Alexandra Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 This just in from ABT: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE ANNOUNCES STUDIO COMPANY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM Unique After-School Pre-Professional Training Program To Emphasize the ABT Style and Classical Technique Auditions to be Held December 8 at ABT Headquarters American Ballet Theatre will launch the Studio Company Associate Program, a pre-professional training program for 12 high school students, it was announced today by John Meehan, Artistic Director of the ABT Studio Company, Education and Training. The Studio Company Associate Program aims to provide the highest quality training, consistent with the stylistic requirements of ABT, for up to 12 students. The program is designed to accommodate the academic schedules of students, ages 14-18, with classes held weekdays, 2:30-5:30 P.M. and Saturday and Sunday, 12 Noon to 5:00 P.M. Classes in the Associate Program will include classical technique, pointe, partnering, pas de deux, character, modern technique and Pilates. Of the new Associate Program, John Meehan said, “We felt there was a need in New York City for a school that would provide basic ballet training with a traditional, classical foundation. With this foundation in place, our aim is to establish a curriculum in which students can learn a variety of classical styles, as well as contemporary dance that blends modern and classical technique.” Faculty will include members of ABT’s Artistic Staff, ABT alumni and other prominent teachers. Students will be accepted based on merit, and scholarships will be available based on need. Auditions for the ABT Studio Company Associate Program will be held on Monday, December 8 at 4 P.M. at ABT’s headquarters at 890 Broadway, 3rd Floor. For audition information, please call 212-477-3030, ext. 3281. Link to comment
tango49 Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 How very interesting! This sounds wonderful and something that I hope will expand in the future to include many more students. It sounds so similar to Studio Co. itself except that they call it a school where they train in their 'style' which is part of what Studio Co. does as well. I suppose the only difference is that they might not tour and perform as Studio Co. does and ofcourse the parents must pay the tuition! Link to comment
BW Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 (edited) Wow! It's about time. :flowers: I can guarantee this will be THE most crowded audition in Manhattan's history to date. One day, folks. Of course, the only downside is that it's prime Nutcracker season and many students may be away at their year round programs. On a more controlled note: Nevertheless, three cheers for this program, long may it wave and grow into a full fledged school. Edited November 21, 2003 by BW Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 Well, starting a school by starting small is a way of doing it. We'll keep an eye on this program, with the hope that it WILL grow. Link to comment
Petite_Arabesque Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 Got the letter can't go due to rehearsals :angry: I would love to! I wish they had done it a.) in November or b.) in the beginning of January. OR something! Oh, well, there's always next year! Good luck to anyone who auditions (luckyyyys...) ~*~Carmen~*~ Link to comment
gottadance07 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Just bumping to see if there was any word on who was accepted. :shrug: Link to comment
Alexandra Posted February 25, 2004 Author Share Posted February 25, 2004 gottadance07, you might find more answers and info on this on the dancers forum at http://balletalert.com/dancersforum/index.php? Link to comment
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