Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn invites students to audition for our five-week Summer Intensive July 8 - August 9, 2023 for serious ballet students ages 10-20 years. Applications are required. Deadline to apply is February 1.
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Located in historic Gravesend, Brooklyn, CBT is in a safe, established, and quiet neighborhood an hour’s train ride from Times Square, the ‘heart’ of New York City. Students will learn from CBT faculty and guest artists for a summer developing technique, artistry, character and life skills in an accepting yet rigorous environment. Â
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Our program covers ballet and modern dance technique, conditioning, pointe, men’s work, repertoire, and electives such as jazz, composition, nutrition, hip-hop, injury prevention. The program is also available in two and three-week segments. The small class size ensures personal attention for every student.
Faculty include: Marla Hirokawa, Artistic Director and Founder and Rosanna Seravalli, Professor of Dance, Purchase College, and former soloist, American Ballet Theatre: Ballet. CBT Academy faculty include Rebeccah Brann, Stephen Campanella, Karina Fornazaro, Sonia Jones, Kate Reyes, Jose Rivera, Joseph Tudisco, and Matthew Westerby. Guest artists include: Alexandra Basmagy, member of the corps de ballet of American Ballet Theatre; Amanda Brewster, The Movement Habit; Shenaya McCummings, Hip Hop / Freestyle; Cynthia Newland, Alible 3 nutrition; and more.
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Students who participate in the entire five-week program have the option to perform in local community performances. Information regarding local housing options is available upon request.
For more information please visit: https://www.covenantballet.org/summer-intensive