:pushing progress
a company / a workshop
About
The vision of this program is to provide an avenue for dancers to gain awareness of their body and personal potential. We want to provide dancers with a focused environment in which they can gain a new way to approach dance at various points of their professional career. As an alternative to other pre-professional dance training, the Contemporary Training Program is an inclusive program that gives any dancer the opportunity to have a successful career through focusing on the collaboration of technique and education. By providing sophisticated information and making it accessible to every student, we hope to provide essential tools for every aspiring professional dancer. The program focuses on three main components of expanding each dancer’s awareness:
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Technique
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◆ We believe that technique is a habit formed through concentrated practice and the constant pursuit to gain awareness. Teaching dancers to apply a basic knowledge of anatomy, the program creates a better understanding of technique, not only as a style of dance but as a foundation from which to grow.
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Mindset
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◆ We believe that training is a state of mind. Our goal is to help dancers realize their potential and how to push themselves toward personal goals while exceeding any previous self inflicted limitations. We strive to foster creativity and nurture a professional mindset in every class within the program.
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Artistry
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◆ We teach students to expand their artistry by melding the technical aspect of dancing with their individuality. Throughout the program, students will be encouraged to pursue their personal goals in a professional atmosphere. By the close of the process, we hope dancers will have developed a distinct voice and a unique movement quality that makes them a valuable asset in the professional dance world.
Applications/Audition Videos :
Each applicant will be required to submit a written application, including a 500 word personal statement along with a $60.00 application fee, and must audition either by video or in person at our annual summer intensive.
Video applications will be due by June 6, 2010. Admittance into the program will be determined by video submission and the 500 word personal statement. All applicants will be required to submit a VHS or DVD between 3 and 5 minutes in duration of themselves in class, performance or executing a short combination. The video must show the dancers technical abilities as well as their sense of timing and movement quality. Please submit a physical copy links to youtube or social networking sights will not be accepted.
*In all applications, please specify if you are interested in the half year or full year program. Priority for placement will be given to those wishing to attend the full year program.
Overview
The program will be limited to 20 select dancers, aged 17+ (if you turn 17 after the commencement of the program and are interested, please contact Chris Hale at chrishale@pushingprogress.com)
Duration- September 13, 2011 - May 18, 2012
14 hours of dance training a week in ballet technique, contemporary, improv, conditioning, GYROKINESIS® and pushing progress repertoire.
Monthly guest teachers.
Opportunity to perform in the :pushing progress Showcase Series. For more information, please contact:
Chris Hale:
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Tuition and Fees
There is a $60 non-refundable application fee to be included at the time of application.
Full year tuition $5000.00.
Half Year tuition $2500.00
Once accepted each dancer will be required to put down a deposit of $1000.00 to hold your place in the program.
Important Dates
June 6, 2011 Application Deadline
June 13, 2011 Notification of Acceptance
July 17, 20101 All students must verify acceptance or refusal of spot in program
September 14, 2011 Start of program
May 18, 2012 End of program
