Richmond, VA

Curriculum and Schedule: 7 Day Camp

Richmond, VA – June 17-23 and August 12-18
These camps provide a performing opportunity for participants. These camps are 6 full days and 1 half day. Classes are held in the beautiful, spacious studios of the Richmond Ballet. Morning classes include pilates, ballet technique, men’s technique, pointe, pirouettes, men’s and women’s variations. Afternoon classes include pas de deux, performance class, stretching, jazz, modern, body alignment, and character. On the first day, you will take a placement class to confirm your level of proficiency. The program culminates with a performance of works learned in class. A list of instructors will be provided in your Welcome Packet.

Download Application: SunKing_Application_Richmond_2012.pdf

Package Options

Short Day – Includes technique, pilates, pointe, men’s, variations and lunch. Adding pas de deux and/or performance class is an option.

Short Day Schedule:
Meet & Greet for the evening before camp begins.
Day 1: 9:30 - 11:30 pm Check-in and Lunch; 12:00 - 1:00 pm Orientation; 1:00 - 2:30 pm Placement classes; 2:45 - 3:30 pm Men's class, Pointe; 3:45 - 5:15 pm Body Alignment

Day 2 to 6: 9:00 - 9:30 am Pilates / Warm-up; 9:30 - 11:15 am Technique classes; 11:30 - 1:00 pm Men's class, Pointe, & Pirouettes / Variations; 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch

Day 7 - 10 AM-2 PM. All morning classes.
Add Pas de Deux: Afternoons 4 and 5, approximately 3 hours total.
Add Performance Class: Afternoons 2 - 5, approximately 6 hours total.

All Ballet - All ballet classes, pilates, performance class and pas de deux, and performance. Lunch included.

All Ballet Schedule:
Meet & Greet for the evening before camp begins.
Day 1: 9:30 - 11:30 pm Check-in and Lunch; 12:00 - 1:00 pm Orientation; 1:00 - 2:30 pm Placement classes; 2:45 - 3:30 pm Men's class, Pointe; 3:45 - 5:15 pm Body Alignment

Day 2-6: 9:00 - 9:30 am Pilates / Warm-up; 9:30 - 11:15 am Technique classes; 11:30 - 1:00 pm Men's class, Pointe, & Pirouettes / Variations; 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch; 2:00 - 3:30 pm Performance Class or Pas de deux; 3:00 - 6:00 pm Performance (Friday only)

Day 7: 10:00 - 11:15 am Technique; 11:30 - 12:15 pm Pirouettes; 12:15 - 1:00 pm Men's class, Pointe or Stretch; 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch; 2:00 - 5:00 pm Dance photos for individuals (additional)

Full Day - All classes, lunch and the performance included. See schedule below.

Meet & Greet for the evening before camp begins
Day 1: 9:30 - 11:30 pm Check-in and Lunch; 12:00 - 1:00 pm Orientation; 1:00 - 2:30 pm Placement classes; 2:45 - 3:30 pm Men's class, Pointe; 3:45 - 5:15 pm Body Alignment; 5:30 - 6:30 pm Modern Technique

Day 2-6: 9:00 - 9:30 am Pilates / Warm-up; 9:30 - 11:15 am Technique classes; 11:30 - 1:00 pm Men's class, Pointe, & Pirouettes / Variations; 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch; 2:00 - 3:30 pm Performance Class or Pas de deux; 3:45 - 5:00 pm Character, Jazz, or Pas de deux; 5:00 - 6:00 pm Stretch or Lectures

Day 7: 10:00 - 11:15 am Technique; 11:30 - 12:15 pm Pirouettes; 12:15 - 1:00 pm Men's class, Pointe or Stretch; 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch; 2:00 - 5:00 pm Dance photos for individuals (additional)

The performance (optional) will be on Friday afternoon. Celebration dinner will be Friday night. Class sizes vary, averaging 15-20 students.

Lodging

Hotel rooms are available at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (804) 788-0900. A special rate of $88 per night + tax per room, including refrigerator, is available for single or double occupancy. Parking is available onsite for $10 per day. There is free downtown shuttle service available for hotel guests. The hotel will honor your group rate if you extend your stay. Reservations must be made three weeks in advance to guarantee a room at the group rate. For information about these downtown hotels visit www.richmondcrowneplaza.com

The Holiday Inn Express is at 201 East Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219, (804) 788-1600. It has free parking and is within walking distance from the Richmond Ballet. The discounted group rate available is $85 plus tax for standard king or double rooms and $105 plus tax for suites. For more information visit www.hiexpress.com/richmonddtwn.

Lunch

Our caterer provides a wide selection of sandwiches, sides, salads and dessert options including vegetarian, low carb.. and vegan lunches. We can accommodate special diets for medical reasons.

Getting to Camp

Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 15 from the hotel. Taxis from the airport are readily available. Washington DC’s Reagan and Dulles airports are about two hours away. A car is not necessary to enjoy your stay, but it is an added freedom. Richmond is an old city steeped in history and is home to numerous museums and Civil War sites. Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, and Charlottesville are nearby.