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Summer Intensive (formerly known as YAPI) is a program for dedicated actors ages 13 - 19 who are looking for conservatory-style training to prepare for college or a career in theatre. This program is focused on a holistic approach, including training for the actor as well as skills and experiences needed to thrive in this fast-paced and competitive industry. If students are not ready for a more advanced experience we recommend enrolling in a Change It Up, Skills, or Performance camp instead. New this year, students are able to sign up for the weeks of the program that most fit their interest, training goals, and schedule. We will also invite theatre professionals from around the area to come share their expertise! Students who participate in all 5 sessions will be offered the opportunity to complete an audition for local casting and artistic personnel for additional feedback and networking. This session's focus is MOVEMENT, DANCE, AND THE BODY We will spend this week focused on how we utilize our bodies to tell stories in both musical theatre and straight plays. This will include a focus on styles of dance and movement from traditional methods including ballet and jazz to stylized movement used in Commedia Dell'Arte, Viewpoints, and Laban movement technique. Additionally, students will focus on the care of their body as a tool and properly recognizing and recovering from injury, warm up and cool down routines, and proper stretching. We will also explore Stage Combat and how violence is controlled on stage. Additional week themes include: BUSINESS OF THE BUSINESS (July 7 - 11) ACTING TECHNIQUES AND STYLES (July 21 - 25) MUSICAL THEATRE THROUGH THE DECADES (July 28 - Aug 1) VOCAL TECHNIQUE: FROM SPEECH TO SONG (Aug 4 - 8) The Pricing Structure is: 1 Week : $425/each ($395 Early Bird) 2 Weeks: $405/each ($375 Early Bird) 3 Weeks: $385/each ($355 Early Bird) 4 Weeks: $365/each ($335 Early Bird) 5 Weeks: $345/each ($315 Early Bird)
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