““The information provided in this course is invaluable and the delivery by Kevin is eloquent and encouraging. Not only has Kevin so generously shared his knowledge and experiences, but he has created a new network of connection between a diverse group of artists.”
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The Kevin Jenkins Summer Intensive
Join Kevin Jenkins and Ballet Counterpointe for a week-long intensive focused on contemporary ballet technique and choreography
summer intensive - 1 week - San diego
The Kevin Jenkins Summer Intensive offers dancers the opportunity to train, perform, and learn about dance careers in a structured, supportive environment. Dancers with a strong foundation in ballet and contemporary are invited to join Kevin Jenkins and Ballet Counterpointe dancers for a week-long intensive program focused on choreography and performance. Learn from these artists as you advance your technique and artistry.
Dates: July 22-27, 9am to 5pm
Ages: 16-30
Level: Advanced
Location: Dorothea Laub Dance Place 2650 Truxtun Rd. San Diego, CA 92016
Cost: $600 Monday-Friday, +$100 for Saturday's Professional Development course
The program will follow a standard summer intensive schedule from Monday to Friday, with students participating in daily ballet and contemporary classes. After class, the main focus of each day is rehearsal. Kevin believes that learning new choreography is one of the best ways to hone a dancer’s technique and artistry. Rehearsals will culminate in a Friday night performance by all the workshop students. Students will have the opportunity to perform in various acclaimed ballets such as Still Waters, Eclipse, and more, choreographed by Kevin Jenkins and previously performed by the dancers of Ballet Counterpointe.
Professional Development Day
On Saturday, students who choose to remain for the extra day will participate in a Professional Development course run by Kevin Jenkins, featuring small group workshops focused on building a sustainable career in dance. Sessions will include how to choreograph, social media marketing, networking & auditioning, and arts administration careers.
Housing
Housing will not be offered, but the Ballet Counterpointe team can provide hotel suggestions. Dancers are encouraged to make reservations and/or housing plans early to avoid conflicts. Any dancers under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian, as Ballet Counterpointe cannot provide chaperones outside of class hours.
The Summer intensive (Monday-Friday) includes:
• Ballet
• Contemporary
• Choreography rehearsals
• Performance of Kevin Jenkins’ work
Professional Development (Saturday) includes:
• Social media for dancers
• How to choreograph
• How to get (& keep) a job
• Auditioning & networking
• Arts administration careers (& how to prepare for them now)
““As an aspiring dancer and choreographer, I learned from Kevin invaluable, helpful, real-world information about the trade.”
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Kevin Jenkins is an in-demand instructor and regularly teaches and choreographs for students in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Miami, Dallas, and San Diego. He has taught and choreographed for the following organizations:
• Walnut Hill School for the Arts
• Orange County School of the Arts
• State Street Ballet - Professional Track
• Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania
• Northern California Dance Conservatory
• In The Spotlight Dance Conservatory
• Southwest Classical Dance Institute
• Persian Cultural Dance Academy
• Ramona/Julian Academy of Dance
• Mary Murphy's Champion Ballroom Academy
• Carlsbad Performing Art Academy
• KJ Dance
• Kirkpatrick’s School of Dance
• School of Creative and Performing Arts
• ENSŌ
• LUX
• Artistic Fusion Dance Academy
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