WINTER INTENSIVES 2024
Featuring Award-winning Faculty Vanessa Bessler and International Principal Dancers!
We are thrilled to announce that registration for our Winter Ballet Intensive is here!
This one-week intensive is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring dancers to refine their skills and prepare for the upcoming audition season. Whether you're passionate about classical ballet, eager to perfect your pointe technique, or looking to explore contemporary dance, this intensive has something for everyone.
Our Winter Ballet Intensive promises a week of immersive learning and artistic growth. With a curriculum that includes classical ballet lessons, pointe technique, repertoire, contemporary dance, floor barre, and stretching, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills and discover new facets of your dance abilities.
To enter this exciting program, please complete the process as soon as we open the registration. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your dance journey to the next level!
If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to us at (210) 462-7660.
We look forward to dancing with you at our Winter Ballet Intensive!
Please see below for full Program Information and Details!
Program Details:
december 26 - December 30, 2024 | 10 am - 4 pm // Cost: $550 per session
december 27 - December 29, 2024 | 10 am - 4 pm // Cost: $330 per session
Location: Dance Center of San Antonio
Train with DCSA's award-wining Vaganova certified faculty featuring Nurlan Kinerbayev and Aleksandra Krukova. Full daily schedule for well-rounded training: technique, pointe, partnering, conditioning, repertoire, contemporary, modern & more!
Sample schedule:
Dress Code:
Thursday-Sunday: Black leotard
Monday: Dancer's choice
10:00 am - 12:00 pm ~ Classical Ballet technique and pointe
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ~ Variations
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ~ Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ~ Contemporary
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ~ Jazz
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ~ Conditioning and Flexibility
| Tuition and Registration
Tuition
$550.00 & $330.00
Non-refundable, full payment due upon registration. Tuition will not be prorated.
Registration: OPEN TO DANCERS AGES 8 - 20
Online pre-registration is highly recommended in order to reserve your spot and to facilitate a quick check-in!
In order to register online, please create an account below or log-in to your existing DCSA account. Select “Register for Classes” and select “Winter Intensive 2024” .
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions!
Accommodations
Discounted rates available at nearby hotel, including breakfast and shuttle to and from studio. Please email us for more information.
| Housing
Housing will be available to dancers and families through TownePlace Suites by Marriott
TownPlace Suites by Marriott by the Airport is partnering with DCSA to provide housing options at a discounted rate. TownPlace Suites is conveniently located near the San Antonio International Airport (7 minute drive) and is only a 4 minute Drive from the Dance Center of San Antonio. In addition TownPlace Suites also provides a free shuttle to and from The Dance Center of San Antonio and the Airport. Continental breakfasts are also included. Contact information @ dancecenterofsanantonio.org for details on reserving this hotel at this specialty rate.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Antonio Airport:
214 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78216
Rates include: Spacious King Suites. Fully Equipped Kitchens. Free Buffet Breakfast Daily. 24 hour Shuttle. A Fitness center. Laundry. On site swimming pool, patio and bbq grill.
International Principal Dancers
Nurlan Kinerbayev
Mr Kinerbayev, is from Taraz, Karakhstan. He received his training from Almaty Choreographic College and University of Ballashak. He danced with State Academic Opera Ballet Theatre, Samara Academic Opera & Ballet Theatre, Moscow City Balla and the Russian National Ballet.
Aliaksandra Sasha Krukava
Ms. Krukava is originally from Minsk, Belarus. She graduated from Minsk Ballet Academy in 2012. She completed an internship in Manchester, United Kingdom. Ms. Krukava danced many roles with the Minsk State Theatre of Opera & Ballet and the Russian National Ballet.