2011 Summer Intensive

Overview

Collage's Summer Intensive was designed specifically for beginner, intermediate and advanced students to improve classical ballet and contemporary dance techniques, as well as improve artistry and performance skills. Students, regardless of their ability level, will be immersed in a first-rate, rigorous, pre-professional environment. The Intensive challenges students to experience performing arts beyond physical and technical expression and to explore their emotional and spiritual selves. Our faculty is comprised of some of the industry’s leading professional dance artists. They have danced professionally on Broadway and with internationally acclaimed companies including The Royal Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem and New York City Ballet.

The ultimate goal of the Intensive is to educate students about the craft of dance and performance, inspire students to develop an affinity towards art and culture, encourage students to express themselves with confidence, and instill discipline as an effective tool to use in all facets of their daily lives.

The Curriculum

Classes for the 2011 Summer Intensive include: Ballet, Pointe, Pre Pointe, Men’s Technique, Partnering, Variations, Contemporary, Broadway, Modern, Jazz, Theatre Techniques, Nutrition and Yoga. Students take five classes a day; generally four dance classes and a nutrition class. In addition, students learn and rehearse choreography daily towards a final performance.

SCHEDULE & DATES

The Summer Intensive will commence on June 27, 2011 and conclude on July 16, 2011 (or July 9, 2011 – 2 week session).

Classes will be offered Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sundays are set aside for rest. Early drop-off and late pick-up are available for an additional fee.

2011 Summer Intensive Schedule

Collage reserves the right to change class schedule without notice.

Tuition and Resgistration
Two Weeks $400
Three Weeks $550
Register Online

Tuition for Collage’s 2011 Summer Intensive is $400 for two (2) weeks and $550 for three (3) weeks. Students must register no later than May 15, 2011. Students must have turned 10 years of age by June 27, 2011 and be no older than 24, in order to participate. For information regarding tuition or the registration process, please contact Collage dance Collective at (901) 672-7504.

Scholarships

Collage dance Collective offers a limited number of scholarships for the Summer Intensive. Awards are based on merit and demonstrated potential. To be considered for Merit scholarships, please submit a DVD to Collage dance Collective at P.O. Box 41781, Attention: Summer Intensive, Memphis, TN 38174 no later than May 15, 2011.

Your video must be no longer than 20 minutes and must include the following:

  • An introduction with name, age, years of study and places of study.
  • Barre work including battement tendu, adagio, and grand battement
  • Center work including adagio, pirouettes, grand allegro, and pointe work for the girls. Male students should include single or double tours.

You will be notified by May 20th.

Refund Policy

Collage dance Collective offers a limited number of scholarships for the Summer Intensive. Awards are based on merit and demonstrated potential. To be considered for Merit scholarships, please submit a DVD to Collage dance Collective at P.O. Box 41781, Attention: Summer Intensive, Memphis, TN 38174 no later than May 15, 2011.

Contact

For more information regarding program, curriculum, tuition or the registration process, please feel free to contact Collage dance Collective at (901) 672-7504 or via email at intensive@collagedance.org.

Faculty
  • Kevin Thomas (Ballet, Broadway)
  • Karen Niceley (Broadway, Jazz, Yoga, Nutrition)
  • Tiffany Glenn (Ballet, Modern)
  • Mark Burns (Contemporary)
  • Mel Tomilson (Ballet)
  • Brandye Lee (Modern, Yoga, Nutrition)
  • Darrin Miller (Theatre Techniques)
Location

Hutchison School
1740 Ridgeway Road
Memphis, TN 38119