Dance Intensive Summer Dance Camp

AUGUST 09 - 22 / 2015 Ages 9 – 18 years / No Audition Necessary*

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*A minimum of 2 years of training is required. 3 – 4 years minimum training for ages 15 + is recommended. Dance Intensive

One of the only programs of its kind in North America, the RWB School Recreational Division Dance Intensive program is a two-week training opportunity for young dancers looking to improve their skills and deepen their understanding of the art form in a positive and supportive environment. The experienced teaching staff at the RWB School, together with talented guest teachers, will inspire students to learn and grow. When not in the studio, the RWB School Residence will provide a safe and comfortable home-away-from-home for Dance Intensive students and our fun-filled activity program will provide dancers first-hand exposure to the arts and culture for which our city is known. Students will train with their assigned level throughout the program. Classes run Monday - Saturday, with half day classes on Saturday.

NO AUDITION NECESSARY A minimum of two years of ballet training is required. Three to four years minimum training for ages 15 + is recommended. Students will be placed according to their technical level in ballet. Class schedules will be provided on August 9, 2015 and will include training in these areas:

• Ballet • Conditioning • Creative Movement • Eurythmics • Pointe • Repertoire /Variations • National / Character / • Art (at instructor’s discretion) • Modern / Improvisation Spanish • Dance History • Jazz/Lyrical Jazz

Residence FEES Tuition + Meal Plan Dance Intensive $ 1,115* $1,570* Residence Damage Deposit $ 225 (Residence students only)

Optional Mon-Sat Lunch Plan $130 for Non-Residence Students Only Optional RWB T-Shirt $ 20

* Current RWB School Recreational Division students enrolled in the 2014/15 school year are eligible for reduced Dance Intensive tuition and residence fees. Ask the RWB School Office for details.

HOW TO REGISTER Register online or in person: rwb.org/danceintensive 380 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg , R3C 4K2

REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 20 / 2015

E [email protected] T 204.957.3467 W rwb.org/school

PHOTO: Bruce Monk GUEST TEACHER Makaila Wallace A Canadian born in Vallejo, California, Makaila started her professional dance training at the School at age 14 and attended summer programs. She danced with the RWB Company as an apprentice before moving to , Sweden to join the . There she had the opportunity to perform many lead roles (including Myrtha in Giselle, staged and casted by Natalia Makarova). After three years, she returned to Canada and joined Ballet BC. Dancing nationally and internationally, her personal performance highlights have included works by choreographers Johan Inger, , Aszure Barton, Serge Bennathan, Jorma Elo, Jiri Kylian and Medhi Walerski, among others. In 2009, she worked with Roberto Campanella and Robert Glumbek (ProArte Danza) and also taught at the Okanagan Summer Dance Intensive in Kelowna. Makaila danced in the 2010 Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics. In 2014 she completed her final season with Ballet BC, where she danced for almost 11 years. She is

Photo Courtesy of: Makaila Wallace now an independent artist living in Vancouver.

FACILITIES Dance Intensive is held at the world-renowned Royal Winnipeg Ballet, which boasts a newly-renovated facility, designed and built specifically for dance. The building contains 10 spacious, sprung-floor studios, including a 200-seat performance space as well as private dressing rooms with lockers and showers. Students attending Dance Intensive also have access to the RWB medical support team as required, including physiotherapy.

ACTIVITIES Dance intensive is about more than just dance – it’s about learning, immersing yourself in Winnipeg culture and having fun! Students are invited to participate in supervised activities and field trips in their free time throughout the program. In the past, activities have included a beach day, a go-carting adventure at Thunder Rapids and an evening of theatre at . Students will be emailed an Activity Package detailing the activities available and the costs involved upon receipt of their application and payment. The Activity Form must be complete and returned with payment by the deadline listed in the Activity Package.

PHOTO: Bruce Monk PHOTO: Bruce Monk Our Residence

ACCOMMODATIONS The RWB School Residence is a secure and comfortable home-away- from-home that offers affordable, on-site accommodation for students attending Dance Intensive. Linked by a skywalk to the main RWB building, the Residence provides 24-hour supervision and includes living quarters, a dining room, student lounges with internet access and laundry facilities. Nutritious, flavourful meals are prepared for the students by the RWB School’s Head Chef and staff. Students not staying in Residence have the option to purchase individual meals and meal plans. See registration form online for details.

PHOTO: Bruce Monk