BBT’s
Summer
Intensive Program of Russian Ballet (Vaganova Method)
Monday, August 12 - Friday, August 16, 2019
Intermediate, Advanced and Pre-Professional classes for children with lessons
scheduled Monday to Friday 10:00 am-3:00 pm
This intensive program of classical ballet in the Russian (Vaganova Method)
tradition is open to serious dancers from 6-16 years-old.
In this special one-week intensive, BBT offers its signature small-group
instruction led by master pedagogues, including guest faculty such as the
renowned choreographer and teacher, and a graduate of The Vaganova Ballet
Academy Liudmila Polonskaya, in a warm and friendly environment. The program is
designed for young dancers who seek individualized attention and wish to advance
both their technical and artistic skills. Each week includes 20 hours of classes
such as Classical Ballet (Vaganova Method, Pointe, Character Dance, Modern
Dance, and more. By developing a more harmonious system of
movement and broadening their expressive range, students will end the summer
more confident and prepared to tackle complex repertoire.
The Vaganova method is a ballet technique and training system devised by the
Russian dancer and pedagogue Agrippina Vaganova (1879–1951). The technique fuses
elements of traditional French technique from the romantic era with the
athleticism and virtuosity of Italian technique. The training system is designed
to involve the whole body in every movement, with equal attention paid to the
upper body, legs and feet. Vaganova believed that this approach increases
consciousness of the body, thus creating a harmony of movement and greater
expressive range.
The Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet is a school of classical ballet in Saint
Petersburg, Russia. The Vaganova Ballet Academy which some consider the source
of modern classical dance (Russian Ballet technique) is now over 280 years old.
All students must audition for initial placement, which may be adjusted after
2-3 days of class. Pre-registration is required. Please complete the application
form and submit to registration@brightonballet.org. Need and merit-based full
and partial scholarships may be available.
Location: Campus of
Kingsborough Community College
BBT's Summer Intensive Program of Russian Ballet at
Kingsborough
For young dancers, summer is the time for intensive training, a season in which
a few short weeks can bring year's worth of progress.
Consistent with its goal of providing enhanced training opportunities for young
people who are serious about dance, Brighton Ballet
Theater / School of Russian American Ballet presents: BBT's Summer Intensive Program of
Russian Ballet at Kingsborough.
Our program offers a full range of demanding and exciting courses, graded
developmental dance classes and performance opportunities for students ages 6-18
at an Intermediate, Advanced or Pre-Professional level. BBT's Summer Intensive Program provides serious study in a warm and friendly
atmosphere on the beautiful shore of
Manhattan Beach (Brooklyn, NY), located on the campus of Kingsborough Community
College of the City University of New York.
Faculty
Qualified students have the opportunity for intensive study with an exceptional
faculty consisting of world-class teachers and dancers from Russia, Ukraine,
U.S.A., and other countries. During this one-week period, students are also
offered the rare opportunity to benefit from the guidance and expertise of
internationally known guest teachers as well as BBT's resident choreographers
and faculty.
BBT's
Summer Intensive students will be exposed to some of the finest instructors who
have performed with the most prestigious ballet companies all over the world.
BBT's Guest Teacher Sofia Ioffe
Choreographer and Teacher of Character Dance
In 1984 Sofia Ioffe graduated from St. Petersburg State University and since
1986 has been an artistic director of the ensemble "Young Leningrader" (St.
Petersburg, Russia) www.junlen.ru.
Sofia teaches classical and character dance. She is included in the list of the
"Who is who in Russia" encyclopedia of 2009 and "The Golden Fund of St. Petersburg's Professionals"
in 2011. Recently she attended "The Methods of teaching character dance" Seminar
at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet
in St. Petersburg
(November, 2014)
Edouard Kouchnarev
Artistic Director, Resident Choreographer and Teacher
Edouard Kouchnarev began his dancing career upon acceptance to the Kiev
Institute of Choreography in 1976. After graduation, as a soloist with the
Ukrainian State Theatre of Classical Ballet, he danced in Firebird, Swan Lake,
Giselle, Carmen, Petrushka, The Flame of Paris, and Coppelia. Seeking further
exposure to other dance forms, Mr. Kouchnarev left Ukraine to study contemporary
dance in Spain, where he also danced as a soloist at Ballet Ciudad of Barcelona.
He joined BBT/School of Russian Ballet as a teacher and main choreographer in
1995.
Edouard brings the joy of dancing to children through a teaching method
appropriate for intermediate and advanced students of all ages. His original and
creative ideas expand students' knowledge of the art form and lead to
outstanding performance opportunities. Edouard has staged numerous ballets for BBT, such as Aria, Orchestra, Sunrise, The Ugly Duckling, The Nanny's Story, The
Radish, Four Seasons, and is the choreographer of the annual production of A
Winter Fairy Tale.
Larisa Akinicheva (Smirnova)
Classical Ballet, Points Technique & Variations Instructor,
Larisa Akinicheva (Smirnova) graduated from Perm Academic State School of
Choreography in Russia, and joined State Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in
Perm, Russia as a soloist. During her career, she performed in numerous ballets
and toured extensively throughout major European cities in Austria, Netherlands,
Italy, France, Spain, Russia, and Baltic States, as well as Japan, and
Australia.
Curriculum
Our
program has been developed through years of experience in training talented,
young students. The curriculum for BBT's Summer Intensive Program of Russian
Ballet has been designed to provide a rich, intensive training experience for
all levels of students.
The curriculum includes: Ballet Technique (Russian Vaganova Method), Pointe, Variations, Acting & Stage
Presence, Ballet Gymnastics (Stretching), and Character Dance. Extra-curricular classes are
offered in: Modern & Popular Dance (Jazz Dance), Latin Dance, Ballroom Dance,
Flamenco and Middle Eastern Dance.
Ballet Technique - The Vaganova Technique allows students to learn
difficult technical elements with little risk of injury. Used by Baryshnikov,
Nureyev and many other stars of Russian classical ballet, this technique
develops concentration, confidence, coordination and imagination and leaves the
dancer full of energy, flexible, elastic and light.
Pointe Technique - BBT's Pointe technique class puts emphasis on
perfecting technique, building strength and understanding of the art of pointe
work. Each student will receive personal attention to ensure that they are
learning and executing the technique properly to prevent injury.
Variations - This class will include a history of variations based on the
old technique such as Vaganova Method to help students become more advanced and
diversified in their dance. Students will learn to dance and interpret excerpts
from romantic, classical and neo-classical ballet masterworks.
Acting & Stage Presence - This class will pay special attention to
teaching students how to develop their stage presence by incorporating acting
methods into the dance, turning them into excellent performers.
Ballet Gymnastics - Our ballet gymnastics classes are geared toward skill
development and gymnastics fitness for girls and boys. Especially designed for
ballet students, this class helps students develop a better stretch, achieve
greater flexibility and attain a more defined arch.
Character Dance - Character dance is a sub-division of classical dance
based on national and folkloric traditions that have been stylized and included
in classical ballet productions. BBT | The School of Russian American Ballet is an expert in
this area. All BBT teachers have trained in character and folk dance. Students
will learn character dances from Swan Lake, the Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Giselle
and other ballets. Character dance is integral to much of classical ballet
repertoire. Character shoes (low heel) & Character
skirts are suggested for the Character Dance class.
Sample of Typical Schedule (Differ according to Level, Age Group and Program
Option)*
Pre-Professional Division
Group Schedule | Age: 13-18 years old
|
Time
10:15am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:30pm
|
Monday - Wednesday
Conditioning
Ballet technique
Ballet Pointe technique & Variations
Lunch
Character Dance
Repertory Workshop
|
Tuesday - Thursday
Conditioning
Ballet technique
Ballet Pointe technique & Variations
Lunch
Contemporary Dance
Repertory Workshop
|
Friday
Conditioning
Ballet technique
Ballet Pointe technique & Variations
Lunch
Character Dance
Repertory Workshop
|
Pre-Professional Division
Group Schedule
| Age: 8-12 years old
Time
10:15am
11:00am
12:00pm
12:30pm
1:30pm
2:30pm
|
Monday - Wednesday
Conditioning
Ballet technique
Lunch
Contemporary Dance
Repertory Workshop
Semi - Private classes available
|
Tuesday - Thursday
Conditioning
Ballet technique
Lunch
Character Dance
Repertory Workshop
Semi - Private classes available
|
Friday
Conditioning
Ballet technique
Lunch
Contemporary Dance
Repertory Workshop
Semi - Private classes available
|
Advanced Division
Group Schedule
| Age: 6-8 years old
Time
10:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:30pm
2:30pm
3:30pm
|
Monday - Wednesday
Ballet technique
Conditioning
Lunch
Repertory Workshop
Creative Workshops
Semi - Private classes available
|
Tuesday - Thursday
Ballet technique
Conditioning
Lunch
Repertory Workshop
Acting Class
Semi - Private classes available
|
Friday
Ballet technique
Conditioning
Lunch
Repertory Workshop
Creative Workshops
Semi - Private classes available
|
* Please note that all classes are subject to change
without notice.
Auditions & Placement
Admission is by audition only. Auditions are open to female and male students
ages 6-16 who have achieved intermediate or advanced levels of ballet training.
Students must complete an application form for the program, take
an audition
and/or take
a placement trial class.
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available.
Brighton Ballet School strongly encourages all students to audition in
person.
However, we do accept videos if circumstances prevent you from
attending a live audition.
Call 718.769.9161 or email at
info@brightonballet.org to schedule an appointment.
Students will be divided into levels according to age, experience and ability.
Placement classes will be conducted on the first day of the program.
Send your applications & audition request to:
Brighton Ballet Theater
c/o Kingsborough Community College
2001 Oriental Blvd., Build.T7, 2nd fl.
Room: 7211, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Advanced Division (ages 6-9)
Intermediate and Advanced level classes will take place four to six days a week.
This program is designed especially for the younger dancers who are interested
in performing
professionally but are not ready to go on pointe.
Level 1: Ages 6-7
Level 2: Ages 7-9
Pre-Professional Division (ages 8-21)
Advanced and Pre-Professional level classes will take place five days a week.
BBT's Advanced Division
provides an opportunity for dancers to further develop their skills in a more
challenging and professional environment.
Level 3: Ages 8-11
Level 4: Ages 12-14
Level 5: Ages 15-21
About BBT/The School of Russian American Ballet:
Established in 1987, Brighton Ballet Theater / School of Russian American Ballet is a
non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and developing the Russian
classical and folk dance traditions in New York City. BBT is situated in the
heart of the Russian cultural district of New York, in the Brighton
Beach/Manhattan Beach area, on the campus of Kingsborough Community College of
the City University of New York.
More that 400 students attending BBT each year learn the art of dance from
renowned dancers, teachers an choreographers who have graduated from the best
Russian Ballet Schools and Colleges and performed at the most prestigious ballet
companies of Russia, Ukraine and USA. BBT's well-rounded curriculum includes
ballet using the Vaganova (Russian) Method as a base, character dance, modern &
popular dance, Latin & Ballroom dance, international folk dance, jazz dance, and
hip-hop.
Unlike other dance schools in New York, BBT provides all children with a unique
opportunity to perform full-scale ballets, with dazzling costumes and scenery.
About Kingsborough Community College Campus: Kingsborough Community College is a
70-acre campus located on Manhattan Beach in Southern Brooklyn. The College's
campus is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Jamaica Bay and Sheepshead Bay. The KCC
campus is a modern and beautiful one, overlooking the three bodies of water. It
has its own beach, Performing Arts Center and a bandshell at which thousands of
people attend concerts under the stars during the summer months.
For more information, please contact:
BBT/School of Russian American Ballet at Kingsborough
2001 Oriental Blvd, Building: T7,
2nd floor, Room 7211, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Phone: 718-769-9161; Fax: 866-812-7646
E-Mail: info@brightonballet.org
http://www.RussianBallet.us/
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https://twitter.com/BrightonBallet
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ALL LEVELS ACCEPTED: Classes are graded on age, natural abilities and
experience.
PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS &
NURTURING STAFF
LIVE PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT IN THE CLASSES
PREPARATION FOR COMPETITIONS AND CONTESTS
PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE
AIR-CONDITIONED AND PROFESSIONALLY EQUIPPED STUDIOS
EASY ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
ON-CAMPUS PARKING IS AVAILABLE
Suggested links to the local living accommodations - Hotels and Motels (Sheepshead
Bay area, Brooklyn NY)
