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QLD Ballet Summer School Programs Open for Registration

Posted by QLD Ballet Academy | Nov 18, 2021

Registrations for Summer School and Junior Summer School are now open!

Summer School and Junior Summer Schools offer dancers aged 7.5 to 18 years the chance to further their training in a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Queensland Ballet Academy’s esteemed Faculty of teachers are ready to mentor talented young dancers during these established Summer School programs.

Artistic Director, Li Cunxin, joins Queensland Ballet Academy’s Summer School as a guest teacher this December! Participants will gain direct instruction and guidance from Li, as he takes two classes across the Summer School program, and joins the panel for the Q&A Session. 13-18 December 2021.

The Summer School program for dancers 10 to 18 years, includes classes in classical ballet technique, pointe work*, repertoire, character dance, contemporary dance, and male technique (subject to number of male participants). Students also participate in informative discussions with a variety of professionals from Queensland Ballet, the broader industry and / or affiliated health fields.

The Junior Summer School program for children 7.5 to 9 years, includes classes in classical ballet, character dance, repertoire and contemporary dance.

*For safe dance practice, Queensland Ballet Academy Faculty will assess older students’ ability for pointe work.

Venue

Queensland Ballet Academy, 101 L’Estrange Terrace, Kelvin Grove QLD*

*Please note that this venue is subject to COVID Safe regulations. All applicants will be informed of any venue changes prior to the event.

Ages
Summer School | 10 – 18 years old

Junior Summer School | 7.5 – 9 years old

Times^
Junior Summer School classes will be scheduled between 8.30am – 1.00pm AEST

Summer School classes will be scheduled between 8.30am – 5.00pm AEST

^Detailed schedule to be provided by email the week prior to the event.

Summer School Fees*

$750 (inc. GST) – External students aged 10 – 18

$700 (inc. GST) – current Queensland Ballet Academy students in the Pre-Professional and Academy Programs

$190 (inc. GST) – External students aged 7.5 – 9

$165 (inc. GST) – current Queensland Ballet Academy Foundation Program students

All participants must be under 18 years of age at the time of the event. Discount codes for current Academy students will be provided by email.


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