Maple Conservatory of Dance Summer Program 2013

Senior Ballet Intensive

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June 24 – August 23, 2013

For dancers ages 11 to 23

Junior Ballet Intensive

August 12 – August 23, 2013

For dancers ages 8 to 12

For Beginning & Intermediate Dancers

July 1- August 24, 2013

For dancers ages 7 to 10+

For Pre- and Preparatory Ballet

June 3- August 17, 2013

For dancers ages 4 to 7

Come Dance With Us In Summer 2013!

The Maple Conservatory of Dance offers two summer intensive age-specific programs for male & female intermediate- & advanced-level dancers.

Both summer programs will be taught by notable guest teachers and our world-class faculty using the same curriculum and teaching methods which have established the Maple Conservatory of Dance as the premier training ground in Southern California.

* Participation in the Senior Ballet Intensive requires a commitment of at least two weeks.

"Maple Conservatory is an outstanding studio. Last summer, my dancers chose Maple over a nationally-known, top-tier ballet academy, and we know we made the right choice. The first-quality training, reasonably-sized classes, and welcoming atmosphere helped all the students there improve a great deal. This year, my dancers received several scholarship awards from company-affiliated schools conducting national auditions. There's no doubt that this happened as the result of the improvement they made at Maple and have continued to build upon."  —Parent of 2010 Summer Program attendees

Our Mission

Charles Maple
Conservatory Director &
Summer Program Director"Individual attention and small class sizes are the priority of the Maple Conservatory Summer Intensives. At the foundation of these programs is the instructors' ability to communicate the knowledge developed from their own accomplished classical and contemporary dance careers. Through the practical application of alignment, muscality and getting each student to recognize their strengths and limitations, the instructors demystify the challenges of classical technique. At the conclusion of each intensive, every dancer will have the means to continue to mature beyond the experience of the summer." —Charles Maple, Conservatory Director

Senior Ballet Intensive Program Details

June 24 – August 23, 2013

Alumni Steven Morse & Jordan Hammond
San Francisco Ballet Corps de Ballet MembersOur seven-week senior program is for male & female intermediate- and advanced-level dancers who want to receive a high-caliber of dance training in a small-class environment.

Our program will offer a rigorous training program for serious dancers that will focus on developing strong, consistent classical technique, which is crucial for successful progress in ballet and other dance styles.

Participation in the Senior Ballet Intensive requires a commitment of at least two weeks.

Audition Information for Senior Ballet Intensive

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Males & Females Ages 11–23

Registration 3:30pm, Audition class 4:00pm-6:00pm

Admission to our summer program is by audition only. The audition will take place at our Irvine location.

Dancers should audition in the age group based on their age on June 24, 2013.

Missed our Audition?

Not to worry!  Dancers who are interested in our summer program can contact our Student Manager Kimberly Olmos at 949-660-9930, ext. 27 or kim@mapleconservatory.com to make alternative audition arrangements or schedule an alternate audition date.

Audition Fee & Requirements

The class audition fee is $25 payable by cash only (exact change is preferred). Dancers should bring a full-body photo in first arabesque position wearing practice clothes and no skirts.

Note that local students who cannot attend our February 24th audition class may make arrangements with us to audition on another date; the audition fee for alternative audition dates is $35 for a 1.5 hour class and $50 for a 1.5 hour class (including pointe).

Download & print our Summer Ballet Intensive Audition Form (pdf)

 

Program Faculty & Guest Faculty

Program Director:  Charles Maple

Summer Faculty:  Pili Doheny, Kristin Hakala, Steven Inskeep, Charles Maple, Kimberly Olmos, Stella Viorica  (View their biographies)

Summer Guest Faculty:  Tong Wong, Asst. Professor UC Irvine Dept. of Dance and former Ballet West principal dancer  (View Mr. Wong's biography)

Class Curriculum & Schedule

Our curriculum will consist of:

• Ballet technique, pre-pointe, pointe, repertoire, female and male variations, men’s technique, conditioning, Horton technique, partnering, dance history, and workshops in stage makeup, nutrition and injury prevention

Classes will take place Monday through Friday. There are no make up classes for classes missed during this Summer Intensive. If you must cancel for any reason, you must submit this in writing. A partial refund may be given on a case by case basis, basis for students who withdraw due to severe illness or injury that is documented by a physician.

Week 2 – July 1 through July 6 (July 6th class replaces July 4th holiday)

Limited supervised housing is available for dancers ages 13 & older.

Dancers must be at least age 11 by June 24, 2013 to attend.  A limited number of scholarships will be available.

Schedule of Audition Notices & Deposits

• Applicants will be notified of audition results within one week of their audition. Students who are accepted will receive instructions for securing their place in our summer program.
• February 2013:  Enrollment packets will be sent by email.
• March 1, 2013:  Submit enrollment forms and full tuition to receive Early Bird Discount.
• March 15, 2013:  Deposit (50% of tuition) due.
• April 15, 2013:  All enrollment forms and full tuition and fees are due. Completed housing forms and a 50% housing deposit are due.
• June 1, 2013:  Balance of housing fee is due to the Maple Conservatory of Dance.

Senior Intensive Program Tuition

Our summer program tuition is as follows:

Number of Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7

Tuition $900.00  ($875.00*) $1,300.00  ($1,200.00*) $1,650.00  ($1,550.00*) $1,950.0  ($1,850.00*) $2,200.00  ($2,100.00*) $2,400.00  ($2,300.00*)

* Early Bird Discount:  Receive the specified tuition discount by submitting full payment and required documents by March 1st..

Deposit & Payment Deadlines (for Non-Early Bird Applicants)

Space in our intensive programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and invited dancers must confirm their acceptance and secure their space by completing and returning their application forms along with the required deposit (50% of tuition) by March 15, 2013. The remaining tuition balance is due by April 15, 2013.

Scholarships Available

A limited number of partial and full tuition scholarships are available for select students.

Scholarship applicants are reviewed by the directors of the Maple Conservatory on the basis of demonstrated financial need and technical/artistic proficiency and merit. Interested candidates must turn in a completed scholarship application to be considered. For more information on our scholarships, please contact us at info@mapleconservatory.com.

Questions?

Please contact us at info@mapleconservatory.com or you may call us at 949-660-9930, ext. 27.

Junior Ballet Intensive Program Details

August 12–August 23, 2013

Our two–week program offers a rigorous training program for serious dancers ages 8 to 12 years that will focus on developing strong, consistent classical technique, which is crucial for successful progress in ballet and other dance styles.

Audition Information for Junior Ballet Intensive

Sunday, February 24, 2013 Males & Females Ages 8-12

Registration 1:30pm, Audition class 2:00pm-3:30pm

Admission to our summer program is by audition only. The audition will take place at our Irvine location.

Dancers should audition in the age group based on their age on June 24, 2013.

Missed our Audition?

Not to worry!  Dancers who are interested in our summer program can contact our Student Manager Kimberly Olmos at 949-660-9930, ext. 27 or kim@mapleconservatory.com to make alternative audition arrangements or schedule an alternate audition date.

Audition Fee & Requirements

The class audition fee is $25 payable by cash only (exact change is preferred). Dancers should bring a full-body photo in first arabesque position wearing practice clothes and no skirts.

Note that local students who cannot attend our February 24th audition class may make arrangements with us to audition on another date; the audition fee for alternative audition dates is $35 for a 1.5 hour class and $50 for a 1.5 hour class (including pointe).

Download & print our Summer Ballet Intensive Audition Form (pdf)

Program Faculty & Guest Faculty

Program Director:  Charles Maple

Summer Faculty:  Pili Doheny, Kristin Hakala, Steven Inskeep, Charles Maple, Kimberly Olmos, Stella Viorica  (View their biographies)

Summer Guest Faculty:  Tong Wong, Asst. Professor UC Irvine Dept. of Dance and former Ballet West principal dancer  (View Mr. Wong's biography)

Class Curriculum & Schedule

Our curriculum will consist of:

• Ballet technique, pre-pointe, pointe, repertoire, female and male variations, men’s technique, conditioning, Horton technique, partnering, dance history, and workshops in stage makeup, nutrition and injury prevention

Classes will take place Monday through Friday. There are no make-up classes for classes missed during this Summer Intensive. If you must cancel for any reason, you must submit this in writing. A partial refund may be given on a case by case basis, basis for students who withdraw due to severe illness or injury that is documented by a physician.

Dancers must be at least age 8 by June 24, 2013 to attend.  A limited number of scholarships will be available.

Schedule of Audition Notices & Deposits

• Applicants will be notified of audition results within one week of their audition. Students who are accepted will receive instructions for securing their place in our summer program.
• February 2013:  Enrollment packets will be sent by email.
• March 15, 2013:   $200 nonrefundable deposit for regular tuition; or full payment due to qualify for Early Bird Discount
• April 15, 2013:  All enrollment forms and full tuition and fees are due.

Junior Intensive Program Tuition

Our summer program tuition is as follows:

Number of Weeks Early Bird After May 1st After June 15th

Tuition $700.00  (Full payment and enrollment form due 3/15/13) $850.00 $900.00

Deposit & Payment Deadlines (for Non-Early Bird Applicants)

Space in our intensive programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and invited dancers must confirm their acceptance and secure their space by completing and returning their application forms along with the required non-refundable deposit of $200.00 by March 15, 2013. The remaining tuition balance is due by April 15, 2013. We recommend early enrollment, as spaces are not guaranteed once the program has reached capacity.

Scholarships Available

A limited number of partial and full tuition scholarships are available for select students.

Scholarship applicants are reviewed by the directors of the Maple Conservatory on the basis of demonstrated financial need and technical/artistic proficiency and merit. Interested candidates must turn in a completed scholarship application to be considered. For more information on our scholarships, please contact us at info@mapleconservatory.com.

Questions?

Please contact us at info@mapleconservatory.com or you may call us at 949-660-9930, ext. 27.