Summer Events for Students

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Children’s Summer Classes

A week-long course involving two daily classes

in ballet and creative dance. Themed classes let you use your imagination to create an original dance with your teachers. A fun week ends with a lively presentation with props and make-up, for parents and guardians.

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Summer Schools

Our Summer Schools let you develop your skills while trying out new styles of dance. Taking place in London and Dartington, each week closes with an open day to celebrate your achievements. Pho to : B ria n S la te r

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LOnDOn Who can attend

Students aged 8–18 years, studying rAd Grade 2 or the equivalent and above

Venue

rAd headquarters, 36 Battersea Square, London SW11 3rA

Dates

monday 18 July – Saturday 23 July monday 25 July – Saturday 30 July monday 1 August – Saturday 6 August

Content

Students take one-hour daily classes in:

• ballet

• group dance/repertoire

• creative dance

• hip hop, musical theatre or street

jazz, and

• non-dance workshop, e.g. drama,

singing or Benesh movement notation.

Fees

£368 for one week £663 for two weeks

fee includes a ticket to a West end show, disco, light buffet lunches, snack and drinks (monday to friday).

tuesday 3 may (for all weeks)

Accommodation

Accommodation is available for an additional fee. See page 13 for details.

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Wayne McGregor | Random Dance Who can attend

Students aged 8–18 years, studying rAd Grade 2 or the equivalent and above

Venue

dartington Hall, totnes, devon tQ9 6ed

Dates

monday 25 July – Saturday 30 July

Content

Students take daily classes, totalling a minimum of four hours per day*, in:

• ballet

• group dance/repertoire

• contemporary technique (senior levels)

• creative dance

• musical theatre, and

• singing (junior levels).

Fee

£289

Fee includes a film screening, light lunches, snacks and drinks.

monday 9 may

Accommodation

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Who can attend

Students aged 11 years and above, studying rAd Intermediate foundation – Advanced 2, with a thorough knowledge of the complete syllabus, including their chosen variations We are only able to accept male students who are studying for rAd Intermediate foundation, Intermediate, Advanced foundation and Advanced 1 exams.

Venue

Dates

Times

Intermediate foundation and Intermediate: 11.00am – 1.45pm Advanced foundation, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2: 3.15pm – 6.00pm

Fee

£189

monday 1 August

Students on the Summer Intensive examination Syllabus Course, who are ready to take the exam, may do so in the week following the course. to apply for the Summer 2 exam session, contact Brenda Strong in the examinations department before 22 July.

tel: +44 (0)20 7326 8008 email: [email protected]

Complement this course with mat-based Pilates – ideal for helping strengthen core stability. See page 05 for further details.

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Summer Intensive Examination

Syllabus Course

Run over consecutive days, each covers syllabus classes, followed by pointe work and coaching of the variations for females, and virtuosity and coaching of the variations for males.

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Mat-based Pilates Course

Improve your core strength and posture through stretching, muscle toning and conditioning. Pilates is popular with dancers for stabilising and strengthening core stability, and correcting body alignment. Each session includes precision breathing, release stretching, Pilates movements and relaxation.

Also taking the Summer Intensive Examination Syllabus Course? Schedule a Pilates session before each class to receive the greatest benefit.

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Who can attend

Students aged 11 years and above

Venue

Dates

Times

9.45am – 10.45am and 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Fee

£68

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Summer Stages

Step into the spotlight and join us for an inspiring and exhilarating week of dance. This specially designed intensive course shows you how it feels to be part of a creative process while developing your skills as a dancer and performer as you train for a week at RAD headquarters in London with students from around the world. Work with choreographers in ballet, repertoire, contemporary and jazz to create original dances that you’ll perform in the RAD’s performance space on the final day.

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Who can attend

Students aged 12 years and above, studying rAd Intermediate foundation or the equivalent and above

Venue

Dates

monday 8 August – Saturday 13 August Students are required to attend all timetabled classes monday to Saturday as well as the performance on Saturday afternoon.

Content

Students take daily classes in:

• ballet

• repertoire

• contemporary dance, and

• jazz.

they also participate in rehearsals for the performances.

Fee

£390

fee includes a ticket to a West end show.

friday 6 may

Performance

Saturday 13 August: 2.30pm

A box office will operate from the main reception at rAd headquarters from tuesday 9 August. opening hours and ticket prices will be confirmed in the information pack.

Accommodation

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Venue

Dates

monday 15 August – Saturday 20 August

Keep an eye on www.rad.org.uk/activities for further information.

A week in the West End

nEW FOR 2016

A week comprising three 2-day sessions letting you immerse yourself in some of London’s most popular musicals. Each includes a masterclass and theatre ticket with the option to buy extra for friends and family. Multiple booking discounts are available.

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In 2016, International Summer events will take place in the following locations:

LOCATIOn COURSE DATES CLOSInG

Singapore Summer School 6–11 June 11 April fondo, Italy Summer School 4–16 July 29 April toronto, Canada Sundance Summer School 4–22 July 1 June tokyo, Japan Summer School (Pre School) 18 July 30 June tokyo, Japan Summer School (Graded) 22–26 July 30 June tokyo, Japan Summer School (vocational Graded) 27 July – 2 August 30 June Berlin, Germany Summer dance days 25–27 July 24 June Bregenz, Austria Summer dance Week 1–6 August 27 may oslo, norway Summer School 1–7 August 1 may

International Summer Events

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Adult Summer Course

An intensive course over five evenings covering:

• ballet – improving body alignment, co-ordination and general well-being. This class

has live piano accompaniment.

• jazz – an energetic blend of modern dance styles. You’ll learn a routine and improve

your recall, musicality and performance.

• mat-based Pilates improves strength, posture, flexibility and balance. The perfect

complement to dance training, this is a fun way to increase your fitness levels and to learn new skills. Designed to relax and invigorate, it is suitable for all levels.

We offer three levels for you to choose from according to your ballet experience. Two and three-class packages are available.

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Who can attend

Students aged 18 years and above

Venue

Dates

monday 18 July – friday 22 July

Times

Between 5.45pm – 9.15/30pm

monday 6 June

Fees

Levels 1 & 2 Level 3

TWO-CLASS PACkAGES

Ballet and Pilates £120.00 £135.00 Ballet and jazz £120.00 £135.00 Jazz and Pilates £120.00 £120.00

ThREE-CLASS PACkAGES

Ballet, jazz and

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TUITIOn AWARDS Uk

these are given at each rAd summer school and at Summer Stages to a student (at any level) who has shown significant improvement. The award is for one week’s tuition at a summer school or Summer Stages in 2017 or 2018.

DISCOUnTS Sibling discounts

• two sibling students:10% off total cost of tuition fees

• three or more sibling students: 20% off total cost of tuition fees.

Group discounts

A 10% discount will be applied to the total cost of tuition fees for groups of 10 or more students within the same price band.

Multiple booking discount

A 10% discount will be applied to the total cost of tuition fees for any single participant booking two or more summer events at the same time.

to qualify for these discounts, applications must be received together before the closing date. only one discount can be applied per applicant. Please ensure you calculate the discount on the application form.

Tuition awards & discounts

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Accommodation fee includes:

• ensuite single rooms

• internet access

• breakfast and evening meals each day, and

• coach transfers to and from rAd headquarters.

A private coach will transport residential students to and from the rAd each day, with chaperones and a housemother in attendance during the their stay.

London Summer School

Accommodation is at digby Stuart Campus, roehampton university, London. residential students should enrol at digby Stuart Campus as per the dates below. Confirmed times will be listed in the information pack.

• Week 1: Sunday 17 July

Summer Stages

Accommodation is at marylebone Hall, university of Westminster, London.

Residential students should enrol at Marylebone Hall on Sunday 7 August. Confirmed times will be listed in the information pack.

Please note, accommodation cannot be booked for Saturday 8 August, for students attending either the London Summer School Week 3 or Summer Stages.

DARTInGTOn

Accommodation is onsite at dartington Hall, totnes, devon tQ9 6ed.

Residential students should enrol at Dartington on Sunday 24 July. Confirmed times will be listed in the information pack.

Accommodation fee includes:

• single accommodation

• breakfast and evening meals each day

• access to the beautiful grounds at dartington, and

• chaperones and a housemother in attendance during their entire stay.

COURSE FEE

London Summer School

1 week £417

2 consecutive weeks (including weekend accommodation and lunches) £907 2 non-consecutive weeks £833 Summer Stages – 1 week £415 dartington Summer School – 1 week £362

Accommodation

Accommodation is available for the London Summer Schools, Summer Stages and Dartington Summer School. Students must be at least nine years old to apply.

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More information

• to book, and for details of other uK events, visit www.rad.org.uk/activities and www.rad.org.uk/events

• For international courses, contact your national RAD office

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Summer Events for Students

Contents

Children’s Summer Classes

Summer Schools

Summer Intensive Examination

Syllabus Course

Mat-based Pilates Course

Summer Stages

A week in the West End

nEW FOR 2016

International Summer Events

Adult Summer Course

Tuition awards & discounts

Accommodation