SUMMER INTENSIVE: JUNE 27 – JULY 30, 2022
Summer Intensive at Richmond Ballet is designed for young people who love dance and are committed to developing their ballet technique. The variety of classes offered in ballet, as well as associated dance forms, encourages participants to advance and expand their training. Faculty for Summer Intensive are from the School of Richmond Ballet and the Richmond Ballet professional company. Guest faculty also contribute in specialized areas of expertise. We’re especially proud of our previous participants who have gone on to professional careers with Richmond Ballet, as well as other ballet companies throughout the country.
PLEASE NOTE:
MASKS OPTIONAL : Masks are no longer required, and are now optional for employees, patrons/visitors, and students while in RB facilities. At this time, we are planning to continue with this change to masks optional for all summer programs. It is important to note that this update in mask protocols is subject to change as new recommendations are made by the CDC, including a change in the Community Level status to High, which would require masks to be worn indoors in public places regardless of vaccination status.
VACCINES REQUIRED FOR HOTEL ONLY: We have also revised our vaccine requirement for A,B,C Levels. Proof of Up to date Vaccines is only required for students staying in the hotel. We are not requiring any other students to be vaccinated in order to participate in the Summer Intensive, however, students that are planning to participate in the 2022-23 Trainee program should be aware that they must be up to date on vaccinations in order to participate in the 2022-23 Trainee program.
WELLNESS CHECK: Students will still be expected to complete a personal health assessment prior to coming into the RB building each day. Students should self-monitor for symptoms and should not report to class, and notify SRB staff, when displaying COVID-19 symptoms (whether or not accompanied by a formal COVID-19 diagnosis) or when identified as having close contact with a person who has a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis or is displaying COVID-19 symptoms.
AUDITIONS
Requirement: 12-21 years of age with strong ballet training.
Acceptance into this intensive program is by audition only. School of Richmond Ballet auditions take place annually January – February. We strongly recommend that those interested attend an audition in person. However, if this is not possible School of Richmond Ballet will accept a video audition. We have established specific building entry and class protocols that all staff and students must follow to keep our community safe. Please visit richmondballet.com/school for details on our safety procedures.
Audition Photos
Full length. Ladies in black leotard with pink or skin-toned tights and shoes. Gentlemen in white or black t-shirt with black tights and shoes.
1. First position of feet, with tendu a la seconde, arms low or in second position facing the camera.
2. First arabesque profile (ladies en pointe if advanced).
3. Recent Headshot (required for Trainee Audition only)
Résumé
Resumes are optional for ages 11-16. They are encouraged for ages 16 and older. Letters of recommendation are appreciated.
VIDEO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
If unable to attend an audition in person, video auditions will be accepted. Please note that no video applications will be accepted after March 1, 2022. We ask for you to upload your audition video via the Pre-Registration Google Form. If technical issues occur, then feel free to send it to auditions@richmondballet.com.
Summer Intensive Audition Video Requirements: (No more than 10 minutes in length)
No Barre Work, only basic Centre work (please film in a studio or appropriate space, ensuring your entire body can be seen head to toe):
1. Adagio work displaying port de bras, body positions, arabesques, and attitudes showing line and musicality.
2. Multiple pirouettes, en dehors and en dedans, sur place and en diagonal. (Please show double and triple turns if advanced level)
3. Small and medium allegro combinations displaying a range of technical advancement and musicality. (Including jetes, assembles, sissones, beats, and connecting steps, etc.)
4. Grand allegro, as space permits. (Men include tours en l’air)
5. Ladies only – Pointe work – Center floor only.
Trainee Audition Video Requirements: (No more than 15 minutes in length)
No Barre Work, only basic Centre work (please film in a studio or appropriate space, ensuring your entire body can be seen head to toe):
1. Adagio work displaying port de bras, body positions, arabesques, and attitudes showing line and musicality.
2. Multiple pirouettes, en dehors and en dedans, sur place and en diagonal. (Please show double and triple turns if advanced level)
3. Small and medium allegro combinations displaying a range of technical advancement and musicality. (Including jetes, assembles, sissones, beats, and connecting steps, etc.)
4. Grand allegro, as space permits. (Men include tours en l’air)
5. A Classical Variation. (ladies en pointe)
6. A Contemporary Solo.
