1photo: Walt JedziniakSummer programLearn more and register at www.dancebtc.org/summer-2023For ages 3 through Pre-ProfessionalIntensives start June 19 and conclude August 18, 202320 Jeerson Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110 | 860-570-0440 | school@dancebtc.org Ballet Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) not-for-prot organizationNEW STUDENTS! Are you interested in SBTC’s Summer Dance Intensives? Fill out the New Student Inquiry Form for Summer 2023 to determine your placement in the program. SBTC’s School Administrator will be in touch no later than 48 hours after submission. For any further questions please email school@dancebtc.org.
9Summer is the ideal time for students to pursue a dance education. Without academic pressures or busy extracurricular activity schedules, dancers are able to excel at a more rapid pace in technical skill, strength and performance, while exploring a variety of dance styles.SBTC recommends that dancers train for several consecutive weeks to support and sustain their dance technique and strength, however, it is understood that not all dancers wish to train in this fashion. SBTC’s summer program schedules have been designed to allow students the exibility to train all summer or for selected weeks. Click here to register photo: Tracy Dorman
SBTC’s Summer Program2VARIATION INTENSIVESBTC will oer a unique experience to intermediate/advanced pointe students to learn a classical ballet variation, receive professional 1:1 coaching, and perform in costume for a guest panel of dance professionals. Students may also invite family and friends to attend the Variation performance. Students must have at least two years of pointe experience to participate in the intensive. Levels:Intermediate/Advanced Pointe Students*SBTC Levels - Pointe II, Pointe III, and Pointe IV*Students who are not enrolled at SBTC should contact school@dancebtc.org to determine placement. Session:Monday–Friday, June 19–23 - 5:00–9:00pm Showcase on Friday June 23 at 7:00pmTuition:photo: Tracy Dorman Click here to register
SBTC’s Summer Program3HALF DAY INTENSIVE SBTC’s Half Day Intensives are oered Monday–Friday for SBTC Ballet levels Primary Ballet II through Ballet VI. If your dancer is not a student at SBTC please contact its School Administrator at school@dancebtc.org to determine the best level placement for your dancer. SBTC’s Summer Intensives will provide dancers the opportunity to enhance their training, artistry and performance skills. Each session dancers will train in ballet/pointe daily, while each individual session will explore one dierent dance style such as Jazz, Contemporary, or Ballet Repertoire to prepare a small showcase for the dancers’ family and friends to attend to occur on the Friday of each Half Day Intensive session.SBTC oers a multi-session discount for its Half Day Intensives. A 15% discount will be added to the second (or third) session if a dancer chooses to enroll in multiple weeks. Upon enrollment, the discount will be made manually by SBTC’s Administrator. Please allow 48 hours for the discount to be applied. You will be notied after your account is updated for you to pay your deposit.Please see pages 4–5 to learn more about the appropriate Half Day Intensive for your dancer.photo: Thomas Giroir
SBTC’s Summer Program4INTENSIVE A - BALLET V AND BALLET VIProgramming | Ballet, Pointe, Strength/Conditioning, Contemporary, Jazz, and Ballet RepertoireAll Sessions: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–1:30pmSession 1 - July 10–14, Showcase on Friday, July 14 at 1:15pmSession 2 - July 17–21, Showcase on Friday, July 21 at 1:15pmSession 3 - July 24–28, Showcase on Friday, July 28 at 1:15pm Tuition: 1 session = $4502 sessions = $8303 sessions = $1215INTENSIVE B - BALLET III AND BALLET IVProgramming | Ballet, Pointe, Strength/Conditioning, Contemporary, Jazz, and Ballet RepertoireAll Sessions: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–1:30pmSession 1 - July 10–14, Showcase on Friday, July 14 at 1:15pmSession 2 - July 17–21, Showcase on Friday, July 21 at 1:15pmSession 3 - July 24–28, Showcase on Friday, July 28 at 1:15pm Tuition: 1 session = $4502 sessions = $8303 sessions = $1215 Click here to register Click here to register
SBTC’s Summer Program5INTENSIVE C - BALLET IIProgramming | Ballet, Pre Pointe, Strength/Conditioning, Contemporary, Jazz, and Ballet RepertoireAll Sessions: Monday–Friday, 2:00am–5:00pmSession 1 - July 24–28, Showcase on Friday, July 28 at 4:45pmSession 2 - July 31–August 4, Showcase on Friday, August 4 at 4:45pmTuition: 1 session = $3302 sessions = $555 INTENSIVE D - PRIMARY BALLET II AND BALLET I Programming | Ballet, Pre Pointe, Strength/Conditioning, Contemporary, Jazz, and Ballet RepertoireAll Sessions: Monday–Friday, 2:00am–4:30pmSession 1 - July 24–28, Showcase on Friday, July 28 at 4:15pmSession 2 - July 31–August 4, Showcase on Friday, August 4 at 4:15pmTuition: Session 1 = $250Session 2 = $462.50 Click here to register Click here to register
SBTC’s Summer Program6MINI INTENSIVESBTC Mini intensive is oered to develop younger dancers’ ballet technique with separate instruction for each of the designated levels. Each week has a dierent Classical Ballet theme where dancers will be educated about the specic ballet, watch excerpts from a professional production, learn excerpts of choreography from the production and create ballet-related crafts.The intensive culminates with a short showcase performance at the end of the week that families and friends are invited to watch at BTC’s studio. Tuition includes a fee for arts and craft supplies. Students bring their own healthy snacks that they will enjoy outdoors, weather permitting.Levels: Creative Movement and Primary Ballet I All sessions Monday–Friday, 9:00am–12:00pmSession 1, July 31–August 4 - Ballet Theme: CoppeliaSession 2, August 21–25 - Ballet Theme: Swan LakeTuition: $265/session$490.25 for both* sessions*There is a 15% discount added to the second session’s tuition if a dancer enrolls in both. Upon enrollment, the discount will be made manually by SBTC’s Administrator. Please allow 48 hours for the discount to be applied. You will be notied after your account is updated for you to pay your deposit.photo: Thomas Giroir Click here to register
SBTC’s Summer Program7BALLET BOOTCAMPIn addition to Ballet and Pointe technique, this program focuses on strength, exibility, core stability training, and dance conditioning. Dancers also learn about nutrition and injury prevention. The goal of the program is to prepare students for any upcoming auditions and dance school year. Ballet Bootcamp is open to intermediate and advanced dancers. Levels: Ballet III, Ballet IV, Ballet V and Ballet VISession: August 15–19th, 6:00–9:00pmTuition:$500JUNIOR CORPS DE BALLETThe Junior Corps de Ballet Preparatory Intensive is a two week intensive program to prepare prospective Junior Corps de Ballet members for BTC’s Season 25. Dancers who wish to audition for BTC’s Junior Corps de Ballet for the 2023–2024 Season are required to attend a minimum of one full week of the Junior Corps Preparatory Intensive, though it is strongly preferred that interested dancers attend both weeks.August 7–11th and August 14–18th from 10:00am–2:00pm BTC will host its Junior Corps de Ballet Preparatory Intensive led by Artistic Director Stephanie Dattellas. Dancers interested and eligible to audition for BTC’s 2023–2024 Junior Corps de Ballet will take class daily with BTC’s resident company of professional dancers, develop pointe strength and learn select repertoire.Levels: Dancers must be placed in SBTC Pointe II for the 2023–2024 school year to participate.Session: Week 1 - August 7–11th, Week 2 - August 14–18thTuition: $600**Please note that the Junior Corps de Ballet Prep Intensive is not eligible for any multi-intensive discounts. Click here to register Click here to register Click here to register
8GENERAL TUITION NOTES• Dancers can register for sessions (weeks) separately• Multi-session discounts only apply to SBTC’s Half Day Intensives and the Mini Intensive• Half of the tuition is due upon registration and the balance is due the rst day of class• Students will not be able to participate in their intensive classes until tuition is paid in full• Tuition payments may be mailed to the BTC oce, paid in the BTC oce by check, or paid online via SBTC’s parent portal by credit card • There is a fee of $50 for returned checks • Please do not give installment payments to teachers• There is no registration fee for SBTC’s Summer TermDRESS CODEDancers enrolled in SBTC’s Intensives should click here to see SBTC’s Dress Code.** Please note that SBTC will allow dancers to wear any color leotard during the Summer term only.Learn more and register at www.dancebtc.org/summer-2023Ballet Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) not-for-prot organizationQuestions? Contact us!Need help setting up your account? Or perhaps you are looking for more information about SBTC, its facility, and faculty? Do not hesitate to contact us! We are here to help you to ensure a positive and smooth experience.Email: school@dancebtc.org 20 Jeerson Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110 | 860-570-0440 SBTC’s Summer Program