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We offer the highest quality ballet instruction for dancers between the ages of 8 to 21 at our Summer School of Excellence. We also train dance teachers and offer an exciting Teachers Intensive. And teachers, be sure to learn about our Performance Awards program, a series of distinctive choreographic compositions over 12 levels that will bring out the best in your dance students.
"Raymonda " (Excerpt) - American Academy of Ballet Summer School of Excellence 2008 Gala Performance - Aug 9, 2008
We had a great summer in 2008! Big thanks to all you who attended for making it a great success! Now we're preparing for our Summer Program 2009 at Purchase College in Purchase, NY, so make your plans to join us!
Summer School of Excellence at Purchase College SUNY in Purchase, NY
Improve your technique and performance beyond recognition. You will not believe the progress that you will make. You will return homea confident and inspired dancer, dancing with renewed energy and purpose, and with enhanced artistry.
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6 Weeks |
July 5 - August 16, 2009 |
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5 Weeks |
July 12 - August 16, 2009 |
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3 Weeks |
July 26 - August 16, 2009 |
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2 Weeks |
July 12 - July 26, 2009 |
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1 Week Technique Intensive |
July 5 - July 10, 2009 |
2009 Summer School of Excellence
Audition Dates
NOTE: Registration begins 1/2 hour before audition times. Please be sure to arrive 1/2 hour before the times listed below. Full audition requirements can be viewed here.
Audition Overview
Sunday, January 11, Purchase, NY -->
Saturday, January 17, Mahwah, NJ -->
Sunday, January 18, Saratoga Springs, NY -->
Friday, January 23, Dallas, TX -->
Friday, January 30, Seattle, WA -->
Saturday, January 31, San Francisco, CA -->
Sunday, February 1, Santa Monica, CA -->
Saturday, February 7, New York, NY -->
Sunday, February 8, Washington, DC -->
Saturday, February 14, Boston, MA -->
Saturday, February 21, Long Beach, CA -->
Sunday, February 22, Chicago, IL -->
Sunday, March 1, Inverness, FL -->
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Sunday SUNY Purchase College |
Saturday Ramapo College |
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Sunday National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame |
Texas Ballet Theater School |
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Pacific Northwest Ballet School |
Saturday San Francisco Ballet |
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Sunday Westside School of Ballet |
Saturday School of American Ballet |
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Sunday The Washington Ballet |
Saturday Boston Ballet School |
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Saturday California State University |
Sunday Hubbard Street Dance |
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School of Dance Arts |
2008 Summer School of Excellence Gala Performance
"Last Dance " - American Academy of Ballet Summer School of Excellence 2008 Gala Performance - Aug 9, 2008
2008 Summer School of Excellence Photo Gallery
Junior Program 2009
7-9 year olds: June 29 - July 3, 2009
A wonderful 5 days of instruction and fun. Classes in ballet, theater dance, jazz, acting, variations and much more. Students will learn about ballets, choreography and improvisation. The Program will end with a performance for parents and friends. No audition is necessary, but students must have two years of prior ballet training.
10 & 11 year olds: July 13 - July 24, 2009
Classes in classical ballet technique, variations, modern, jazz, floor barre, creative dance, character dance and more.
Teachers Intensive 2009
August 7 - 12, 2009
Very often, teachers need to be inspired. Ask yourself:
• Is my teaching methodology still valid?
• What new ideas can I incorporate in my teaching?
• Do my classes have enthusiasm and energy?
• Are my students up to standard?
• Are their parents satisfied with their progress?
The Teachers Intensive will provide answers, both practical and positive. Included is the Performance Awards program which has been proved to be of great value to teachers. See inside for details
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What every dancer should know about The American Academy of Ballet Summer School of Excellence.
1) Our Summer School is called the School of Excellence because that is what it is. Several teachers have told me that our Summer School is one of the best in America.
2) We have a dorm building all to ourselves. You will sleep two to a room that has its own bathroom. Include air-conditioning and college life does not get more luxurious - (no bathrooms at the end of the hallway).
3) Nor does instruction get any better anywhere. Our faculty includes some of the best and most famous teachers in the world. Their classes are awesome, guaranteed to improve everything about you - your technique, your style of dance, your presentation, your stage personality.
4) This instruction takes place in 8 large, high-ceiling, light studios all in the same building - air-conditioned!
5) The studios are a five minute walk from the dorm building - no busing to and fro; no hanging around waiting for the buses.
6) When it comes to performances, again, we are the best. At our Gala performance, you will dance on the large stage of the 1,300 seat Concert Hall (opera house).
7) Leisure activities are great fun including a disco night. At Summer School, you will never be able to say: "Boring".
8) Word of our excellence has spread: Last year students attended Summer School from Canada, England, France, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, Japan, Bangkok, Israel, South Africa, Uruguay, Paraguay- and, of course from all over the United States.
9) All meals are catered by the well-known company (in Westchester County) Stew Leonard, which will meet any special dietary needs. They have their own farm, so the food is amazing.
10) Our Summer School is the only Summer School in the world that has the Performance Awards program. If you sign up for this, you get extra coaching, an additional performance opportunity, and will be awarded a certificate and a medal of achievement.
11) Need more convincing that we are the best? Come to Summer School and see for yourself!
Training Materials for Teachers
for All Levels of Students
We offer training materials for teachers including "1st Steps", "2nd Steps", "3rd Steps" and "Junior Steps"; "The Enchanted Doorway" series, "Between Tot and Teen" and "I'm Almost a Teen" as well written notes, sheet music, dvd's and cd's for the "Performance Awards". Look for our online store coming this Fall. In the meantime, you may order these materials by using our mail-in order form. And please feel free to call the office at 212-787-9500 to discuss our materials for teachers.
Internationally Acclaimed
Performance Awards
The Performance Awards are a series of distinctive choreographic compositions over 12 levels, that your students perform before an audience of parents and friends. A most important aspect of the Performance Awards is that they are NOT competitive - each student receives a medal, and a certificate.
Sponsors
We gratefully thank our sponsors for their generous prizes and for the interest in the American Academy of Ballet’s encouragement of performance among the young dancers of America.
All About Dance
Bloch USA
Body Wrappers
Bunheads
Capezio
Discountdance.com
Gaynor Minden
Grishko
Macfadden Performing Arts Media LLC
Prima Soft/Footloose Dancewear Inc.
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