Summer School

Classes and Schedule

August 4-10, 2013 at the Richmond Ballet Facilities, Richmond, Virginia

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NEW!  There are two ways to register:  click here for Online Registration or download a Registration Form and mail with payment by check. 

Richmond Ballet is centrally located in downtown Richmond wih convenient access to all major highways in the Richmond area.  Richmond International Airport (RIC) Dancers at the barreis only 15 minutes away.  Richmond is an old city steeped in history and is home to numerous museums and Civil War sites.  The James River, with is River Walk, is just a short walk away. 

Classes will be held at the award winning, state-of-the-art Richmond Ballet facilities which feature some of the finest studios on the East Coast, with floors specially designed to ensure the safety and well-being of the students.  Throughout the building's three floors, there are eight studios ranging in size from the largest 60 x 60sf, to the smallest (for Invitation to the Dance students), 19 x 24sf.  In addition to the studios, there are two kitchens and a dining area for lunch and breaks.  There is also a Physical Therapy practice located on the first floor as well as a Pilates studio which are available by appointment (for a fee) to all students. 

en hautClasses are open to dancers who are at least 11 years of age with a minimum of three years of ballet training, with no less than two ballet classes per week. Students must also hold their Cecchetti Grade III Certificate or higher or have an equivalent background. It is not necessary to be familiar with the Cecchetti method to attend. Again this summer, teachers will choose from four tracks of course work, whether new to the Cecchetti method or looking to further Cecchetti training, teachers' needs are met with this curriculum.  Teachers from all dance backgrounds who are wishing to further their teacher training are invited to attend.

Student Curriculum
Cecchetti Syllabus:

  • Grades 4-7
  • Majors 8-10
  • Masetro Cecchetti Final Diploma

Non Syllabus Classes:

  • Pointe Work, Variations, & Pas de Deux
  • Character, Modern, & Elemental Body Alignment
  • Evening Lectures and Activities

Teacher Curriculum
Separate classes for teacher training.

Choose the track that suits your needs:

  • Grades 1-3 Teaching Certificate Richmond Ballet
  • Grades 4-6 Teaching Certificate
  • Associate and Licentiate Qualifying Exams
  • Fellowship Qualifying Exam

All tracks include:

  • Principles of teaching
  • Music as applied in the classroom
  • Evening lectures and applications

Schedule
Registration: Sunday, August 4, 12:00-4:00 pm
Welcome Banquet: Sunday, August 4, 6:30 pm
Classes begin: Monday, August 5
Student Demonstration and Farewell Celebration: Saturday, August 10, 12:00 pm.  Families are invited to attend the Student Demonstration and Farewell Celebration.
A detailed class schedule will be included in your confirmation packet once registration is received.

 Richmond, VA