2020 Young Dancer Workshop

June 15-July 10
Boys and girls ages 9-12 by Audition (not yet on pointe)

Young dancers experience an introduction to intensive ballet training during Colorado Ballet Academy’s Young Dancer Workshop. Students participate in daily ballet classes with additional classes in pre-pointe, young men’s classes, character, modern, choreography, body conditioning, music for dancers, anatomy, ballet history and more. Working closely with the accomplished Colorado Ballet Academy faculty and guest instructors from CBA’s Summer Intensive, students reinforce a strong ballet technique in a focused and encouraging environment. Each Young Dancer Workshop session culminates in a performance presentation in our Black Box Theater.

Photo by Francisco Estevez

Program & Tuition Details

Session 1
June 15- June 26, 2020 | Tuition $895

Session 2
June 29- July 10, 2020 | Tuition $895

Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-July 10, 2020 | Tuition $1600

No classes will be held on July 4, 2020.

Schedule

Classes are held Monday through Friday 10:00am-4:00pm.

Audition Pricing

$35 Pre-Registration
$40 Day-of Audition Registration
Online Video Audition – Contact Academy

Audition Requirements & Dress Code

All applicants must submit an Audition Registration form and attach (1) 5”x7” high-quality photograph of the dancer in tendu a la seconde en face. Please email academy@coloradoballet.org if you are interested in auditioning for Young Dancer Workshop.

DRESS CODE:
Girls: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Hair must be neatly secured in a bun.
Boys: white t-shirt, black tights, black or white ballet slippers.

Video Auditions

Colorado Ballet Academy gives priority to those who audition in person. However, we do accept video auditions if circumstances prevent you from attending a live audition.

Details

Video registration fee $45, credit card only.
All audition fees are non-refundable, regardless of circumstances.
Videos must be recorded and uploaded to a video sharing site such as YouTube.
Video must be recorded between October 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020. All videos must be received by no later than March 31, 2020.
Videos will be reviewed upon receipt and results will be communicated within four (4) weeks. Due to the number of auditions, we are unable to provide individual feedback.

Video Details

The audition videos should be between 15-20 minutes in length and include the following:

Barre (one side only)
Center floor work
- adagio
- pirouette combination
- petit allegro
- grand allegro

Audition Dress Code

Women: black leotard, pink tights, pointe shoes
Men: black tights, white t-shirt

To submit a video audition

Email academy@coloradoballet.org to receive more information about video submission and video audition registration.

2020 Audition Dates

JANUARY 12, 2020
Colorado Ballet
Armstrong Center for Dance
1075 Santa Fe Dr
Denver, CO 80204
Registration 10:30-11:30am
Audition 11:30am-1:00pm

FEBRUARY 16, 2020
Colorado Ballet
Armstrong Center for Dance
1075 Santa Fe Dr
Denver, CO 80204
Registration 10:00-11:00am
Audition 11:00am-12:30pm

MARCH 8, 2020
Colorado Ballet
Armstrong Center for Dance
1075 Santa Fe Dr
Denver, CO 80204
Registration 10:00-11:00am
Audition 11:00am-12:30pm

Questions?

Please contact the Academy at academy@coloradoballet.org for additional questions not answered below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are students chosen for Young Dancer Workshop?

Young Dancer Workshop is by audition only. Students are assessed based on their technique, overall ability, physical attributes, strength, focus, attitude and previous classical ballet training, as well as the ability to receive and apply correction.

When will I find out if I have been accepted?

Results will be communicated via email within two weeks of audition.

Are there different levels within the program? How and when does level placement happen?

Colorado Ballet Academy Young Dancer Workshop has two levels, which are determined during the placement class that occurs on the first official day of each session. Students are not placed in any level prior to the placement day.

Is it possible to audition by video?

Video auditions are handled on a case by case basis. Please contact the Academy to learn more academy@coloradoballet.org

Is it possible to attend a portion of one session?

Partial sessions are not allowed.

Are scholarships or financial aid available?

A limited number of scholarships are available and awarded on a case by case basis during the time of audition. We are unable to offer financial aid for our summer programs.

Can parents observe classes? Will there be a performance at the end of the session?

In lieu of class observation, each Young Dancer Workshop session culminates in a performance presentation in Colorado Ballet's Black Box Theater.

What is the dress code for Young Dancer Workshop?

Gilrs: black leotard, convertible pink tights, footless black tights for modern class, pink ballet slippers, black character shoes, black character skirt, black short wrap skirt.

Boys: white t-shirt, black tights, black jazz pants, black or white ballet slippers with socks, character shoes.

What is a daily schedule like?

Hours are 10:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday. A typical day includes 4-5 hours of dance with supplemental lectures and focused trainings. The Young Dancer Workshop curriculum consists of level specific classes in ballet technique, young men’s body conditioning and technique, character, modern, yoga, and Pilates. Lecture classes will include injury prevention, nutrition, ballet history, music for dance and Anatomy in Clay©. The last day of each session will be extended to allow for a performance presentation. As there will be no classes on July 4 during Session 2, the daily schedule will be extended the week of July 1-5.

Is housing available?

Due to age restrictions, we are unable to offer housing for Young Dancer Workshop students.

Are Young Dancer students eligible for Colorado Ballet Academy’s year round program?

Yes. Students who meet appropriate age requirements will be eligible to register for the 2019-2020 Academy.

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