▪ YAGP Outstanding School Award

▪ YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award

▪ YAGP Grand Prix Award

▪ YAGP Outstanding School Award ▪ YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award ▪ YAGP Grand Prix Award

Winter Intensive 2024-2025

Requirements:

  • Participation in the ICB Winter Intensive is by audition and acceptance only

  • The audition is open to dancers aged 10 through 16. Dancers must be at least ten years old by their audition date.

  • All dancers must register online for an audition. Video auditions are accepted.

  • Please submit your video via the YouTube Link. Video must include:

    - barre work (tendus, degage with passe, ronde de jambe á terre and en l’air, adagio, and grand

    battements)

    - center work (tendus/pirouettes from 5th, adagio, and small jumps)

    - pointe work age 10-12 (relevé, echappé (from 2nd and 5th)

    pointe work age 13-14 (single pirouette, echappés (from 5th position), relevé fondu or relevé in

    arabesque)

    - pointe work age 15-18 (all barre and center work should be done in pointe shoes if possible)

  • An audition fee of $40 must be paid before the audition (Cash, check, PayPal)

  • Accepted dancers should pay 50% of the total amount within the next 7 days. The second payment for the course must be made before the 1st Winter Intensive Class begins.

Winter Intensive: December 23, 2024 - January 4, 2025

Program Dates

About ICB WI

Winter Intensive training in classical ballet based on the original Vaganova Method.

The program is designed to enhance young ballet dancers' technique, artistry, and versatility and offer each student high-quality instruction with personalized attention. To maintain a high level of quality, we limit the number of participants and ensure rigorous instruction.

Participation in the Winter Ballet Intensive is strictly by audition and invitation only

Curriculum:

Classes will be taught Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Class schedules will be provided to accepted students before the first day of the classes

Classes for the 2024-2025 Winter Intensive will consist of

  • Classical Ballet Technique

  • Pointe Technique

  • Classical Ballet Repertoire & Variations

  • Strength & Conditioning

  • Floor Barre & Pilates