The School at Steps - a division of Steps on Broadway

SUMMER INTENSIVE 2009
(ages 12-18)

Session I: July 6 - July 24
Session II: July 27 - August 14

"I loved the summer intensive. It gave me a chance to work on my technique and to branch out into other forms of dance. I love the team spirit at Steps."

- Ariele Block, Summer '08

The program offers a ballet and a theater dance focus that includes classes in ballet technique, pointe, pas de deux, variations, contemporary partnering, repertory, coaching, theater dance, jazz, hip hop and modern.

5 - 6 daily classes, Monday - Friday
Studio performance
Enrichment classes in floor barre, pilates, voice & acting, pointe shoe consultations, performance-related lectures, career planning, dance history classes & nutrition workshops.
Videotape & analysis of classwork
Master classes with guest artists

"I enjoyed attending the summer intensive at Steps. The teachers were wonderful! I learned a lot and appreciate the opportunity to take class from such gifted teachers."

- Meredith Harrill, Summer '08

Summer Intensive Auditions
DVD/Video Applications:
Please fill out the Audition Application Form and send to the address below with the DVD/Video audition tape. DVD/Video must include footage of the student executing the following:

Barre: pliés (1st, 2nd, 5th positions), port de bras, tendus en croix from first and fifth positions, dégagé, rond de jambes à terre and en l'air, développés en avant, a la seconde, and derrière, and grand battement.

Center: petit allegro, grand allegro of your choice. You may also include a classical variation if you are applying for the ballet focus and a short jazz or musical theater combination if you are applying for the theater focus.

Please make sure that DVD or videos are clearly labeled with the Student's name and "Summer 2009 Audition." Videos must be received by June 15, 2009 to be considered.

Summer Intensive Faculty

Ballet
Lisa Lockwood (ABT)
Peter O'Brien (Royal Ballet)
Amanda Turner (Israel National Ballet)
Tomiko Magario (New Jersey Ballet)
Lonne Moretton (Dennis Wayne Dancers)
Flavio Salazar (ABT)
Michael Vernon (Royal Ballet)

Jazz
Richard Pierlon (Broadway, TV and Film)
Vicki Fischer-Jenkins (Concert Dance, TV and Film)

Theater Dance
Debbie Roshe (Broadway)
Lisa Harvie (TV, Film, National Tours)
Matt Williams ("You're Welcome America, A Final Night with George W. Bush" starring Will Farrell)

Modern
Karen Gayle (Concert Dance, Xodus Dance Collective)

Hip Hop
Laya Barak (Music Videos and TV)
Jonathan Lee (Music Videos, TV and Film)
Todd Shanks (Music Videos, TV and Film)

Faculty subject to change

"I had a lot of fun and I love the training that I got. If I get in again next summer, I will definitely come back, maybe even for both sessions!"

- Liana Nibungco, Summer '08

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