The Anderson University (IN) School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Summer Dance Intensive is open to middle school, high school, and college students, and includes training by Anderson University faculty as well as guest instructors and professionals. The week long program focuses on developing well-rounded dancers through exposure to a wide array of dance disciplines - with an emphasis on ballet and modern techniques.
Students can expect to dance every day from 9am until 6pm and revel in a comprehensive curriculum that includes ballet, modern, jazz, tap, yoga, Pilates, pointe, partnering, global dance, improvisation, and repertory. An informal in-studio performance highlighting their accomplishments will be offered at the end of the week for parents and friends to enjoy.
To join us in 2024, please complete the following:
1) Submit this form to apply.
2) Submit audition videos. Videos should be uploaded to YouTube as "unlisted" videos.
Video requirements:
BALLET
Show center work only. All combinations must be demonstrated on both sides.
-Adagio (16 counts): Demonstrate balances, classical line and musicality.
The combination should include high leg extensions: devant (front), à la seconde (side)
and first arabesque (back). Effacé, croisé and écarté may all be included.
-Pirouette (16 counts): A turn combination demonstrating en dehors pirouettes from fifth
and fourth positions and en dedans pirouettes from fourth lunge in passé position.
-Petit allegro (16 counts): A quick jump combination including jeté, assemble and
pas de chat.
-Grand allegro (16 counts): A large jump combination including temps levé in arabesque,
grand jeté and tour jeté.
-From the corner (16 counts): A traveling turn combination including piqué and chaîné
turns.
MODERN
Show a center combination (30 to 60 seconds in length) that demonstrates different uses
of the torso, level changes, weight-bearing on the hands, and parallel and turn-out
leg alignment. Show a traveling combination (30 to 60 seconds in length) that
demonstrates large aerial movements such as leaps and jumps with different uses of
torso and facing changes.
SOLO (optional)
You may want to include a solo (in any dance style) which you feel presents your dancing
in its most positive light. The solo or variations should not exceed 2 minutes in length.
***Links to audition videos should be included on the application or emailed to Michelle Holmes,
msholmes@anderson.edu.
3) Once notified of acceptance, register and pay tuition.
Tuition
Residential/Overnight – $895 (rising 9th graders and older)
Day Camp Option – $675 (rising 8th graders and older)
Full payment for tuition is due at registration.
Cancellation Policy: Before May 1st: 90% refundable, Before June 1st: 50% refundable, After June 1st: 25% refundable
The scholarship deadline is May 1st.
More information about Summer Dance Intensive:
https://anderson.edu/admissions/pre-college-programs/summer/dance-intensive/Please contact Michelle Holmes,
msholmes@anderson.edu, with any questions.
