Verb Ballets is excited to offer a Summer Intensive on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at The University of Akron. This dance intensive includes classes in ballet, modern, jazz and hip-hop. These classes are recommended for all students ages 10+ and are open to all dancers who would like to attend from local studios, colleges or community. Cost is $75 and includes full day dance intensive with lunch and snacks. Or a half day option for $45 select from the morning with ballet/modern or afternoon jazz/hip-hop. Pre-registration required.

SCHEDULE:

Classical Ballet with Pamela Pribisco 10:00-11:30 am

The class will work on grace, precision of movement and elaborate formal gestures, steps and poses. Coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm and musicality are all emphasized. Emphasis is on correct body placement and developing a love of dance.

Horton Technique with Omar Humphrey 11:45-1:00 pm

This class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns.

Lunch Break 1:00-1:45 pm

Broadway Jazz with Jimmy Kichler 1:45-3:15 pm

This class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns.

Hip-Hop with Stephaen Hood 3:15-4:30 pm

Using elements of hip-hop, jazz and contemporary, the class creates challenging and fun routines with a focus on dynamics and performance.