Course Descriptions

“Dance Experience Italian” (DEI) courses have been carefully structured for dancers of intermediate through to advanced levels, from the age of 14 to adult. They are designed for students who are in current dance training, who have enough knowledge of dance curriculum to be able to complete a faster moving class and handle full days of lessons and rehearsals.

We are happy to accept slightly younger candidates (under 14) provided they have reached the minimum required level and are accompanied by a responsible adult. All we ask is that students be mature enough to cope with full days especially those who take all disciplines.

Taking all disciplines increases performance opportunities and we feel offers the full benefit of the program which has been specially constructed to help and equip students towards a professional career. Our teachers assess and make the appropriate level recommendations to candidates on arrival. Classes run weekdays including Saturdays. Sundays are free.

We include a Theatre Course  which culminates in a performance at the beautiful Teatro Bramante. More recital/performance opportunities may also available during the 6 week program.

Though not compulsory, we like to recommend that each student attend at least a week of language classes. Our students in past years have found this fun and very helpful especially with being able to learn a few phrases to exchange with fellow students, learn just enough Italian to converse in shops and restaurants during your stay and why not gain some vocabulary so as to better understand Italian opera! Please note that language classes will not be given in the last days of the course leading up to the performance.

The Adult Program is a fabulous opportunity for the more mature dancer to experience a taste of summer dance intensives and offers a kick start to those thinking of taking up the dancing habit. Classes provide a fun and satisfying way to improve muscle tone, flexibility and co-ordination as well as improving dance technique. The program includes ballet, contemporary, jazz and movement classes.

Movement classes, given by our specially qualified instructor, are highly sophisticated lessons that improve adult functioning, breathing, stamina, balance, and your ability to sleep better and relax as well as having more energy during the day. Awareness Through Movement ® “(Feldenkrais® group class) uses gentle movement and directed attention to facilitate self-awareness, activating your enormous capabilities for self-transformation and self-healing. You are guided through gentle non-strenuous movements, usually lying on the floor so that your weight is fully supported. Attentive repetition of these gentle movements will help you to discover how to move more comfortably and efficiently.

Best suited to late beginners, those looking to try a new challenging form of fitness activity, those dancers who are starting again after some years and of course those who wish to continue to take classes while enjoying a study holiday. Our teachers will assess a student’s level in class and make appropriate level recommendations.

With fewer classes per day than in the other courses, the adult program runs from Monday to Friday only leaving weekends free and includes a maximum of three dance/ movement classes per day plus 2 hours of language -should this option be taken. Participation in the choreographic workshops and performance has not been included; however involvement may be arranged as requested and requires that you attend the necessary weeks prior to the performance date.
A working timetable will be available on the first day of the course.

We also offer a Jazz Special: Slick, stylish and not to be missed, this course will introduce you to distinctive choreography and help you build a range of moves into a great routine or audition piece. Further details will be available soon.
The Jazz Special and Adult Programs are open to all levels.

Giovane Danza
These junior dance courses are geared to dancers under the age of 14 years. They are designed for students who are in current dance training with some knowledge of dance curriculum.
The classes are normally attended by the children of our Adult Program attendees, younger dancers in groups who are accompanied by supervisory accompanying adults and local students who do not require our supervision or accommodation.
Elementary- Ages 9 to 12/13
Ballet and Jazz
Junior- Ages 6 to 9
Ballet only [two and three classes per week]
A demonstration performance class for the parents will held in the studio.
This course will proceed provided there is sufficient interest and uptake.
Please do not hesitate to ask DANCE MASTER CLASS for further details!!