Celebrating31 Years
31 Years
Summer Workshop 2024
July 8- August 2
North Central Ballet’s Intensive Summer Workshop is not just another summer program—it’s a transformative experience designed to elevate their skills, nurture their passion for dance, and foster growth both on and off the stage.
Our Summer Ballet Intensive Workshop is a four-week immersion into the world of classical ballet and modern dance, led by esteemed guest faculty who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the studio. From mastering the techniques of classical ballet and pointe work to exploring the nuances of modern dance and classical repertoire, each day is filled with enriching opportunities for your dancers to expand their horizons and reach new heights in their craft.
Participation in our intensive program is more than just a summer activity—it’s an investment in your dancer’s future. Not only will they build strength, flexibility, and technical proficiency, but they will also develop invaluable skills such as discipline, perseverance, and teamwork that will serve them well both on and off the stage.
Space in our Summer Ballet Intensive Workshop is limited, and we encourage you to secure your dancer’s spot early to avoid disappointment. Whether they aspire to pursue a career in dance or simply wish to deepen their love and appreciation for the art form, this workshop promises to be a rewarding and unforgettable experience.
Join us as we celebrate three decades of excellence in dance education and embark on a journey of growth, discovery, and artistic expression. Together, let’s empower your dancers to shine bright and realize their full potential as artists.
Daily Schedule (30 hours per week)
9:30-11:00 Ballet Technique Class
11:00-12:00 Pointe
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:30 Variations
1:30-3:00 Modern/Contemporary
3:00-4:00 Pilates/Conditioning
4:00 PM Clean and prepare for next day
Summer Workshop Supply List
Leotards: At least one per day. Pack an extra if you’d like to change after morning classes.
Tights: You will enjoy the feeling of a fresh pair mid-way through the day. Do not wear any tights with holes, stains, etc.
Wrap Skirt
Pointe Shoes: Plan on several pairs. They will wear out quicker in the summer humidity. Be sure to rotate them to let them rest and re-harden between wearings.
Other dance shoes: Make sure you have the right shoes for your classes: soft ballet shoes,
Hairpins, ties, bun covers, hairnets, headbands, hairspray.
Manicure/Pedicure tools
First Aid kit: Icy Hot or other sore muscle ointment, band aids, ace bandage, quick ice pack, heating pad Deodorant for your body and your feet
Sewing kit
Lunch Daily/Afternoon Snacks Water bottles
Therabands
Yoga or Pilates Mat
Toe tape, toe separators, gel toes, toe pads and other point shoe accessories (some of these are good choices for other dance shoes, too!)
Guest Faculty
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Rieko Hatato (Ballet/Pointe/Variations) Weeks 1 & 2
Rieko Hatato trained in Nagoya, Japan, with Yoko Tsukamoto and Hideo Fukagawa, performing works such as Firebird and Coppélia. Hatato has won medals in competitions in Japan, won a bronze medal in the Moscow International Ballet Competition in 2013, and was a finalist in the USA IBC in 2018 and 2023. She performed as a guest dancer with Russian Ballet Theater in Cyprus. She dance with Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida in the 2017/2018 season and she joined Texas Ballet Theater in 2018. Hatato is a Soloist dancer with TBT. She has enjoyed performing Ben Stevenson’s Dracula as Svetlana, Alice in Wonderland as Tiger Lily, and Third Pas De Deux in Tim O’Keefe’s Violin Concerto in D.
Dustin Gerardine (Contemporary) Week 1
Elliott Trahan (Modern/Contemporary) Week 2
Elliott Trahan is from Lafayette, Louisiana. He graduated in 2019 from the University of Arizona with a BFA in Dance. During this time, he worked with Hawkinsdance, performing at the Tucson Museum of Art and across the region. Trahan has performed at the José Limón International Dance Festival and DUMBO Dance Festival in New York, and internationally at the Kiel International Festival for Dance in Germany and the Bolzano Dansa International Dance Festival in Italy. He then joined Bruce Wood Dance in August 2019, performing works by Lar Lubovitch, Bruce Wood, Joy Bollinger, and several others. Trahan still dances for Bruce Wood Dance, and loves being part of the Dallas dance community.
