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FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Mary Beth Cabana, Founding Artistic Director, has been a Principal Dancer with Cleveland Ballet, Ballet Oklahoma, Arizona Dance Theatre, and San Diego Ballet. She began her professional career at the age of 14 with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and graduated from the National Academy of Dance where she was a full scholarship student and member of the National Academy Ballet. She has performed extensively PAID in the United States and has toured Europe performing in a wide NONPROFIT US POSTAGE TUCSON, AZ ORGANIZATION variety of roles by such noted choreographers as Balanchine, Tudor, PERMIT NO 1445 DeMille, Joos, Forsythe, Fokine, Petipa, and Nahat to name just a few. 36th ANNUAL Ms. Cabana has been on the faculties of the School of Cleveland Ballet, Ballet Arts-Carnegie Hall, Dance Concepts-NYC and was the Principal Instructor and Administrator for Arizona Dance Theatre (Ballet Arizona). She has guest taught for Kiev Ukraine Ballet SUMMER DANCE and Palace of Pioneers in the former Soviet Union, in France and Mexico and continues to guest teach throughout the United States. She has also directed summer intensive programs for Ballet WORKSHOP Pacifica in Irvine, California (under the direction of Ethan Stiefel). As a choreographer, she has produced numerous original works for Ballet Tucson and has staged dances for Arizona Opera Company, Arizona Theatre Company, Yuma Ballet Theatre, Blue Lake Fine Arts 2021 Camp, Ohio Ballet, and Burklyn Ballet Theatre. Since beginning in 1986, she has been responsible for the establishment of four professional training institutions in Southern Arizona including studios in Tucson and Nogales and branch programs in Patagonia and Sierra Vista. She has also established a 30 member professional company, two children’s performing ensembles, the Annual Summer Dance Workshop in Tucson, a Northern Arizona Dance Camp in Prescott, and International Dance/Cultural exchanges. She has been nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Tucson Pima Arts Council and recognized as an Outstanding Individual Artist by the Governor of the State of Arizona. She was invited by New York City Ballet Director Peter Martins to attend the School of American Ballet, being recognized as one of the foremost teachers in the United States as a part of National Teachers’ Weekend. In 2019 she won the Tucson Business Women of Influence Award for her long standing contributions to the art form of dance in Tucson and Southern Arizona. She brings her wealth of experience to dancers of all ages. Her commitment to the cultivation of young talent continues as her students dance professionally in major American ballet companies and schools. Mary Beth Cabana Chieko Imada Daniel Precup Founding Artistic Director Associate Artistic Director Ballet Master - Ballet Tucson (ballet technique, choreography, character dance, JUNE 1 - JUNE 26 (4 weeks) Tucson, Arizona Jenna Johnson Michelle Alexander Margaret Mullin Special Principal - Ballet Tucson (contemporary choreography, Guest Teacher MARY BETH CABANA (ballet technique, pointe, modern dance, jazz) (Pacific Northwest Ballet) Founding Artistic Director classical variations, stage Artistic Associate - Ballet Tucson make-up) CHIEKO IMADA Additional Special Guest Teachers to be announced • TUCSON, AZ 85716 200 S. TUCSON BLVD. 520.903.1445 • WWW.BALLETTUCSON.ORG Associate Artistic Director ANNUAL SUMMER DIVISIONSDIVI REGISTRATION/DEPOSIT DANCE WORKSHOPANNUAL ONS • Half of your tuition is due March 15, 2021. Balance due on or before May 1, 2021 LEVEL 1 • Receive a $100.00 discount on complete workshop if paid in full by March 15, 2021 SUMMERDANCE WORKSHOP • Receive a $50.00 discount on complete workshop if paid in full by April 15, 2021 THE BALLET TUCSON Annual Summer Dance Workshop was established in 1986 to • All tuitions must be paid in full before the start of the workshop or your spot may be provide the serious dance student the opportunity to train and perform in a professional Mon-Fri 8:30am - 1:30pm forfeited environment. Sat. 8:30am - 12:00pm • To reserve you place, please send your deposit (50% or more) with the registration form provided Curriculum includes intermediate and advanced level of study of ballet technique, pointe, For students who have completed several years of study and who have recently begun • Please make all checks or money orders payable to Ballet Tucson and mail to: jazz, and modern dance. Special classes are offered in Russian character dance, stage pointe work or who are getting ready to begin. Comprehensive six-day per week workshop Ballet Tucson, 200 S. Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716 make-up, classical variations, conditioning, and choreography. to include ballet technique, classical variations, modern, jazz, character dance, conditioning, • There will be a $5.00 processing fee for any credit card transactions. The faculty consists of Ballet Tucson’s outstanding artistic staff and professional dancers. In stage makeup, classical and contemporary choreography and participation in final performance. • Ballet Tucson accepts: Visa, Mastercard, American Express addition, guest teachers are brought in from prestigious companies and schools to offer students Approximately 28 classes per week offered. the exposure to broaden the scope of their dance education. A final performance will be presented at the close of the workshop - location T.B.D. Students who have attended the entire workshop have the opportunity to perform original LEVEL 2 choreography and classical repertoire. WORKSHOP RATES/REGISTRATION FORM Mon-Fri 8:30am - 1:30pm Sat 8:30am - 12:00pm LEVELS 1, 2, 3 & 4 For students who have progressed to a greater technical proficiency and have several years of Monday-Saturday pointe work experience. All classed in Level 1 are included as well as participation in the final performance. Approximately 28 classes per week offered WORKSHOP Complete Workshop $ 1,250.00 If paid in full by March 15 $ 1,150.00 INFORMATION If paid in full by April 15 $ 1,200.00 LEVEL 3 Ballet Tucson studios are located at 200 S. Tucson Blvd., just south on Broadway Blvd. Mon-Fri (approximately) 2:00pm-7:00pm on the west side of the street. Our 8000 square foot facility offers 3 large studios with sprung Sat (approximately) 12:30pm-4:30pm I WISH TO REGISTER FOR: Subtotal: ________ floors. Enrollment is limited to students who have a secure knowledge of ballet and are well- ____ Level 1 $ 1,250.00 Half Payment (no discount) ________ All New Intermediate, advanced and pre-professional students must audition for final versed in classwork, vocabulary and choreography. All classes in Level 1 & 2 included as ____ Level 2 $ 1,250.00 paid in full by Mar. 15 (-100.00) ________ class level placement prior to the start of the workshop by setting up an audition time with well as participation in the final performance. Approximately 28 classes per week offered. our artistic staff. Class level placement is determined solely by the Artistic Directors and ____ Level 3 $ 1,250.00 paid in full by Apr. 15 (-50.00) ________ staff. Classes are held Monday through Saturday. Please contact Administrator, June Mullin at Credit Card Fee +5.00 ________ 520-623-3373 for details. LEVEL 4 ____ Level 4 $ 1,250.00 TOTAL: ________ Due to current pandemic conditions we are unable to offer scholarship assistance at this time. Please take advantage of "early bird" discounts. Mon-Fri (approximately) 2:00pm-7:00pm Balance Due: ________ Sat. (approximately) 12:30pm-4:30pm Class size is currently limited to 10 dancers per level. Priority will be given to dancers Please Print Clearly who participate in the ENTIRE 4 week workshop. Should space be available closer to Dancers will be required to participate in an intensive training program which includes the start date, a weekly rate will be offered to those unable to attend the full 4 weeks. If the participation in the final workshop performance as part of the audition process. All classes in Student Name ___________________________________________________________ June 1 - 26 dates fill up completely , a 2nd session may be offered from July 5 - 31. Level 2 & 3 included in approximately 28 classes per week. Interested candidates for Ballet Tucson Trainee positions may be selected from Level 4. Address __________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________ State __________ Zip Code _________________ POLICIES Age __________ Date of Birth ______________________ Phone/_______________________________________________________________________ • All tuitions are non-refundable/non-transferrable Email/s_______________________________________________________________________ • All classes must be used during workshop dates only (no exceptions) • All classes will be limited to 10 students per level CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: (Visa/MasterCard/American Express accepted) • Priority will be given to dancers who have enrolled in the entire 4 week program Card Number: _____________________________________ Exp. Date ___________ • A weekly rate of $325.00 will be offered on a space availability basis only • If Session 1 (June 1-26) becomes full, a Session 2 (July 5-31) may become open CVC________ (security code) for enrollment Name on Card: _________________________________ Billing Zip Code _____________ Cardholder Signature: ______________________________________________.
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