Pacific Ballet Academy Summer Programs

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During the summer we offer three dance programs: Summer Dance Camps for grade school students aged 6-10, our flexible summer course for 4-12 year olds and Adult/Teen students, and our traditional intensive summer course for Intermediate and Advanced students. Our intensive program includes daily ballet classes, introductory classes to other dance forms, workshops, and special guest teachers. The flexible summer course is available for those who wish to continue their studies through the summer, but do not wish to commit to daily classes. Schedules and registration forms for Summer 2008 are available at the school and on this Web page.

2008 Summer Dance Camp:
July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 4-8

We are pleased to offer a full, intensive, week-long arts program for 6 to 10 year olds (the youngest students must be entering first grade this Fall). The program includes a daily ballet class and many other fun activities, including creative dance with storytelling and dress-up, as well as studies of other dance forms, including hula, jazz, and folk dancing. We also provide an introduction to stage arts and crafts, with an emphasis on creativity. Classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. Information and a registration form are now available online and at the school.

2008 Summer Intensive Course: June 21 - July 20

Students 9 and older who are at an Intermediate or Advanced level (Levels IV-VII) are welcome to participate in our intensive four-week summer course. The curriculum includes a daily ballet technique class, followed by another class from the following selections (based upon the age group and level of proficiency): Pointe, Pas de Deux, Character, Jazz, Modern, Floor Barre & Stretching, Pilates, Variations, Choreography, Costume Design, Labanotation, Nutrition, Dance History, ethnic folk dancing, and others. No audition is required for this program, although new students must either schedule a placement class or send a videotape so we can determine the level in which they will be placed. The normal dress code for our school will be in effect for all summer classes. (Please visit the Dress Code page for details.) Parents are invited to observe classes during the final week of the Summer session. Some classes will present an informal studio performance on the final day of classes.

The schedule for the 2008 Summer Intensive session is provided below. More information and a registration form are available here and in Studio 1. We will give first priority in registration to our current students until May 20. Please contact the directors via e-mail (director@pacificballet.org) or by phone at (650) 969-4614 if there are additonal questions.

2008 Summer Intensive Class Schedule
Level	Days	Time	Studio
Level VII (Advanced -- approximately 14 years and up)	M-F	12:30-4:30 p.m.	1
Level VI (Advanced/Intermediate -- approximately 12-13 years old)	M-F	12:30-4:30 p.m.	2
Level V (Intermediate -- approximately 10-12 years old)	M-F	9:00-12:00 a.m.	1
Level IV (Pre-Intermediate -- approximately 9-12 years old)	M-F	9:00-12:00 a.m.	2

Drop-ins are welcome; please inquire for prices.

2008 Summer Flexible Course: June 21 - July 20

We also offer a flexible four-week course for younger students and for those who want to pursue their study of dance, but cannot make a daily commitment. These classes include Pre-Ballet (ages 4 to 6), Ballet I (ages 6 to 8), Ballet II/III (ages 7 to 12), and Ballet IV/VII. No audition is required for this program, although new students must either schedule a placement class or send a videotape so we can determine the level in which they will be placed. The normal dress code for our school will be in effect for all summer classes. (Please visit the Dress Code page for details.) Parents are invited to observe classes during the final week of the Summer session. Some classes will present an informal studio performance on the final day of classes.

The schedule for the 2008 Summer Flexible session is provided below. More information and a registration form are available here and in Studio 1. We will give first priority in registration to our current students until May 20. Please contact the directors via e-mail (director@pacificballet.org) or by phone at (650) 969-4614 if there are additonal questions.

2008 Summer Flexible Class Schedule
Level	Days	Time	Studio
Pre-Ballet (4-6 years)	Tuesdays	4:00-5:00 p.m.	3
Pre-Ballet (4-6 years)	Saturdays (begins 6/21; no class 7/5)	9:00-10:00 a.m.	3
Ballet I	Tuesdays	5:00-6:00 p.m.	2
Ballet I/II	Saturdays	10:00-11:00 a.m.	2
Ballet II/III	Tuesdays	6:00-7:00 p.m.	2
Open Ballet Class Levels IV-VII & Adult/Teen Ballet	Mondays & Thursdays	6:30-8:00 p.m.	1

Note: This schedule is subject to change if enrollment makes it necessary to add or drop a class

Summer Faculty -- 2008

Our summer teaching staff includes both members of our permanent faculty and guest teachers. This year the following members of our faculty will teach: Brianne Ackroyd, Kimberly Bowman, Marion Chaeff, Rima Chaeff, Karen Dycaico, and Frances Tshudy.

Our guest teachers this summer include:

Lawrence Pech	Mr. Pech was formerly a Principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet and the American Ballet Theater. He is currently Ballet Master of San Francisco Opera Ballet and Director of his own group, the Lawrence Pech Dance Company. He is presently also on the Summer Faculty with American Ballet Theatre.
Anton Pankevich	Mr. Pankevich currently dances with Pacific Northwest Ballet, and has danced with the Royal Ballet, Dutch National Ballet and New York City Ballet. He has taught for Hanover Ballet and English National Ballet.
James Strong	Mr. Strong has danced with Smuin Ballet, Eugene Ballet, Ballet San Jose, Lawrence Pech Dance Company, and Ballet Arizona. He has a BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

We will announce other Guest Teachers as their attendance is confirmed. In previous years our Guest Faculy has included:

Ricardo Bustamante	Mr. Bustamante was formerly a Principal dancer with American Ballet Theater and San Francisco Ballet, and a guest with the Royal Ballet and many other companies. He is the former director of Teatre Colon in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Brian Bertscher	Mr. Bertscher was formerly with the Royal Ballet in London. He is a Master Teacher in Germany and at company classes at the Royal Ballet, and taught Master Classes for us in the summer of 1999.
Maria Vegh	Ms. Vegh is an internationally known teacher and coach. She is the former Director of the Harkness Ballet in New York and of the Marin Ballet Company and School.
Shannon Chain	Ms. Chain formerly danced with American Ballet Theater. She is currently a Master Teacher at many schools.
Daniel Simmons	Mr. Simmons is currently the Director of the Cincinnati Ballet School. He was formerly the Director of San Jose Dance Theater and the Contra Costa Ballet, and on the faculty of the San Francisco Ballet School.
Antonio Lopez	Mr. Lopez was formerly with the San Francisco Ballet and the Los Angeles Ballet, and currently guests with many companies.
Catherine Ryan	Ms. Ryan is a former member of New York City Ballet and San Francisco Ballet, and currently teaches ballet at Stanford University.

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