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International Ballet Star, Cynthia
Harvey, will make her first visit to Australia next year as
a guest of honour at the 2008 International Summer School.
Cynthia is a former Principal Ballerina
of The Royal Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, and now a renowned
teacher for ballet companies such as ABT and Teatro alla Scala,
The Norwegian National Ballet Company and Schools including The
Royal Ballet School London.
After the resounding success of last
year's summer school, the 2008 program will be held once again at
The McDonald College, North Strathfield, Sydney, running for two
weeks from January 14th to 26th. The Summer School will provide
classes in classical ballet, Spanish, contemporary, jazz, repertoire
and national character. There will also be sessions for conditioning
and exercise programs, pointe, Pilates, stagecraft/mime, musical
appreciation, boys coaching and technique, for both junior and senior
students.
The International Summer School, in its
second year, is directed by Jacqui Dumont, formerly of The
Royal Ballet School, London and their successful Outreach Program.
During the 2007 program, acclaimed Russian
Ballerina, Irina Baronova, was a special guest and led a master
class incorporating her dancing experience and fervour that inspired
students, teachers and parents.
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Students last year were ecstatic
with the line up of international teachers and mentors,
and next year's program is set to excite and challenge
dancers once again with teachers coming from all over
the world to share their talents.
Along with Cynthia Harvey,
the 2008 faculty will include:
Jane Devine, formerly with The Royal Ballet,
English National Ballet and The Royal Ballet School,
Arcadio Carbonell, Director of Escuela de Danza
Espanola and former Professor of Classical Ballet, Madrid
Royal Conservatoire of Dance, and Steve Rooks,
the resident Choreographer and Associate Professor of
Dance at Vassar College USA, and guest instructor for
Alvin Ailey & Martha Graham Schools of Dance, New
York.
Josephine Jason, Head
of Ballet at The McDonald College and former Principal
with The Australian Ballet will take ballet classes
along with Stephen Clarke, International Jazz
Choreographer, Dancer, Teacher and Artistic Adviser.
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Paul Boyd, Internationally
recognised teacher and choreographer, and Allan Cross,
Director of Premier State Ballet and Former Soloist, The Australian
Ballet, will also teach along aside professional dancers Katie
Pianoff, Mary Grotto Auer, Jane Kesby and
Kate Fitzgerald.
David McAlister, Artistic
Director of The Australian Ballet will also be a guest at
the summer holiday event.
The International Summer School
also has a program for dance teachers, who are welcome to
observe the Summer School led by the international faculty,
and join in workshops and discussion sessions.
'I am delighted to be holding another International Summer
School for 2008, with registrations already flowing in. The
International Summer School is a 'must attend event' as it
allows students to study with highly respected professionals
in the field of dance training from around the world' says
Director Jacqui Dumont.
Register today and take advantage
of this amazing line-up of international professionals. Places
are limited, so early enrolment is essential.
Click
here to register or visit www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au
Call 02 9752 0600
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