Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive '09
at California DanceArts 2009
In Beautiful Sunny California!
Plus European Opportunities!
Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive provides new opportunities, growth and development for students passionate about dance, who are willing to have new creative experiences, who value discipline and are eager to work with our faculty of internationally renowned guest Instructors. Whether you are in need of extra attention to get to the next level in your training, interested in pursuing a career or enhancing your career, our encouraging faculty and renowned teachers specialize in helping you gain technical improvement and performance artistry.
Why Choose to Study with Us?
* Limited placement for personal attention.
Accepting exclusive registration in our exclusive sized program for intermediate /Advanced dancers interested in career preparation or enhancement by using traditional and new training methods.
* Internationally Renowned Faculty.
Offering a wealth of experience and variety of style with new instructors from Royal Ballet-London, Joffrey Ballet, National Ballet of Cuba, San Francisco Ballet and more. Work closely with choreographers who may be looking for dancers to use in their own future projects!
* Performance Opportunities.
Featuring Los Angeles program performances following the first two week and four week programs.
*Jumpstart a European Experience.
Select students will be given additional option to prepare choreography and perform in Europe for an International Audience! Add a European experience to your Los Angeles program through California DanceArt's Global Ballet Workshops. The Los Angeles Internaitonal Ballet Intensive is the only program in the United States preparing students for these European events of a lifetime! * requires additional registration in the 2009 Global Ballet Workshop.
*Beautiful, Sunny California
Located in the foothills of Los Angeles Mountains, near to Hollywood, theme parks, beaches etc... Great location to visit! Accommodations available.
Offering: Curriculum is based in Classical Ballet with specific instruction (at appropriate level) in Turns, Jumps, Pre Pointe, Pointe, Pas de duex and supplementary training in MPT. Also offering Modern Dance, Jazz Dance and Dance Essentials for picking up choreography faster, improvisation, musicality and performance skills. Included in this program is a choreography workshop for dancers who wish to create their own and dance the choreography of fellow students. New! An Aerial Ballet Workshop! Learn to fly and dance in the air, using silk scarves! Participating students will be exposed to a repertoire of classic and original choreography by Erin Holt and other guest choreographers to be performed each two weeks. And don't forget....you also have an option to continue your summer training in Europe!
Global Ballet Workshop (GBW) '09
NEW this season, California DanceArts' Global Ballet Workshops will be leading the ultimate summer experience! featuring the 2009 Dance Masterclass Workshop in Urbania, Italy See more information about the 2009 Global Ballet Workshop by clicking here Global Ballet Workshops 2009
Together with our affiliates, we provide the best summer European dance experiences. Erin Holt, director of California DanceArts and Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive, is an affiliate of of Prague International Ballet - Ostrava Ballet & Dance Workshop and a proud sponsor of Dance Masterclass in Urbana, Italy.
Want to see samples of Erin Holt's choreography? Click here!
California Contemporary Ballet on YouTube! Must See! Also, see videos from our past summer intensive programs.
See photos from our Los Angeles Int'l Ballet Intensive '06 & '07 Click here to see photos
Please Note: Rates, Accommodations and other detailed information is not yet confirmed for 2009. The information below is current 2008 data only. We have continued to make this information available as a similar comparison. Please check back with us soon to confirm accurate details for our 2009 Season.
Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive Sessions 2008: Sample Only
Three Los Angeles Programs for Int.-Adv. Level Training:
Assoluta - (4 weeks) June 23-July 18
Prima- (2-3 weeks) thru June 23-July 18
Principal - (2 weeks) August 13-August 27
Complete Program (6 weeks) Assoluta + Principal Programs
*Please note that dates and information has recently changed
Program Performances in Los Angeles:
Saturday, July 11 at 5:30
Saturday, August 23 at 5:30
For details about Rates, Registration and Accommodations click here
Click here for details
Audition Class: Sample Only
Contact us now to reserve your space in the audition class.
Only limited class space available.
*Participants will audition for Los Angeles Int'l Ballet Intensive with opportunity to indicate a desire for additional consideration to the 2008 Global Ballet Workshop in Italy
* Accepted participants will be placed in one of several program levels of study
for Intermediate & Advanced Dancers. (Must be able to work a full intense day)
Programs for ages 13-15 & ages-14-25.
Junior Intensive program for younger dancers available.
Click Here For Information about Junior Ballet Intensive..
Audition class held at California DanceArts (Sample Only)
12:00 Noon on the following Saturdays:
April 26, 2008
Ladies please wear proper ballet attire, hair up off face, technique slippers.
Bring Pointe shoes (as appropriate). Men please wear white shirt, dance pants
or tights, ballet slippers.
$20 Cash audition fee
Map & Directions
Photo / Video Submission Accepted:
Contact us now for submission reservations.
Only limited selection to the program on first come basis.
Accommodations for out of town students must be reserved as soon as possible so we encourage early submissions.
Please submit dance photo or DVD with short list of skills and training.
DVD / Video: 10 minutes (maximum) showing work at barre and center.
Entire video should be performed en Pointe (as appropriate).
Photo: First Arabesque
$30 cash/ check video and photo audition fee.
Send to California DanceArts Address.
LA Int'l Summer Faculty and our esteemed International Guest Teachers:
(click on instructor name and link to bio information)
Erin Holt - Ballet / Modern / Choreographer / CDA Director
Roberto Almaguer-Ballet
National Ballet of Cuba
Molly Lynch - Ballet
Ballet Professor of Dance at University Irvine,
Former Director of Ballet Pacifica
Israel Gabriel - Ballet
Faculty of Dance at University Irvine, International Artistic Advisor
Preston Li - Ballet
National Ballet of China
Rachel Bowman - Aerial Ballet
Laine Theatre Arts in England, Corporate Entertainment in Australia
(List of guest teachers are subject to change and additions).
Click here to see our past guest teachers
Click here to see a daily sample schedule of classes
Daily Class Sample Schedule
Saturday Spotlight Master Classes These special master classes are included
for those dancers participating in the intensive program. The classes are open
to all intermediate and advanced level ballet dancers with additional $30
charge. These master classes are conducted by a new guest teacher each week
as indicated. Get more information by clicking here Saturday
Spotlight Master Classes.
Los Angeles Weekend Excursions: Join Sunday group excursions to popular Los Angeles and Hollywood sightseeing locations. Each Sunday, we will arrange a new excursion, based on the interest of students attending the program. Out of town guests might enjoy trips to popular theme parks such as Disneyland, Magic Mountain or Universal Studios. Venture into the city and walk down famous Hollywood Blvd, catch a show at one of our grand theaters, go body surfing or enjoy a relaxing sunbath on our beautiful beaches. Our excursions are arranged with guide and transportation. Older adult students may venture out on their own with rented or city transportation. We will provide site maps and information regarding locations, city transportation and tourist fees. (Fees to various theme parks, theaters, shopping or city transportation are not included with program).
Additionally, by adding the 2009 Global Ballet Workshop program to your registration, you will enjoy the sightseeing opportunities of a lifetime in the European country of Italy.
See more information about the 2009 Global Ballet Workshops by clicking here Global Ballet Workshops 2009.
For details about Rates, Registration and Accommodations click here
Click here to details
Contact Information:
Dancers may contact us by phone or e-mail for information. All correspondence regarding the program will be handled via e-mail. Contact CDA here.
After your audition, you will be notified by e-mail within 2 weeks of your audition or video submission regarding acceptance. All students must be registered with deposit. We encourage early registration for out of town students who need accommodations.
Want more information or ready to enroll?Request to be contacted or enroll in a workshop here
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