TWO SUMMER INTENSIVE SESSIONS AVAILABLE!
August 2-6 * August 9-13
Intensives are open to all dancers in current levels 3, 4, 5, and Studio Company.
Level 3 and 4 dancers should enroll in the intermediate intensive.
Level 5, Junior and Studio Company dancers should enroll in our advanced intensive.
COST: $400 for one week or $750 for both
Intensives are open to all dancers in current levels 3, 4, 5, and Studio Company.
Level 3 and 4 dancers should enroll in the intermediate intensive.
Level 5, Junior and Studio Company dancers should enroll in our advanced intensive.
COST: $400 for one week or $750 for both
Schedule - Week 1 (August 2-6)
Schedule - Week 2 (August 9-13)
Meet our Guest Artists
Sona Kharatian
Teaching from August 2-6
Sona Kharatian is celebrating her 20th season with The Washington Ballet. She has danced with Orlando Ballet, Ballet Hawaii, the Trey McIntyre Project, and Copenhagen International Ballet. She was a regular guest artist with ARKA Ballet under the direction of Roudolf Kharatian, and has performed as a featured principal with the National Ballet of Armenia and Ballet 2021.
Kharatian has performed roles in works by George Balanchine, Mark Morris, Twyla Tharp, Paul Taylor, Choo San Goh, Antony Tudor, Septime Webre, Nacho Duato, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Christopher Wheeldon, Trey McIntyre, Nicolo Fonte, Alexei Ratmansky, Roudolf Kharatian, William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, Hans van Manen, Frederick Asthon, Edwaard Liang, Alejandro Cerrudo and others. Notable roles include Juliet in Romeo + Juliet, Giselle and Myrtha in Giselle, Carmen in Carmen, the Red Queen in ALICE (in wonderland), Myrtle in The Great Gatsby, and Lady Brett Ashley in Hemingway: The Sun Also Rises, among others. In addition to her work as a dancer, Kharatian teaches at The Washington School of Ballet, other schools in the Washington, DC area, as well as coaching and staging works internationally. Kharatian began her ballet training at the Choreographic Institute in Yerevan, Armenia, and later studied at the Kirov Academy of Ballet and The Washington School of Ballet. Kharatian is a two-time recipient of the Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award.
Teaching from August 2-6
Sona Kharatian is celebrating her 20th season with The Washington Ballet. She has danced with Orlando Ballet, Ballet Hawaii, the Trey McIntyre Project, and Copenhagen International Ballet. She was a regular guest artist with ARKA Ballet under the direction of Roudolf Kharatian, and has performed as a featured principal with the National Ballet of Armenia and Ballet 2021.
Kharatian has performed roles in works by George Balanchine, Mark Morris, Twyla Tharp, Paul Taylor, Choo San Goh, Antony Tudor, Septime Webre, Nacho Duato, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Christopher Wheeldon, Trey McIntyre, Nicolo Fonte, Alexei Ratmansky, Roudolf Kharatian, William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, Hans van Manen, Frederick Asthon, Edwaard Liang, Alejandro Cerrudo and others. Notable roles include Juliet in Romeo + Juliet, Giselle and Myrtha in Giselle, Carmen in Carmen, the Red Queen in ALICE (in wonderland), Myrtle in The Great Gatsby, and Lady Brett Ashley in Hemingway: The Sun Also Rises, among others. In addition to her work as a dancer, Kharatian teaches at The Washington School of Ballet, other schools in the Washington, DC area, as well as coaching and staging works internationally. Kharatian began her ballet training at the Choreographic Institute in Yerevan, Armenia, and later studied at the Kirov Academy of Ballet and The Washington School of Ballet. Kharatian is a two-time recipient of the Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award.
Kristen Gallagher
Teaching from August 9 - 14
Kristen Gallagher (Ballet Mistress) has been a part of The Suzanne Farrell Ballet since its inception in 1999. She danced with the company until 2007 and continued to work with the company as the Artistic Assistant. She has assisted in staging and rehearsing many Balanchine ballets including those of The Balanchine Preservation Initiative. In 2012 she was promoted to Ballet Mistress. Kristen started her 18 year performing career at the Richmond Ballet. While dancing in Richmond, she also served as Rehearsal Assistant. She danced many principal roles including 20th century classics such as Balanchine's Serenade and Apollo, Jose Limón's The Moors Pavane, Agnes de Mille's Rodeo, and Antony Tudor's Jardin Aux Lilas, to name a few. She was also part of many new works that choreographer Val Caniparoli produced for Richmond Ballet and has subsequently staged his works for Cincinnati Ballet, Aspen Ballet Company, Point Park University, and Jacksonville University. When not working with The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, she lives and teaches in Richmond, V.A.
Teaching from August 9 - 14
Kristen Gallagher (Ballet Mistress) has been a part of The Suzanne Farrell Ballet since its inception in 1999. She danced with the company until 2007 and continued to work with the company as the Artistic Assistant. She has assisted in staging and rehearsing many Balanchine ballets including those of The Balanchine Preservation Initiative. In 2012 she was promoted to Ballet Mistress. Kristen started her 18 year performing career at the Richmond Ballet. While dancing in Richmond, she also served as Rehearsal Assistant. She danced many principal roles including 20th century classics such as Balanchine's Serenade and Apollo, Jose Limón's The Moors Pavane, Agnes de Mille's Rodeo, and Antony Tudor's Jardin Aux Lilas, to name a few. She was also part of many new works that choreographer Val Caniparoli produced for Richmond Ballet and has subsequently staged his works for Cincinnati Ballet, Aspen Ballet Company, Point Park University, and Jacksonville University. When not working with The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, she lives and teaches in Richmond, V.A.
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Sami Dunaway
Teaching both weeks Sami is a three-year veteran dancer with the Washington Wizards. She attended Marymount University and enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as helping with Wizard Care charity events. Her favorite quote is: "Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must" - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Natalie Wolfe
Teaching both weeks Natalie started dancing at Ballet Caliente in 2003, and continued until graduating high school in 2018. She currently studies Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland, where she also dances in the university ballet company and teaches fitness classes with UMD RecWell. She has been teaching at Ballet Caliente since 2014 and teaches ballet, jazz, contemporary, and ballroom classes. |
The Ballet Caliente Summer Intensive guides students in their ballet technical skills as well as other dance forms that compliment a ballet artist. The program is held from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Ballet Caliente's beautiful studio in California, Maryland. Unlike big company intensives, our summer students are exposed to exceptional individual attention and corrections. This program offers unparalleled training by a distinguished staff of Ballet Caliente instructors and well-known in-state and out-of-state guest teachers.
Do you have a question about placement? Please email Barbara Hanks, Patron Services, at info@balletcaliente.com. Thank you!
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Intermediate Intensive
Encouraged for students enrolled in Ballet C or by invitation.
The Intermediate Intensive is a comprehensive curriculum of 30 classes per week that bring together technique, strengthening and artistry. Courses include: Technique, Pre-Pointe, Repertoire, Ballroom, Improvisation, Jazz, Performance, Modern, Latin, Broadway, Contemporary, Yoga, Hip Hop, Allegro, Character, Pirouettes, Pilates, Port De Bras, Basic Foundation, and Acting. Also included are lectures on various topics such as Injury Prevention, Nutrition, Foot Care, History of Dance, Famous Ballets, Ballet Music, Famous Choreographers, Summer Intensives, Pointe Shoe Fitting and Care. (Classes and lecture topics subject to change.)
Advanced Intensive
Encouraged for students enrolled in Ballet D.
The Advanced Intensive is a comprehensive curriculum of 30 classes per week that bring together technique, strengthening and artistry. Courses include: Technique, Pre-Pointe, Repertoire, Ballroom, Improvisation, Jazz, Performance, Modern, Latin, Broadway, Contemporary, Yoga, Hip Hop, Allegro, Character, Pirouettes, Pilates, Port De Bras, Basic Foundation, and Acting. Also included are lectures on various topics such as Injury Prevention, Nutrition, Foot Care, History of Dance, Famous Ballets, Ballet Music, Famous Choreographers, Career Opportunities, and Stress Management. (Classes and lecture topics subject to change.)
Do you have a question about placement? Please email Barbara Hanks, Patron Services, at info@balletcaliente.com. Thank you!
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Intermediate Intensive
Encouraged for students enrolled in Ballet C or by invitation.
The Intermediate Intensive is a comprehensive curriculum of 30 classes per week that bring together technique, strengthening and artistry. Courses include: Technique, Pre-Pointe, Repertoire, Ballroom, Improvisation, Jazz, Performance, Modern, Latin, Broadway, Contemporary, Yoga, Hip Hop, Allegro, Character, Pirouettes, Pilates, Port De Bras, Basic Foundation, and Acting. Also included are lectures on various topics such as Injury Prevention, Nutrition, Foot Care, History of Dance, Famous Ballets, Ballet Music, Famous Choreographers, Summer Intensives, Pointe Shoe Fitting and Care. (Classes and lecture topics subject to change.)
Advanced Intensive
Encouraged for students enrolled in Ballet D.
The Advanced Intensive is a comprehensive curriculum of 30 classes per week that bring together technique, strengthening and artistry. Courses include: Technique, Pre-Pointe, Repertoire, Ballroom, Improvisation, Jazz, Performance, Modern, Latin, Broadway, Contemporary, Yoga, Hip Hop, Allegro, Character, Pirouettes, Pilates, Port De Bras, Basic Foundation, and Acting. Also included are lectures on various topics such as Injury Prevention, Nutrition, Foot Care, History of Dance, Famous Ballets, Ballet Music, Famous Choreographers, Career Opportunities, and Stress Management. (Classes and lecture topics subject to change.)