DCNJ Summer Intensive 2011 Our Summer Intensive is designed for more serious students ages 12 and up. The two, three and four week program begins June 20 and runs through July 15. All dancers will have the opportunity to study with our impressive guest faculty. Enrollment is limited to just 25 to insure personal attention. Complete the Summer Intensive Registration Form and contact us at info@dcnjdance.com to schedule an audition. 2011 Guest Artists will include: Kathleen Moore, American Ballet Theatre - Principal Daniel Levins, American Ballet Theatre - Principal Ellen Barr, New York City Ballet - Soloist Savannah Lowery, New York City Ballet - Soloist Katie Diamond, Limon Company Guest Artist, Paul Taylor Dance Company and more... Program Description The full day program includes two technique classes per day, and daily Pointe or Variations class. SEPARATE pointe classes for Junior Intensive students will provide younger dancers, who are still new to Pointe, with appropriate attention to ensure proper alignment, supporting rapid growth in strength knowledge and experience sur la pointe.* Specials will be conducted in Partnering, Repertory, Grand Allegro, Modern, Jazz / Hip Hop, Pirouettes, Petit Allegro. Regular classes will be held in Pilates and Yoga to build understanding of and experience in these important methodologies that support flexibility, core strength which lay the foundation for a good technique. Workshops and Clinics Dancers will also benefit from a two part series in basic Anatomy, as well as a workshop, "Creating a healthy dancer's body" conducted by physical therapist, Deborah DeMarco to promote an understanding of how the body works and how to prevent injuries. Faculty Our summer intensive faculty is comprised of experienced, New York and/or nationally known professionals. Artistic Advisor, Edward Verso is a former principal dancer of American Ballet Theater and will be part of our guest faculty. Karen Stasick Verso will also be be part of the intensive faculty. Personal Attention Limited enrollment affords optimum personalized attention from our experts. The Dance Center of New Jersey is committed to providing unparalleled instruction in dance technique, focusing on the needs of of each individual student. Our summer intensive is designed to provide participants with the understanding, hands assistance and a supportive environment to make visable and significant progress in just four short weeks. Performance Trip The intensive will kick off with a trip to New York to attend a performance of American Ballet Theater at Lincoln Center, for an additional fee and with pre-registration. In addition to teaching, a Guest Artist will participate in a Conversation with the Artist, which provides students with the opportunity to speak to a working professional. Call the studio at 908-229-4204 to schedule a placement class. *Regular Program - 10:00 - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday The first week (June 20-June 24) will be a half day program which will run from 4:00 - 8:00pm, Monday - Friday **Jr. Program - 10:00 - 3:15 pm, Monday - Friday Two, three and four week programs are available. However, for best results, participants are strongly encouraged to attend the full four week program. Back to top Use this link for more information on our dance studio, The Dance Center of New Jersey