UArts Pre College Summer Institute Summer Dance Brochure

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Summer Dance at UArts

PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

2011

JULY 11 – JULY 23

The Pre-College Summer Institute Dance program at the University of the Arts introduces passionate high school students to an undergraduate experience while providing unparalleled opportunities. Put your ideas in motion while imagining your future in dance and as an artist.

Cover photos: Summer Institute Dance program classes including Composition + Improvisation, Digital Media + Dance, Hip Hop, and a collaboration with musicians from the Jazz program.

JULY 11 – JULY 23 For over 80 years, students have gathered at UArts to immerse themselves in what a college dance program can offer. Follow a college-level curriculum and live alongside dancers and artists from across the globe. The course of study is challenging, imaginative and features professional faculty in a positive working environment.

You will have intensive days of class, rehearsal and workshops in the University’s nine spacious studios, accompanied by professional musicians. In addition to work in the studio, you will take outings to area arts attractions including emerging you venues across the city of Philadelphia.

The Pre-College Dance program focuses on broadening each dancer’s artistic horizons – in technique, choreography and critical thinking. You will leave the program with information about many ways to be involved in the field of dance.

WE INVITE YOU TO TAKE A CLOSE LOOK at this book, read about our exciting faculty and curriculum, and learn more about what you can achieve in the Pre-College Dance program this summer.

In previous summers, dancers experimented with light and media in an original choreographed piece using handheld lights.

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DANCE AT UARTS JULY 11 – JULY 23

the goods

THE PRE-COLLEGE DANCE program schedule allows each dancer to experience a number of styles and approaches over the two weeks. With core coursework in modern, ballet and jazz technique, composition, improvisation and repertory, you will still have the opportunity to choose different workshops almost every day. The courses offered may include the following.

MODERN TECHNIQUE A core portion of the Dance program coursework, and of most college programs, is modern technique.

You will learn different styles from multiple instructors who work on musicality, spatial awareness, anatomical structure/placement/ alignment, sequencing, creative choices and performance presence.

BALLET TECHNIQUE Study the fundamentals of classical ballet technique with emphasis on skills, including balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. This course will build in complexity, with attention to detail, while focusing on versatility.

Modern, Ballet and Jazz technique are part of the core curriculum for everyone in the Dance program.

DANCE SAMPLE SCHEDULE YOU WILL HAVE A UNIQUE SCHEDULE BASED ON AREA OF INTEREST AND CHOICE OF WORKSHOPS.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

8 am - 9 am Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

9 am

Ballet

Jazz

Modern

10:45 am

Modern

Modern

Composition + Improvisation

12 pm

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

1 pm

Special Workshop

Composition + Improvisation

Repertory

2:45 pm

Repertory

Special Workshop

Jazz

4:15 pm Dinner Dinner Dinner 6 pm - 7 pm

Free Space

Special Workshop

Site-Specific Comp. at City Hall

10:30 pm

Residential Check-in

Residential Check-in

Residential Check-in

12 midnight

Lights Out

Lights Out

Lights Out

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(Left) During Free Space, you have the studio time to explore your own ideas and choreography.

(Below) Be part of an energetic community of students and faculty who are just as passionate about dance as you are.

JAZZ TECHNIQUE

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS

Experience jazz technique as a form that develops

You have the option to choose special workshops

strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination.

almost every day of the program. This student-

With roots in social dance and influence from

driven schedule sets UArts apart. Possible options

African American tradition, jazz is used in musical

include: digital media + dance, hip hop, pointe, tap,

theater and the entertainment industry.

site-specific composition, contemporary African technique, flamenco, pilates and yoga.

COMPOSITION + IMPROVISATION This course features multiple instructors who work

FREE SPACE

with different compositional and improvisational

During this time, you have access to the studios to

strategies. These strategies range from working

explore ideas from composition, class exercises and

with text and images to using partnering and

other coursework. Students interested in presenting

contact. Each strategy engages you with new points

choreography, have the opportunity to share their

of entry into the creative process.

work at the end of the program.

REPERTORY You will have the opportunity to participate in up to two repertory projects, which will be presented in the final performance. Existing works will be workshopped along with new pieces created collaboratively with the other students.

THURSDAY FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Breakfast Breakfast

Brunch

Brunch

Ballet

Jazz

—

—

Special Workshop

Modern

Special Workshop

—

Lunch

Lunch

Field Trip to Local Dance Venue Optional Field Trip

Special Workshop

Composition + Improvisation

Repertory

Optional Field Trip

Repertory

Special Workshop

Activities with CAs

Optional Field Trip

Dinner Dinner

Dinner Dinner

Special Workshop

Free Space

Activities with CAs

Activities with CAs

Residential Check-in

Residential Check-in

Residential Check-in

Residential Check-in

Lights Out

Lights Out

Lights Out

Lights Out

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“I have never done an intensive before, but now after having this experience, I am so beyond thankful that I did. I was looking at this school beforehand, but now I have just fallen in love with it, and I want to attend school here next fall.”

– Summer 2010 Dance Student

Work with multiple instructors and explore your creative process during Composition + Improvisation.

the show

ON THE FINAL SATURDAY OF THE PROGRAM, the two weeks culminate in a performance for friends and family to celebrate your talents and achievements.

The performance will include demonstrations of in-class work, repertory showings and the opportunity for you to present your own choreography. This takes place in the same theaters where undergraduates work and is an exciting way for you and your family to see what an undergraduate dance concert can be like.

You will have the unique opportunity to perform in a professional theater for friends and family at the conclusion of the program.

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the people Courses in the dance program are taught by an eclectic group of choreographers, performers and educators from across the globe, many of them on the UArts undergraduate faculty. Our outstanding instructors are made up of seasoned educators and dedicated artists who enjoy the opportunity to share their expertise and collaborate with the next generation of dancers.

DONNA FAYE BURCHFIELD The program is overseen by the Director of the University of the Arts School of Dance, Donna Faye Burchfield. Burchfield has a BFA and MFA in Dance from Texas Christian University and most recently served as Dean of the American Dance Festival (ADF). She has also served as Artistic Director of the Hollins University/ADF Master of Fine Arts in Dance program and Chair of the school’s Dance department. Burchfield has worked with dancers and dance programs in many capacities, including developing curriculum that is at the forefront of modern dance. She has traveled extensively throughout the world, visiting more than 150 colleges, universities, dance programs and dance companies, teaching master classes, auditioning students and giving lectures. She has received numerous awards and commissions for her choreographic work and research.

The program is co-coordinated by Jen McGinn and Ashley Anderson

JEN MCGINN Jen McGinn received her BA from Hollins University in Dance and Arts Management and continued on to receive her MFA in Dance from Hollins in partnership with the American Dance Festival. She has been an artistin-residence/teacher at Hollins University, Booker High School Visual and Performing Arts Center, the American Dance Festival, the West Coast Civic Ballet, the nEW Festival, the University of Maryland, and currently the Center for Family Life. She has shown her work along the east coast, primarily in New York (Movement Research at the Judson Church, Performance Mix at Joyce SoHo, Fresh Tracks at Dance Theater Workshop, AUNTS, Danspace Project’s Academy Dances at St. Marks Church, etc.) and Philadelphia (Paraphrase at Nexus, In-Flux at Mascher Space Co-op, Live Arts Festival A.W.A.R.D Show at the Arts Bank, nEW Festival at the Drake, Performance Mix at the CEC, etc.). For more information visit jenmcginndance.org.

ASHLEY ANDERSON Ashley Anderson is from Salt Lake City, Utah. Her teaching includes the American Dance Festival Six-Week and Four-Week Schools, Hollins University, the University of Utah, Utah High School Dance Festival, Utah Dance Education Organization, the American College Dance Festival Association, the Virginia Tanner Dance Program, the YWCA of Salt Lake City, and high schools throughout Salt Lake City. She has presented her choreographic work throughout Utah, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York. She holds BAs in Dance and English from Hollins University and an MFA in Dance from the Hollins/American Dance Festival program. For more information visit ashleyandersondances.com.

Please visit our website at cs.uarts.edu/precollege for more instructor biographies.

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THE DETAILS ADMISSION The UArts Pre-College Summer Institute attracts students from around the world. Rising juniors and seniors in high school are welcome to apply to the Dance program. We welcome dancers of all levels of experience.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Dance Program 1. Application form 2. $50 nonrefundable application fee 3. Housing form (if applicable) 4. Letter of recommendation from a teacher 5. High School transcripts 6. One page, typed, personal essay expressing why you want to attend the program *We are happy to advise you about your application materials.

If you are concerned that your application materials are not fully developed, please contact our office to discuss with a PreCollege staff member.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Pre-College Summer Institute welcomes international students who are between the ages of 16-19 and demonstrate the gradelevel equivalency of a rising junior or senior in high school to apply to our residential programs. A TOEFL score is required of any international student whose primary language is not English.

Pre-College Programs will not admit students who receive a TOEFL score of less than 550. International students who need assistance obtaining a visa should contact Pre-College Programs before sending any materials.

In addition to working with undergraduate instructors, also meet professional dancers from around the country who have come to Philadelphia to be part of the UArts experience.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Pre-College Programs works to provide a safe and healthy environment for learning and artistic growth. As this is a collegelevel program, students are expected to behave accordingly which demands regular class attendance , respect of personal and University property as well as the rights of students, faculty and staff. All students are subject to local, state and federal laws, whether on or off the UArts campus. Prior to arrival on campus, students and parents are required to read and confirm acknowledgement of the Student Code of Conduct, which is available on our website.

All policies will be discussed at student orientation. Students who violate the Student Code of Conduct and attendance policies will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including dismissal from the program.

TUITION + FEES Dance Program - Residential Students Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.

Registration Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.

Tuition, Housing + Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,960.

Total Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,160.

Dance Program - Commuter Students Application + Program Fees . . . . . . . . . . . $200.

Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200.

Total Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,400.

Additional Fees (if applicable) International Student Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.

Late Payment Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.

Fee for any returned checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.

Commuter Lunch Plan (optional) . . . . . . . . $50. /week.

/week

OTHER EXPENSES Supplies + Attire Prior to the start of the program, a list of any supplies or necessary items, including studio and footwear that you should bring, will be available on our website. You are welcome to bring your own personal supplies from home, including laptop computers.

Activities An optional trip to the beach at Wildwood is an additional cost to the student. Students pay a $25 transportation fee per trip.

The estimated cost of additional admission, meals and spending money is $100 per trip.

Spending + Miscellaneous Expenses Students spend an average of $80-$100 per week on additional items including laundry, snacks, personal spending and nonrequired supplies.

REFUND POLICY Students who are dismissed from the program will not be refunded any tuition, housing or fees. Students who wish to withdraw for any reason must submit their request in writing by fax, email or post. All refunds are less nonrefundable application and registration fees, and are calculated as follows: — 100% refund less the nonrefundable application and registration fees for withdrawal one month prior to the first class.

— 80% refund less the nonrefundable application and registration fees for withdrawal one week prior to the first class.

— No refunds will be issued if withdrawal is less than 7 days prior to the first class.

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Personalized schedules may include special workshops in digital media + dance, hip hop, pointe, tap, flamenco, site-specific composition, contemporary African technique, pilates and yoga.

SCHOLARSHIPS A limited number of scholarships are available for students who apply to the program. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. Scholarship applications are available on our website at cs.uarts.edu/precollege.

DISCOUNTS Students are eligible to receive only one discount and discounts cannot be combined with scholarships. Discounts are nontransferable and are applied to tuition costs only (not to fees or housing costs). Please be sure to enter the appropriate information where indicated on the application form. We do not issue discounts retroactively.

“I loved all of the talented teachers that taught us. I feel like I have gained so much knowledge from them.”

– Summer 2010 Dance Student

Child of Alum Discount. If a student is the son or daughter of a UArts, PCPA or PCAD alum, that student is entitled to a 10% discount (on tuition only). The parent must state the year, major and school they graduated from on the application form.

Returning Student Discount. If a student has participated in a prior Pre-College Summer Institute or Pre-College Saturday School program at the University of the Arts, he/she is entitled to a 10% discount (on tuition only). Please enter the previous term, year, program and course on the application form. Note that retroactive refunds cannot be made for forms that are not filled out correctly.

Our facilities include nine dance studios, classrooms, computer labs, a student lounge, dining hall and professional theaters.

The University’s doorstep is in the heart of Center City Philadelphia on the Avenue of the Arts.

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THE SCENE RESIDENCE HALLS + COMMUNITY ADVISORS The residence halls at UArts are apartment style with bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and private bath.

You can expect to share a bedroom with one or two other students. Residence halls at the University have recently been updated and include new furniture and air conditioning. The Pre-College lounge includes couches and chairs, flat screen TVs, game consoles, movies and magazines, a foosball table and an eating area.

All residence halls are supervised by professional Pre-College staff, including Community Advisors (CAs), Area Coordinators and a Resident Director. You will become well acquainted with your CA, who will provide guidance about the city, the school or life in general. Males and females live in separate residence halls, and a security guard is at the door 24-7.

You can take a virtual tour of our Residence Halls on our website at cs.uarts.edu/precollege.

Students who participate in the Dance program have the option of commuting from home or residing on campus in a residence hall.

Students gather to take the famous “Big Shot” photo in Solmssen Court. You’ll receive a copy of the 2011 Big Shot poster in the mail after returning home from the program.

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DINING + MEALS Solmssen Court, also known as the Great Hall, is a large open space with an outdoor courtyard that houses the Pre-College dining area. Enjoy coffee and a meal in the morning before class, as well as lunch with friends in the afternoon and evenings. The menu includes items that meet the needs of every type of diet including vegan and vegetarian. Pre-College students who live on campus for the summer are required to participate in our meal plan. The meal plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, brunch and dinner on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Commuter students have the option of purchasing a lunch-only meal plan.

In addition to the meal plan, you can enjoy take out from the Cantina on campus or visit one of the many restaurants Philadelphia has to offer.

On Sunday, hang out on campus with new friends from across the country, or join the field trip to Wildwood, NJ.

Female students live in the Juniper Residence Hall and males reside in the Spruce Residence Hall.

HEALTH SERVICES The University and Pre-College community is dedicated to keeping all our students safe and healthy.

Health Services are administered by a certified nurse in one of two locations on campus, at no extra cost to the student. Counseling services are also included and available to students who need or want assistance. Students who need emergency care are taken to Jefferson Hospital, located just a few blocks from campus, at the student’s expense.

All students are required to submit health forms, insurance information and immunization reports before arriving on campus. The Director of Health Services will review all medical information before the start of the summer program to ensure that all student needs can be met and students are physically prepared to participate in our program.

FACILITIES Our facilities are a mix of historic and contemporary buildings which have been redesigned and updated to meet the needs of artists and performers. All buildings are located along the Avenue of the Arts. Each campus classroom, studio, lab, performance space and gallery is air-conditioned.

UArts’ extensive on-campus library includes a collection of books, magazines, films, slides, music and more.

Philadelphia’s Free Library is also a wonderful resource and is located just a few blocks away from campus.

SUPPLIES + EQUIPMENT You are welcome to bring your own laptop computer from home. Campus Wi-Fi login information will be distributed upon your arrival on campus. Computer labs are also available for Summer Institute students. You should also expect to purchase any required clothing items, either before arriving to campus or once here. Pre-College students may be eligible for supply discounts at local stores and distributors with their UArts student ID. A list of required items will be available on our website prior to the start of the program.

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OUT + ABOUT The University of the Arts’ campus is located in Center City Philadelphia and is easy to navigate by foot. Philly is home to over 140 museums as well as thriving theater and gallery districts. Here, you will have an opportunity to experience city living in an urban campus environment. You will have direct access to the galleries, restaurants and shopping that will complement your pre-college coursework.

ACTIVITIES IN THE CURRICULUM MAY INCLUDE:

OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

– Guest Artist lectures

– Philadelphia Phillies baseball games

– Trips to area arts attractions and emerging dance venues

– Old City Philadelphia and the new Piazza at Schmidt’s in

– Walking tours of the city

Northern Liberties

– Student exhibits and performances

– Reading Terminal Market – Coffeehouses and cafes

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:

– South Street stores and music venues

– Trip to the beach at Wildwood, NJ

– Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

– Open Mic nights and events organized by your

– Penn’s Landing on the riverfront

Community Advisor

– Rittenhouse Square and other city parks

The Philadelphia Museum of Art

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ON CAMPUS

The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Terra Hall Visual + performing arts classes, Pre-College offices

The Piazza at Schmidt’s

Merriam Theater

Music classes

Hamilton Hall Dining Hall, Student lounge

Anderson Hall Visual arts classes, University library, Exhibition space

Juniper Residence Females

Spruce Residence Males

Love Park

Reading Terminal Market The Piazza at Schmidt's 2

NORTHERN LIBERTIES

Independence Mall

Spring p Ga Garden

Rittenhouse Square Independence Mall 5

Market S St

Kimmel Center

Chestnut u St

PENNS LANDING DELAWARE RIVER

Columbuss Blvd

Front St

2nd St

3rd St

4th St

5th St

6th St

Washington Square

Citizens Bank Park,Lincoln Financial Field + the Wells Fargo Center

SOCIETY HILL Italian Market

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IMPORTANT DATES + DEADLINES TWO-WEEK DANCE PROGRAM Due to limited space and the popularity of the program, early application is strongly recommended.

Application Deadline: Extended to May 1, 2011 All applications must include payment of the nonrefundable application fee.

Applications received after April 1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Scholarship Application Deadline: April 1, 2011 Notification: Mid May, 2011 Students will be notified of acceptance and/or scholarship in mid May. At that time, a nonrefundable $150 registration fee is due to confirm your acceptance and hold your place in the program.

Balance + Payment Deadline: June 10, 2011 All balances and final payments must be received by June 10, 2011. Health forms and additional forms are also due at this time. Students who have a balance after June 10, 2011 will incur a $60 late fee.

Students with outstanding balances will be automatically withdrawn from the program on June 24, 2011.

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Heather Jo Wingate Pre-College Coordinator

Krysta Knaster Pre-College Program Assistant

FOR MORE INFORMATION… Mailing Address Via Regular Mail The University of the Arts

Phone 800.616.ARTS x6430

Pre-College Programs

Fax 215.717.6538

320 S. Broad Street

Email precollege@uarts.edu

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Web

cs.uarts.edu/precollege

Address for Fed Ex + UPS Packages The University of the Arts

Please make certain you get the tracking

Pre-College Programs

number for all packages. First class service via

311 South Juniper Street

US Post Office (USPS) has no tracking system

Philadelphia, PA 19107

available and is therefore not recommended.

Contact In-Person (please make an appointment) Pre-College Programs is located in: Terra Hall 211 S. Broad Street

Note: Mailing address

(Corner of Broad + Walnut Streets)

and office location are not

9th Floor, Room 901

the same.

Publication Design: David Wolf, UArts Graphic Design Alumnus ‘98 (Tabula Studio - tabulastudio.com) Map Design + Illustration: Crystal Marinelli, UArts Graphic Design Alumnus ‘04 (Tabula Studio - tabulastudio.com) Photography: Lou Caltabiano, Jason Chen, David Gilleece, Dave Jackson, Diana Settar, Jody Sweitzer, Ken Yanoviak

“The Pre-College program at UArts had a huge part in shaping my identity. I attended the program in high school, went on to major in Painting at UArts, later became faculty in the program, and after getting my Master’s degree, became the PreCollege Coordinator. I care deeply about the students who attend our programs and find it very rewarding to see them pursue their artistic endeavors as emerging artists.”

— Heather Jo Wingate, Pre-College Student 1996, Faculty 2005-2010, Coordinator 2010-2011

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