on Saint Mary’s campus.
Highlights
- Guest Master Teachers Susan Jaffe & Michael Vernon
- Master classes taught by Robert Weiss, Artistic Director of Carolina Ballet
- Fourth of July celebration
- Final Performance at Fletcher Opera Theater
- Weekend activities and excursions
-Trainee program
*Please note that highlights are dependent upon the student’s session, class placement, and boarding status.
Freed of London, a proud sponsor of the 2013 Carolina Ballet Audition Tour, is happy to offer a 20% discount to all Carolina Ballet summer school attendees on telephone orders placed May 1 through September 1, 2013 (stock items only). To order, call Brenda Neville at (866) MY-FREED x232 and mention that you are a student of Carolina Ballet's 2013 Summer Program. For more information, click here.
For further information call Shelley Jacobsson at 919.624.8248 or email her at sjacobsson@carolinaballet.com