Ballet Studio Intensive

The Ballet Studio is COCA's Junior Ballet Intensive for ages 9–15. This full-day program runs Monday through Friday (with no class on July 3) for three weeks (JUN 29–JUL17) and includes classes in ballet, modern, and character techniques. The ballet curriculum focuses on pirouettes, petite allegro, adagio, pre-pointe, and pointe (for those already on pointe). The Boys Ballet program emphasizes jumps and turns. Students also concentrate on elements that enhance their training as performing artists, including musicality, expressive movement, and character development. One classical ballet is selected for in-depth study, and dancers learn the process of preparing for a performance, which includes both ensemble pieces and variations from the ballet. The intensive is divided into two sections based on each dancer's ability. Participants must have completed Ballet II, IIA, III, IV, or V (if currently enrolled at COCA), or have completed three years of classical ballet training, ages 7 and older. The program culminates in a free performance open to family and friends on Friday, July 17. Audition Requirement: Auditions take place at COCA's Regional Summer Intensive Auditions (RSIA) from January 16–18. Alternatively, you can contact Norma Gabriel, Ballet Studio Coordinator, at ngabriel@cocastl.org to submit a video audition.