Vitaly Verterich
vitaly Verterich



Dmitri
Dmitir Tuboltsev



NYCB Workout
New York City Ballet Workout



Andre Reyes
Andre Reyes
Dance disciplines
EAST STREET DANCE CENTER
SUMMER PROGRAMS 2010

East Street Ballet offers summer classes for children, teens, and adults as well as a series of Master Classes for advanced students.

Please call us at 413 584-5535 for further information. You may also sign up for our mailing list to receive the summer program brochures.
MASTER SERIES
Summer 2010


with International Ballet Stars


Robert Underwood American Ballet Theater
Irina Vakhromeeva Vagonova Academy, Mosow Ballet
Vitaly Verterich Faculty, Valentina Koslova's Dance Conservatory, Principal Dancer, Riverdance,
Guest Artist - Bolshoi Theater, Kirov Ballet
Olga Verterich Faculty, Valentina Koslova's Dance Conservatory,
Guest Artist - Bolshoi Theater, Kirov Ballet
Andre Reyes Pacific Northwest and San Francisco Ballet; Faculty Boston Ballet
Cynthia Drayer Director Classical Ballet Program at Boston Ballet,
Certified Instructor New York City Ballet Workout

The Master Series is a rare opportunity to experience intensive dance training with internationally acclaimed guest faculty. This comprehensive program of challenging daily classes in ballet techniques, variations, partnering, pointe, repertoire, character and performance will consist of a rigorous two-hour technique and pointe class, followed by a rotating schedule of enrichment classes. Each session will culminate with a studio showing under the guidance of our international faculty.

Week I August 2-6
Irina Vakhromeeva is the Associate Director of the East Street School of Ballet. She is a graduate of the Vagonova Academy, St.Petersburg, Russia and a former Soloist and Principal dancer with the Moscow Ballet. From 1995-2002 she was Children’s Ballet Mistress and advance person for Moscow Ballet’s United States tour.
Robert Underwood joined American Ballet Theater in 1981 under the direction of Baryshnikov. He worked with many ballet luminaries including Balanchine, Petit, MacMillan, DeMille and McKenzie. In 1996 he accepted Bruce Marks’ invitation to join Boston Ballet, where he remained until his retirement in 2002.

Week II August 9-13
Vitaly Verterich is on the Resident Faculty of Valentina Koslova’s Dance Conservatory of New York. Guest Artists with Bolshoi Theater, Kirov Ballet and other International companies, he is principal dancer with Riverdance on Broadway.
Olga Verterich performed with the Academical Choreographic Ensemble “Beriozka” and Russian Chamber Ballet “Moskva.” Ms. Verterich has toured France, Italy, China, South America, North America and Canada, and joined St. Petersburg Conservatory as principal dancer, ballet teacher, and choreographer.

Week III August 16-20
Andre Reyes has been Principal dancer with San Francisco Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet and has worked with numerous world renowned choreographers. He has made guest appearances with the San Francisco Symphony and Opera, Smuin Ballet/SF, International Gala Performances, and Kennedy Center and on tv in Dance In America (WNET). He is currently on the faculty of the Boston Ballet School.
Cynthia Drayer trained at the Joffrey American Ballet Center. She was Principal Dancer with San Francisco Ballet and has performed with the Lawrence Pech Dance Company and San Francisco Opera. She was a director of Santa Clara Ballet and is currently Director of Boston Ballet Classical Ballet Program.


Details

Monday to Friday 10:00-3:00 (10-12 year olds)
Monday to Friday 10:00-4:00 (13 to pre-professional)
Tuition $400 first week; $25 discount for each additional week

Housing is available with a host family on a first come first serve basis. The fee for housing is $300 per week. Housing availability is limited so register early.

Lunch All dancers will need to bring their own lunch and snacks. There will be a variety of cold drinks and water for sale at the studio.

Weekend Excursions All students are welcome to participate in weekend excursions to Jacob’s Pillow and other cultural and educational events. Cost is not included in tuition.

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CHILDREN'S CLASSES
Summer 2010



MUSIC, MAGIC, & MAKE-BELIEVE
Ages 5-8
July 5--30 Mon-Fri 9:00-12:00
1, 2, 3, or 4 week sessions

A fun-filled opportunity to learn ballet to the music of the fairies from Sleeping Beauty Ballet. Students will perform the fairy dances and create their own magic wands, wings and fairy shoes. Curriculum based on the highly regarded Leap ‘n Learn Syllabus.

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Tuition $150 for one week session.


YOUNG DANCERS
Ages 8-10 and 10-12
SESSION 1 July 5-July 16   SESSION 2 July 19-July 30
10:00 am -1:00 pm Mon - Fri
Irina Vakhromeeva and special guests

Ages 8-10 A ballet technique course based on the Vaganova Syllabus. Included are musicality, historical dance and a rotating schedule of jazz, theater dance, Flamenco and Classical Indian Dance.

Ages 10-12. Based on the Vaganova Syllabus also to include Pointe and Variations. Each dancer will be coached in a solo variation to be performed in a studio showing at the end of the session.

The programs culminate with a lively end-of-workshop presentation for family and friends.
Tuition $300 for two week session.

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TEEN AND ADULT CLASSES
Summer 2010



DAILY TEEN-ADULT CLASSES
Teen/Adult
June and July
M-F 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm M-F 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pointe
Irina Vakhromeeva and special guests

Ballet, Pointe, intermediate/advanced level.
This class is specially created for students who wish to fine-tune and perfect their technique. It is a great opportunity to extend year-long training and maintain peak physical shape.

Tuition: Single class $20 10 class card $150.00 (expires July 31)

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NEW YORK CITY BALLET WORKOUT
THE COMPLETE WORKOUT
Teen/Adult Class
Aug 16-20 M,W,F 9:00 am - 10:00 am, T,TH 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Certified Instructor: Cynthia Drayer

A dance-based workout with exercises anyone can do for a strong, graceful and sculpted body. Workout to beautiful classical music! No dance experiemce necessary.
Tuition: 5 classes $75, 3 classes $45, 2 classes $30

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