614-761-2882 dublindance.com/academy 2665 Farmers Dr Columbus, OH 43235
The Academy s mission is to provide a place for dedicated, passionate and goal-oriented students to focus and pursue their art. Expert instructors will build a path for students to exceed and excel artistically and intellectually. The Academy will provide each student, ages 14 19, with extraordinary dance training, self-discipline and a professional attitude to take into the consecutive phases of their dance education and career paths. THE ACADEMY WILL SUPPORT EACH STUDENT S DANCE AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION BY PROVIDING THE BALANCE NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN EACH ENDEAVOR. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE ACADEMY WILL PROVIDE: Dance instruction coordinated and taught by dancers with strong professional dance and teaching experience who are passionate about sharing their expertise and are capable of effectively challenging driven students. A nine month (approximately September May), full day* (8:00 am 4:00 pm) program will advance students in ballet/pointe, modern, jazz, and contemporary technique as well as expose dancers to various other art forms throughout the year. Students will work as a company on choreography and performance repertoire. Academic requirements will be met with the help of each student s school district s stipulations and/or through the student s on-line choice. A dedicated, monitored study room with desks and Wi-Fi is available to students during their academic time. Parents have the option for the student to return home or stay at the studio during academic time. Parents will have an open line of communication with the study room monitor and with each of the dance teachers. Wellness education (nutrition classes, muscular/skeletal awareness, weekly conditioning) and access to the on-site Physical Therapist. Tuition includes three personal PT consultations per school year. A personalized dance education plan and three meetings with the Education Director to analyze goals and progression in the program (prior spring, mid-year and end-of-year). Performing opportunities at The Academy include an informal fall parent showcase, DDC&G s annual production of The Nutcracker, the Centre s March Company Performance and a dedicated spring concert for Academy students. Academy costumes and rentals are included in tuition. Annual field trips will include activities such as a day of dance with the local collegiate dance departments, company shadowing with local professional companies, local festivals and arts events and one out-of-town dance experience (ie: Chicago; NY). Costs for travel are additional. Included with tuition is audition preparation and support for each student s summer intensive training and college and/or company auditions. (Please note: This does not include individual photos or videos). Academy students are highly encouraged to continue their dance instruction at their home studio during the evenings and weekends. *A partial day option is also available. 3
The Students Eligible students for The Academy are ages 14 19* who have an aspiration to dance at a pre-professional level and have goals for acceptance into high-caliber college dance departments (ballet or modern based) or noteworthy pre-professional programs and apprenticeships around the country. Students must be local or be willing make separate boarding and transportation plans. MOVEMENT REQUIREMENTS Students must have significant dance experience coming into the program and demonstrate a passionate desire to learn in a challenging environment with high expectations. Students must currently be training en pointe and have at least intermediate training in jazz and modern. Exceptions may be made for the right student with a varied background. Each student s path will be individualized according to their personal goals; for example, those with ballet based objectives will have different goals than those with modern-based objectives. One-on-one meetings with the Education Director and Academy teachers will aid in pursuing these goals. The Academy is structured to be an intensive addition to the student s overall dance training. Continued instruction at the student s home studio in the evenings and weekends is highly encouraged. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS A letter of intent as well as a professional recommendation letter from a current or former dance teacher is required upon application. The required annual audition will determine each student s technical readiness for the program and aid in level placement and movement goals. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Students must maintain 95% attendance throughout the program and maintain a 2.7 GPA academically. Students in jeopardy of either of these baseline requirements will be given a four week notice and personal plan for improvement before dismissal from the program. Student Handbooks and an annual calendar will be distributed during individual baseline meetings in May. Students participating in The Academy must make arrangements with their school district and/or high school to meet the allotted academy schedule or be prepared to transfer their academic studies on-line.* A dedicated, monitored study room with desks and Wi-Fi is available to students during their academic time. Parents have the option for the student to return home or stay at the studio during academic time.*an on-line school representative will be at the informational parent meetings. * Students who have graduated from high school are exempt from academic requirements.
The Details Tuition for The Academy is $1975/month for Option A or $1375/month for Option B. See the Daily Schedule on page 8 for more information. ACADEMY TUITION ALSO INCLUDES Academy costumes and costume rentals September May non-academy classes at DDC&G for Academy students and their families Three personal meetings with the education director and teachers for goals and planning Three personal consultations with the physical therapist Support for summer intensive and/or college and company auditions ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Academy tuition does not include academic instruction, fees/food/boarding for field trips/travel, audition pictures/ videos, non-academy costumes, boarding/transportation, clothing/shoes, logo-wear, audition and registration fees or summer intensive tuition. Academy tuition will not be prorated for any reason; academy students are committed to the program for the school year. Due to limited class size, parents must sign a contract committing to the nine months of tuition. The Academy audition and application fee is $75 due annually with a completed application. Informational parent meetings will take place in January and February for the following school year. Auditions are scheduled annually each spring. Summer training is required of each incoming Academy student. A summer plan must be approved by the Education Director during the May meeting and may include summer intensives and Centre classes. Each incoming academy student must attend at least one of DDC&G s summer intensive weeks. ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATION Christina Taylor christina@dublindance.com 614-761-2882 DEADLINES FOR THE 2015 2016 SCHOOL YEAR* Parent Informational Meeting will be held Sunday, January 11, 2015 5:00 pm and Sunday, February 22, 2015 1:00 pm Application must be postmarked by Monday, March 2, 2015 Academy Audition will be held Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 1:00 3:30 pm. Registration begins at 12:00 pm Acceptance Letters will be mailed the week of March 30, 2015 First month s tuition and commitment forms must be postmarked by April 20, 2015 Initial parent/student conference will be individually scheduled during the month of May Documentation of academic plans and proof of summer training due Friday, August 14, 2015 Orientation for Incoming Students and Parents will be held Saturday, August 15, 2015 Classes begin Monday August 24, 2015 * Potential students who have missed the deadline may contact the Education Director for late admissions consideration. 5
The Teachers For complete bios, please visit www.dublindance.com/academy. DEONTE HANSEL Deonte was born in Detroit, Michigan and most recently, danced with BalletMet Columbus for two seasons. Deonte received his training from the Gwinnett Ballet Theater under Lisa Sheppard and Kelly Spa. Mr. Hansel also trained at the Rock School and Houston Ballet on scholarship. Mr. Hansel joined the Louisville Ballet Company after graduating from the South Carolina Governor s School for Arts and Humanities. He also has danced for the Atlanta Ballet, Orlando Ballet, and most recently the Milwaukee Ballet Company... ADAM LANTER Adam began his training with Ann O Hara and the Dayton Ballet School where he danced with Dayton Ballet II. He studied with the Virginia School of the Arts, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Pontecorvo Ballet Studios, and Burklyn Ballet Theater. Adam danced professionally with the Ballet Theater of Maryland, Charleston Ballet Theater, Ballet Tennessee, and the Charleston Ballet of West Virginia. In 2002 he was asked to dance in Scotland at the Festival Fringe, where he danced the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland... ANNIKA RUSSO Annika is a licensed Physical Therapist, former professional dancer and accomplished teacher. Annika received her MPT from MCP Hahnemann University and her BA in Dance Pedagogy from Butler University. Her dance and performance career includes national and international tours with the Rockford Dance Company where she was a Principal Dancer from 1990 1994 and a Guest Artist from 2000 2002; Annika was a scholarship winner with The School of the American Ballet, and danced with the Butler Ballet from 1994 1998... CHRISTINA TAYLOR Christina has been dancing for 36 years and has been teaching for 25 years. Christina studied dance at Fort Hayes Career Center as well as The Ohio State University during her junior and senior year of high school. After high school, she completed her studies at Florida State University where her emphasis was Ballet, Pointe, Modern, and Choreography. During college, Christina received scholarships to the Martha Graham School in New York City and Jacob s Pillow. After college Christina danced professionally in Atlanta, Georgia...
JAIME KOTRBA WILSON Currently a member of the Columbus Dance Theatre, Jaime has been teaching and dancing professionally since her graduation from Interlochen Arts Academy as a dance major. Her professional dancing includes two years with Ballet Met, Columbus; Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York; and Collage Dance Collective, Memphis. In addition, Jamie is the founder of Jaunsphere Dance Company, New York where she continues to guest perform. Jamie s teaching includes Columbus Dance Theater, Columbus; It s Dance, New York... SETH WILSON Seth Wilson started his dance training at the age of 4, under the late Stanley Bates in Queens, New York. A native of Queens, Seth continued his training throughout New York at many institutions such as Alvin Ailey, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Ballet Hispanico. He also trained at LaGaurdia High School for the Performing Arts and later attended Purchase College State University of New York. Seth has performed with Dance Theatre of Harlem s Dancing Through Barriers Ensemble, Alvin Ailey, New York Theatre Ballet... ALICIA HANN Alicia began her dance training at the age of 4 and ignited a passion for the art of dance which still has a strong presence in her life today. In high school, Alicia focused her area of study to Ballet, studying Pre-Professionally at Dublin Dance Centre in the Intensive programs and participating in the Repertory Company. In college Alicia switched her focus to Modern Dance earning a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography... ERIKA JUNOD Erika began her dance training at age 5 in Syracuse, NY. By graduation from Dance Centre North and the Center for Ballet and Dance Arts, she had also studied summers at the American Academy of Ballet in NY, Saratoga Summer Dance Intensive with NYCB, ABT, and Ballet Met Columbus. Erika is a graduate of Ballet Met Columbus Pre-Professional and Professional Trainee Programs. Currently with Columbus Dance Theater... MARTINE CLARK Born into a family of dancers, Martine trained in several dance forms from an early age throughout Columbus. At 12 she was selected to train in Ballet Met s Professional Track Ballet Program. Broadening her dance vocabulary, Martine joined EventCo Productions, and was a guest dancer with Columbus Dance Theatre. Martine has taught and choreographed throughout Columbus and Chicago and brings her diverse dance background to each style of dance she teaches... 7
The Daily Schedule OPTION A Sample Schedule for students transferring their academic studies on-line. 7:30 8:00 8:30 10:00 11:00 12:00 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Open room for arrival individual warm up Conditioning Ballet/Pointe Conditioning Ballet/Pointe Conditioning Ballet/Pointe Ballet/Pointe Ballet/Pointe or Men s Technique Variations en pointe Variations en pointe Modern Jazz Modern Contemporary Modern Composition Repertoire Alternating Modern and Ballet Partnering Lunch 12:30 4:00 Academic Study at home or in monitored study room Varied Experience: Guest Teachers, New art forms, Wellness classes etc OPTION B Sample Schedule for students attending their base high school in the mornings. 12:00 1:30 2:30 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Ballet/Pointe Ballet/Pointe Ballet/Pointe Ballet/Pointe Ballet/Pointe or Men s Technique Modern Jazz Modern Contemporary Modern Composition Repertoire Varied Experience And we should consider each day lost on which we have not danced at least once. Friedrich Nietzsche
BALLET/POINTE Students will study ballet technique at the advanced level focusing on the development of professionalism and artistry. Daily class will continually advance the student s repertory of steps while building strength and stamina. Students will perfect attention to fine detail, technique progression and the use of the body. MEN S TECHNIQUE A ballet technique class dedicated to providing male students with the stamina, strength, artistry and specific technical training required for the classical male repertoire. MODERN AND BALLET PARTNERING Students will use their technical understanding to develop the awareness, timing, mutual trust and support vital to partnering in various art forms. MODERN/CONTEMPORARY/JAZZ Study in the primary principles of these art forms develops a well-rounded dancer. Classes will challenge students in the various styles preparing them for the movement diversity and strength required of today s top programs. 9
Cut application on dotted line. Cut application on dotted line. The Application Must be completed, postmarked by March 2, 2015 with check for application/audition fee of $75. * Potential students who have missed the deadline may contact the Education Director for late admissions consideration: Christina Taylor, christina@dublindance.com or 614-761-2882. I am applying for: Full Day (Option A) Partial Day (Option B) Student Name Date of Birth Home Address 2015 2016 Academic Grade City State Zip Code Email Parent/Guardian Name Parent Email and Phone (if different from above) Current Dance Training Phone *Please include any additional experience on a separate sheet of paper. SCHOOL/STUDIO ART FORM TEACHER HOURS/WEEK Ballet Pointe Modern Jazz Contemporary Other: Other: APPLICATION FOR ACADEMY MUST INCLUDE Resume, Head Shot and Body Shot in arabesque. These do not have to be professional! Letter of recommendation, sealed in a separate envelope with the writer s signature across the seal, from a former or current dance teacher. 500 Word Essay on what dance means to you and how it has influenced your life. Include your goals for this program and your future dance aspirations. Application and all included material will become property of DDC&G and will not be returned. 11
2665 Farmers Dr Columbus, OH 43235 614-761-2882 dublindance.com/academy