PRE-PROFESSIONAL SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE
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For intermediate and advanced level dancers, ages 11 and up
Sara Rohs and Ally Kenison started this intensive in 2013 to help dancers learn the tools they wish they knew before dancing in college, auditioning and working as dancers and young teachers.
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MCD’s summer intensive is designed specifically to strengthen dancers’ technique, confidence, creativity, and stage presence.
Various locations around Madison will be used to create a unique and exciting learning experience. Classes such as underwater ballet, auditions 101 and a performance at the Overture Center for the Arts will make lasting impressions on young dancers' training pathways.
2020 DATES
July 6-18 2020, 10 am-3 pm M-F with Saturday Performances
2021 DATES
July 5-17 2020, 10 am-3 pm M-F with Saturday Performances
THE CURRICULUM
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Aerial Silks
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Acro
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Underwater Ballet
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Leaps and Turns
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Auditions 101
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Improvisation
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Choreography
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Partnering
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Contemporary
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Jazz
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Lyrical
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Hip Hop
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Ballet
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Modern​
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Core Control
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Spinal Mobility
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Turnout and Pelvic Stability
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Upper Back Engagement/Mobilization and Port De Bras
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Foot and Ankle Control
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Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
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Diaphragmatic Breathing
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Fascia Work for Flexibility
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Health and Nutrition for Dancers
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Dance Teacher, Studio Owner, Artistic Director
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Dance Team Coach
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Competition Judge
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College and Pro Dance Team
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Dancing in a College and Professional Dance Company
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Choreographer, Costuming, Music Selection and Editing
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Starting a Dance Team or Dance Company
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Massage Therapist, Sports Medicine
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Dance Model, Costume Designer
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Performance Hair and Makeup for Dancers
Students are given the opportunity to perform their own choreography at the final show
THE INSTRUCTORS
Sara Rohs - MCD, Former Brewers Diamond Dancer, Dance Competition Judge, A Step Above Dance, Madtown Hip Hop Crew, Choreographer
Miye Bishop - MCD, Professional Dancer, Monona Academy of Dance, Choreographer
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Michael Knight - MCD, Professional Dancer, Central Midwest ballet, Choreographer, Director Transcendence Dance Company
Papa-Kobina "Kobby" Brewoo - Professional Dancer, Choreographer, Madtown Hip Hop Crew, Hitterz Collective
Erin Kiley Rodgers - MCD, Professional Dancer, BA Dance
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Marin Johnson - Artistic Director and Owner Forte Studio, Co-Owner and Choreographer for Jigsaw Entertainment​
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Tami McKittrick - BFA Dance, Artistic Director and Owner A Step Above Dance and Music Academy​
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Victoria Kemnetz - MCD, Professional Dancer, Teacher - Forte, Assistant Director of X-Tension Dance Company, Choreographer
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THE LOCATIONS
Home Campus
A Step Above Dance & Music Academy
Address: 5901 Monona Dr, Monona, WI 53716
Phone: (608) 512-0413
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Performance Location 1) July 11
Art Fair on the Square Performance
Corner of N Hamilton at the State Capitol
Madison, WI​
Performance Location 2) July 18
Overture Center for the Arts
Rotunda Stage
201 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
Off-Campus Locations
Gymfinity
6300 Nesbitt Rd Fitchburg, WI 53719
www.gymfinity.com
Underwater Ballet
Madison Swim Academy
5200 Anton Dr Fitchburg, WI 53719
www.madisonswimacademy.com
Aerial Silks
5000 Tradewinds Pkwy
Madison, WI 53718
*Carpooling Available!