Summer Programs
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Summer Intensives
The Canyon Concert Ballet School Summer Intensives offer a combination of Ballet and Contemporary dance. Today’s dance world demands a versatile dancer. The Advanced and Junior intensives offer today’s aspiring dancers the tools they need for their training.
Advanced Intensive
July 22 - Aug 3
NEW Junior Intensive
June 17 - June 21
Find out more below!
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Summer Camps
In week-long half or full-day dance camps, children from ages 3-12 will explore the magic of dance through themed movement and music. Our camps include dance, song, storytelling, acting, crafts, and creative games based on the weekly themes.
Find out more below!
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Summer Semester
In addition to our Intensives and Camps, Canyon Concert Ballet offers both youth and adult classes for a 4-week session during the summer.
Classes for the 2024 summer schedule will run from June 24 through July 18.
ADVANCED
SUMMER INTENSIVE 2024
The Canyon Concert Ballet School two week Summer Intensives offer a combination of Ballet and Contemporary dance. Today’s dance world demands a versatile dancer. The Advanced intensives offers today’s aspiring dancers the tools they need for their training. Our internationally renowned guest instructors/choreographers and CCB faculty will inspire growth and renewal for all participants and prepare those students training for the demands of a professional career in an intimate, safe, and nurturing environment. Focus is placed on developing the whole dancer by offering classes according to 3 levels determined by an initial placement class. In addition to daily Ballet Technique classes, students will enjoy classes in:
Pointe, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Character, Repertoire, Variations, Strength/Stretch and Progressive Ballet Technique, as well as lectures on injury prevention, nutrition, music theory and ballet history.
July 22 - Aug 3, 2024
Advanced Intensive Acceptance
CCB’s summer intensive is open to all ballet students ages 10-24 with a least three years of ballet technique training. Current CCB students must be enrolled in level 4 and up. Auditions are not required. Non-CCB students are welcome, please submit a 3 minute video for level placement. Video should show barre and center work.
2024 Guest Faculty
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Melissa Corr
Ballet Mistress & Advanced Ballet Instructor
Melissa Corr is a native NewYorker. She began her training with Russian Prima Ballerina Liana Hausler. She eventually joined her company, Genesee Civic Ballet and later Hausler and Company, where she enjoyed many solo roles in the Classics.
Upon arriving in Colorado, she continued her dancing with Denver Civic, now Colorado Ballet.
Through the years she became very interested in pedagogy, and continued to study again in NYC , taking vigorous classes with such greats as Melissa Hayden, Patricia Wilde, Basil Thompson, Nadine Ravine, Zena Romett and Gelsey Kirkland.
Returning to Colorado and rekindling her admiration and love for her Russian training, she studied and danced for Misha Tcherpakova, Meelis Pakri, Pavel Rotaru, Jilliana, Lorita Travaglia, and Dmitre Roudnev.
Melissa has been a pillar in the Fort Collins ballet community, working with the Chamber Orchestra, Fort Collins Symphony, Fort Collins Opera, and the theater companies as well. She has taught and performed throughout the United States and Canada for over 50 years. She has been a member of CCBs fine staff since 1979.
Melissa retired from Colorado State University Music Theater and Dance Department in 2010, where she was the intermediate and advanced ballet technique professor.. She restaged many classic works and also choreographed numerous works of her own during those many years.
For the last 6 years she has taught during the spring semester for Escuela Profesional de Danza De Mazatlan,Mexico, a 4 year dance degree program, and also company class for Delfos, a world renown contemporary company. She has been invited to teach in several states in Mexico and also the National School of Ecuador.
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2024 Guest teachers TBA
What You Need to Know
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All levels attend classes Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Half day on Saturday) at the Canyon Concert Ballet studios. Students will showcase their progress in a 45 minute in-studio demonstration on the last Saturday of the two weeks for friends and family.
Levels 1, 2, and 3. (Ages 10-24)
See sample schedule here.
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Levels 1, 2, and 3 Fees for the Intensive:
*Dancers are encouraged to attend the two full weeks of the intensive.
One week: $550
Deposit: $150
Two weeks: $1000
Deposit: $150
Early Bird Special:
*Deposit paid by April 22nd for the Two Week session: $900
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Level placement will be determined by the instructors on the first day of classes. Please note, CCB students will be evaluated according to individual student level and not necessarily along CCB levels. This will ensure the most fruitful experience for each dancer.
Level 1: 3+ years of ballet technique training (no pointe required)
Level 2: 4+ years of ballet technique training (1-2 years of pointe required)
Level 3: 5+ years of ballet technique training (2-3 years of pointe required)
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CCB offers a limited amount of need-based financial aid for the Summer Intensive. Please indicate desire to apply for financial aid on registration application.
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$150 deposit is due at the time of registration. Please register by May 31, 2024 to ensure your spot.
Register and pay in full by April 1st to receive an early bird discount for the two weeks intensive! ($900 for Two Weeks)
*Remainder of fees must be paid in full by June 12th. Refunds requested prior to the first day of the intensive can be made with a $50 refund fee subtracted. No refunds after the first day of the intensive regardless of reason. Prorated intensive fees will be at the rate of $125 per day.
Pick up a registration form at the admin office (1031 Conifer Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524) OR register at the top of the page.
2024 Junior Intensive
The Junior Intensive inspires dancers to reach the next level and provides the opportunity to explore the many aspects of dance. The week’s training will give them the opportunity to enhance the dancer’s technique. Curriculum includes ballet, lyrical, contemporary, character, jazz and strengthening taught by CCB faculty and guest teachers. They will delve into the wonderful world of dance, learning more about dance history, acting, costuming and choreography. The week will culminate with a short in-studio recital. To register, please email Office Manager Sue Northburg at info@ccballet.org or call 970.472.4156
Ages 7-12
CCB’s Junior Intensive is open to all dancers! One year of prior dance training is encouraged. Auditions are not required. CCB students must currently be enrolled in level 1, 2, 3 or CCB Youth Ensemble. Non-CCB students are welcome!
June 17-June 21 from 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fees: $300
Deposit: $50
2024 Summer Camps
In week-long half or full-day dance camps, children from ages 3-12 will explore the magic of dance through themed movement and music. Our camps include dance, song, storytelling, acting, crafts, and creative games based on the weekly themes. To register, please email Office Manager Sue Northburg at info@ccballet.org or call 970.472.4156
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Fairies and Pirates Camp
Spend a fun week learning themed dances and songs, making crafts, enjoying stories and snack time… all while making new friends! These delightful half-day camps give young dancers (age 3-6) a wonderful imaginative experience. Dancers will explore creative movement and display what they’ve learned in a mini-recital on Friday!
Offered:
June 24 – June 28 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
July 8 – July 12 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
July 15 – July 19 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
Aug 5 –Aug 9 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
Price: $175
Deposit: $50
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Cats Camp
Campers will learn vocal skills, dancing, projection techniques, stage directions, theater games, and will work scenes to create a musical inspired by Cats the Musical that will be performed at the end of the week. This camp is always a summer favorite! Great for ages 7-12.
July 8 – July 12 from 9:00am – 4:00pm
Price: $300
Deposit: $50
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Willy Wonka Camp
Campers will learn vocal skills, dancing, projection techniques, stage directions, theater games, and will work scenes to create a musical inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that will be performed at the end of the week. This camp is always a summer favorite! Great for ages 7-12.
July 15 – July 19 from 9:00am – 4:00pm
Price: $300
Deposit: $50
Register: What to Bring:
To register, please email Office Manager Sue Northburg at info@ccballet.org or call 970.472.4156
Before/After class care is available from 8am – 9am and 4pm – 5pm for $15/1 hour or $25/day and must be requested at time of registration.
Space is limited and filled on a first come, first served basis!
Refunds requested prior to the first day of camp can be made in full. No refunds are available after the first day of camp has started regardless of reason.
Lunch will be every day around noon. Please bring your own well-packed/insulated lunch. We encourage you to pack a hearty lunch with lots of protein and fresh veggies/fruit. A well-fueled body is important for good dancing! A light, healthy snack will be offered to all campers.
All campers will need a water bottle labeled with their name.
Proper attire is required for each camp. Please bring your gear in a labeled dance bag or backpack.