General Information 2008
(Updated 2009 General Information will be announced here 12/2008)
- Housing
- Campus Facilities
- Supervision
- Performances
- Age & Admission
- Placement
- Day Attendance
- Boys
- Payment
- Refund Policy
- Arrival By Air
An entire dormitory building on the Purchase College SUNY campus is allocated to Summer School. The students are housed in double rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned. Housing, meals, laundry and outings, etc. are included in the tuition. (Three meals daily are provided on campus by our own caterers). Bedding and towels are not supplied. Students should bring their own.
Purchase College SUNY is well-known for its performing arts programs. The dance building has nine beautifully equipped air-conditioned studios. Among other facilities, there is an ATM, a general store and art gallery. The tranquil surroundings provide an ideal environment for the students.
House-mothers and student counselors will supervise the students. Mignon Furman, the Director of the American Academy of Ballet, will also be present on campus. A registered nurse and a certified physiotherapist are also in attendance.
There are several theaters on the campus. A small theater–the Dance Lab–will be used for the Performance Awards and other events. Every student has the opportunity to dance in several performances, depending on their length of stay at Summer School. There are two Demonstrations; two sessions of the Performance Awards; and three performances. Parents and friends may attend these events. The Gala Performance in the large theater is always so exciting! It wraps up the weeks of hard work in a marvelous production that includes excerpts from the classical ballets and specially choreographed items that are rehearsed during Summer School in addition to the regular classes. Costumes are supplied at no charge to the students. Each student receives a certificate. Scholarships and prizes are awarded to students who have excelled.
Students must be between the ages of 11 and 22. A minimum of 4 years ballet training is required. Admission is by audition or video. (See “Audition Requirements”)
Placement classes will be assessed by several faculty teachers to place students in levels which will be most advantageous to them. This assessment is reviewed after two days. The Faculty has had many years of experience in assessing students and will not discuss placement with any parent or teachers of the students. Parents and teachers must be confident that students are given much consideration and opportunity in the placement process.
Students who live near the campus may attend Summer School without living on campus. A reduced fee is payable. See “Fees” schedule.
Boys will have instruction in special classes in addition to joining in the technique classes.
Payment may be made by credit card or check for the full amount or by not more than three installments by post-dated checks or credit card. In this case, at least 1/3 of the full amount must be paid with the completed application form. Post-dated checks must be included with the application. The final payment must be dated before May 31, 2008. A charge of $50 will be made for unpaid checks. A surcharge of 3% will be made for credit cards.
No refunds will be made of any amounts paid unless a medical doctor’s certificate evidencing the inability of the applicant to attend Summer School is submitted. The certificate must be received before June 15, 2008. In such cases, a refund less 30%, will be made. No refunds will be made if the application for a refund is received after June 15, 2008.
Students travelling by air may arrive at Westchester airport, La Guardia, JFK or Newark and must make their own arrangements for transport to Purchase College. The name of a reliable car service will be supplied on request to the office.
Westchester: This airport is about 10 minutes by car from Purchase College.
La Guardia, JFK, & Newark: These airports are about 1 hour by car from Purchase College.