Intensive Summer Program: Curriculum

“I had a wonderful time, loved every minute and was very sorry that the 5 weeks passed so quickly.”
—ISP 2008 Student

PBTS has a distinguished reputation as an artistic and instructional leader of dance training and provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring dancers to experience a comprehensive curriculum in a professional environment.

ISP 2009 Curriculum

  • Technique
  • Pointe
  • Variations
  • Men’s Class
  • Pas de Deux
  • Pilates
  • Repertoire
  • Modern
  • Jazz
  • Character
  • Close of program presentation>

Seminars and Workshops:

Seminars and workshops may include:

  • Nutrition
  • Choreography
  • Injury Prevention
  • Psychology of Dance

Additional services offered to PBTS Intensive Summer Program students include: Pilates “Reformer” instruction, by appointment, for an additional fee. Musculoskeletal screening, by appointment, additional fee.

ISP features five ladies’ divisions and two men’s. Division placement will be determined by a placement class on the first day of the ISP.

Sample Level 3 weekly Schedule

Monday
9:30-11:15 Technique
11:15-12:45 Pas De Deux
12:45-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Character
3:15-4:30 Repertoire 		Tuesday
9:00-10:45 Technique
11:00-12:00 Pointe/Men’s
12:00-1:30 Repertoire
1:30-3:00 Lunch
3:00-4:30 Jazz
 Wednesday
9:30-11:15 Technique
11:30-1:00 Modern
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00-3:00 Seminar
3:00-4:30 Tech on Pointe
Thursday
8:30-10:00 Pilates
11:00-12:45 Technique
1:00-2:00 Pointe/Men’s
2:00-3:00 Lunch
3:00-4:00 Variations
 Friday
9:00-10:45 Technique
11:00-12:00 Pointe/Men’s
12:00-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Repertoire
3:00-4:00 Floor Barre
 Saturday
9:00-10:30 Technique
10:45-11:45 Pointe/Men’s
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Choreography

Student Choreography:

Students interested in choreography may submit application to set their work on a small group of students for presentation at the close of the ISP program.

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