Emphasis is placed at all times on discipline, execution, and performance quality. Class size averages ten students and determination of each student's class level is made by the director.
Faculty includes resident staff as well as guest professionals.
Variations from the classic repetoire are taught to encourage students to cultivate not only technique, but to inspire originality and a unique artistic flair. Curriculum The Curriculum for the Summer Intensive Program emphasizes classical ballet technique with additional classes in pointe, variations, and partnering. These classes are augmented by enrichment classes in jazz, modern, choreographic composition, character, mime, musical theatre, and music. Also included are lectures on injury prevention, nutrition, and other aspects of preparing for a profesional dance career. Ballet and Theatre Arts is the official school of The Danville Ballet Company , Rebecca Crowell, Artistic Director, 190F Alamo Plaza, Alamo, CA 94507.