Summer Program

HPSD’s summer program includes ballet and modern classes for students of all ages. The Summer 2010 program will begin on June 5th and run through July. Three special workshops will also be held this summer, as described below.

For a detailed schedule, tuition rates and a registration form, please click on the menu to the left.

Please, note that following Summer 2010 classes have been closed due to full enrollment:

SESSION ONE
Tuesday 4:30 PM - Creative Movement with Sarah Ford
Wednesday 4:15 PM - Pre-ballet I with Allyson Ratliff
Saturday 9:00 AM - Creative Movement with August Tye
Saturday 9:30 AM - Pre-ballet I with August Tye

SESSION TWO
Tuesday 4:30 PM - Creative Movement with Sarah Ford
Wednesday 4:15 PM - Pre-ballet I with Allyson Ratliff
Saturday 9:00 AM - Creative Movement with August Tye
Saturday 9:30 AM - Pre-ballet I with August Tye

Young Choreographers Workshop

This workshop is for students in Ballet level IV and higher or Modern level III and higher who are interested in learning the art of creating their own dances. Students will be guided through exercises that teach the craft of choreography. The class is suitable for both students who have some experience in creating dance and students who have no experience. Daily exercises will be geared to the individual student’s level.

Teacher Trainee Workshop

This workshop is for students who are currently enrolled in the Teacher Trainee Program at HPSD and are in Ballet V or higher. Students will teach with Artistic Director, August Tye on Saturday mornings concentrating on levels Creative Movement thru Pre Ballet II. There will be a 30 minute discussion following the day’s classes each week. Some students with considerable experience will be allowed to co-teach the classes with Ms. Tye. This program is offered free of charge to students who can commit to the four week program without missing any classes. Students who participate in this workshop will gain a better understanding of the structure of the HPSD syllabus and the art of teaching young children.

This program is for mature and experienced HPSD Teacher Trainees. There are other opportunities for younger Teacher Trainees to assist with classes during the summer. Please contact August Tye if this is something that interests you by emailing her at august@hydeparkdance.org.

The Nightingale Performance Workshop

This workshop is for students who are in Ballet II thru Ballet IV. Be a part of the creation of HPSD’s newest ballet, The Nightingale, based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson. This new ballet will premiere in the Spring of 2011, choreographed by the HPSD Artistic Team, Sarah Ford Thompson, Allyson Ratliff, Aimee Tye and August Tye. During the summer we will explore sections of the ballet that will be set on the younger dancer. After our week of exploration we will perform excerpts for friends and family. Because this is an intensive rehearsal period, students enrolled in this workshop are required to attend every class.

PLEASE NOTE: Taking part in the summer workshop does not guarantee a part in the final production. Students will be required to audition and take part in a second, longer workshop beginning January 2011 in order to be in the final performances.

Studio Location for All Summer Classes and Workshops:
Studio One, First Unitarian Church, 5650 S. Woodlawn Avenue.

Summer Program 2010 Info

• Summer 2010 Schedule (pdf)
• Summer 2010 Tuition and Fees

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