Ballet and Contemporary Winter Dance Intensive
Houston, TX
Ballet and Contemporary Dance Winter Intensive will be an intensive three-day training with Eloy Barragan and Alexis Zanety, that will offer frontier-breaking experiences and highest training with former company members of several Contemporary and Ballet Companies in the World. The workshop is designed to provide dancers of all levels with a comprehensive three-day training experience in both Contemporary and Ballet Repertory. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their technical skills, develop their artistry, and expand their dance vocabulary.
Why participate in this course?
This ballet and contemporary dance intensive course will provide a concentrated and focused period of training that can accelerate skill development, broaden artistic horizons, and provide invaluable experiences and connections for a dancer’s career progression.
Date:
JANUARY 12-14, 2024
Sessions:
January 12th, 2024, Friday (4pm cst – 9pm cst)
January 13th, 2024, Saturday (10am cst – 3pm cst)
January 14th, 2024, Sunday (10am cst – 3pm cst)
Location:
Houston Metropolitan Dance Studios
4916 Main St #100
Houston, TX 77002
Levels:
– Beginners
– Intermediate-Advanced
Training Techniques:
Classical and Contemporary dance
Ages:
15 years old and up.
Application and Requirements
TO APPLY, follow these 2 simple steps. Once we receive your application and $50 application fee payment, we will send you a confirmation letter (please allow 2 weeks) and a packet containing the instructions on how to best prepare for the intensive; what to bring, dress code, procedures. An invoice and waivers will be emailed after your invoice is paid in FULL. Space is limited and will fill quickly.
1) APPLY
ALL STUDENTS please use these step-by-step instructions as you apply through our online portal
2) PAY THE $50 APPLICATION FEE
To continue the application process, you must pay the application fee at the end of your online application process. (A PayPal account is not required for this transaction.)
**We recommend applying by January 2, 2024 in order to get all forms and payment in by the January 8, 2024 deadline. Applications received after January 8, 2024 will be charged a $100 processing fee, and all fees are due upon acceptance.
January 12, 2024, Friday
| 16:00 -17:30 | BALLET or Contemporary |
| 17:30 /17:45 | BREAK |
| 17:45 – 18:45 | MATERIAL WHORSHOP |
| 18:45 – 19:00 | BREAK |
| 19:00 – 21:00 | REHEARSAL |
- Must be 15 years old and up.
- Dancers of all levels.
- All applicants must be currently in dance training and be able to dance four to five hours in a day.
Registration Fee $50
Tuition $300
Single day $120
Drop ins available if space permits.
Students who have registered and paid for the intensive but withdraw two (2) weeks prior to the start date are entitled to a refund less an administrative fee of $75.
No refunds will be given within 2 weeks of the intensive start date.
There are NO credits or refunds for missed classes.
Registration fee is non-refundable. In the event of accident or illness, tuition refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Ballet: This class will focus on the fundamentals of classical ballet technique, including barre work, center exercises, and allegro (jumping) combinations. Dancers will work on developing strength, flexibility, coordination, and precision in their movements.
Pointe Work (optional): For dancers with prior experience and permission from their instructors, there will be optional pointe work sessions. These sessions will focus on strengthening the feet and ankles, improving balance, and refining technique while dancing on pointe.
Contemporary Dance, based on Alexis’ “Circular Drawing Movement” Technique, which is the combination of Cuban Modern Dance, Neoclassic, and Afro Cuban Dances, characterized by fluid, continuous and organic movements.
This dance class merges elements of African dance styles with contemporary dance techniques, incorporating fluidity, rhythmic complexity, and grounded movement. It combines traditional African dance forms with modern and contemporary dance, creating a unique and expressive dance style.
The class is accompanied by live percussions and recorded music.
Pointe Work (optional): For dancers with prior experience and permission from their instructors, there will be optional pointe work sessions. These sessions will focus on strengthening the feet and ankles, improving balance, and refining technique while dancing on pointe.
Contemporary Dance, based on Alexis’ “Circular Drawing Movement” Technique, which is the combination of Cuban Modern Dance, Neoclassic, and Afro Cuban Dances, characterized by fluid, continuous and organic movements.
This dance class merges elements of African dance styles with contemporary dance techniques, incorporating fluidity, rhythmic complexity, and grounded movement. It combines traditional African dance forms with modern and contemporary dance, creating a unique and expressive dance style.
The class is accompanied by live percussions and recorded music.
Registration Opens Sept ember 4, 2023
Application Deadline December 29, 2023
Registration will close once the program reaches capacity (30 students per class).
Faculty
Eloy Barragan is an associate professor at the University of Iowa and the Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Dance. He is a certified teacher of the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum and a certified screen dance filmmaker. Barragan is also the founder and co-director of City Ballet of Iowa.
With a career stretching the boundaries of dance, Barragan has received various accolades and grants for his contributions to the field. He has been the recipient of the choreographers’ fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Boise Arts Council, as well as a Lifetime Career Fellowship by the Idaho Commission of the Arts.
In his teaching, Barragan aims to help his students grow into artists, ambassadors of dance, and knowledgeable individuals who use their creativity to be active and involved in life, culture, and the community. Private lessons can also be arranged with Barragan to focus individually on technique development, improvement of the basics, coaching artistry, and more[1].
Overall, Eloy Barragan is a respected dance educator, choreographer, and filmmaker who has made significant contributions to the field of dance.
Cuba’s National Dance Company (Compañia Nacional de Danza de Cuba). Zanety graduated with honors from the Escuela Profesional de Instructores de Arte in Villa Clara, Cuba. After leaving Cuba, he established residence in Mexico for many years. Zanety has extensive experience and expertise in contemporary dance, and he has created impactful works such as “Retorno” which was commissioned by the Compañia Nacional de Danza de Cuba and presented in 2015.
In addition to his work as a dance teacher and choreographer, Zanety is known for his in-depth studies of dance, the human body, history, and other art forms. His comprehensive understanding has enabled him to create a unique and easy-to-follow dance technique called “Circular Drawing Movement”.
Alexis Zanety is a highly respected contemporary dance teacher and choreographer with a wealth of experience and a unique teaching approach that has garnered recognition in the dance community.