5-WEEK INTERNATIONAL BALLET INTENSIVE

Our summer intensive for serious students across the globe

Program Overview

Neglia’s 5-Week Summer Intensive Program has earned an international reputation for being a rewarding dance experience for serious students (including professional dancers)
who progress under the guidance of dedicated instructors whose goal is for each student to reach their potential.

Daily classes are offered in a variety of disciplines with an emphasis on classical ballet. Classes are offered in Ballet, Pointe, Men’s Class, Contemporary, Partnering, Repertoire, and Pilates.

Students dance up to 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, showing remarkable progress after 5 weeks.

Students new to Neglia must submit an audition video or arrange for a placement class. See video requirements PDF here

Class Schedule & Tuition

DATES

June 26 – July 28, 2023

TIME

Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
No class on Tuesday July 4th
July 28 (last day) ends at 12 PM

TUITION

All 5-weeks: $2,750 (due by May 31)
Early bird discount (when paid in full by March 31): $2,595
Per week: $750
Current Neglia Students: $2,495*
Per week: $675*
*when deposit made by March 1 and balance paid by May 31
$350 non-refundable deposit will secure spot in program

REGISTRATION FEE

$40 non-refundable Summer Registration Fee for new students will carry over to Fall for those wishing to continue classes at Neglia
Current Neglia students do not pay the summer registration fee

Sample Course Curriculum

Ballet Technique (1.75 hours per day)
Barre work reinforces correct execution of positions, body placement, alignment. Mastery of Adagio, Pirouettes, Petit Allegro and Grand Allegro
Pointe or Men’s Class (1 hour per day)
Ballet Exercises
Specifically to strengthen pointe work, including echappé, relevé, retiré, pirouette, sissonne, piqué turns, fouette turns, pas de bourée and chaîné.
Repertoire (1.25 hours per day)
Students learn and execute variations from classical and contemporary works. Emphasis on artistry and musicality.
Contemporary / Jazz / Modern (1 hour per day)
Students learn other genres of dance and how to apply their dance vocabulary to new expressions of movement.
Floor Barre / Pilates / Progressing Ballet Technique (1 hour per day)
Students learn strengthening, lengthening and balancing to improve one’s core and overall ability to execute ballet steps. Increased mindfulness of muscles and bodies as tools for their craft.

Instructors

Our roster of Summer Intensive instructors includes:

Erica Cornejo
Carlos Molina
Vilia Putrius
Mindaugus Bauzys
Beth Bartholomew
Fidel Orrillo
Sherri Campagni
Eun-Kyung Chung
Heidi Halt
Seyong Kim
Sergio Neglia
Viktor Plotnikov
Larissa Ponomarenko
Jennifer Golonka
Natalia Boesch
Adelaide Clauss

International Students

Neglia hosts out-of-town and international students (ages 14+) in the dormitory at Buffalo Seminary High School (SEM) in the nearby Elmwood Village. Adult chaperones oversee the students at the dormitory, cafeteria, studio shuttle and on weekend excursions around Western New York. More than just a dance education, students learn independence, form lasting friendships, and experience the architecture and culture of Buffalo.

Please email info@negliaballet.org for information and rates for room and board for 5-weeks

Read this Visiting Buffalo PDF for an overview of what to expect as a residential student during Neglia’s Summer Intensive

ABOUT SUMMER IN BUFFALO

A city rich in history, tradition and culture, Buffalo, New York has all of the best a big city has to offer yet without many of the hassles. World-class architecture, theater, concerts, art galleries, museums, professional and recreational sports, shopping, local cuisine, and other attractions are conveniently located in the greater metropolitan area. Summers are sunny and warm, helped by the gentle breezes off of Lake Erie.

July 2022 – Watch Maggie Weatherdon & Rowan Lindamood in Eun-Kyung Chung’s Contemporary piece (music by Bach)

Questions?

If you have any questions about Summer Programs at Neglia, please don’t hesitate to email us at info@negliaballet.org.

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SUCCESS STORIES

Parent – Syracuse, NY

NANETTE

Sarah felt that her technique improved a lot from the personal attention that she received from her teachers. As a parent I was so impressed with the hospitality of the girls from Buffalo and their families. The chaperone kept her safe and showed her a good time, even a special cake on her birthday. I hope that the girls from Japan enjoyed their experience. Sarah came home with a small vocabulary in Japanese and a lot of understanding of another culture – something unexpectedly wonderful. I continue to learn myself from the experiences of my creative children, and this summer was wonderful.

Summer Student – 2019

MG

[On day 2 of the program] Why do we have to sleep? I just want it to be time for Neglia again!

Chaperones from Argentina – 2019

ANA Y CARO

We are grateful for your support and your presence every moment. We enjoyed our days, the rides and activities, and we value the good treatment of SEM’s people and Neglia team. It was a great experience for all of us. Thanks!! Hope to see you again Thank you.