Emphasis is placed on the student's individuality and the development of their understanding of music and the performance of roles from these classical ballets. Mansur also teaches the history of Russian ballet and it's founders; the history of music, of composers such as Tchaikovski, Stravinski and Prokofiev; familiarity with theatrical designers such as Benoit, Bakst and Korovin; and great Russian dancers like Anna Pavlova, Vaslav Nijinksi and others.
Admission & Registration
The Vaganova Summer School program is open to students experienced in Classical Dance Technique who are able to undertake a rigorous course of study.
Auditions
Admission to the Summer program is by audition. Students wishing to attend the Vaganova Summer School may audition for the program by attending a Master Class with Mansur, held Sundays between 1:30 and 3:30 pm. The audition fee is $25. Please e-mail or call (412) 343-1926 to schedule an appointment. Please join our mailing list to be updated on additional audition locations and dates.
Students who cannot attend the audition should send a VHS video and/or photograph, letter of recommendation from a teacher or ballet professional and a completed application form. There is a $25 audition fee. Click here for a printable version of the form. Please e-mail for more information.
Tuition
Pittsburgh, PA at Joy School of Dance
June 23 - July 12, 2008 • 3 Week Session
Advanced / Pre Professional
$1250 • Class is held 6 days per week.
Monday - Friday • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10:00 - 11:30 Technique
11:30 - 12:40 Pointe and Coda from Pas De Deux
12:40 - 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 4:00 Repertoire: Classical and Character Variations*
4:00 - 5:00 Teacher discussion, Q&A and analysis
Saturday • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
10:00 - 12:30 Technique & Repertoire
Upon acceptance a 20% ($250) non-refundable deposit is due by May 1, 2008 to reserve space in the program. Full payment for tuition is due on or before June 1, 2008.
Students wishing to attend part of the session should e-mail or call to make arrangements.
Checks should be made payable to Mansur Kamaletdinov and mailed to:
Mansur Kamaletdinov
Vaganova Summer School
P.O. Box 14652
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Facilities
Pittsburgh, PA at Joy School of Dance
The Pittsburgh session will be conducted at the Joy School of Dance in Crafton, PA, located on the Blue Belt and approximately six miles from downtown Pittsburgh, a city which offers many cultural opportunities.
Housing
Housing for out of town students may be arranged with host families of Mansur Kamaletdinov or Le Studio's local students in Pittsburgh. For $750, the host family provides room, board and transportation to and from classes. Room and board is paid directly to the host families. Since space is limited, please call or e-mail with your interest in housing as soon as possible.
Pittsburgh has many fine hotels and motels for families wishing accompany their Summer Intensive attendees. We can provide a list of these arrangements upon request. It is also possible to arrange a short-term sublet through www.craigslist.org and other real estate and leasing agents.
Scholarships
A limited number of partial financial scholarships are available to deserving students who are most prepared and who posses the most potential and interest in a professional career in dance. Scholarships are awarded through audition (live or video) and are based on both merit and financial need. For more information, please e-mail us.
Teacher Program
Ballet teachers are welcome to observe or take class during the three week Vaganova Summer School and attend teacher only discussions on Russian Classical Teaching Methodology at the close of each day. There is a one hour Teacher Q&A from 4:00 - 5:00 pm thoughout the week. Teachers are welcome to attend for the full program or for one or two weeks and may bring up to one student at no charge. For teachers who also wish to participate in the July Repertoire Teacher Seminar, the total tuition cost is $1500 (3 weeks plus 2 day Teacher Seminar).
Vaganova Summer Program Teacher Tuition Costs
One Week: $600
Two Weeks: $900
Three Weeks $1250
Three weeks plus 2 Day Teacher Only Seminar: $1500
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For more information, please e-mail or call (412) 343-1926.
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