Pre-Professional Intensive
Pre-Professional Intensive (Ages 9-11, and 12-17, or ESB Ballet 3 and up)
Monday August 5 - Friday, August 9, 2024
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Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet Pre-Professional Summer Ballet Program provides unparalleled training by our prestigious faculty and guest faculty. As a summer student, you will experience a program focused on the whole dancer while advancing your strength and technique. Our program is designed to nurture dancers spiritually, mentally as well as physically. Each day begins with hymns and songs on the green in front of our studios and an inspirational message from faculty and guest artists. Build your confidence as a dancer through our comprehensive curriculum that brings together the finest in technique and artistry. Class Offerings include: Ekklesia repertoire, pointe, variations, modern, partnering, contemporary, and more! The program ends with a free performance on the final day.
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Spiritual Life
At Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet, our aim is to love and serve all. We want to welcome you, wherever you may be in your personal faith journey. The intensive each day begins with prayer and a reflection on God. Personal stories of love for God and neighbor are shared and we encourage dancers to use dance to share that love in their community.
Advanced Program Fees (ages 13 - 17, or ESB Ballet 6 and up. Dancers must have at least two consecutive years en pointe to dance in the Advanced Program.)
Early Registration Fee (Before April 1): $50
Late Registration Fee (April 1 and after): $75
Tuition Installment 1 (due at time of registration and is non-refundable): $250
Tuition Installment 2 (due by May 5, 2024): $250
Total: $550 (Early Registration) or $575 (Late registration)
Intermediate Program Fees (ages 9 - 12, or ESB Ballet 3-5)
Early Registration Fee (Before April 1): $50
Late Registration Fee (April 1 and after): $75
Tuition Installment 1 (due at time of registration and is non-refundable): $200
Tuition Installment 2 (due by May 5, 2024): $200
Total: $450 (Early Registration) or $475 (Late registration)
Submissions
-Registration must take place online at the following link: Register Here
-Non-refundable first payment of $250 (Youth Program) or $200 (Junior Program) paid online at time of registration. This fee can also be mailed as a check.
- Second payment of $250 or $200 due in full by May 5, 2024.
- These payments are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Payment Options
Card: Pay online at Registration. Payment must be linked to a debit or credit card. Email admin@ekklesiaballet.org for assistance.
Check: All checks should be made out to Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet. There will be a $25 charge for all returned checks.
You may submit your check by mail (see address below) or bring to the studio with your application.
Make checks out to:
Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet
381 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Cash: All Fees must be paid in US dollars only.
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Sample Schedule
Advanced Program
9:30-10:15 am: Devotions
10:15-10:30 am: Break
10:30-12:00 pm: Ballet Class
12:00-12:30 pm: Pointe/Men's Allegro
12:30-1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00-2:15 pm: Contemporary
2:15-2:30 pm: Break
2:30-3:00 pm: Moving Dialogue
3:00-5:30 pm: Repertoire
Intermediate Program
9:30-10:00 am: Devotions
10:00-10:30 am: Break
10:30-12:00 pm: Ballet Class with pre-pointe and boy's jumps
12:00-12:30 pm: Lunch
12:30-1:00 pm: Variations
1:00-1:30 pm: Dance Making
1:30-1:45 pm: Break
1:45-2:45 pm: Contemporary
2:45-3:30 pm: Repertoire
Outdoor Performance
A performance is held at the end of the one-week Intensive. This performance will be held outside on ESB’s very own outdoor, open-air stage. This performance is a time where all students participate in presenting Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet repertory and special guest choreography learned during the Intensive. Family and friends are invited to join us! The outdoor performance is free of charge.
Housing
Housing: ESB does not provide housing for the intensive. Here is a list of hotels in the area:
The Inn at Middletown
Wesley Inn and Suites
Quality Inn Cromwell - Middletown
Springhill Suites by Marriott Hartford Cromwell
Restaurants/Grocery Stores in the area:
It’s Only Natural restaurant
It’s Only Natural Market
Perk on Main
Mondo Pizza
Illiano’s Ristorante
Salsa’s 3 Mexican Grill
Stop and Shop
Aldi
Dress Code
Ballet Class attire for Females: Leotard color of choice. All ballet classes require pink full-length tights and pink ballet or pointe shoes. Please wear a solid black leotard for the performance on Friday.
Ballet Class attire for Males: White t-shirts, black leggings or black bike shorts, and black or white ballet shoes with matching socks.
Contemporary and Modern class attire for both Male and Females: black shorts with no tights. Contemporary requires tan canvas ballet slippers and Modern is with bare feet.
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