Professional Development for Dance Teachers 2012
Tuesday, July 10 – Friday, July 13, 2012
NBS' Ideas Exchange seminar invites teachers to observe classes for students of all levels (ages 10-19) during the second week of the School's four week Summer Program (July 10 – July 13), which serves as a continuation of intensive training for NBS' Professional Ballet/Academic Program (PBP) students and the final assessment of youth aspiring to attend NBS' full time program. Observation classes (from 8:45am-4:00pm) will include daily Ballet Training, Pointe and/or Variations, Boys' Allegro, Character, Modern, Improvisation, Creative Dance, Jazz, and Pool Conditioning.
After 4:00pm (Tuesday – Friday)
Teachers will participate in a two hour interactive, pedagogical class/lecture. Content will include:
- Philosophical and practical work focusing on lower leg and foot issues through a review of strategies to effectively utilise plié and relevé movements; dynamically point the feet and strengthen the take-off and landing of jumps
- Interactive sessions with Irene Dowd, Neuromuscular Specialist and long-time NBS Consultant, to address the lower leg challenges noted above
- Discussions with NBS faculty on approaches to students observed by participants
Saturday, July 14th, from 9:00am – 1:00pm
Devoted entirely to Ideas Exchange participants. Content will include:
- Interactive sessions with Irene Dowd to continue discussing lower leg/foot challenges with the emphasis on exploring differing needs for specific foot structures and age-appropriate means of dealing with these.
- A ballet class specifically for the participants in which Irene Dowd's movement principles will be incorporated to demonstrate the practical use of Irene's work
Participants are invited to register for either:
OR
OR
- 5 days of Professional Development; Tuesday, July 10th to Saturday, July 14th
Option C: Tuesday, July 10 – Saturday, July 14 $375
Is Accommodation Available?
NBS does not offer accommodation for participants in the Ideas Exchange program. We can suggest the following hotels which are within close walking distance of the School.
Ramada Hotel & Suites Downtown
300 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2C5
Toll-free Tel: 1-800-272-6232
Local Tel: 416-977-4823
www.ramada.com
NBS guests receive 20% off the published daily rate when making a reservation online or by phone using rate code LKNB. Please check the website for daily rates.
Best Western Primrose Hotel
111 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2G3
Toll-free Tel: 1-800-565-8865
Local Tel: 416-977-8000
www.torontoprimrosehotel.com
NBS guests receive a preferred rate and must phone the hotel to obtain the 'National Ballet School' discount.