The School of Ballet Arizona is excited to welcome ballet students from Arizona and beyond to elevate their ballet training with its annual Summer Intensive program, which will run from June 9 to July 11. Interested students may audition virtually with a recorded video submission or attend in-person at one of the audition events throughout the country.
PHOENIX, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The School of Ballet Arizona is excited to welcome ballet students from Arizona and beyond to elevate their ballet training with its annual Summer Intensive program. This five-week program offers intensive classes and insights from esteemed faculty with a variety of dance experience.
For students ages 11 to 21, The School of Ballet Arizona's Upper Division program within its Summer Intensive offers intermediate and advanced training experience, which will run from June 9 to July 11, 2025. Interested students may audition virtually with a recorded video submission or attend in-person at one of the audition events throughout the country. The list of audition dates and the states these will be held can be found at The School of Ballet Arizona's website.
The Summer Intensive provides dedicated ballet students with top-tier classical training, complemented by a broad range of dance styles essential for success in today's diverse dance world. This intensive spans five weeks of rigorous instruction and welcomes students ages 11 and up. Under the guidance of internationally acclaimed faculty, including members from prestigious companies, students will make significant progress in both technique and artistry.
"The School of Ballet Arizona's Summer Intensive program provides students with high-quality, comprehensive ballet training alongside peers from all over the country," said The School of Ballet Arizona Director, Maria Simonetti. "Ballet students can experience the vibrancy of Phoenix while honing their skills in ballet technique, pointe work, variations, and a kaleidoscope of dance forms, all with the support of the Ballet Arizona family."
Classes are held five days a week and cover a comprehensive curriculum, including ballet technique, pointe, men's technique, variations, repertory, Pilates, flamenco, jazz, modern, Horton, strength and conditioning, and dancer wellness. The program offers a well-rounded approach to developing the versatile skills required for today's professional dancers. Housing is also available for students 13 and older. Future Ballet Arizona Studio Company members are selected from attendees of the Summer Intensive.
"Summer Intensive was an incredible experience that transformed my technique and confidence," said Ballet Arizona Studio Company member, Scarlett Fulton. "The faculty's guidance and dedication helped me grow as a dancer, and the supportive environment pushed me to achieve more than I ever thought possible. It's a challenging and rewarding program I recommend to any serious dancer!"
For the first time, The School of Ballet Arizona joins several professional ballet schools nationwide to create a unified collective. The collective is offering in-person auditions at its facilities and students who attend a National Summer Intensive (NSIA) will be considered by all schools in the collective for acceptance to their summer intensives. The NSIA audition at The School of Ballet Arizona will be held on Jan. 26, 2025.
The School of Ballet Arizona will also be offering a children's and lower division summer program, available for ages 4 through 12. This four-week training will run from June 9 – July 3, 2025. Audition dates for these divisions will be held on March 9, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona at The School of Ballet Arizona.
To register for auditions and for more information, visit balletaz.org/summer-programs. Video audition submissions will be accepted until April 1, 2025.
About Ballet Arizona:
Since 1986, Ballet Arizona has been dedicated to preserving and celebrating classical dance while creating new and innovative works. Under the new artistic direction of internationally acclaimed choreographer Daniela Cardim - a former soloist with the Ballet of Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janiero and Dutch National Ballet - Ballet Arizona is excited to follow her lead to the future of dance in Arizona. During its 38th season, the Valley's professional ballet company will present Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, the U.S. premiere of Frida, Spring Mix, All Balanchine and Eroica. The School of Ballet Arizona promotes access to the art form of ballet through dance education, with a focus on excellence in the form, directing each student to a life-long love of dance. Following this vision, Ballet Arizona connects to more than 25,000 children and families every year through its free and low-cost outreach programs. For more information, visit balletaz.org.
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Amber Godbehere, Ballet Arizona, 1 6023210492, [email protected]
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