Selective
Cecchetti Council of America: Summer School
Overview
A two-week residential ballet and dance intensive for ages 11–21 held at Hope College. Students strengthen technique, broaden perspective, and develop artistry through daily ballet classes, specialized dance instruction, and performance opportunities, with instruction from accomplished faculty and accomplished pianists.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1201 days
Sessions
Jul2 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Holland, MI
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $200
Entering grades
Below 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Selective admission process; participants expected to be outstanding students of dance. Level placement determined by adjudication staff based on age, technique, physique, strength, talent, grace, and maturity.
Application requirements
Application
Indicating years of serious training, ballet classes per week, and last CCA exam passed
Photographs
Two 4×6 photographs in required attire showing tendu à terre to second position and first arabesque, used for acceptance and level placement
Teacher Recommendation
Sponsoring teacher must recommend applicant
Age
Ages 11–21; minimum age 11 by December 31 of current year for on-campus housing
Training Method
Open to all ballet training methods
Cost & sessions
$200 non-refundable deposit due upon registration. Full tuition cost not specified on this page.
Financial aid
Scholarships available to dancers in all levels. All students registered for Summer School eligible to audition for next year's scholarship (audition fee payable first week of intensive). Scholarships awarded at Awards Ceremony on final Friday.
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