Ronn Guidi's Oakland Ballet Company
Summer Intensive Workshops

Workshop I: Ages 13 – Adult
July 21 – August 1, 2008

Children's Workshop
Workshop II: Ages 8 – 12
August 4 – 8, 2008

Workshop I: Ages 13 – Adult / 2 Weeks

Taught by Ronn Guidi, guest instructors, and Oakland Ballet Company instructors, this workshop explores the discipline and evolving art of dance. The workshop, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, will be divided into three sessions:

• Morning sessions will focus on the fundamentals of ballet: pointe technique, partnering, phrasing, dramatic interpretation, and (for fun and musicality) improvisation. An optional Pilates class will be at 9 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Early afternoon sessions will focus on building classical ballet repertoire.
• Late afternoon sessions will alternate between various dance forms such as Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Flamenco.

Ronn Guidi, founder and Artistic Director of the Oakland Ballet Company, has trained generations of dancers and choreographers. He is committed to helping students find the emotional and creative space in which they can grow as dancers and artists.

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Workshop II: Ages 8 – 12 / 1 Week

Taught by guest instructors and Oakland Ballet Company instructors, this children’s workshop focuses on techniques and fundamentals of ballet and an introduction to hip hop and other forms of dance. The workshop, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, will be divided into two daily sessions:

Early afternoon sessions will focus on technique and fundamentals of ballet.

Late afternoon sessions will include an introduction to hip hop and other forms of dance.

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Location

Oakland Ballet Academy, 2968 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA

Fees

Workshop I: Ages 13 – Adult
$300 for Week 1 only • $300 for Week 2 only
SAVE! $500 for Weeks 1 & 2

Workshop II: Ages 8 – 12
$300

Deposit of $50.00 required by June 1, 2008.
Balance due July 1, 2008. Checks and Visa/MC accepted.

Need-based scholarships available. Please contact us for more information.
Oakland Ballet Academy: (510) 530-7516
Email: info@rgfpa.org

Mail applications to:

Intensive Ballet Workshop 2008
c/o The Ronn Guidi Foundation
2626 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA 94612

The Ronn Guidi Foundation would like to acknowledge the Oakland Marriott City Center and SF Dancewear for their generous donations to our Summer Intensive Workshop 2008.