TWO SUMMER INTENSIVE SESSIONS AVAILABLE!
AUGUST 3 - 7 - Samuel Wilson
AUGUST 10-14 - Kristen Gallagher
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
AUGUST 10-14 - Kristen Gallagher
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
Meet our Guest Artists
Samuel Wilson
Teaching from August 3 - 7 Samuel Wilson began his classical dance training at the age of 15. He studied under the direction of Lawan Morrison at the Bremerton Dance Center in his home state of Washington. After three short years he moved to New York City in 2003 where he began his professional dance career with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. While with DTH, Samuel performed in several prestigious places and traveled to many countries where he served as an ambassador for the arts. Wanting to broaden his horizons, Wilson relocated to Washington D.C. where he became a member of The Washington Ballet under the direction of Septime Weber and later Julie Kent. During his career Samuel performed many defining roles in ballets such as Agon, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, Pe te Mort (Jiri Kylian), Black Swan pas de deux, Nine Sinatra Songs (Twyla Tharp), Mercury Half-Life (Trey McIntyre), In The Middle Somewhat Elevated (William Forsythe), and The Firebird just to name a few. Wilson has also been featured on BET's "106 and Park" and "Dance Theatre of Harlem in The White House" on PBS. He is currently a dancer for the Washington National Opera whose home is the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. |
Kristen Gallagher
Teaching from August 10 - 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. |
WEEK 2 Intensive Schedule - Kristen Gallagher
WEEK 1 Intensive Schedule - Sam Wilson
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 for Both Sessions!
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 for Both Sessions!
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.)