Mignon Furman, Founding...

American Academy of BalletMignon Furman, Founding Director

AAB

Teachers’Intensive2014at Purchase CollegeState University of New YorkPurchase, NY

July 28–31

I believe that teaching is a practical art that needs a practical approach — whether to a new class of five-year olds, or to teenagers with stars in their eyes who have other options

for their energy.

Theorizing about the teaching of balletdoes not pay the rent.

Very often, teachers need to be inspired. Ask yourself:

• What new ideas can I incorporate in my teaching?

• Do my classes have enthusiasm and energy?

• Are my students up to standard?

• Are their parents satisfied with their progress?

The Teachers’ Intensive will provide the answers. Included is the Performance Awards program. Teachers, dancers, and parents love it.

This note cannot describe the feeling of “being there,” theself-confidence that knowledge brings; and the inspiration thatthe Teachers Intensive infuses into all those who attend.

The Teaching ofYoung ChildrenWe now offer six programs that focus on young children, the mostimportant people in many schools.See page 6 for details.

Observe The BestMaster teachers teach the dancers. Note the combinations, the images and methods that inspire the dancers to dance their personal best in each class.

Learn by watching.

PerformanceAwards ProgramMignon Furman initiated thisprogram. It is now part of thecurriculum of teachers across the United States, in England, Japan,

Spain, Ireland, South Africa, theBahamas, Holland, Mexico and Israel.See page 8 for more information.

Make ContactDo not teach in isolation, unaware of the ballet developments going on around you. Teachers need other teachers for the sharing of knowl-edge. Every profession is updated from time to time.

Update your teaching!

Summer BreakGive yourself a break! You deserve to get away from your daily routine. Apart from the continuing education aspects, Teachers Intensive is a very enjoyable experience. A special low rate at an up-market Hilton Hotel has been arranged.See back page of this brochure for details.

Why You Should Attend

A Note Reprinted fromthe Previous Teachers’ Intensive from our Founding Director

Mignon Furman * Learn classical variations * Refresh your teaching* Be inspired * Meet other teachers * Ask questions

The Hilton Westchester Hotel

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Karin Averty is a graduate of the Paris Opera Ballet School, andwinner of the Grand Prix at Varna. Was a Principal Dancer with the Paris Opera Ballet. Obtained the Diploma d’Etat (the official French qualification for the teaching of ballet). Was awarded the National Merit Order by the French Prime Minister. Now an internationalguest teacher.

Cosima Borrer Stadnik was a prize-winner at the Prix deLausanne. Furthered her training at the State Ballet School inE. Germany. Has danced with the Ballet of the Vienna State Opera, and the Russian State Ballet of Moscow. An honors graduate of the State Conservatory Rimsky Korsakov. Was a teacher at the Zurich Tanz Akademie. Now on the dance faculty of Ball State University.

Vladimir Stadnik was trained at the Vaganova Academy in Russia. Danced as a soloist in Russia, W. Europe, and the USA. A graduateof the University of Culture, St. Petersburg, and of the StateConservatory Rimsky Korsakov. Now Assistant Professor of Dance at Ball State University, Indiana.

FacultyGina Chiavelli is the Artistic Director of both Dutchess DanceTheatre and Pinewood School of Dance. Is a former adjunct professor at both Fordham University and the State University of New York at New Paltz where she taught classical ballet and jazz. Is also anAmerican Academy of Ballet judge for the Performance Awards.

Louise Taitz was a dancer with the Israel Ballet. She was trained in Johannesburg, and at the Royal Ballet School in London.Now, director of her own ballet school in Chicago, and a judge for the Performance Awards.

Dean Vollick has danced with several companies in the USA and Canada. Is a graduate of the Teacher Training Program of the National Ballet School (Toronto). Teaches at the Boston Ballet School.


From her many years of experience in the teaching of ballet to children as well as

to students and trainee teachers at university graduate level, Mignon Furman devised a program of teaching that simplifies movements into a progression.

Starting from the basic concepts,the Steps Programs give teachers aco-ordinated plan for the development of technique and performance ateach age.

Mignon Furman’s“Steps” Programs

• First Steps (ages 5 - 8)• Second Steps (ages 6 - 9)• Third Steps (ages 7 & over)• Junior Steps (ages 8 - 12)• Between Tot and Teen

(ages 8 - 10)• Now I Am A Teen (ages 11 - 13)

Now I Am a Teen

Second Steps

First Steps

CDs, DVDs and Notes

DVDs, CDs and notes will be on saleat the Teachers’ Intensive.

Levels 1-6

Six New DancesLevels 1-6

Levels 7-9

Six More New DancesLevels 7-9

Levels 10-12

First Steps

Third Steps Junior Steps

Second Steps

“Steps” Training Programs

Performance Awards DVDs


Performance Awards

The program, backed by CDs, DVDs, and notes, is now being taught across America, and in 9 overseas countries. You will be amazed at the results. Technique

and performance improve immensely; dancers are more enthusiastic; and parents are delighted.

Starting at age 5-6, the program develops over 12 levels of short choreographed compositions of increasing complexity that will challenge and encourage your dancers.

Each level consists of port de bras, adage, allegro and a solodance. Choices throughout the program results in a total of 113choreographic compositions.

All dancers have the opportunity to dance in pairs, and a solobefore an audience. The awarding of medals and certificates to EACH dancer does wonders for their self-esteem anddetermination to achieve personal best.

Performance Awards are:• Encouraging.• Easy to teach within any curriculum.• An incentive to attract new dancers.• Dancer and teacher-friendly.• Proven to improve technique and performance.• Loved by parents, students – and teachers.

At The Teachers’ Intensive:• You will have special instruction in the program.• Observe the coaching classes for the dancers.• Attend a Performance Awards session where the dancers

dance the program before an audience.

For further information about this unique program, please call, write, or fax the office. See contact information on the back page of this brochure.

Level 3

Level 3 Level 12

Level 1

Are you searching for a new program that will enthuse your school, improve your students and

delight your parents? Your search is over.

Performance Awards CDs, DVDs and notes are available online as well as at theTeachers’ Intensive. www.American-Academy-of-Ballet.com/Store

The Performance Awards program was devised byMignon Furman, the founder of the American Academy of Ballet.

Her charming choreography - musical, and innovative - makes the program easy to teach; a joy to dance; and a pleasure to watch.


*Programs, faculty and time subject to change if necessary.

Programs*

Monday July 2810:30am

10:45am – 11:45am

11:45am – 12:45pm

12:45pm – 2:00pm

2:00pm – 3:30pm

3:30pm – 5:00pm

5:00pm – 5:45pm

5:45pm – 6:30pm

6:30pm – 7:45pm

Welcome

Variation from a Classical Ballet

THE PERFECT PIROUETTEPreparing the body En dehors. En dedans AttitudeArabesque Pique turns En chaine Fouette

Lunch

THE MAIN POINTS OF POINTEPreparatory exercises When to startBasic pointe Advanced pointe

TECHNIqUE CLINIC: THE 8 WAYS TO BALLET HEALTHSickle Foot Sickness and How to Cure It Bend Low to Rise Up Turning Off the Turn-In Knee Trouble Heels Love the Floor Feet or Bananas?Balancing Act “Dance with Your Head”

q & A

Dinner

Observe Performance Awards Coaching

Wednesday July 309:30am – 11:30am

11:30am – 12:45pm

12:45pm – 2:00pm

2:00pm – 5:30pm

5:30pm – 6:30pm

6:30pm – 7:45pm

Observe the dancers in class

Foot Exercises Stretching

Lunch

Performance Awards Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4

Dinner

Observe Performance Awards Coaching

Thursday July 319:30am – 11:30am

11:30am – 12:45pm

12:45pm – 2:00pm

2:00pm – 3:30pm

3:45pm – 5:45pm

5:45pm – 6:45pm

6:45pm

Performance Awards Levels 5 & 6

“Steps” Program

Lunch

Performance Awards Levels 7 & 8

“Steps” Program

Dinner

Performance Awards in the Theaterin the Dance Building

Tuesday July 299:30am – 11:30am

11:30am – 12:30pm

12:30pm – 12:45pm

12:45pm – 2:00pm

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Observe the dancers in class

Variation from a Classical Ballet

PeTIT ALLegrO: (cOnTInueS AfTer LuncH)The Teaching of: Changement de pieds Fouette sauté Pas de chat Emboite en tournant Sissone Temps de cuisseAssemble Pas de basque Saut de basqueBallonne Ballotte Petit jete

Lunch

PeTIT ALLegrO (cOnTInuATIOn)

3:00pm – 4:00pm

4:00pm – 5:30pm

5:30pm – 6:45pm

ORDER AT THE BARREPreparation for Center Practice Stability Stance Poise From Plié to Grand Battement

PREPARATION FOR ALL BATTERIEEntrechat Brise Brise volee Jete battuCabriole Entrechat cinq vole Echappe battu

q & A


Teachers’ Intensive Per Day $75 affiliates / $100 non-affiliates Observation of Students Classes during Summer School of Excellence Per Day $30 affiliates / $50 non-affiliates

Fees are exclusive of materials (CDs, DVDs, notes, etc.).These will be available for sale at the Teachers’ Intensive.

Fees

American Academy of Ballet250 West 90th Street, #3B

New York, NY 10024

Tel: (212) 787-9500 Fax: (212) 787-8636 Email: [email protected]

www.American-Academy-of-Ballet.com

Option 1: The Westchester Hilton is about a 10-minute drive from the campus. This is an “up-market” hotel with a swimming pool, fitness center and a restaurant. A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a verydiscounted price for $100 per night for a double room, which includesbreakfast for one person. Regular price is $269 per night without breakfast.If 2 teachers attend from your school, they could share a room.

Option 2: A limited number of Purchase College dormitory rooms are available including private bathroom and meals.

The rate for single occupancy dormitory housing with breakfast, lunch and dinner is $80/day for affiliates, $90 for non-affiliates; doubleoccupancy rate is $60/day for affiliates and $70 for non-affiliates.

Accommodations

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The copyright of the Performance Awards program, and the“Steps” program are vested with the American Academy of Ballet Inc.

Reproduction in any form without the consent of the AmericanAcademy of Ballet Inc. is an infringement of its rights.

All photos in the brochure by Costas (except teacher headshots)

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