PRAIRIE ACADEMY:
EXTRAORDINARY BY DESIGN
Jaiquan Laurencin
Grand Prairie Independent School District has been encouraging and exposing their students to the visual and performing arts for years by providing fine art schools of choice for elementary to secondary students. Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy (GPFAA) houses both the middle and high school fine art programs for Grand Prairie ISD, serving as the District’s only all advanced academic campus. Since its opening in 2013, Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Dance Department’s mission has been to facilitate the technical and artistic development of their young artists in preparation for post-secondary studies and professional careers. Following the school’s vision, to be Extraordinary by Design, GPFAA Dance strives to create a unique educational experience for their students. Aiming to equip their dancers with the tools to become successful, well-rounded and marketable artists in a forever evolving art form.
TWO PROGRAMS: MIDDLE + HIGH SCHOOL
Middle school’s program facilitates the technical development of its young dancers. Teaching them the importance of body and spatial awareness, while equipping them with tools for success in and out of the classroom. Their curriculum concentrates on ballet, modern and jazz, along with performance and audition prep. Beyond movement, students dive into the history of dance and anatomy to create a better connection and understanding for dance. As the students progress from 6th to 8th grade, they are prepped for the expectations and requirements of high school dance. 8th grade is the transitional year, in which students begin to explore dance more artistically with a very small introduction to choreography and sometimes improvisation. A formal audition is required in order for them to attend the high school dance program.
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The high school dance program facilitates not only the technical but also the artistic development of its dancers. Allowing them to explore finding their artistic voice. The curriculum focuses on more than ballet, modern and jazz but includes aerial silks as well, a genre the dance department feels aligns with the school’s vision of Extraordinary by Design, thus creating a unique educational experience. Other genres include hip-hop/street styles and cultural dance forms which are mainly provided by guest artists yearly.
GPFAA dance department’s philosophy is grounded on the belief that not every dancer’s career will thrive in performance, so a holistic approach is taken. With that in mind, their focus for high school goes beyond technique and performance. Students are exposed to dance history, dance composition, anatomy for the dancer, pedagogy, and dance production. The goal is to to prep the high school students for college, while creating not just a performance based artist but also a marketable and well rounded artist and leader.
GPFAA dance curriculum leaves room for students to take initiative in their dance education. They are provided leadership opportunities to choreograph and teach utilizing their peers and the middle school dancers. Students help organize events through the members of their National Honors Society for the Dance Arts chapter, practice photography within the department and work as crew members during different shows, such as musicals, in a multitude of different positions. This has created a great learning experience for the students, as some stumble upon different career opportunities within dance. In the past the department implemented a departmental project called pathways where students would choose a career pathway in dance besides performance, teaching and choreography to research and put into their 4 year portfolio. Students would interview
multiple professionals in their chosen career pathway and write up ways in which they could use that pathway to provide for a community. In some cases, it has resulted in students finding an interest, or even love, for a career pathway they never knew existed.
Besides exploring career opportunities in dance, high school students are given college readiness opportunities as well. As an all advanced campus, our students take advanced academics in middle school and AP classes in high school. An equal amount of focus is put on academics as is on fine arts. Within the dance department, one week out of the year the high school program holds college week, where students research different colleges of interest.
Alumni are usually brought in during this week to teach masterclasses and hold a Q+A to give their insights on the college dance experience. This has always been a great way not only for our high school students to get a perspective on college dance but for alumni to give back as well. Another opportunity is bringing in current faculty from different universities to work with our dancers. Giving them the opportunity to understand all that it takes to be a dance major at a university. Not to mention teaching them how to create a resume and how to properly apply for their college of choice. GPFAA dancers are accepted into college dance programs such as Southern Methodist University, Alonzo King Lines Ballet BFA at Dominican University, Chapman University, CalArts School of Dance, Texas Christian University, Indiana University Contemporary Dance Program, University of Southern California Gloria Kaufman, Oklahoma City University, Arizona State University and many other college dance programs.
Throughout the year, students are provided with multiple performance opportunities in and out of the dance department. One of the biggest performances for both middle and high school is the all school musical. All seven departments, also known as strands, are involved in putting together the musical that is chosen and directed by the theater department yearly. GPFAA creates a culture where they believe it takes a village to raise just one child. An all school musical is just one action in achieving this culture of support for the students. One amazing aspect about GPFAA’s all school musicals is that it provides an opportunity for students in every department to audition for main roles. Dancers are given the option to either audition for the main ensemble or just the dance ensemble. Along with the Directors choosing one or more students to have a small choreographic number in the musical. These students are coached and directed by the Directors throughout this process every step of the way.
Spring semesters are geared towards the yearly dance department shows. These shows include a guest artist concert, senior choreography showcase and middle school dance showcase. Each year guest artists are brought in
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8th grade dancers performing If You Want Love by Guest Artist Jessica Sanchez.
Photo by Samantha Nagler.
High School dancers performing All That Jazz in Chicago Jr The Musical.
Photo by Kris Ikejiri.
to work with the dancers as repertoire for their spring dance concert. Some of these artists include Mike Esperanza, Tokyo, Vincent Hardy and Adam McKinney to name a few. In the senior choreography showcase, seniors are spotlighted in a celebration of their final performance of the year. This is the dance department’s student-led show in which the seniors pick their cast, costumes, and work with a professional lighting designer to light their dance, a process that is overlooked and managed by the Directors. Towards the end of the year, the middle school program is given their own show to showcase the versatility in all the styles they study throughout the year. 8th graders are given an opportunity to work with an outside choreographer, while 6th and 7th graders work with either a junior or senior for their guest artist dance. On the other hand, outside performances provide an opportunity for the dancers to connect with the DFW community and to get a perspective on dance beyond just the classroom where well known DFW performance companies perform.
Since Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is a school of choice, a formal audition is required to attend. The four requirements are an electronically submitted solo, a head shot, a resume and an in person master class. All applicants must electronically submit a 60 second solo in any style. GPFAA Dance celebrates differences and believes that each student can bring value to the program. Understanding that each candidate may be stronger in one style of dance than the other. Once a solo is submitted electronically, then each candidate is required to attend a masterclass in the time slot of the program they are applying for. A hard copy of their head shot and resume is submitted to the Directors. Each master class requires candidates to take a ballet class to get a gauge of their technique level. While middle school applicants take a jazz class, high school takes a modern dance class. Each candidate’s work ethic, positive attitude, authenticity and willingness to try new things is taken into consideration during the audition process. This can possibly outweigh the technical level of the dancer, especially at the middle school level.
As a fairly new fine arts school, GPFAA Dance takes pride in figuring out progressive ways to better their department for the student’s success in college and professional careers.
Fostering a community where differences are celebrated, dancers are valued for what they bring to the program, while equipping them with tools for success. A community that provides opportunities and experiences that will support furthering themselves as not only artists but leaders of the future.
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Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is located at 102 Gopher Blvd, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 | gpisd.org/gpfineartsacademy | 972-237-5603 | facebook.com/gpfaa102 | instagram.com/gpfaa102 | twitter.com/ GPFAA102 | Jaiquan Laurencin, Dance Director
High school dancer on aerial silks.
Photo by Dani Warden.
High School dancers rehearsing Wild Flowers by Jaiquan Laurencin at Texas Christian University Aids Benefit Concert. Photo by Dani Warden.
PERFORMANCES
May 6. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Presents Command Performance. Jaw-dropping and awe Inspiring, Command Performance always delivers one of the most exciting performances of the year. Dynamic and unforgettable, this is world-class dance! Artists from leading companies light up the stage with spectacular, surprising jaw-dropping performances. It is the pyrotechnics of dance—the most exciting, innovative and beautiful works being performed today. Command Performance also features TITAS-commissioned works created specifically for the gala performance; works by some of the world’s leading choreographers including Twyla Tharp, Dwight Rhoden, Jessica Lang, Mia Michaels, Sonya Tayeh, Bridget L. Moore and WANG Yuanyuan. 6PM | Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201.
May 19 - 20. Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Spring Celebration performance series provides a visual feast for the eyes with powerful and emotionally charged works. The world premiere of Tabernacle by Chanel DaSilva takes the audience on a journey through layered emotions and concepts, paying homage to the many facets and complexities of Black culture. In Furtherance, Kirven Douthit-Boyd created a work that portrays overcoming a personal struggle from anguish to bliss. DBDT veteran dancer McKinley Willis choreographs her first main stage work for the company. Smile. is a ballet filled with whim and wonder, suspense, and unpredictability. Wyly Theatre in Dallas, TX. Details at DBDT.com.
May 20. Texas Ballet Theater Fort Worth Impressionism in Motion Spring Peformances. 11:30AM Creative Ballet, Pre Primary and Primary Classes | 2PM Level 1-3, Performance Group, Musical Theater | 6:30PM Level 4 & up | Tickets- 877.828.9200-Option 1 | I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA, 1411 I M Terrell Cir S, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
May 23 – 26. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Presents Pilobulous in the Garden. The dancers, and audience, move quietly through the sculpture garden in an incredible outdoor experience. 6:30PM + 8PM | Nasher Sculpture Garden, Dallas | attpac.org
May 26. Texas Ballet Theater Dallas Main Spring Performance. 8 PM | Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts- The Hill Performance Hall, 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX 75082 | Tickets 972.744.4650.
May 7. Join Texas Youth Ballet as we bring to life the original story of Beauty and the Beast in a one-time magical event for the whole family. Original choreography by Jennifer Dulin to music by Elgar, Larssen and others. 5PM | McKinney High School - Sperry Auditorium | Tickets are assigned seating. $15 - $30.
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MAY –JULY 2023
Photo by Kent Barker
May 25 - 26. Join Chamberlain Ballet for an evening of classical and contemporary dance featuring Dhalia Denicore and Jaysan Stinnett from Orlando Ballet. Sleeping Beauty Wakes brings you new original works by choreographers: Penny Askew, Phillip Broomhead, Parisa Khobdeh (Thursday night only), and Jamal Story (a world premiere)! Following Thursday’s performance is a
post show Q&A spearheaded by The Contemporary Austin’s Robin Williams. Following Friday’s performance is Elevate! a Chamberlain Ballet celebration and fundraiser.7:15PM | $30-$50 | Bank of America Theatre | Eisemann Center | eisemanncenter.com.
May 27. Texas Ballet Theater Dallas Junior Spring Performance - Tune in and Turn Out. 4PM Creative Ballet- Level 3 classes | 6:30PM Pre Primary- Level 3 classes | The Bank of America Theatre, 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX 75082 | Tickets 972.744.4650.
stages. The program includes Crystal Pite’s wildly successful The Statement, and the stunning works Garden by Medhi Walerski and Bedroom Folk by Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar. 8PM | Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201.
June 9. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Presents
Ballet BC. Bold, innovative and uniquely great, Ballet British Columbia is an internationally acclaimed Canadian contemporary dance company. Returning to Dallas as an absolute TITAS Favorite, we are thrilled to have Ballet BC’s incredible dancers and repertory back on our
June 10 - June 11. Bruce Wood Dance presents Grace, featuring the world premiere of And Heaven And Nature by Joy Bollinger and the world premiere of Ghost by Boulder Ballet Artistic Director Ben Needham-Wood -PLUS- the return of Bruce Wood’s joyous Rhapsody in Blue. June 10 at 8PM | June 11 at 2PM | Moody Performance Hall | Tickets at TicketDFW.com or 214-871-5000.
June 22 - 25. Celebrate the art of dance al fresco at Ballet Concerto’s 41st annual free outdoor Sumer Dance Concert. Three spectacular ballets are planned for each night’s performance. 8:30PM | Admission free for lawn seating. Reserved
seating: $500 table for eight, $280 table of four, $140 cocktail table for two. Open single seating is $75. For reservations go to balletconcerto.com or call 817-763-5087. The Shops at Clearfork, 5188 Monahans Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76109.
June 23 - 24. Pegasus Contemporary Ballet closes our season with a new evening-length narrative work choreographed and conceptualized by Resident Choreographer Carrie Ruth Trumbo. A rising choreographic voice, Trumbo’s first three works for the company were received with wide acclaim by audiences and patrons. Discover the power of storytelling in her first full-length contemporary ballet. Kalita Humphreys Theater | Tickets available at pegasusballet.org.
Photo by Sharen Bradford
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SUMMER INTENSIVES
BALLET ACADEMY OF TEXAS
June 5 - July 20. Guest Artists: Penny Askew, Thom Clower, Rayleigh Vendt, Nancie Woods, Jacob Sparso, Zoe Rech, Tye Love, Emily Love, Jane Vorburger, Charlie Martin | Curriculum: Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Pas de Deux, Men’s Class, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Improvisation, Dancer’s Health, Broadway, Musical Theater, Choreography, Hip Hop | Tuition Range: $175-$250 per week | Audition: No, but placement class is required. | Registration Deadline: 06/05/2023 | Age: 3 and up | Expertise: beginning through pre-professional | Scholarships: no
BALLET CENTER OF FORT WORTH
June 12 - July 15. Ballet Center of Fort Worth offers a complete classical ballet curriculum designed for ages 10 and up. The world class instructors, the state-of-the-art facility, the friendly surroundings and housing, makes the program a unique experience for aspiring young dancers. Teachers/Guest Artists: Enrica
Tseng, ChungLin Tseng, Lainey Logan, Charmaine Hunter, YooMi Lee, Andrew Coffey | Ballet Technique, Pointe class, Repertoire, Jazz, Modern, Body conditioning, Composition | Tuition Range: Starting from $360 per week for Intensives ages 11 and up | Audition: Yes | Registration Deadline: 07/09/2023 | Age: 10 and up | Expertise: Beginner through pre-professional | Scholarships: No
BALLET CONSERVATORY
June 12 - July 20. Ballet Conservatory. Teachers/Guest Artists: Ronnie Underwood, Steven Loch and Liuba Paterson as well as the regular faculty, Kelly Lannin, Nancy Loch, Janet Waters, Rachael Clark, Shannon Beacham, and Tracy Jordan. Tuition Range: Workshop and Camp can be paid for weekly from $110 to $300 depending on the camp. Audition: No Registration
Deadline: 06/12/2023 Age: 3 and up Expertise: Beginning thru Advanced/Professional Scholarships: No | June 12 to 16: Annie Kids Broadway Camp | June 19 to 22: Ronnie Underwood Pas de Deux Intensive | June 19 to July 20: Summer Workshop
Intensive | June 21 to July 19: Tracy Jordan Musical Theater Dance Workshop and regular tap classes | June 19 to July 20 Regular Summer Class schedule and Children’s camps. To enroll and for more information: balletconservatory.com or email info@ balletconservatory.com.
CHAMBERLAIN
June 5 to June 30. June intensive workshop at Chamberlain School of Ballet. Join our faculty and incoming guest teachers and master class instructors for a wonderful start to your summer of dance. Teachers/Guest Artists: Kathy Chamberlain, Alyssa Harrington, Tracy Jordan, Weaver Rhodes, Dalia Hay, Melissa Reed, Becca Sigmund | Curriculum: Ballet pointe variations, jazz, modern, contemporary, musical theater dance, special dance seminars tba | Tuition Range: $400-$825 (full course) | Audition: Yes | Registration Deadline: 05/31/2023
| Age: 10-22 | Expertise: Low-intermediate to Advanced | Scholarships: no | 3003 West 15th St, Plano, TX 75075 | office@ chamberlainschoolofballet.com | For more information and to register chamberlainschoolofballet.com.
CONTEMPORARY BALLET DALLAS
July 17 - 28. Summer Dance Intensive includes training in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Pas de Deux, injury prevention, character, and more. Ages 9-20 years, various levels available. Teachers/Guest Artists: Allison Watson-Festner, William Agliata, Terrell Rogers, Zach Law Ingram, Keira Leverton, and more. July 31 - August 4. Summer Tap Intensive with Keira Leverton and other Tap guest teachers, ages 7-20 years. Email Danceinfo@schoolofcbd.com to schedule audition or to submit a video submission. contemporaryballetdallas.com | danceinfo@ schoolofcbd.com | Tuition Range: $250-$1200 | Audition: Yes | Registration Deadline: 05/27/2023 | Age: 7-20 years |
June 19 - 23 and July 17 - 21. WOOD | WORKS Summer Intensive for professional and pre-professional dancers. Full week: $550. Three days: $350. Drop in warmup class: $20. Register before June 1 and save $50. Send resume, headshot, and 3-minute dance reel to woodworks@brucewooddance.org.
Expertise: at least 3 years of training | Scholarships: Yes, Merit based or financial need | 5400 E Mockingbird Lane, ste 207, Dallas, TX 75206 | Lindsay@schoolofcbd.com | 214-827-7052 | contemporaryballetdallas.com.
DALLAS BALLET CENTER
Session I: July 10 - 14, Session II: July 17 - 21. A full-day workshop
Bruce Wood Dance photo by Brian Guilliaux BRUCE WOOD DANCE
SCHOOL OF BALLET
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designed to challenge the intermediate to advanced dancer who is seriously interested in the ballet arts, and to introduce other dance disciplines. Technique and Pointe classes every day. 12PM - 6PM | Teachers/Guest
Artists: Session I: Jason Fowler, Christina Ghiardi Session II: Olivier Pardina, Christine Spizzo | Tuition Range: $425-650 | Audition: No | Registration
Deadline: 07/07/2023 | Age: 10-18 | Expertise: Intermediate-Advanced | Scholarships: no | 8530 Abrams Road, Suite 608, Dallas, Texas 75243 | 214348-3224 | To register for all workshops: visit dallasballetcenter.com | info@ dallasballetcenter.com.
June 19 - 23. Dallas Ballet Center Tap & Musical Theater Intensive: Half-day workshop designed to challenge the intermediate-to-advanced dancer in a diverse range of dance disciplines. Previous training in tap is recommended. Dancers will be divided according to experience/ability. Guest Faculty: TBA
| 9AM - 12PM | Cost: $275 or $425 if also taking the Jazz & Contemporary Intensive | 8530 Abrams Road, Suite 608, Dallas, Texas 75243 | 214-3483224 | To register for all workshops: visit dallasballetcenter.com | info@ dallasballetcenter.com.
June 19 - 23. Jazz & Contemporary Intensive: Half-day workshop designed to challenge the intermediate-to-advanced dancer in a diverse range of dance disciplines. Previous training in jazz is recommended. Dancers will be divided according to experience/ability. Guest Faculty: TBA | 1PM - 4PM | Cost $275 or $425 if also taking the Tap & Musical Theater Intensive| 8530 Abrams Road, Suite 608, Dallas, Texas 75243 | 214-348-3224 | To register for all workshops: dallasballetcenter.com | info@dallasballetcenter.com.
from at the DBDT studios. The two sessions are designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional dancers who are at least 13 years old. Instructors include Karen Brown teaching Ballet, Milton Myers demonstrating the Horton technique, Nycole Ray demonstrating Dunham, Yvonne Raez-Key teaching Contemporary Ballet, Zach Law Ingram providing instruction in Jazz, and Michelle Rambo sharing Hip Hop skills. Details at DBDT.com.
DALLAS BLACK DANCE ACADEMY
June 3 - 24. Dallas Black Dance Academy Summer Workshop. All you want to do is dance, and you don’t have any experience? Come check out the Dallas Black Dance Academy Summer Classes at the DBDT studios in downtown Dallas. Classes are for students ages 2 through adult. No audition is necessary. Classes are Saturday Mornings. But don’t wait too long to sign up for the in-person classes. Space is limited. Details at DBDT.com
June 5 - 16. Want to stay on top of your dance skills this summer? Join the Dallas Black Dance Academy Summer Enrichment Youth Dance classes at the DBDT studios. Experience intensive training during the summer with DBDT professional company members. Previous dance experience is required for the students ages 9-16 who take part in the program. Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Details at DBDT.com
HATHAWAY ACADEMY OF BALLET
June 5 - June 16. Summer intensive workshop focusing on technique development. Teachers/Guest Artists: Dana Benton, Danyelis Munoz, Jonnathan Rameriez, Paula Weber, Nancie Woods. Curriculum: Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Repertoire. 9:30AM-3:30PM | Tuition Range 450 per week | Audition No | Registration Deadline 06/04/2023 | Age 11 and up | Expertise: Intermediate to Advanced | Scholarships: No | 972 747-0600 | 2865 McDermott Road # 140, Plano | info@hathawayacademyofballet.com.
MARGO DEAN SCHOOL OF BALLET
June 5 - 23. Summer Ballet Workshop for intermediate and advanced dancers. Daily ballet class followed by pointe, variations, pas de deux, jazz, and flamenco for students ages 10 and up. Guest master teachers: Tauna Hunter, Liuba Paterson and Ruben Gerding. Some performance opportunity in Ballet Concerto’s Summer Dance Concert may be available for advanced students who qualify. Adult ballet and flamenco beginner through advanced will also be offered.
July 10 - 21. Children’s ballet camps for ages 3–12 include daily ballet class, crafts and refreshments. Students will learn about the ballet Cinderella Parents and family will be invited for a showing at end of the sessions. Five days per week. 3803 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107. For more information or to register, visit margodeanballet.com. 817 738-7915 or balletinfo@att.net.
THE DALLAS CONSERVATORY
June 19 - 30. Summer Intensive. National and international dance professionals will be teaching the Summer Intensive at Dallas Black Dance Theatre
TDC’s 15th Annual International Summer Intensive June 5-23 and July 24-August 11 | Choose one-six weeks | Ages 8-20, Beginning to Advanced. It’s not too late to be considered! TDC once again brings together star ballet and contemporary educators such as Suzi Taylor and Alexei Moskalenko, along with students from across America and the world! Plan to join The Dallas Conservatory in 2023 whether it’s for a single week or all summer. Audition now: Video, in-person, and Instagram auditions accepted. $695/wk with optional housing. Write info@thedallasconservatory.org.
Photo by Chris Jones
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REGENERATION CLASS + COMPANY
July 10 - 22. Two weeks of focused training in contemporary, modern, and ballet for advanced dancers 15+ (exceptions made by direction) in the Dallas area. Prospective dancers must submit a one- to two-minute contemporary solo along with a one- to two-minute contemporary improv video. Curriculum: Contemporary Phrasing, Partnering, Floor Work, Technique, Ballet, Pointe, Modern Technique, Release Technique, Jazz Technique, Improvisation, Composition, Stretch, Strength/Conditioning, and Character Development |
Guest Teachers: Brian Stevens (Regeneration Director), Craig Black (Hubbard Street), Kevin Pajarillaga (Gibney) | Cost: $700 for one week - $1200 for both. Payment plans available. | Audition: Yes | Registration Deadline: 5/15/23 | Age: 15+ | Level: Advanced | Scholarship: Case by case | 209 Harwood Rd Suite C, Bedford, TX 76021 | 817-688-6656 | regenerationclasscompany@gmail.com | regenerationclasscompany.com.
TEXAS BALLET THEATER SCHOOL DALLAS
June 9 - 11. Texas Ballet Theater School Dallas Contemporary Workshop consists of classes primarily in modern and contemporary styles, with ballet and choreography featured as well. There will be a choreography showcase on June 11 at the end of the program. Dallas campus only. Teachers/Guest Artists: Hayden Stark, Audra Wilson, Laura Pearson | Tuition Range: $450 | Audition: No | Registration Deadline: 06/06/2023 | Age: 14+ | Expertise: Intermediate/Advanced | Scholarships no | For more information, please contact us at dallasschool@texasballet.org | 214-377-8576300 | N Coit Rd, Ste 231, Richardson | texasballettheater.org/summer-programs/.
Membership Levels: Student $30 (Full-time) Senior $30 (age 65+) Individual $40 Household $75 (2 individuals at the same address) Organizations $90 (studios, schools, dance companies, retail, businesses) Large Organizations $120 ($250 K+ annual budget)
Sponsor $100 - $499 Patron $500 - $999 Benefactor $1000 +
Membership Benefits for All Members Include:
• Priority Registration & Discounts to DCNT Performances, Events & Master Classes
• Eligibility for Student & Professional Scholarships
• Access to Teaching Opportunities
• Discounts at Dance Businesses & Select Dance Performances
• Free Subscription to DCNT Quarterly Publication
• Free Subscription to DCNT’s Weekly E-newsletter, CenterStage
• Recognition on the DCNT Website
• Voting Privileges at DCNT Annual Meeting (Except Student Level)
• DCNT Membership Card
• Discounts on Space Rental at Sammons Center for the Arts
• Discounts on Select Studio Rentals Around the Metroplex
Membership Benefits for Organization Members Also Include:
• Free Expanded Performance/Calendar Listings in DCNT Quarterly Publication
• Free Performance/Event/Job Listings in CenterStage + On the DCNT Website
• Free Info Links on DCNT Web Pages; ‘Find a Dance Studio’ + ‘Find a Dance Link’
• Discounted Intensive Listings in DCNT Quarterly Publication
• Access to Performance Opportunities, Many with Stipends
• Advertising Discounts
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To join DCNT, sign-up online at: thedancecouncil.org For more information, visit thedancecouncil.org, or contact Mair Cawston at maircawston@yahoo.com, BECOME A DCNT MEMBER TODAY!
May 20. Bruce Wood Dance 2023 Audition. 10AM - 2PM | Bruce Wood Dance Gallery, 101 Howell St, Dallas TX 75207 | REGISTER BY MAY 13 | Send résumé, headshot, and dance reel (if available) to audition@brucewooddance.org.
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BALLET ACADEMY OF TEXAS
145 Fitness Ct, Coppell TX 75019 972-745-0199 Balletacademyoftexas. com. Director, Tammie Reinsch
Professional training for ages 2 ½ - Adult Ballet, Pointe, Pas de Deux, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, Coaching and Professional Preparatory Program. Alumni performing with national and international companies, including American Ballet Theatre. Home of Ballet Ensemble of Texas Artistic Director, Thom Clower Balletensembleoftexas.org
AVANT CHAMBER BALLET
Train for your career, not competitions
ACB Trainees - professional training for ages 14 and up. First Steps - low-cost classes for ages 4-8. 2408 Farrington St, Dallas, TX 75207 avantchamberballet.org, info@avantchamberballet.org
CONTEMPORARY BALLET DALLAS
Lindsay DiGiuseppe, Director & Owner. Year round Professional Training in a positive Environment in the Heart of Dallas. Classes for all ages:
18mos-Adult in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, modern, contemporary, creative movement, parent & me; pre-professional program; Youth Ballet, Tap & Hip hop Companies; Largest adult selection of dance classes in Dallas, Located at Central Expressway & Mockingbird Ln. Dallas, TX 214-821-2066 www.contemporaryballetdallas.com admin2@schoolofcbd.com
DALLAS BALLET CENTER
Judy and Brent Klopfenstein, Artistic Directors. 8530 Abrams Rd, Ste 608, Dallas, TX 214.348.3224 dallasballetcenter.com info@dallasballetcenter.com
DALLAS BALLET COMPANY
DBC Tap Connection & DBC Contemporary Company. Judy & Brent Klopfenstein, Artistic Directors. 8530 Abrams Road, Ste 608, Dallas, TX dallasballetcompany.org info@dallasballetcompany.org
THE DALLAS CONSERVATORY
(Dallas and Frisco campuses)
Jacqueline Porter, Artistic Director. Now in its 15th anniversary year, 7-time YAGP Outstanding School Winner offers world-class facilities and instruction for 18 months to Adult in ballet, pointe,
partnering, variations, contemporary, jazz, modern, hip hop, theatre dance, ballroom, tap, acro, Bollywood, singing, acting, musical theater, TV/Film and fitness. Our graduates are at Juilliard, USC, and work professionally in dance and theater. Classes for absolute beginners through professional. • NEW Commercial Program ages 8-22 led by world renowned Blake McGrath • Classical Training Program for 14-22, daytime with optional housing • 5 performing companies for recreational and pre-pro students with varying price and commitment • Public Master Class Series • International Summer Dance Intensives at 5 levels • 15 dance studios + 3 voice studios available to rent • Frisco Square, Dallas, Lewisville-Castle Hills locations. //TheDallasConservatory.org
DENTON DANCE CONSERVATORY
Lisa Racina-Torre, Owner/Director. Ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip-hop, Pilates, Ages 3-Adult. Home of Denton City Contemporary Ballet. 4103 Mesa Dr, Denton, TX 940.383.2623 Director@dentondance.com dentondance.com
BALLET CENTER OF FORT WORTH
Artistic Director Enrica & Chung-Lin Tseng. 6132 Overton Ridge Blvd, Ft Worth, TX 76132 817.423.9888 balletcenterfortworth.com balletcenter_fw@yahoo.com
MARGO DEAN SCHOOL OF BALLET
Home of Ballet Concerto. Ballet for all ages & levels, flamenco & Jazz dance. 3803 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ft Worth, TX 76107 817.738.7915 webster_dean@att. net margodeanballet.com balletconcerto.com
TEXAS BALLET THEATER SCHOOL
—FORT WORTH
The official school of Texas Ballet Theater offers programs ranging from beginner ballet to elite professional training, ages 3 and up. Classes also include jazz and tap, as well as adult classes. | 1500 Mall Circle, Ft Worth, TX 76116 | 817-763-0207 | fwschool@ texasballet.org | texasballettheater.org texasballettheater.org
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
School for Classical & Contemporary Dance; BFA in Ballet and/or Modern Dance. TCU Box 297910, Ft Worth, TX 76129 817.257.7615 dance@tcu.edu
THE BALLET CONSERVATORY
Home of Lake Cities Ballet Theatre
Kelly Lannin, Director. 1400 FM 407, Lewisville, TX 75077 972.317.0194. balletconservatory.com
lakecitiesballet.org. 4-time YAGP Outstanding School. 4-time YAGP Best Teacher Award
TEXAS YOUTH BALLET: CONSERVATORY AND COMPANY
901 N. McDonald St, Suite 705. Boutique ballet conservatory, highlevel ballet training includes pas de deux, men’s program. Frequent guest instructors. Jennifer Dulin, Artistic Director 214-477-9434 texasyouthballet.org
CHAMBERLAIN BALLET
Pre-professional Dance Company. Kathy Chamberlain, Artistic Director 1404 Gables Court, Suite 101, Plano TX 214-412-8589 ChamberlainBallet.Org
CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL OF BALLET
Kathy Chamberlain, Director. Classical ballet, jazz, tap,musical theater, adult classes. 3003W. 15th St, Plano, TX 972.985.1374 chamberlainschoolofballet.com
TEXAS BALLET THEATER SCHOOL— DALLAS
he official school of Texas Ballet Theater offers programs ranging from beginner ballet to elite professional training, ages 3 and up. Classes also include jazz, tap, and modern, as well as adult classes. | 300 N. Coit Rd. Ste. 231, Richardson, TX 75080 | 214-377-8576 | Dallasschool@ texasballet.org | texasballettheater.org
TOBY’S SCHOOL OF DANCE
Home of Richardson Fine Arts Conservatory. Sally & Don Andriot. 635 W Campbell Rd, Suite 224, Richardson, TX 75080 972.235.0514 tobyschoolofdance@gmail.com tobysdance.com
Membership includes discounts at dance businesses including:
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