Summer Intensive Program North Carolina Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive program is recognized for its diverse classes, strong training, supportive faculty and beautiful studios. At North Carolina Dance Theatre, students are encouraged to go beyond their technical training, explore new movement and further expand their versatility as dancers. Training six days a week, students ages 11-22 work with renowned resident and guest teachers who are invested in each student’s artistic growth.
Session A (5 weeks)
June 24 – July 29
NCDT Summer levels
1-4
Tuition: $2150
Room & Board: $2550
Session B (4 weeks)
July 1 – July 29
NCDT Summer levels 1&2
Tuition: $2000
Room & Board: $2100
Session C (3 weeks)
June 24 – July 14
NCDT Summer Level 1
Tuition: $1850
Room & Board: $1650
Curriculum
Ballet
Pointe
Pas de Deux
Male & Female Variations
Contemporary Ballet
Men’s Technique Classes
Modern
Ballroom
Pilates
Composition
Nutrition
Injury Prevention
Jazz
The Patricia McBride & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance
North Carolina Dance Theatre proudly welcomes our Summer Intensive students to our beautiful facility, the Patricia McBride & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance. Finished in June of 2010, the Center has six studios, three overlooking downtown Charlotte, a costume shop, administrative offices and meeting spaces. With Summer Intensive enrollment exceeding expectations, the new Center allows us to invite more students to train with our renowned faculty, guest faculty and company members.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are offered based on merit and financial need.
Students ages 19 and older may qualify for chaperone positions to receive free room and board.
Admission
Students will be notified by email whether or not they have been accepted into the program. Registration and housing information will be attached to the email.All registration forms and initial deposits must be received by March 1, 2012. The School of Dance welcomes students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin.
Year-round Training at NC Dance Theatre School of Dance
Audition at any location and be considered for the following: Conservatory Program An all-day curriculum including academic studies as well as intensive pre-professional dance training and performance opportunities. Includes our Apprentices, Trainees and Conservatory students. Many graduates of this program have gone on to dance with NC Dance Theatre and other professional companies around the country.
UNC Charlotte Certificate in Dance Program Train and perform with NC Dance Theatre and receive credits toward your College degree.
Summer Intensive Student Testimonials
The North Carolina Dance Theatre Summer Intensive program attracts students from across the nation and world. Here’s what some have to say about our program!
“I had a great time at NCDT’s summer intensive...The faculty was welcoming and the facility is gorgeous. We learned many styles of dance from classical ballet to ballroom...Overall I had a positive experience at NCDT.”
-Jennifer Parrish
Kennesaw, GA
"I gained so much from this summer at NCDT…It really opened my eyes to the dance world. The teachers here are so dedicated in teaching and really helps each individual in classes. You really feel at home here."
-Ian Law
Somerset, NJ
Summer Housing at UNC Charlotte
Supervised housing is available on the beautiful 1,000 acre campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Each day, students are shuttled from UNC Charlotte to the Centre for Dance. Students may also participate in weekly chaperoned excursions around the Charlotte area. Our Summer Intensive students have access to UNC Charlotte’s beautiful new student union, which includes a wide variety of dining and entertainment options.
Room & Board
Session A (5 weeks)
June 25 – July 29
Room & Board: $2550
Session B (4 weeks)
July 2 – July 29
Room & Board: $2100
Session C (3 weeks)
June 25 – July 14
Room & Board: $1650
Dancers ages 19 and older may qualify for chaperone positions to receive free room and board.
Entertainment & Recreation The Student Union and Belk Gym are available for our students’ use during their stay at UNCC. Students may use the pool tables and televisions in the Student Union, as well as the newly-opened movie theatre where our dancers will be able to see blockbuster favorites for free! Those 18 and older may use the Fitness Center also located in the Student Center. The UNCC pool is located in the Belk Gymnasium and is available for use seven days a week by all students. UNCC Lifeguards will be on duty during scheduled swim times.
Summer Repertory Performance
"The Summer Repertory Performance is an evening of dance with great variety, highlighting the strengths of these talented young dancers from around the world.”
The Summer Intensive Program concludes in July with the Repertory Performance. Presented at our Performance Venue at the Patricia McBride & Jean Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance, students have the opportunity to perform in professionally-staged, fully-costumed ballets as well as original modern, ballroom and jazz pieces. All performance pieces are staged by our esteemed faculty and guest faculty who are leaders in the dance industry. In addition, aspiring student choreographers have the chance to stage their own original compositions for this performance. Performance videos will be available for purchase.
Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Location: NCDT Performance Venue
Tickets: $10 general admission tickets are available for advance purchase
