Dance Luminaries teach in Metropolitan’s Summer Intensive

Summer is the time when young dancers can devote maximum effort to strengthening technique, expanding dance vocabulary, and broadening their horizons. Metropolitan Ballet has assembled a top-notch Summer Intensive Faculty to inspire dancers to build virtuosity and confidence. Classes for ages 3 – 18 will encompass classical ballet, modern, jazz & theater.

Metropolitan’s Summer Intensive will run from July 5 – August 13, with training running nearly 12 hours a day to accommodate dancers of all levels in smaller classes, on both an outdoor stage and in-studio with doors and windows open and full COVID-19 safety precautions. Esteemed faculty include: Jenelle Figgins (Princess Grace Award winner); Amanda Edge (NYCB); Mayara Pineiro and Etienne Diaz (Pennsylvania Ballet); Anne Souder (Martha Graham Company); John Selya (Twyla Tharp Dance, Broadway); and Melissa Gelfin De-Poli, (Principal, Cincinnati Ballet) and Metropolitan Alumna! Schedule at a glance:

Pre- Professional Intensive / July 5 - August 6 — Classical ballet technique, pointe, modern, jazz, theatre & conditioning. Esteemed faculty encourage dancers to stretch for a new level of mastery.

Intermediate II, Advanced, & Pre-Pro Levels

Young Dancer’s Intensive / July 5-16 — Beginner and Intermediate I levels. Focused instruction, nurturing approach.

All Contemporary Week / August 9 - 13 — For Intermediate II, Advanced, and Pre-professional students.

CHILDREN’S CAMPS: June 21 - July 9 2021

For boys and girls ages 3 - 6. Dance, gymnastics, art, and fun!

Registration is now open. Please call to discuss placement levels 215.663.1665. 700 N. Cedar Rd. Jenkintown PA 19046. Click here to view detailed schedule: Summer Intensive at Metropolitan.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Arabesque class is held outdoors.