Summer School of Excellence - American Academy of Ballet

AAB
American Academy of Ballet
Mignon Furman, Founding Director
Summer School
of Excellence
2014
Purchase College,
State University of New York
Westchester, NY
June 29 - August 2
American
Academy of
Ballet
Mignon Furman
Founding Director
Welcome to
Our 21st Summer School
The American Academy of Ballet is one of the leading
Summer Schools in America. Here is why:
Great Faculty
Great Supervision
ur faculty is at the top of the
teaching profession.
Several teachers have been principal
dancers with major ballet companies,
and have coached famous dancers.
They have also coached young
dancers to be winners in
international competitions.
No need to worry about safety.
Security is provided by Purchase
College. In addition, we have House
Mothers (chaperones) and student
councelors. Dancers are required to
observe the rules of the dorm, and of
the Summer School.
O
Great Programs
Summer School
of Excellence
2014
Purchase College,
State University of New York
Westchester, NY
June 29 - August 2
1 week
June 29 -
July 4
(Technique Intensive)
2 weeks
July 6 - July 19
2 weeks July 20 - August 2
3 weeks June 29 - July 19
4 weeks
July 6 - August 2
5 weeks June 29 - August 2
B
allet is the focus: Technique,
Repertoire, Pointe, Pas de Deux
and Variations. Also, Jazz, Modern
Dance, Spanish Dance, and Yoga.
Classes are 6 days a week.
Great
Performances
D
ance = Performance.
There are 5 performances
during the 5-week period. Every
dancer dances in the performance
- not only the select few.
See “General Information.”
Three Special
Programs (See next page.)
Performance Awards
Only available at our Summer School.
Technique Intensive
An excellent way to refine technique.
Special Coaching Classes
Small groups for personalized coaching.
Great Experience
O
ne-third of our dancers return
each year. This indicates the value
of our Summer School.
There is no Summer School quite like
the Summer School of the American Academy of Ballet.
About Mignon Furman
Our founder Mignon Furman was the Director of the University of Cape Town Ballet School with special responsibility for teachers’ training. She formulated the programs
to be used by 80 trainee teachers and 400 students. She
was nominated for the Distinguished Teacher Award
from amongst the entire university faculty of 1,500.
A teacher, choreographer, and educationist, she was a
person of determination who had the talents to give definition to her vision.
She built the AAB to be one of the leading Summer Schools in America; and
her Performance Awards program to be an international phenomenon.
Curriculum
Only at AAB...
Dates & Fees
•Classical Ballet
•Pointe
•Pas de Deux
•Repertoire
•Contemporary
•Male Classes
•Neo-Classical
•Pilates
•Jazz
•Spanish Dance
•Yoga
•Performance Awards
•Outings
•Talent Evenings
1. Performance Awards
RESIDENTIAL DANCERS: Tuition includes all classes for 6 days a week;
3 meals a day every day; most outings; and use of the laundry.
DANCERS: Tuition includes all classes for 6 days a week; lunch; dinner; and
most outings.
N
o other Summer School has this
program. It is the unique concept
of Mignon Furman. The program is
taught throughout the U.S., as well as in
10 other countries.
Dancers receive special coaching in the
program in addition to their regular
classes. This is then danced before an
audience. Medals and certificates are
awarded to each participant.
The program is an optional extra.
2. Technique Intensive
T
his program was also devised by
Mignon Furman to improve the
fundamental basis of the classical ballet
technique. The results are remarkable.
3. Coaching Classes
D
uring the last 4 weeks of Summer
School, each class is split into small
groups of 3 to 6 dancers to receive personalized coaching from faculty teachers.
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American Academy of Ballet
Courses
1 week
Dates
Residential Day Dancers
Dancers
June 29 - July 4
$1,150
$885
2 weeks
July 6 - July 19
$2,300
$1,860
2 weeks
July 20 - August 2
$2,300
$1,860
3 weeks
June 29 - July 19
$3,400
$2,650
4 weeks
July 6 - August 2
$4,400
$3,500
5 weeks
June 29 - August 2
$5,125
$4,300
(Technique
Intensive)
Notes: (1) Payment is due in full by May 1, 2014.
If payment is received after this date, add $50.
(2) If payment is by credit card, add 3%.
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Our Distinguished Faculty
Paloma Herrera
Brian Reeder
Vladimir Stadnik
Analiese Umana
(Classical Ballet)
Is a Principal Dancer of American Ballet Theatre
(Classical Ballet)
Trained at the Vaganova Academy in Russia. Danced as a soloist in Russia, W. Europe,
and the USA. A graduate of the University of Culture, St Petersburg, and of the State
Conservatory Rimsky Korsakov. Now Assistant Professor of Dance at Ball State
University, Indiana.
Dean Vollick
(Classical Ballet)
Has danced with several companies in the USA and Canada. A graduate of the
Teacher Training Program of the National Ballet School (Toronto). Teaches at the
Boston Ballet School.
Craig Salstein
(Classical Ballet)
Soloist with American Ballet Theater.
Gina Chiavelli
(Classical Ballet & Performance Awards)
Was Adjunct Professor of Dance at Fordham University, and the State University
of NY at New Paltz. Now Director of Pinewood School of Dance, and a judge for
Performance Awards.
McCree O’Kelley
(Classical Ballet)
Studied at the School of American Ballet and the North Carolina School of the Arts.
Danced with the Atlanta Ballet and Metropolitan Opera Ballet. Toured internationally
in the Broadway production of Cats.
Joseph Malbrough
(Classical Ballet)
Has taught in Europe, Switzerland and Austria and now, on the Faculties of
Purchase College and Ballet Academy East New York.
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American Academy of Ballet
(Classical Ballet)
Danced with NY City Ballet, Frankfurt Ballet, and American Ballet Theater.
Has choreographed for several companies, and movies. Now, a guest teacher.
(Classical Ballet & Performance Awards)
BFA graduate of Purchase College SUNY. Rehearsal assistant to Mignon Furman.
Now dances with Baltimore Ballet. Judge for Performance Awards.
Melinda Marquez
(Spanish Dance)
Founder and Artistic Director of the Melinda Marquez Flamenco Dance Center in
New Haven. On faculty of Ballet Hispanico in New York City.
Steve Rooks
(Modern Dance)
Was a Principal Dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company. Now an international guest teacher and Professor of Dance at Vassar College.
Debbie Roshe
(Jazz)
Danced, and choreographed several Broadway shows. Now teaches in Manhattan.
Galina Panova
(Classical Ballet)
Was a Principal Dancer with the Kirov Ballet, after graduating from the Perm State
Choreographic College, and winning the Gold Medal at Varna. She has been partnered
by Nureyev, and Baryshnikov. Guest principal dancer in Austria, Italy, Germany, and
other countries. Now Associate Professor of Dance at East Carolina University.
Audition Time & Locations
(Registration begins 30 minutes before the audition time.)
USA Auditions
Sat. January 4
Fri. January 31
Sun. February 16
3515 Wisconsin Avenue NW
4:30pm
938 Tyler Street, Studio 204
4:30pm
1695 Marietta Boulevard NW
Sun. January 5
Sat. February 1
Sun. February 23
The Washington Ballet
Washington, DC 20016
Purchase College, SUNY
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
12 noon - ages 11-13
2:30pm - ages 14 & older
Sat. January 11
Ramapo College
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
2:30pm
Sun. January 12
Boston Ballet School
19 Clarendon Street
boston, ma 02116
11:00am
Sun. January 19
Extensions Dance Studio
3933 N. Elston Avenue, 2nd floor
CHICAGO, IL 60618
2:00pm
Sun. January 26
National Museum of Dance
99 South Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
2:00pm
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American Academy of Ballet
Benicia Ballet School
Benicia, CA 94510
San Diego Ballet
atlanta, GA 30318
3:00pm
Texas Ballet Theater
4:00pm
670 North Coit Road
Sun. February 2
Sat. March 1
Los Angeles Ballet
11755 Exposition Boulevard
los angeles, CA 90064
11:00am
Sun. February 9
School of American Ballet
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
3:30pm - ages 11-13
5:30pm - ages 14 & older
Sat. February 15
Arts Ballet Theatre
of Florida
15939 Biscayne Boulevard
North miami Beach, FL
33160
2:30pm
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil
Buenos Aires, Argentina
London, uk
South Africa
Tel Aviv, Israel
antwerp, belgium
ZüRICH, switzerland
Atlanta Ballet
2650 Truxtun Road, #102
San diego, CA 92106
International
Auditions
Richardson, TX 75080
2:00pm
Houston Ballet
601 Preston Street
houston, TX 77002
2:00pm
“I
am proud to be a part of this international faculty. Dancers from all over the
world attend the AAB Summer School. Their
improvement, motivation, hard work, and
discipline are rewarded with the beautiful Gala Performance on the last night of a
memorable Summer school.”
-Kevin Durwael, Royal Ballet School Antwerp
“A
fter my first day of teaching at the AAB
Summer School, I thought about how
much I would like to come back the following
year. Packed with intense training in fabulous
facilities, the program formulated by Mignon
Furman is well focused. AAB’s emphasis
on classical ballet technique, with the right
amount of Jazz and Character Dance trains
the students to be better dancers.”
-Craig Salstein,
Soloist with American Ballet Theater
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Audition Requirements
If Attending an Audition:
Campus Life
•The audition takes the form of a class. No solo variation is required.
•Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
•Neat ballet attire to be worn. If on pointe, bring pointe shoes.
•Please bring a photo in 1st arabesque.
•Please bring an audition fee of $30 in cash.
•All dancers will complete the full audition class. No dancer is asked to leave.
•Notice of acceptance will be advised within 2 weeks of the audition date.
Campus Art
Our Dormitory Building
Audition application forms may be downloaded from the
website or may be filled in when registering at the audition.
Digital Audition:
•Must be received before April 30, 2014.
•Notice of acceptance will be advised within 2 weeks.
A. DVD
•Download the Audition Application Form.
•Send this form with your DVD, and a check for the fee of $30.
•Print your name on the DVD label.
Posing
in Dance Building
Walking on Campus
B. YouTube or Email
•Download the Audition Application Form.
•Send it as an attachment with your video.
•Mail a check for the fee of $30.
No barre work should be shown.
Please show:
1a. 1st arabesque a terre and en l’air.
1b. A la seconde position tendu a terre
and en l’air.
2. An adage combination to include
a balance, arabesque line, and
a developpe.
3. A pirouette combination.
4. Petite allegro combination.
5. Grand allegro showing moving steps.
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American Academy of Ballet
Digital
Auditions
Welcome
For Girls:
6. A still position showing the
feet en pointe a la seconde.
7. A pointe combination.
Backstage
Entrance to Ballet Studios
After the Performance
Ballet Steps
General Information
Housing
An entire dormitory building on the
Purchase College campus is allocated
to Summer School. Dancers are housed
in air-conditioned double rooms with
bathroom. Housing, meals and use of
the laundry are included in the tuition.
Three meals daily are provided on campus in a dining hall exclusively for us.
Campus Facilities
The Dance Building has nine air-conditioned studios and is 5-minute walk
from the dormitory.
There is an ATM and a general store on
the campus.
Supervision
House Mothers (chaperones) and
student counselors will supervise the
students.
Performances
There are several theaters on the campus a 5-minute walk from the dormitory. Every dancer has the
opportunity to dance in several performances, depending on their length of
stay at Summer School.
There are two sessions of the
Performance Awards, and three
performances. Parents and friends may
attend these events.
The Gala Performance is always so exciting! Costumes are supplied at
no charge. Each dancer receives a certificate. Scholarships and prizes are awarded to dancers who have excelled.
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Age and Admission
Students must be between the ages
of 11 and 22. A minimum of 4 years
ballet training is required. Admission
is by audition or digital audition.
See “Audition Requirements.”
Placement
Placement classes will be assessed
by several faculty teachers to place
dancers in levels which will be most
advantageous to them. The Faculty
will not discuss placement with any
parent or teachers of the dancers who
are given much consideration and
opportunity in the placement process.
Day Attendance
Students who live near the campus
may attend Summer School without
living on campus. A reduced fee is
payable. See “Fees.”
Boys
Boys will have instruction in special
classes in addition to joining in the
technique classes.
Payment
Payment may be made by credit card
or check for the full amount or by
not more than three installments
by post-dated checks or credit card.
In this case, at least 1/3 of the full
amount must be paid with the
completed application form.
Credit card details must include
the code on the back of the card.
Post-dated checks must be included
with the application.
The final payment must be dated
before May 1, 2014.
A charge of $50 will be made for
unpaid checks. A surcharge of
3% will be made for credit cards.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be made of any
amounts paid unless a medical
doctor’s certificate evidencing the
inability of the applicant to attend
Summer School is submitted.
The certificate must state:
•The description of the condition
•When it was incurred
•When it was reported
•The prognosis
•The reason why the dancer is not
able to attend Summer School
The certificate must be received
before June 6, 2014. In such cases,
a refund less 30%, will be made.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Attend an audition, or
submit your DVD.
See “Audition Requirements.”
You will be advised of the
results of the audition within
2 weeks.
If accepted, you will be
mailed an application form.
Return the application form,
together with your check(s)
or credit card details. It is
suggested that you return
No refunds will be made if the
application for a refund is
received after June 6, 2014.
Arrival By Air
Four airports serve Purchase
College. La Guardia, JFK and Newark
are about one hour by car from the
college. We have arranged for a car
service to meet the planes, and drive
the dancers to the College.
For details, see our website.
Westchester: This is a smaller airport
about 10 minutes by car from Purchase College.
How
to
Apply
this as soon as possible. In the
past years, the applications of
many dancers were returned
as they were received after the
enrollment was full.
You will then be given a link
online to travel information
and details of check-in, a list of
what to bring, and forms to be
filled out, etc.
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Where Are They Now?
Some of Our Alumni
Katherine Higgins
Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow
Stella Abera
ABT Soloist
Fuzuki Ishizaki
Hong Kong Ballet
Martyn Garside
Formerly San Francisco
Ballet, currently
Zhukov Dance Company
Joseph Caley
Birmingham
Royal Ballet Principal
Thomas Forster
Alex Dutko
Formerly Miami City Ballet,
currently American
Repertory Ballet
Maya Storseth
Norwegian Ballet
Or Sagi
Trocaderos
Aviad Herman
Gothenburg Ballet
Jordan Moser
Austin Ballet
Ryan Carroll
Yoshihisa Arai
Formerly Northern Ballet,
currently Tulsa Ballet Soloist
Ilana Jonas
California Ballet Company
Karina Hagemeyer
Smuin Ballet
Amanda Fairweather
Texas Ballet Theater Trainee
Ashley Whittle
Ballet de l’opera de Bordeax
Hannah Carter
Estonian Ballet
ABT Company
Was in “Fosse” Touring
Company, now teaching.
Sabina Westcombe
Alpha Ng
Ririe Woodbury
Dance Company
Rie Ichikawa
Lucas Jerklander
Ethan
Schweitzer-Gaslin
Danny Scott
James Hay
Royal Ballet First Artist
Boston Ballet Soloist
Was Boston Ballet, now
Suzanne Farrell Ballet.
Kevin Emerton
Royal Ballet
Singapore Ballet Theatre
Slovenia Ballet
Royal Ballet
Bradley Beakes
Apprentice with the Oregon
Ballet Theatre
Andrea Yorita
Tristan Dyer
Ballet X Philadelphia, PA
Dario Elia
Baltimore Ballet
Royal Ballet
Zurich Ballet
Analiese Umana
Michael Gross
River North Dance Chicago
Quotes from Faculty Teachers
“A
AB Summer School was a great experience. Don’t miss it!”
-Katherine Higgins, Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow
“T
he whole program is irresistible. It is the perfect organization. It is remarkable that all the different groups perform. The choreography makes all
of the dancers look their best. It is a source of delight to see the results of the
program for the dancers.”
-Violette Verdy, was Principal Dancer of NYC Ballet and Director of the
Paris Opera Ballet, now on the faculty of the University of Indiana, Bloomington.
“A
t the Summer School of the AAB, the distinguished teachers, diverse repertoire, and meticulous preparation for performances combine for the dancers to make phenomenal progress. The atmosphere in the wonderful studios is
hard work, but with kindness and care. It is not everywhere that there is such a
harmonious, and constructive environment.”
-Vladimir Stadnik, Assistant Professor of Dance, Ball State University
“I
t is wonderful to see the progress that the dancers achieve at the AAB
Summer School - from advanced dancers to the juniors. It is exciting to see
the improvement in technique, and presentation that each dancer gains in the
studio, and in performance in the theater.”
-Gina Chiavelli, Principal, Pinewood School of Dance
“T
he Summer School of the AAB is truly a Summer School of Excellence.
The teachers, who come from several parts of the world are the finest.
I had the wonderful opportunity to judge Performance Awards at Summer
School. I was impressed with the high standard of coaching which the dancers
received in a short period of time.”
-Louise Taitz, Principal, OYT Academy of Dance, Chicago
“I
t was a truly enlightening experience for me. As each day passed, I observed the excellence of the AAB. The classes are taught by great teachers. The program also prepares dancers for joining a company.”
-Michael Broderick, Associate Vice President, The London Ballet Circle
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All photos in the brochure by Costas taken at performances 2013.
The programs, and faculty are subject to change if warranted by circumstances.
The copyright of the Performance Awards program is vested with the American Academy of
Ballet Inc. Reproduction in any form, or performance without the consent of the American
Academy of Ballet Inc. is an infringement of its rights.
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