International Summer Intensive

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER INTENSIVE

YAGP Affiliated Summer Program

July 31 – August 10, 2023 – Fountain Valley

Designed for serious male and female dancers, ages 11 to 20, Southland Ballet’s Summer Intensive is dedicated to excellence in training the aspiring professional dancer. During this extensive program, students, divided into three levels, are offered the rare opportunity to benefit under the guidance and expertise of internationally known Ballet Masters.

Royal Ballet School Audition at the Intensive

A unique and rare opportunity for young classical ballet students to work with Mr. Christopher Powney, Artistic Director of The Royal Ballet School – one of the most prestigious ballet school in the world.

Mr. Powney will be teaching classes at Southland Ballet Academy’s International Summer Intensive. Don’t miss this chance to develop your ballet technique and artistry and receive tailored feedback from the esteemed, highly-experienced teacher and director.

Mr. Powney will also be auditioning students for The Royal Ballet School’s full-time training programmes during class at the Summer Intensive and by audition video submissions. Selected students will be be notified and invited to attend the last two days of the Final Auditions on August 10th and 11th.

For students ages 14-18 on August 31, 2023.
Video Submission Cost: $100
Video Requirements: Read here
Video Submission & Application: Click here
Deadline for video submission is Thursday, June 22, 2023.

*If you are interested in applying for SBA’s International Summer Intensive and are submitting an audition video for Royal Ballet School, you may apply only through the RBS audition video link to be considered for both programs.

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER INTENSIVE

YAGP Affiliated Summer Program

July 31 – August 10, 2023 – Fountain Valley

Curriculum: ballet technique, pointe, variations, contemporary, character, pilates and pas de deux.

2023 Summer Intensive Faculty

Christopher Powney

Artistic Director of Royal Ballet School, UK

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Larissa Saveliev

Founder and Artistic Director, Youth America Grand Prix

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Gennadi Saveliev

Co-Founder, YAGP & Former Soloist, ABT

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Misha Tchoupakov

Internationally Renowned Dance Instructor

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Marina Saladino

Body Conditioning Instructor

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Alisher Khasanov

Contemporary Master Instructor

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Renee Kester

Master Contemporary Teacher

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Adji Cissoko

Master Contemporary Teacher

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Vladimir Kolesnikov

Master Character Teacher

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More Faculty to be announced.
International Guest Faculty have confirmed unless travel restrictions are extended.
Guest faculty are subject to change without notice.

International Summer Intensive Auditions

In-Person Audition:

To schedule an in-person audition, please email southland@festivalballet.org.

Video Audition:

Video Requirements & Submission: Click here
Video Audition Cost: $40
Deadline for video submission is Saturday, April 22, 2023.

2023 Tuition & Fees:

International Summer Intensive – $2,400

International Intensive Activities Fee:

Price: $250 – includes a ticket to the “Welcome the Stars Dinner Cruise” on Tuesday, August 8^th, a ticket to watch the Gala of the Stars on August 9^th, Southland Ballet Academy Summer Intensive t-shirt and a digital download of the student performances only at the Gala

Housing:

SBA has secured a 15% discount at the following hotel from the dates of Sunday, July 22, 2023 to Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Sonesta Select Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
9950 Slater Road, Fountain Valley, 92708
Booking Link with Discount – FVGN

King Deluxe Room
Two Queen Deluxe Room

Sonesta ES Suites Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
9950 Slater Road, Fountain Valley, 92708
Booking Link with Discount – FVRH

Studio Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite

*Prices and information may be subject to change without notice

Private Coaching:

Private coaching can be arranged with Summer Intensive faculty, and studio space will be available for rental. Availability of guest faculty is not guaranteed.