2013 Stephens Summer Dance Intensive
Stephens Summer Dance Intensive (SSD) is an exciting opportunity for
aspiring young dancers to study with international guest faculty in
the Stephens College studios. Students will receive professional, individually
focused training that prepares them for success in today’s diverse
dance world. In addition, they will have the opportunity to perform in the Summer Dance Concert.
The
Program
SSD prepares aspiring young dancers to
meet the challenges of today’s diverse dance world. Students will
study with international guest faculty, taking daily technique classes
in classic and contemporary styles of dance in an intensive conservatory
environment. The training students receive will stretch their talents
and broaden their understanding of what it means to be a dancer. An emphasize is placed on technical growth and artistic performance. Entrance is by audition only. Guest and Resident Faculty will share their professional expertise through technique classes, individualized attention and rehearsals — providing students with an opportunity to experience the real world of dance in an educational setting. The culmination of the experience is the Summer Dance Concert in June, with a performance in the College’s Macklanburg Playhouse.
Auditions
Entrance into SSD is by audition
only, either in person or electronically. Students may audition
by attending a class with our majors; or electronically by submitting a link to your audition video
(consisting of ballet barre-work, modern or jazz
center-work and/or a short video of a performance. No more than seven
minutes total). If the performance video is a group piece, clearly indicate
where you appear on the tape. For more information please see the Full or Half Session details.
Accommodations
Classes and rehearsals are held on the Stephens College campus. Performances are held in the College’s 314-seat Macklanburg Playhouse. While on campus, Stephens Summer Dance students will live in an air-conditioned residence hall with laundry facilities and recreation lounges with cable. Local students may request to live off campus by contacting Carol Estey at (573) 876-7211 or [email protected].
Meals
Stephens Summer Dance students eat in
the Stamper Commons dining hall, which is located in the center of campus.
Included in the program are three meals per day (Monday–Friday)
and two meals per day on weekend.
2013 Summer Dance Faculty
Carol Estey – SSDI Director: Coordinator of Stephens College Dance Program. Carol has performed in eight Broadway shows, directs and choreographs, and was a founder and co-artistic director of Opera House Arts at the Stonington Opera House.
Faculty Bios
