The School of Oregon Ballet Theatre is excited to offer our full six week Summer Intensive this year, as well as the three week Summer Program for Younger Students. Registration for the SOBT Summer Intensive and three week Summer Program for Younger Students will open on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. The Summer Intensive is open to all currently enrolled SOBT students Levels 3 through 6, and the three week Summer Program for Younger Dancers is open to all currently enrolled SOBT students Levels Pre-ballet (ages 3 to 4 and 5 to 6) through Level 2. No audition is necessary for currently enrolled SOBT students. See below for further registration details.
Three Week Summer Program
for Younger Students
June
23 - July 10, 2014
(Levels
Pre-ballet - Level 2)
This summer the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre will be offering a three week program tailored especially for its younger students. The program will offer students in Pre-ballet, First Steps and Levels 1 and 2 the chance to experience the joys of ballet and dance under the guidance of SOBT’s professionally trained faculty.
Pre-ballet and First Steps Morning Program (June 23 - July 10)
Classes at these levels will meet twice a week over a three week period focusing on movement and movement in relation to music. Students are taught to connect imagery with movement and begin to develop coordination, listening skills, and musicality. Students will also be introduced to the basic elements of classical dance. Each class will use the theme of a classical story ballet (such as Swan Lake, Cinderella, or The Sleeping Beauty) to explore movement and storytelling, and will present an informal showing for parents on the last day of class. Classes will stress the joys of dance, music and movement in a fun and nurturing environment. No prior training is necessary for this program. Please note, space and class size is limited, and registration is based strictly on a first come, first served basis.
Half Day Summer Dance Camp (June 23 - July 10)
For Levels 1 and 2, the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre is offering a special three week summer camp. Classes and workshops will take place Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. In addition to a daily one hour and fifteen minute ballet class, both levels will experience introductory classes in other dance forms and music. There will be visits to various OBT departments including the costume shop, pointe shoe room and the production department. Visits will include fun on-the-job projects. Students should not be surprised if their favorite OBT company dancers stop by for informal visits throughout the camp. Additionally, there will be daily dance-based workshops that fuel creativity, expression and imagination in improvisation, compositional processes, and performing arts dance forms. The workshops will lead to an informal, in studio showing for parents on the last day of the camp. The workshops will focus on a theme based on a classical ballet, well-known story, or popular piece of music. Please note, space and class size is limited, and registration is based strictly on a first come, first served basis.
Registration Forms
Registration forms are posted on SOBT's web page under the Summer Programs section.
All forms need to be completed and submitted to SOBT, with payment of the $35 registration fee, by Sunday, April 30. Please be sure to enroll your student at their current level. The Summer Program for Younger Dancers is a continuation of the Annual Session and any level advancements will take place at the beginning of the 2014-15 Annual Session.
Payment Schedule
Pre-ballet (ages 3-4): 3 Week Fee ($100) and Registration Fee ($35) - Due 4/30
Pre-ballet (ages 5-6): 3 Week Fee ($100) and Registration Fee ($35) - Due 4/30
First Steps: 3 Week Fee ($100) and Registration Fee ($35) - Due 4/30
Levels 1 and 2: 3 Week Fee ($600) and Registration Fee ($35) - Due 4/30
Note: All tuition, fees and deposits are non-refundable.
Questions
Please direct all questions and inquiries to James Holstad, SOBT School Administrator: James.Holstad@obt.org or (503) 222-5538 ext. 221.
Summer Intensive
July
14 - August 23, 2014
(Levels
3 - 6)
The Summer Intensive is a 6 week, full-day program (9:00am - 4:30pm). It will take place Monday - Friday in addition to technique class on Saturday morning. It will feature classes in ballet technique, men’s technique, pointe, pas de deux, variations, repertory, character, modern/contemporary and improvisation. Classes in Pilates, yoga and strength training will also be a part of the curriculum, as will seminars in stage make-up, health and nutrition, and dance history, among others.
Registration Forms
Registration forms are posted on SOBT's web page under the Summer Programs section.
All forms need to be completed and submitted to SOBT, with payment of the $500 deposit and $35 registration fee, by Saturday, March 22. Please be sure to enroll your student at their current level. The Summer Intensive is a continuation of the Annual Session and any level advancements will take place at the beginning of the 2014-15 Annual Session.
Tuition
6 Week Program (July 14 - August 23): $2,100 plus Registration Fee ($35)
4 Week Program (July 14 - August 9): $1,400 plus Registration Fee ($35)
2 Week Program (August 11 - August 23): $700 plus Registration Fee ($35)
Note: All tuition, fees and deposits are non-refundable.
Payment Schedule
Deposit ($500) and Registration Fee ($35) - Due 3/22
First Payment (Half of total tuition less $500 deposit) - Due 4/12
Second Payment (Half of total tuition) - Due 5/10
Scholarships
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. As with last year SOBT will use TADS to determine scholarship eligibility. Please use the worksheet link found on the TADS Scholarship Interest Form, selecting the 2014-15 school year. Reapplication for financial assistance for the 2014-15 SOBT Annual Session will not be necessary if submitting an application for the 2014 SOBT Summer Intensive. Students will be notified on April 9, 2014, of their scholarship status, just prior to the first payment due date of April 12, 2014.
Additional Notes
Current SOBT students must seek approval from Anthony Jones, School Director prior to attending Summer Intensive programs outside of SOBT.
For students in the advanced levels, this year’s intensive will feature three different two week workshops: the first two weeks the repertory of Nacho Duato will be taught by Oregon Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Kevin Irving, the second two weeks international teacher and choreographer Africa Lopez Guzman will teach as well as offer repertory classes of her own choreography, and the third two weeks will feature classes in Forsythe Improvisation Technologies.
Questions
Please direct all questions and inquiries to James Holstad, SOBT School Administrator: James.Holstad@obt.org or (503) 222-5538 ext. 221.
