Dance

CSSSA offers an exciting, preprofessional, collegiate-level Dance Program designed for students who are interested in pursuing a college degree and/or a professional career in dance. All dancers who apply to the program should have prior experience of at least two (2) years of technical training in ballet or modern dance. The Dance Program is designed to give students the tools and education they need to explore different styles of dance technique. Students are also provided with a stimulating environment in which to begin the creative choreographic process. All dancers are required to participate in mandatory ballet and modern technique classes as well as improvisation and composition classes daily. Repertory workshops and seminars are included, as well as master classes and rehearsals, with guest artists round out this powerful four-week curriculum.

Dancers will enjoy master classes and performances by guest artists in a variety of dance genres, such as Chinese, Flamenco, Bollywood and African Dance. They attend lectures on topics ranging from injury prevention and anatomy to dance history. Dance students may take field trips to dance events in the Los Angeles Area. The program culminates in a demonstration for the rest of the school of works that have been developed over the course of the program.

Dance Program applicants should be aware that this is a very strenuous and comprehensive program, largely centered on technique classes and creative work taught by professional teachers and guest artists. The program is intense and students are expected to be fully engaged in the entire curriculum. Students must arrive at the school in good shape, free from injury or illness and ready to work hard in a challenging environment. Applicants who cannot commit to the entire four-week program will not be admitted.

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This is an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with the beautiful campus of Indiana University as well as experience individual instruction by department chair Michael Vernon. Session I, Session II, and Session III will be devoted to working on ballet technique and learning choreography, both existing and new. The mornings will consist of technique classes including pointe and men's classes. The afternoons will comprise of variation classes, repertoire classes, pilates and jazz classes. Talks will be given by Jacobs School of Music faculty on music appreciation for ballet. In addition, choreography will be offered in both sessions. Session I, Session II, and Session III will each end with an informal presentation open to friends and family which will be attended by faculty members from that week's Session.

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The Classical Ballet Intensive is your opportunity to work with master instructors from the professional dance community. For one week, you will experience an inspiring, challenging atmosphere as you work to expand your ballet technique. With additional emphasis on artistry, coordination and movement quality, we'll help you take your dancing to the next level.

You will have a daily ballet technique class, followed by pointe, men’s virtuoso technique, variations, repertory, and a daily modern class. The curriculum is complemented by studies in neo-classical movement and body conditioning.

We want to help you have a long and successful dance career, so we’ll also cover topics such as health, audition preparation, and career and higher education options.

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Whether you spend three or six weeks with us, Interlochen will help you develop your technique and grow as an artist. You will study in an environment that is challenging, focused, and supportive. Limited class sizes mean that you will receive individual attention from our outstanding faculty of professional dance educators.

The program draws on the creative vitality that pulses through Interlochen, with live musicians featured in each class. At the end of each three week session, you will participate in a fully-produced public performance of repertory pieces. Instructors restage choreography or create original works in a variety of styles to showcase the students. Additional performance opportunities are available by audition or selection.

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The Contemporary Dance Intensive is your opportunity to work with experienced instructors from the professional dance world. Class sizes are limited, so you'll receive personalized instruction as you work to expand your modern dance technique.

During your week here, you will be challenged and inspired. The thoughtful curriculum integrates contemporary skills, ballet technique, repertory, choreography and body conditioning.

You'll also garner practical knowledge to further your dance career, as we cover topics such as health, audition preparation, and career and higher education options.

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For the student of contemporary dance, Interlochen's program is a wonderful opportunity to grow as both a technician and as an artist. During your three or six weeks here, you will find an environment that is challenging, focused, and supportive. Limited class sizes ensure that you will receive individual attention from our faculty of professional dance educators. At the end of each three week session, you will participate in a public performance of repertory pieces. Instructors restage choreography or create original works in a variety of styles to showcase the students. Additional performance opportunities are available by audition or selection.

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Experience an immersive course in hip hop dance. Students will learn various approaches to hip hop dance, culminating in a group showing of their work together. Hip hop teaches students advanced arm and leg coordination, rhythm and movement, as well as team-building skills.

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