Exploring Ballet With Suzanne Farrell:

A Three-Week Summer Ballet Intensive for Young Dancers

Exploring Ballet With Suzanne Farrell | History of the Program | Application Information

Application Information

Eligiblitiy Requirements | Audition Dates and Sites | Audition Class | Video Auditions | Summer Course | Fees | Questions

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has developed a teaching partnership with legendary ballerina Suzanne Farrell and invites you to audition for the national summer ballet training program, Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell. This three-week intensive ballet course taught by Suzanne Farrell will be presented July 28 - August 16, 2008, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. A limited number of students will be accepted into this program.

To participate in this program, students must complete and submit the application materials and attend an audition class at one of the sites. Videotapes will only be accepted from those students who live more than 150 miles from an audition site. See videotape section of this form for requirements. Students will receive confirmation notification of their audition site before the audition class.

Those selected to participate in the summer program will be notified by February 18, 2008.

Eligibility Requirements:

Male and female students ages 14-18 (during the duration of the program, July 28- August 16, 2008)
Intermediate and advanced levels
At least five years of ballet training (four years on pointe for females)

To Apply and Participate in an Audition Class:

1. Complete, sign, and mail the application and waiver form and $25 non-refundable application fee by check, payable to: The Kennedy Center by December 14, 2007 to: The Kennedy Center, "Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell", P.O. Box 101510, Arlington, VA 22210.
2. Attend audition class of your choice. Space is limited. (Audition classes are taught by Suzanne Farrell.)
3. Arrive 45 minutes prior to the audition dressed for the class and have ready to submit:
   • Copy of birth certificate or other official documentation of age.
   • Current photos (may be snapshots): a headshot and full-length shot in arabesque wearing practice clothes and on pointe.

To Apply By Videotape:

1. If you live more than 150 miles from all audition sites you may submit a videotape for consideration. The complete audition packet must be postmarked by December 14, 2007 and must include:
   • One videotape
   • Copy of birth certificate or other official documentation of age
   • Current photos (may be snapshots):a headshot and full-length shot in arabesque wearing practice clothes and on pointe.
   • $25 application fee; check payable to the Kennedy Center (sorry, no credit cards)
2. The videotape must have been taken within the last 6 months. Tapes will be considered if the student is the only featured dancer and is dressed in practice clothes. The student should include a wide range of dancing through a condensed ballet class and an optional brief variation. Female dancers should wear pointe shoes in videotape (no ballet slippers). Tapes must be 20-30 minutes in length.

Summer Course:

The three-week intensive ballet course will be held Monday, July 28 -Saturday, August 16, 2008. Twelve classes will be held weekly, Monday through Saturday. All classes will be taught by Suzanne Farrell and will take place in rehearsal rooms at the Kennedy Center. Supervised accommodation will be provided at a resident hotel located within walking distance of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Students accepted into the program must commit to participating in the entire three-week program. No one will be permitted to begin the program after Monday, July 28 or permitted to leave the program before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 16.

Fees:

Tuition: $1100 includes 12 classes per week and selected activities designed to enhance and extend the student's study of ballet.

Housing: $1,400 includes accommodations (students will be housed in triples), supervision, and selected activities.

Students notified of their acceptance must send a nonrefundable payment of $550 by February 22, 2008. Students who will be housed by the program must also send an additional nonrefundable housing deposit of $250 by February 22, 2008. The balance for tuition and housing (if applicable) will be due by May 16, 2008.

Limited need-based financial aid will be available for those who qualify. To apply, complete the financial aid application and mail to: The Kennedy Center, “Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell”, P.O. Box 101510, Arlington, VA 22210 or fax to (202) 416-8853 by January 15, 2008. Students selected to participate in the summer program will be notified of any financial aid awards in their acceptance letter.

Questions?

Call the Kennedy Center Education Department at (202) 416-8811 or visit the Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell website at: http://www.kennedy-center.org/education/farrell/ home.html

Please note: audition sites will not have audition information. Please contact the Kennedy Center Education Department at (202) 416-8811 or fax (202) 416-8853.