Dance Workshops

BAY POINTE BALLET 2014 SUMMER INTENSIVE AUDITIONS – SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO 

pointePre-professional ballet students, ages 8 and through adult, are invited to audition for Bay Pointe Ballet’s Summer Intensive. Designed for those who seek to accelerate their ballet training with intensive study, our program features a staff of Bay Pointe Ballet company dancers and internationally known master teachers. The program will culminate in a showcase performance at Bay Pointe Ballet.

Summer Intensive Program: July 7 – August 1, 2014

There are three ways to audition, in order of preference:
 1. Local Audition

  • Local audition date will be held on Sunday April 6th, 2014.
  • Location: Bay Pointe Ballet, 271 Wattis Way, South San Francisco, California 94080
  • Audition fee: $15 (cash, check or credit card accepted), non-refundable
  • Please plan to bring the following to the local audition: Completed audition form, photos (i.e. headshot and/or school photo, and photo in first arabesque), attire: leotard and pink tights (no skirts). Please bring ballet shoes and pointe shoes.
  • Audition will include a full ballet class, with pointe work for students en pointe.
  • See the link below for application form and further details.

2. Video Audition 

Videos may be submitted, preferably by including a YouTube video link in the application form (or Vimeo, or similar). If submitting a DVD, your DVD may be mailed with the printed application form and sent directly to: Bay Pointe Ballet, Attn: Summer Intensive, 271 Wattis Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080. See the link below for further details.  Deadline for video audition: June 15, 2014 

3. Audition by Letter of Recommendation

Available to international applicants only. International students who are unable to submit a video audition may alternatively submit a teacher’s letter of recommendation. Deadline to receive letter of recommendation: June 15, 2014

Click here so see the official announcement, the application form and for further details: http://baypointeballet.org/school/intensive.php

 

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DANCE ABROAD ATHENS: August 4 – 15, 2014

Dance Abroad AthensCome and enjoy your summer dancing in one of the most classical cities in the world. Train with the most talented and gifted teachers of our time, meet new friends, and arrive at another level of your career.

Bay Pointe Ballet is a founding partner and co-host of the Dance Abroad Athens program, held in Athens Greece. Selected applicants will be invited to travel with Bay Pointe Ballet to Greece for an intensive summer training session alongside other international students.

The international summer dance intensive in Athens Greece is a two week intensive training ground for young dancers from the age of 12+ wishing to have an exciting two week training experience in a new, fun and professional atmosphere. The course will include classes in ballet technique, classical variations, pas de deux, mens class, contemporary and Hip Hop. There are two level of classes: intermediate and advanced. No in-person audition is required but photos and video along with a letter of recommendation for students and proof of professional employment for company members will be necessary when applying. All classes are taught by highly acclaimed professionals in their field of expertise.

Presented by Christiana Stefanou and Bruce Steivel, in partnership with Bay Pointe Ballet.

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MODAS DANCE

Modas Dance is new kind of summer intensive designed to promote diversity in young artists and encourage them to explore and discover their modus operandi, or method of operating. Modas brings master teachers from across the country specializing in ballet, contemporary and commercial dance, offering a variety of mediums and resources for young artists to explore and take advantage of while nourishing and cultivating each students unique talents.

 

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THE PULSE ON TOUR

“The PULSE on Tour” is a weekend dance event, featuring the top choreographers and instructors in the industry today. The faculty can be seen on reality television shows (such as So You Think You Can Dance, X Factor, America’s Got Talent, American Idol, Glee), directing the hottest music videos (Justin Bieber, The Wanted, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez: to name a few) and tours for leading recording artists, as well as producing and choreographing for headlining movies, commercials, Broadway productions, and distinguished dance companies.

“Our goal is to educate and teach dancers in a non-competitive environment, and we pride ourselves on having a tremendous faculty who support this cause.”

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PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS with STEVEN T. WILLIAMS  –  NYC 

Steven T. Williams, whose extensive resume includes a recent tour with Cirque Du Soleil as well as past projects for Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Nelly Furtado, Jamie-Lynn, and many others, is currently offering private dance lessons in the NYC area. Mr. Williams specialities include Hip Hop Dancing, Swing Dancing, Tap Dancing, Jazz Dancing, Ballroom Dancing, and Acting. Serious clients ONLY!! See below for further information.

Dance Studio’s in area (Charge of dance studio is PROVIDED BY CLIENT.)

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