Contemporary Workshop Summer 2009


July 8th - July 22nd (Demonstration Performance @studio July 22nd)

Classical Ballet Academy offers a unified philosophy of guiding participants on a collaborative journey that values artistic risk-taking and independent thinking. Students will be encouraged to problem solve through exploration and a tenacious work ethic. Emphasis is placed on cultivating the dancers' ability to recognize their individual gifts, realize their full potential and express themselves with fluency while developing a strong technical base. Our aim is to supply a solid technical underpinning, bases in classical training, and to provide an environment for the unfolding of the students' own creative power. This intense two week contemporary program is designed for aspiring artists ages 11 and up (placement class required) with a focus on exposing young artists to process oriented work that explores a variety of dance techniques with ballet as their core discipline.

Class Schedule


Intermediate Level
Contemporary Choreography 9:00-10:30 Monday
Jazz Technique 9:00-10:30 Wednesday & Friday

Advanced Level
Jazz Technique 9:00-10:30 Monday & Wednesday
Contemporary Choreography 9:00-10:30 Friday

All levels
Modern Technique 9:00-11:00 Tuesday & Thursday
World Dance
Week 1:  African, Bollywood
Week 2:  Classical Chinese, Middle Eastern
10:30-12:00 Monday & Wednesday
Broadway Dance 10:30-12:00 Friday
Prop Manipulation 11:00-12:00 Tuesday
Improvisation 11:00-12:00 Tuesday
Prop Manipulation 11:00-12:00 Thursday
Fusion Dance 12:00-1:00 Tuesday & Thursday

Tuition Information


Two week session    $380.00

No registration fee for currently enrolled CBA students. New Students $25
Registration for Workshop before May 4th will receive a 10% discount


Faculty and Guest Instructor Information


Classical Ballet Academy Staff:

Lindsay Fokman-program coordinator
Chelsea Ellis- jazz


Additional Faculty:
  • Working professionals from Repertory Dance Theatre, Ririe-Woodbury, Brigham Young University, and NYC Broadway productions, Hype Dance Company, ODT, Houston Ballet, Utah Valley University,
Lindsey Folkman (contemporary, fusion, prop manipulation, middle eastern, choreography
Sonange Gomes (Flamenco)
Divya Narayanan (Bollywood)
Sarah Donahue (Modern)
Rosie Banchero (African)
Chelsea Ellis (Advanced Jazz)
Garrett Smith (Broadway, Intermediate Jazz, Improvisation)

Class descriptions


Jazz Technique:  Building proficiency in turns, jumps, speed, and isolated detail

Modern Technique:  Three-dimensional movement in breath, core, dynamics, and musicality

World Dance:  Enhancing rhythmic and stylistic understanding through international dance

Fusion Dance:  Finding choreographic balance between world dance styles and technical skill

Broadway:  Current and upbeat choreography, focusing on precision and performance style

Improvisation:  Discovering self-expression by applying creative suggestions

Prop Manipulation:  Inventive problem-solving and movement control with various props

Contemporary Choreography:  Visionary fusions in style, emotion, and storyline


Policies and Procedures


Tuition:  Summer tuition rates can be paid in installments or a one time payment.

Payment options:  Classical Ballet Academy accepts personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. If paying cash please give exact change. Automatic withdrawal is set up with credit card or through checking or savings through Compete Services. (All payments are received through Compete Services except for cash payments.)

Performance Fee:  No performance fee during summer program.

Make-up classes:  CBA does not pro-rate fees or give credit for missed classes.

Dress code:  Tight fitting dance attire, jazz shoes, ballet technique slippers required. Additional knee pads and foot thongs recommended. Hair may be worn up or down, according to instructor preference.
Hansel & Gretel ballet performance April 16 & 17 2010

Hansel & Gretel

April 16 & 17, 2010
Classical Ballet Academy invites you to a beautiful rendition of a fairy tale favorite. Click on image above to purchase tickets.
Summer Intensive & Children's Program.

Summer Intensive & Children's Programs

June 7th - July 2nd
Summer Intensive & Children's Program.
Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Schedule

Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Schedule

Intensive & Children's Programs
Check out our fall/winter schedule. Available on the website now.
Winner Best of State 2007 & 2008

Best of State

Utah 2007 & 2008
Classical Ballet Academy owner/director Jennie Creer-King Best of State Choreographer 2007 and 2008.
Classical Ballet Academy - 875 South 170 East - Provo, Utah 84604 - 801-377-4892