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Tuition will increase after Sunday, June 1 (July 21 for the Junior Intensive Program). (See details on individual summer program pages.) Dancers interested in auditioning for one or more of our programs must contact us to make an appointment for an audition class before the deadline.

View SI brochure (pdf)The curriculum of the Maple Conservatory of Dance Summer Programs are founded on the highest standards of classical ballet technique. All ballet technique classes are taught by former members of major dance companies — accomplished professionals in the field who have an innate understanding of what it takes to succeed in today's dance world. Our limited class sizes provide each student with a unique opportunity to work with world-class instructors in an environment that is both meaningful and effective.
Our summer programs are open to the entire dance community and they are:
Admission to our summer programs is by audition only (except for our Pre-Ballet summer session). Students are to audition in-person at one of the following audition classes at the Maple Conservatory studios:
Limited spaces remain — students may still contact us to make an appointment to audition at our studio if they were unable to attend an audition class.
Audition fee is $20, payable by cash or check. Students should bring two full-body photos: 1) first arabesque and 2) developpe second position, wearing practice clothes and no skirts. Write the dancer's name, address and phone number on the back of both photos.
Print out our Summer Intensive Audition Form (pdf)
Students attending one of our audition classes will receive written notification of their audition results within two weeks of their audition.
Video auditions
Students interested in our 4-week summer intensive and are unable to attend an audition class due to extenuating circumstances may submit a 10-minute video (VHS format) or DVD. Video or DVD must consist of the following:
Send the video or DVD, along with the two required photos, the completed audition form and $20 audition fee (check or money order made payable to the Maple Conservatory of Dance) to:
Maple Conservatory of Dance
1824 Kaiser Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614
Videos or DVDs must be postmarked by April 15, 2008. Videos/DVDs and photos will be archived and not returned.

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The dress code for our summer programs is the following:
Males:
Females:
Hair must be worn in a bun or similar style for classes; all bangs must be neatly pinned or sprayed backThe Maple Conservatory offers a limited number of scholarships during the summer program. Scholarships are merit-based and are awarded at the time of acceptance. Students wishing to accept a scholarship award must notify the School of their intent to attend the program by April 1, 2008. Scholarships are awarded by a committee process.
Please contact Maple Conservatory's Intensives Director Chris Martin at sidirector@mapleconservatory.com or you may call him at 949-660-9930.