PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
• Methodology for creating classes for the teaching of classical dance for all levels: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced.
• Methodology for the performance of classical dance movements.
• Methods for selecting the correct musical accompaniment for classical dance class, and the importance of the significance of each musical piece.
The purpose of exercise in classical dance, and learning the building blocks for performance and composition. Each part of barre and center exercise is meant not simply as warm up, in fact it is the study of the components that make up larger combinations and compositions. Like the musician first learns the twelve notes and then progresses to chords, and eventually small compositions and etudes before performing larger scale works, study of dance technique is identical in learning the foundations from which all works are composed of. Combinations are parallel to chords, arpeggios, etc, and a variation is the finished musical composition which showcases the dancers and choreographer's talents and artistic vision. Exercise is not an end in itself, but a stepping stone to learning and practicing repertoire because all repertoire is based on essential fundamentals, which are taught and learned in exercise.
Mansur’s students will act as demonstrators and assistants during the seminar. The Seminar is interactive so that participating teachers will be able to gather hands on experience instructing the dancers through the teaching of techniques they acquire and learn. Teachers are welcome to bring one of their students free of charge. The program will also give a thorough understanding of Classical Exercise and Technique and the methods for properly teaching students to prepare for learning Repertoire. This seminar provides over 15 hours of instruction time and the chance of a lifetime to study with a Ballet Master with over 60 years of teaching experience and who provides an unbroken link from the creators of these master works.
SCHEDULE:
FEBRUARY 2008 SEMINAR
Saturday, February 16, 2008
1:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 17, 2008
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
SCHEDULE: APRIL 2008 SEMINAR
Saturday, April 19, 2008
1:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 20, 2008
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
REGISTRATION & TUITION
Tuition for each two day program is $650. Registration is currently open and all interested teachers of classical dance are welcome to attend. We ask that you include a cover letter and attach a bio and/or CV with your payment so we know your past and current experience before we meet in person and know a bit about you beforehand. To reserve your space in the program we recommend early registration. Feel free to call or email with any questions.
To register, please send an email to info@russianballet.net with the following:
Name
Address
Phone Number
Email Address
School
Bio or CV
Name of student accompanying you, if applicable
Checks should be made payable to Mansur Kamaletdinov and mailed to:
Mansur Kamaletdinov
Vaganova Summer School
P.O. Box 14652
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA at Joy School of Dance
The 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.
LODGING
The closest hotel, the Parkway Center Inn is about a 5 minute drive to studio. The nightly rate is under $100 for a double room. Transportation will be provided to and from the studio from the hotel.
