LEARN THE ANAHEIM BALLET TECHNIQUE DURING AB SCHOOL’S SUMMER PROGRAMS!
ABS offers an extended intensive training session for students during the summer when they are less encumbered by their academic studies. The intensive attracts students from around the world and gathers a guest faculty representing a broad range of training such as American Ballet Theatre, Houston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Disney choreographers, renowned acting coach John Kirby, men’s classes, and singing lessons with Broadway and Hollywood voice coach Bob Garrett. Students learn selections from a classical ballet, receiving daily coaching in their role(s). Past works have included revivals and selections from Swan Lake, Graduation Ball, The Little Humpbacked Horse, The Awakening of Flora, Coppelia, Don Quixote, Sleeping Beauty and Esmeralda.
Visting students enjoy their summer in homestay or other chaperoned lodging and enjoy a group visit to Disneyland! Many students return to AB School’s intensive more than once, some become ABS year-round students, and almost all form life-long friendships because of their productive, joyful experience at ABS.
Let us read and let us dance, two amusements that will never do any harm to the world…
–Voltaire
Keep away from people who belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great, make you feel that you too can become great.
–Mark Twain
To sing well and to dance is to be well educated.
–Plato
PROGRAMS, DATES AND AGES
Summer Intensive: June 24 - July 20, 2024
10-20 years old, intermediate/advanced levels (ABS Levels 4 & 5), en pointe required
Junior Intensive: July 22 - July 27, 2024
9-12 years old, high beginning/intermediate level (ABS Levels 2 & 3), en pointe not required
The 2024 summer programs will include a four-week Summer Intensive for intermediate and advanced students, as well as a one-week Junior Intensive for younger intermediate students.
AB School's four-week Summer Intensive focuses on classical ballet technique along with supplemental classes in other dance styles such as jazz, modern, musical theater, hip-hop and others. There will be a free public performance at Anaheim’s Pearson Park Amphitheatre for students to share their dedication and hard work during the program.
AB School's Junior Intensive offers a full slate of ballet classes, in a one-week session. The Junior Intensive is an excellent preparatory program and introduction to intensive training for younger ballet students. Students will take a few classes in other dance styles, and will be coached daily to learn a classical ballet variation. Students will present an in-studio showcase to parents at the end of the week.
AUDITION DETAILS
NOT AVAILABLE FOR (OR MISSED) THE AUDITION CLASS?
If you are unable to attend or missed the audition class at AB Studios and would like to audition in person, you may arrange to attend a regularly scheduled ABS class as an audition for the program. Please bring the completed Audition Form, photos, "What dance means to me" write-up, and $30 audition fee to the class. Contact AB School Administrator Leticia Valli at 714-520-0904 or school@anaheimballet.org to schedule your audition class. Audition forms/class auditions should be completed by March 31, 2024.
VIDEO AUDITIONS:
Video applications are accepted until March 31, 2024 and are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Video Content: Videos should demonstrate a selection of barre work, center adagio, pirouettes, small jumps, grand allegro, and ladies please include pointe work. The video can be shot on your cell phone or other device, does not need to be professionally edited, and should not exceed eight minutes.
Fee: $30 (please submit at paypal.me/anaheimballet, and note the student name)
Submit: Please email the following files/links to info@anaheimballet.org
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS:
JUNIOR INTENSIVE (1-week)
Sunday January 28, 2024
Registration: 12:15pm
Class: 12:45pm-1:45pm
Ages: 9-12, high begin/int levels
Audition Fee: $30
Please bring:
Completed Audition Form (or can be completed at Check-in)
Photo in first arabesque & headshot/portrait
Short write-up of “What dance means to me”
SUMMER INTENSIVE (4-week)
Sunday January 28, 2024
Registration: 1:30pm
Class: 2:00pm-3:30pm
Ages: 10-20, int/adv levels
Audition Fee: $30
Please bring:
Completed Audition Form (or can be completed at Check-in)
Photo in first arabesque & headshot/portrait
Short write-up of “What dance means to me”
Ladies, bring pointe shoes
Completed Audition Form
Dance photo in first arabesque & headshot/portrait
Short write-up of “What dance means to me”
Link to online video audition
Video Submission Deadline:
March 31, 2024
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SUMMER INTENSIVE (June 24 - July 20) PROGRAM DETAILS
Ages: 10-20
Levels: Intermediate, Advanced (Ladies are required to be en pointe)
Tuition: $1,750
GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION
Class Schedule
Students will take three to four classes plus rehearsal and lunch break Monday-Friday 10:30am - 7:00/8:30pm (depending on level/day; schedule subject to change until finalized). Saturday’s schedule will include at least one morning ballet class, and may include other specialty classes. The full four-week schedule of classes will be released no later than the first day of the program, so families may make transportation arrangements.
A majority of the classes will be in ballet, pointe/men’s technique, and partnering but there will also be classes in other dance styles such as character, tap, contemporary, hip hop, musical theater, etc. Other specialty classes/lectures typically include nutrition, sports psychology, acting coach session, vocal coach session, etc. In addition, students will form groups and choreograph their own dances to perform in the Final Performance.
Final Performance
This four-week program culminates in a free public performance at Pearson Park Amphitheater (401 N. Lemon St, Anaheim) on Friday July 19, 2024 at 6:30pm. Students will perform selections from a classical ballet, in addition to short pieces from the specialty dance styles and student choreography.
Location
Anaheim Ballet is located in Downtown Anaheim near the Disneyland Resort, Ctr City and the Anaheim Packing District. Centrally located in Orange County (between Los Angeles and San Diego), it is easily accessible from many surrounding cities.
Travel
Anaheim Ballet is easily accessible from John Wayne Airport (SNA). Flights can also be arranged from Long Beach Airport (LGB), Ontario Airport (ONT) or from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Field Trips
Optional group activities may include a trip to Disneyland (additional fee). While at Disneyland, students 13 and under will have a chaperone with them at all times. Additional no or low-cost social events may be available, please plan accordingly (for example, beach bonfire or pool party).
Street Wear & Incidentals
Daily casual wear for to/from AB, warm jacket (evenings get cool), optional bathing suit. Students will find it helpful to bring funds for occasional movie outings or similar events, and for any personal purchases needed.
Supervision
Supervision will include attention to ensuring that each participant receives the most from their experience by forming new friendships and gaining positive feelings of accomplishment and productivity.
HOUSING
Anaheim Ballet is located in an internationally favored vacation area that has many lovely accommodations if you are interested in arranging your own lodging at a local hotel or vacation rental property. You can find more information about Anaheim/Orange County at VisitAnaheim.org
Home-stay Housing - $1,600 - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Students will stay with a local host family (most typically whose child is also participating in the Summer Intensive Program or year-round AB School classes). The host family will provide all meals and transportation to/from Anaheim Ballet.
DRESS CODE
Ballet
Ladies – Black, pink, white leotards; pink tights; pink ballet shoes; pink pointe shoes. Black, pink or white chiffon skirts are optional. Hair must be secured in ballet-style. Free style dressing is allowed during rehearsal periods at the discretion of the instructor. No jewelry may be worn.
Gentlemen – White or black snug fitting T-shirts, black tights, black or white ballet shoes with coordinating socks. Free style dressing is allowed during rehearsal periods at the discretion of the instructor.
Other Dance Styles & Final Performance
Free style choice of leotards, tights, and T-shirts (no logos please) for contemporary dance styles. Dancers will also need black jazz shoes, sneakers, character shoes, tap shoes (character shoes may be used instead of tap shoes), black jazz pants, and denim/jean pants. Ladies, please also have a nude leotard and black class skirt. Final required dance attire is subject to change, depending on classes scheduled.
Stage Make-up
Neutral foundation (base), neutral powder (finish), earth-toned dark brown eye shadow, black eye liner, black mascara, earth-toned natural powder blush, earth-toned natural lipstick, earth-toned natural lip liner, white eye shadow, light brown eyebrow pencil (unless dark brows), gray/brown contour powder. Brushes: large powder, medium blush, small eye shadow assortment.
JUNIOR INTENSIVE (July 22 - July 27) PROGRAM DETAILS
Ages: 9-12
Levels: High Beginning, Intermediate (Ladies are not required to be en pointe)
Tuition: $475
GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION
Program Schedule
Students will take three classes Monday-Friday and two classes Saturday. The first class on weekdays begins at 10:30am. A forty-five minute lunch break is offered; students will not be allowed to leave the studio without parent/guardian (there is a fridge/freezer and microwave available to students). Weekday classes will finish by 3:00pm and on Saturday by 12:30pm. On Friday afternoon, there will be a brief in-studio showcase for parents/family.
Travel
Anaheim Ballet is easily accessible from John Wayne Airport (SNA). Flights can also be arranged from Long Beach Airport (LGB), Ontario Airport (ONT) or from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Location
Anaheim Ballet is located in Downtown Anaheim near the Disneyland Resort, Ctr City and the Anaheim Packing District. Centrally located in Orange County (between Los Angeles and San Diego), it is easily accessible from many surrounding cities.
Supervision
Supervision will include attention to ensuring that each participant receives the most from their experience by forming new friendships and gaining positive feelings of accomplishment and productivity.
HOUSING
Housing is not provided for Junior Intensive participants. Anaheim Ballet is located in an internationally favored vacation area that has many lovely accommodations if you are interested in arranging your own lodging at a local hotel or vacation rental property. You can find more information about Anaheim/Orange County at VisitAnaheim.org
DRESS CODE
Ballet
Ladies – Black, pink, white leotards; pink tights; pink ballet shoes. Black, pink or white chiffon skirts are optional. Hair must be secured in ballet-style. Free style dressing is allowed during rehearsal periods at the discretion of the instructor. No jewelry may be worn.
Gentlemen – White or black snug fitting T-shirts, black tights, black or white ballet shoes with coordinating socks. Free style dressing is allowed during rehearsal at the discretion of the instructor.