July 19 – July 23: Summer Intensive in Santa Fe
Where: Santa Fe
When: July 19-23, 2010
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Who: All aspiring artists ages 11 – 14
Why: An opportunity for young artists who want to learn about and improve their skills in an art form they feel passionate about.
How much: $200 (scholarships available)
DANCE
The Dance Intensive is designed by NMSA’s Dance Department Chair, Adam McKinney, to give aspiring dancers an opportunity to study with dance professionals. The week will consist of daily classes in various styles of dance including ballet, modern, and jazz. Interested students should have some experience in dance and be able to provide their own dance wear and shoes.
MUSIC (Instrumental)
The Music Intensive will be led by NMSA Music Department Chair, Benjamin Klemme. With the faculty’s guidance, musicians will improve their individual technique as well as their overall knowledge of music. Each day will begin with group vocal training. The rest of the day will be spent in private/small group instruction and ensemble practice. Students will also have the opportunity to learn some music history and theory. The week will culminate in an informal recital.
THEATER.
NMSA Theater Department Chair, Joey Chavez, will lead the Theater Intensive. It promises to be fun and rewarding! Theater students will start each day with vocal training and movement/improvisation classes. The rest of the day will be spent working on monologues and scene work to gain a better sense of character development. The week will culminate in an informal performance.
VISUAL ARTS
The Visual Arts Intensive will be led by NMSA Visual Arts Chair, Cristina Gonzalez. Artists will spend an exciting week concentrating on painting and learning about colors and color mixing. Artists will gain an appreciation for and have a hands-on experience with the medium. By the end of the week, artists will create works that they will be proud to have displayed at the music and theater concert.
Intensive History
Summer Intensives provide middle school age students with the opportunity to work with a master artist / educator for a more in-depth exploration of their chosen art form. Students will strive to perfect techniques, acquire new skills, and gain a deeper appreciation for art.
A week-long Summer Intensive was held in Santa Fe from August 17 – 21, 2009. Stay tuned for announcements of future intensives.
PAST INSTRUCTORS INCLUDED
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Michael Duran Theatre, Creative Writing |
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Deborah Fort Film |
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Tim Santos Jazz |
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Gerry Snyder Visual Arts |
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Christine Spizzo Ballet |
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Curtis Uhlemann Modern Dance |