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About the Program
The Chautauqua Ballet program,
under the direction of Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, is well known for
the unique opportunity it affords students to study with master
teachers within a small studio environment. An important part
of the program is the possibility for young dancers to perfom
(with live music) in the 5,000-seat Amphitheater. The School
of Dance facilities include four large teaching and rehearsal
studios — the Carnahan-Jackson Studios. The dancers are
housed in a well-supervised dormitory which is adjacent to the
studios.
"Chautauqua is an ideal community
for a young person to find himself…I can honestly say that
I would not be where I am today without having attended Chautauqua."
Daniel Ulbricht, principal dancer, New
York City Ballet and former festival dancer '97, '98, '99, (apprentice)
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Student Apprentice
Program
June
21 - August 9, 2008
Students will be in residence
for the full seven weeks and take professional company class
with the Chautauqua Ballet Company and the North Carolina Dance
Theatre. They will perform twice with the professional company
and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, and once with the Festival
Dancers and the Music School Festival Orchestra. Apprentices
will also perform in two Student Galas. Ages: 16 - 19
Chautauqua
Festival Dancers
June
21 - August 9, 2008
Approximately 20 girls and 12
boys will be selected for this program which is designed for
the older, more advanced student. These dancers will perform
with the Music School Festival Orchestra and will be in residence
for the full seven weeks. Ages: 14 - 18
Chautauqua
Ballet Workshops
Workshop I (2 weeks) - June 22
- July 5 (Ages: 11 - 12)
Workshop II (4 weeks) - July 6 - August 3 (Ages: 13 - 14)
Designed for young dancers, the
ballet workshops will enroll 18 to 20 dancers for two-week or
four-week sessions. Workshop I will have a studio performance
at the end of week two. Workshop II will have two performances
in the Amphitheater.
Chautauqua
Connections
One way to become involved in
the dance program at Chautauqua is by becoming a member of “Chautauqua
Connections” which
sponsors Festival and Apprentice dancers. Dancers (usually in
pairs) are connected with sponsors who provide non-financial
support along with a home cooked meal, a batch of cookies, a
listening ear and having a “special fan” at performances.
Information will be sent to enrolled students in the Spring.
Contact Susan Helm at smhelm@clockwinders.net
or 502.897.3870 for more information.
Chautauqua
Dance Circle
The Chautauqua Dance Circle is
a supportive, enthusiastic link between the Dance Program and
the Chautauqua Community. It is dedicated to assuring that Chautauqua
Dance remains competitive with other summer dance programs, and
continues its tradition
of excellence. Each year a major portion of Chautauqua Dance
Circle’s annual dues will go toward a student scholarship
presented to the Chautauqua Institution earmarked Chautauqua
Dance Circle-Dance Scholarship. For more information contact
Bonnie Crosby (bcrosby1940@hotmail.com)
or Mimi Eddleman (myeddle@aol.com),
co-presidents. |
