Junior Summer Intensive 2013
Summer Intensive Program Description
Ballet Austin's Junior Summer Intensive program offers one 2-week session of study for serious students ages 9-13. The curriculum of the Junior Intensive is specifically designed with the younger student in mind and is presented in an environment that is positive and nurturing. The Jr. Intensive is a rigorous and comprehensive program that provides the young dancer a greater grasp of ballet technique and related dance styles.
Audition Requirements:
$30.00 audition fee due at check-in
Full-body Dance Photograph
2013 Audition Tour
Audition Information Contact:
Director of Schools Operations, Vicki Parsons
512.476.9051 ext.126
vicki.parsons@balletaustin.org
Dates
August 5 - August 16, 2013
The Junior Intensive meets Monday through Friday for two weeks and is a half-day program.
Students accepted into the Junior Intensive receive their placement into level 1 or level 2 in their letter of acceptance.
Curriculum
Ballet Technique / Character / Tap / Stretch / Conditioning
Tuition
$850
Housing
Dormitory housing is not provided for Junior Intensive students.
Below is a listing of accommodations located near the Butler Dance Education Center for out of town students:
Courtyard Marriott*
Courtyard Austin Downtown
300 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
512 236-8008
Residence Inn Marriott*
Residence Inn Austin Downtown
300 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
512 472-5553
Homestead Studio Suites Austin - Downtown -Town Lake
507 S. First St.
Austin, TX 78704
512 476-1818
Extended StayAmerica Austin - Downtown - 6th St.
600 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78701
512 457-9994
Hampton Inn and Suites - Downtown
200 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
512 472-1500
Doubletree Guest Suites
303 W 15th St
Austin, TX 78701
512 478-7000
* Courtyard Marriott and Residence Inn Marriott offer a special rate to Ballet Austin. Marriott is a sponsor of Ballet Austin.
DVD Auditions
If you are unable to audition for the Summer Intensive Program in person, you may audition by DVD. The DVD should consist of a sampling of barre work and center practice including adagio, pirouettes, petite and grand allegro and pointe work. The length should be approximately 15 minutes. A full body photograph of you in dance attire, in any position, is also required along with the $35.00 application fee. All DVD auditions must be accompanied by the audition form below.
2013 DVD Audition Form
Financial Aid
A limited amount of financial aid is available to Junior Intensive students. After you have auditioned and been accepted, you may contact Vicki Parsons for information.
512.476.9051 ext. 126 or vicki.parsons@balletaustin.org |
