Dance Information Hartt Community Division

The International Summer Ballet Academy (ISBA) is a premiere summer ballet school for advanced and intermediate students ages 13-21. Housed at the beautiful new Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center on the University of Hartford campus, the ISBA offers a rigorous and nurturing dance experience for pre-professional students. The world renowned faculty includes Haiyan Wu (USA International Ballet Competition Gold medalist, 2002), Kurt Douglas (Limón Dance Company) and Miguel Campaneria, chair of The Hartt School Community Division Dance Department.

MASTER TEACHERS:

Miguel Campaneria, University of Hartford
(American Ballet Theatre, Pennsylvania Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre)

Haiyan Wu, Miami City Ballet,
USA International Ballet Competition
(Gold medalist, 2002)

Kurt Douglas, Limón Dance Company
(Princess Grace Award, 2002)

Haydee Gutierrez, Tampa Bay Arts Center.

Auditions at the University of Hartford February 15, 2009
(video recorded
auditions also accepted)

Applications are due by
February 15, 2009

For more information contact Jill Vasbinder at 860-768-6000 or email jvasbinde@hartford.edu.

CLICK HERE to download the application.

Applicants must attend an audition or submit an audition DVD. Identify your disk by writing your name, age, & material performed on the label. Recordings will not be returned.

Auditions on University of Hartford Campus are Feb 15, 2009. You must call to reserve your slot. 860-768-6000

Video Audition Requirements: Video (10 minutes maximum) should include work at the barre (one side only) plié, tendu, adagio, and grand battement; in the center (one side) consisting of an adagio, pirouettes, petit allegro and grand allegro. Women: please include pointe work combinations in center containing relevé, échappé, and piqué turns. Men: please include two turning combinations, a combination with tours en l’air, and petite allegro with beats. A short classical variation for men and women is optional.

Include a photograph showing first arabesque in center (on pointe or demi-pointe), and one letter of recommendation from a present dance teacher. Photos will not be returned.

A $25.00 non-refundable fee must be included with all applications. All application materials must be received (postmarked) by February 15, 2009. Send to: The Hartt School Community Division; University of Hartford; 200 Bloomfield Avenue; West Hartford, CT 06117

Notification of acceptance will be sent by March 15, 2009.

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Make checks payable to: University of Hartford.

All accepted participants are expected to arrive at the University of Hartford on Sunday, June 28, 2009 and depart on Sunday, July 27, 2009. Tuition is $3,500 (all inclusive). A limited number of merit scholarships will be offered to exceptional students.

All-inclusive tuition is $3,500
(includes room and board on the University of Hartford campus)

To schedule an audition or for information call 860.768.6000

The International Ballet Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other school administered programs.

June 29 - July 26, 2009