Summer Intensive Program

The MCA Summer Intensive, July 9-27, 2012, offers comprehensive dance training for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 11 to 25. Audition is required for acceptance. Boarding and non-boarding camp options available. Students participate in technique and theory courses as well as a final showcase performance.

Programs details and application available in our brochure.

2012 Auditions Locations
Students may choose to audition at one of the following locations:

James Sewell Ballet Studio 2A
at the Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 12 - 2 p.m.
For more information call 507-453-5501 or 612-375-1922

Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts
at the Valéncia Arts Center
1164 West 10th (Howard) St., Winona, MN
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 12 – 2 p.m.
For more information call 507-453-5501

The auditions will include a full ballet class. Students with pointe experience should bring pointe shoes to the audition class. Following the ballet class students may choose to show a prepared jazz, modern, tap, or character dance center combination of at least 64 counts or 16 bars. Showing a prepared piece is optional.

Video Audition Guidelines
For students who are unable to attend one of the audition classes, video auditions will also be accepted. Videos must be received by April 2, 2012. Please include the following on your video:

A ballet barre including the following on alternate sides:
- plié
- tendu
- dégagé
- rond de jambe and fondu
- frappe
- developpé or adagio
- grand battement
A ballet center including the following on both sides:
- adagio
- pirouette combination with en dehors and en dedans turns
- petite allegro
- grand allegro
A jazz, modern, tap, or character dance center combination of at least 64 counts or 16 bars.