YOUNG DANCER SUMMER INTENSIVE - FAQs

1.       Where will my dancer be taking classes?

Classes will take place at the Peggy Bergmann Ballet West Academy campus in Park City.

2.       When is Parent Observation Day?

In studio Performance: July 14

We are only allowing two visitors a dancer on Parent Observation Day because we have limited seating. Parents will register the two visitors through iClassPro. If you are not registered, you are not allowed to attend classes.  A few days prior to your arrival, the parents who registered will receive a schedule via email regarding the time of classes. No photography or videography is allowed during class in the studios. Photos will only be allowed after classes. We may also offer a virtual option for parent observation, and you can register for virtual observation on iClassPro.

3.       What should my dancer wear to class?

Ladies

  • Flesh tone or Ballet Pink footed tights

  • Flesh tone or Ballet Pink ballet technique shoes, please make best efforts to match your tights.

  • Flesh tone or Ballet Pink pointe shoes

  • Solid black leotard in style of personal choice for Monday –Friday Classes

  • A black chiffon skirt (13 inches) should be worn for pointe, variations and repertoire class.

  • Tight fitting black stretch pants must be worn for jazz, contemporary and modern classes

  • Character classes require hard soled character shoes with a heel of about 1” and black character skirt (shin length).

  • Ladies may wear any solid color leotard for Saturday (All other uniform policies remain in effect on Saturdays)

Gentlemen

  • Black or gray tights

  • White compression style shirt (i.e. UnderArmour)

  • White socks

  • White ballet technique shoes

  • Dance belt

  • Black jazz pants may be worn for jazz classes.

  • Jazz shoes with a slight heel must be worn for jazz, modern, contemporary, and character classes.

  • For Saturday classes men may wear any solid color compression shirt. (All other uniform policies remain in effect on Saturdays)

4.       How does my dancer travel from the dorms to the studio?

Parents or guardians will be responsible for travel to and from the studios. Housing through Ballet West Academy IS NOT offered for the Young Dancer Intensive.

5.       Is lunch provided for all students?

No. All students will be responsible for bringing their lunch. No refrigerators are available for use.

6.       What happens if my student gets sick or injured?

Sick: Ballet West Academy has a 24 Hour Symptom Free Policy. If a student is ill, vomiting and/or is running a fever they are not allowed back in classes until they are symptom free for at least 24 hours.  Sick dancers should not be attending their scheduled classes. We will follow all local and organization Covid-19 protocols at the commencement of the program.

Injury Before Program: If the dancer becomes injured before the program starts please contact the Ballet West Academy office at
801-869-6912.

Injury During Program: The dancer will report the injury to a Faculty member. The dancer will schedule a time to meet with our Injury Care and Prevention Staff and receive a treatment plan. The dancer will return and participate in class as much as the injury allows. Sitting and observing or missing class is not acceptable within written documentation from Ballet West Staff.

7.       What does my dancer do on their time off?

A list of fun activities for dancers and their families will be included in the Student Handbook.

9.      What is Park City’s weather like in the summer?

Park City has all four seasons. The summer is hot during the day and cooler at night. We recommend you pack shorts and t-shirts and tanks for the day, but bring a sweatshirt at night because the temperature will drop around 15-20 degrees.

10. How do I apply for financial assistance?

Ballet West and Ballet West Academy Staff and Faculty may determine that some dancers potential and technique warrant a merit scholarship at the time of audition. These scholarships offers will be included in acceptance notifications. Scholarship will not cover room and board.

A limited amount of financial aid is available for the summer program. Awards will be based on potential and financial need. In order to apply for financial aid dancers must have been accepted into the program as well as secured their place in the program by paying the $500.00 non-refundable deposit to Ballet West.

Visit our website for additional information: Apply for Financial Aid — Ballet West Academy

11. Do I need to bring photos to the audition?

No.