Programme
Our goal is to inspire and motivate each and every dancer attending Dance Master Class with an exceptional faculty of resident and guest teachers who provide professional and nurturing instruction to further each dancer’s technical and artistic progress.
2012 will be DMC’s 5th season.
We offer two summer programs
Dance Master Class in Italy and introducing Dance Master Class in Spain.
We begin on 23 June to 19 July 2012 with Dance Master Class in Italy, to be held once again in Urbania, a delightful small and safe town nestled in the heart of the Le Marche region and close to historic Urbino.
Three plus weeks (twenty five great days) of summer study culminating in a showcase performance (18 July) at the beautiful Teatro Bramante.
Dance Master Class in Spain will begin 23rd July to 12 August 2012 and builds up to an end of course recital.
Technique classes in ballet, jazz and contemporary may be supplemented by pointe, repertoire, variations, movement classes such as Pilates® with some informational seminars on topics important to dancers and when in Spain – Spanish dance.
Candidates may choose to attend the full time or parts thereof: one and two weeks.
Dancers also participate in the choreographic workshops. These workshops will provide students with a valuable insight into the challenges of the choreographic process and will call upon each dancer’s unique input. Direct involvement in the creative process and personal interaction with our dedicated staff will encourage personal growth in both technical and artistic areas. Pointe-work is not a necessary requirement for the choreographic workshops.
Following the successful launch in 2011, we offer the chance to selected students wishing to create their own dances!
The last days of each course are directed towards the showcase finally. Attending the earlier part of each course allows more time to concentrate on technique and any specific difficulties each candidate may present.
The participants to date have been mid to late teens and twenties studying dance or dance related subjects at school, college or university. Students from 14 years and younger are accepted provided they have reached the appropriate level and standard. Older dancers who are better suited to the Dance Experience courses rather than our program for adults are also accepted.
Limited bursary awards are available to outstanding applicants to assist with dance course fees.
Primary consideration is given to students attending courses that include a three week ‘Performance Course’.
Adult Course is the perfect program for later beginners as well as the more experienced adult dancer. Classes provide a fun and satisfying way to improve muscle tone, flexibility and co-ordination as well as improving dance technique.
Take this opportunity to try something new, pick up on the past or keep fit as well as learn some essential language skills!
The course includes ballet, contemporary, jazz and movement classes. Candidates may also choose to develop or advance a working knowledge of a language: Italian (in Italy), Spanish (in Spain) or English language classes.
The program is organized so that the three disciplines together with the movement class plus 2 hours of language per day make a well rounded course for adult patrons. Dancers not so familiar with a genre have taken this opportunity to try a discipline not previously attempted and very often have found great pleasure in doing so!
When in Italy, extra classes in Pilates®, Salsa and Zumba® may also be taken, per class or as a package, and added to the adult dance program.
Pilates®, Salsa and Zumba® classes are available, per class or as a package in the evening session and when scheduled are open to all.
Junior Dance Course
Classes are structured for students 6 – 13 years of age who currently attend dance classes and have some knowledge of dance curriculum but who have not as yet reached the levels required for our Dance Experience courses.
Lessons include ballet and/or jazz, plus the option of studying a language if desired. For candidates attending in Urbania, a program to include dance and language with art classes may be arranged.
For a small sum all junior dancers may be enrolled at the recreation centre Urbania, to take part in various activities and sports supervised by youth workers. This provides a fun way of learning of Italian and mixing with local children.
For companions and those not wishing dance, there are various other courses available in culture, gastronomy painting and ceramics as well as languages.
