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Summer Dance Institute
July 15-28, 2012
Session Fee: $1,750
Application Deadline: February 15, 2012
Faculty Co-Directors: Robin Wilson, U-M and Corinne Imberski
Now in its 14th year, SDI was established to assist young dancers in their pursuit of a comprehensive dance education. Dancers will be introduced to the U-M Department of Dance, one of the top pre-professional training programs in the country. The program is set on the U-M Ann Arbor campus where dancers gain an excellent pre-college dance experience in a lively university setting.
The intensive dance training program provides an immersion in a diverse range of dance styles with dynamic dance professionals. Daily classes are offered in a variety of dance techniques that emphasize both performance and the creative aspects of dance. Students will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with young composers in attendance at the MPulse Performing Arts Technology session. The Institute culminates in an informal dance performance featuring student composition studies and faculty works set on institute participants.
Rounding out the daily dance classes and workshops, there are evening and weekend educational and recreational activities, including attendance
at the Ann Arbor Art Fairs, a campus tour, attendance at MPulse
presentations, movies, and swimming.
"Mpulse was an absolutely incredible experience. I received college level training in an intensive environment that also permitted me to make many new friends and have the experience of a traditional summer camp."
(Josh, SDI 2011, IN)
CLASS OFFERINGS & WORKSHOPS
- Modern Dance
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Ballet
- Jazz/Hip Hop
- African/Afro-Caribbean
- Repertory
- Improvisation
- Composition
- Dance in College
- Origins of Jazz Dance
- Injury Prevention
- Dance History
- Pilates
- Yoga
   
"An incredible experience with great faculty! My perspective of dance grew more mature and it was a learning experience that has carried over into my creativity and dancing. I am excited to learn more!" (Ellen, SDI 2011, MI)
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please review all of these requirements carefully. Your application will not be considered if it is incomplete at the time of the deadline.
The application materials, including the application, application fee, resume, photograph, teacher recommendation, recorded audition (unless requesting on campus audition), are required for all applicants and should be uploaded by February 15, 2012. Applications received after February 15 may be considered as space allows. All application materials must be uploaded. An upload link will be provided once you complete the online application.
Notifications to all applicants will be mailed Friday, March 30, 2012. No decisions will be given by phone.
Applications materials include:
- Online application and application fee
- Resume (UPLOAD) giving details of your training and/or experience in music and dance
- Photograph (UPLOAD)
- Recommendation (UPLOAD) from a current dance teacher addressing your dance abilities and personal characteristic. This letter must be submitted with your application. Electronic submissions will be not be accepted.
- DVD/Video (UPLOAD) if not requesting an Ann Arbor audition
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
You may audition on campus in Ann Arbor, MI, OR upload a DVD recording
Ann Arbor Auditions 
UM Dance Building, Studio A, 1310 N University Court, Ann Arbor (Central Campus)
Saturday, February 25, 2012 1:00-3:00 PM
The audition will consist of a ninety-minute modern dance class. Dancers should wear footless tights and leotards for the audition. Email confirmation of your audition date will be sent as soon as all application materials are received and processed.
Recorded Auditions
Upload a DVD with the following: announce your name, age, town, name of your dance studio, and names of your teachers. Talk briefly about your training and background in dance (current teachers, genres of dance you are currently studying or have studied, years of dance training in each genre). Have someone record you in a dance class of your choosing. Please include 5 minutes of warm-up exercise that displays your technical level in any technique – ballet, modern, jazz, or other. Then record approximately 5 minutes of your center work and phrases traveling across the floor. You can also include performance footage from a recital from the past year. If you are a member of an ensemble, please clearly indicate who you are in the performance (e.g. second from left in purple dress). The total recorded audition should be no longer than 15 minutes.
Online Application
The General Information link includes many important items. Please click here if you have not yet read this information.
"
The MPulse Summer Dance Institute was the highlight of my summer break. The outstanding faculty and training I received improved my dance technique and composition skills; the institute also opened my mind to new styles of dance. Thank you MPulse for such an amazing summer!"
(Courtney, SDI 2010, AZ)
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