We have just completed another successful Summer Dance Intensive! This summer's students were motivated, open, and passionate - a complete inspiration! For seven days the summer dance students trained daily in hip hop, contemporary techniques, yoga, and choreography practices all led by a wide range of Teaching Artists. Apart from dancing, students were given the opportunity to dig deep into themselves as artists, clearing the way for some major self discoveries. Students worked very closely with Artistic Director Valerie Green throughout the week, and put all this new information into practice for their culminating final performance "Come to the River".
We love hearing what our students have to say about their Summer Dance Intensive experiences:
“Deep breath in! This was such a wonderful journey through all forms of art in this studio. After completing this process, I feel liberated. I am so motivated and encouraged to keep releasing control in the new experiences I’ll encounter. The community of different personalities has broadened my list of resources for networking. Not only have I found comfort in opening for myself, but I’ve found a healing in opening for others. I am grateful to Valerie for offering me a scholarship as I know the value of the classes and the artist teaching. I appreciate all she has sacrificed in order to make this program come to fruition and I hope to work with her again someday”
“I loved that we got to have a wide range of styles and teachers. As well as constantly being pushed to be better artist in all aspects”
This was a special week, with special dancers, and even MORE special humans. We are incredibly proud of the work they did and can't wait to see what is in store for next year!