Boston Conservatory at Berklee Commercial Dance Intensive
Boston Conservatory at Berklee Commercial Dance Intensive is a cutting-edge, three-week summer program for dancers interested in exploring the world of commercial dance. Focused on dance for video, film, and live music concerts, students will explore various dance forms necessary to succeed in the industry, including jazz-funk, hip-hop, breaking/popping, urban dance styles, and lyrical-jazz. Participants will also develop important portfolio-building skills, such as résumé creation.
Taught by Boston Conservatory’s renowned faculty and acclaimed guest artists who have performed with some of the biggest names in the industry, Commercial Dance Intensive gives students who are considering a career in dance the opportunity to sample trademark elements of Boston Conservatory’s top-ranking dance B.F.A. program: versatile skill building and focused studies that pave a path for successful careers.
Each week students will have the opportunity to interact personally with guest artists and receive valuable guidance from these industry leaders on audition techniques, networking, and dos and don'ts.
This program is designed for beginner to advanced-level dancers between the ages of 15 and 22 who are interested in commercial dance. Participants should have a strong interest in expanding their knowledge of dance in the entertainment industry, enthusiastic to explore hip-hop, urban dance styles, jazzdance, tap, and more.
Sample Schedule
Monday
Activities
8:30 a.m.
Welcome meeting
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Ballet placement class
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Master class
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Repertory
Voguing
Jazz
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Master class
Freestyle
Repertory
Tuesday
Activities
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Ballet class
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Upside-Down class
Floor Barre
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Master class
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Repertory
Jazz
Voguing
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Master class
Freestyle
Repertory
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Social Media Branding Seminar
Audition Techniques Seminar
Wednesday
Activities
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Ballet class
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Upside-Down class
Floor Barre
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Master class
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Repertory
Jazz
Voguing
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Master class
Freestyle
Repertory
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Artist Talkback
Thursday
Activities
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Ballet class
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Upside-down class
Floor Barre
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Master class
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Repertory
Jazz
Voguing
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Master class
Freestyle
Repertory
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Social Media Branding Seminar
Audition Techniques Seminar
Friday
Activities
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Ballet class
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Upside-Down class
Floor Barre
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Mock Audition
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Repertory
Jazz
Voguing
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Master class
Freestyle
Repertory
Faculty
Commercial Dance Intensive is led by Boston Conservatory faculty member, Ruka Hatua-Saar White.
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