SUNDANCE ONLINE JULY 6 - 24, 2020
CCDT proudly hosts the 23rd annual SunDance, the only summer intensive in the world to combine RAD Ballet and Limón Modern.
SunDance goes virtual this year, providing renowned high-calibre technical training and artistic development through an online platform. Led by some of Canada's top dance educators with guest instruction by acclaimed international dance artists, SunDance 2020 offers an innovative and streamlined online intensive experience that will enrich and inspire young dancers ages 11-19.
ABOUT SUNDANCE 2020
Photo by Drew Berry
Hosted primarily via Zoom, the online format of SunDance maintains the integrity of our unique combination of RAD Ballet and Limón Modern taught with live musical accompaniment, supplemented with revolutionary dance-based Conditioning methods, Improvisation & Composition, and Jazz (Program B only).
We are thrilled to introduce NEW biweekly Dance Discussions, moderated by a series of guest experts, covering topics such as Injury Prevention Management, Optimal Nutrition for Dancers, the Art of Stress Management, and more.
Weekly Surprise Wednesdays offer special Ballet and Modern technique classes taught by a variety of international guest instructors, teaching directly from their home cities around the world.
SunDance 2020 is offered at two levels:*
• Program B - Intermediate (age 11-14)
• Program A - Advanced (age 14-19)
*Program placement is determined by audition, with age, experience, and demonstrated skill level taken into consideration. Successful applicants will receive notice of their acceptance to SunDance 2020, including Program placement no later than DATE. Dancers will then receive a full registration package.
Tuition: $1500.00
Click below to learn more about what we're doing to prepare a thorough and effective online intensive.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Classes run Monday through Friday, July 6-24
Program A
10:15 - 11:15am
Conditioning
Instructors:
Lindsay Storms - Progressing Ballet Technique
11:15 - 11:30am
BREAK
11:30am - 12:30pm
Ballet
Instructor: Carmen Cairns
Accompanist: Marcel Hoff
12:30 - 1:15pm
LUNCH
1:15 - 2:15pm
Modern
Instructor: Natasha Poon Woo
Accompanist: Jay Sussman
2:15 - 2:30pm
BREAK
2:30 - 3:45pm
Improvisation & Composition (M/W/F)
Instructor: Colleen Snell
Dance Discussion (Tu/Th)
Guest Moderators
3:45pm
END OF DAY
Program Schedules are subject to change.
Program B
9:00 - 10:00am
Modern
Instructor: Natasha Poon Woo
Accompanist: Brandon Valdivia
10:00 - 10:15am
BREAK
10:15 - 11:15am
Ballet
Instructor: Carmen Cairns
Accompanist: Marcel Hoff
11:15-11:30am
BREAK
11:30am - 12:30pm
Conditioning (M/W/F)
Instructors:
Lindsay Storms - Progressing Ballet Technique
Jazz (Tu/Th)
Instructor: Julia Cosentino
12:30 - 1:15pm
LUNCH
1:15 - 2:15pm
Improvisation & Composition (M/W/F)
Instructor: Colleen Snell
Dance Discussion (Tu/Th)
Guest Moderators
2:15pm
END OF DAY
Registered dancers should please review ALL of the following preparatory information before the start of SunDance, Monday July 6th:
SunDance 2020 is presented in proud partnership with the Royal Academy of Dance, and welcomes Dance Discussion guest leaders from Healthy Dancer Canada.
