W&M Summer Dance Intensive

The 2011 Summer Intensive was a resounding success!  We'll look forward to scheduling our next one in June 2013.

Participants enjoy a weekend of workshops taught by alumni and current faculty of the W&M Dance Program.  Classes include a variety of movement approaches, a seminar, a choreography showing, and time to network and socialize.   The Summer Dance Intensive is an open and welcoming environment for intermediate and advanced level dancers - including those who haven't danced in awhile.  Our participants share a common passion for dance, and the weekend is set up so that participants can control the intensity of their experience as they choose which and how many classes to take. 

Participants include dancers from the community, alumni, and current students.  Participants under 18 years of age should contact Denise Wade before registering (757/221-2786 or dydamo@wm.edu).  Proceeds from the Intensive are used to support the Roby-Sherman Dance Scholarship Fund.

2011 Teacher-Participants: Lynne Balliette '85, Elizabeth Borromeo '95, Jenna Byrne, Linda Foster '74, Joan Gavaler '85, Leah Glenn, Andrew McGowan '07, Stephanie Oakes '05, Stacy Sumpman '95, Olenna Truskett '82, Denise Damon Wade '83

2011 Participants:  Emily Bonham '02, Sarah Bowden, J.R. Brooks, Meredith Robinson Dorey '91, Lauren Embrey, Leah Embrey, Nicole Gaziano, Sarah Gero '11, Sarah Hargis, Micah Harris '07, Ashley Havicam, Alexa Henrichs, Denise Koch, Rachel Lear '11, Denise McCoy, Shannon McMahon, Alana Mooney, Kelly Oakes, Jessy Segal '12, Drew Stark '02, Melinda Tremblay '99, Leah Valtin-Erwin, KC  Whitsett, Amy Wilhelm, Suzanne Wiltgen

2011 Schedule:

Thursday, June 23
2-7 pm – check in at conference services for those staying on campus
5-6:30 pm – Modern (Studio) – Denise Wade
6:30 pm – Welcome/meet-and-greet (Studio)
7:00 pm – Reception (Room 203)

Friday, June 24
9-10:30 – Mind/Body Stretch (Studio) – Linda Foster
10:45-12:15 – Modern (Studio) – Leah Glenn
1:45-3:15 – Modern (Studio) – Stephanie Oakes
3:30-5:00 – Brain Compatible Dance (Studio) – Elizabeth Borromeo
7:00 pm – Seminar (Studio) – Business of Dance:  A panel with Elizabeth Borromeo, Jenna Byrne, Linda Foster, Joan Gavaler, Leah Glenn, Stacy Sumpman, Olenna Truskett, Denise Wade

Saturday, June 25
9-10:30 –Yoga (Studio) – Andrew McGowan
10:45-12:15 –Modern (Cunningham) (Studio) – Stacy Sumpman
1:45-3:15 – Ballet (Studio) – Olenna Trusket
3:30-5 – Contact Improvisation (Studio) – Joan Gavaler
7:00 pm – Open Showing in Adair Dance Studio (completed works, works-in-progress, videos)
8:30 pm -- Reception (Room 203)

Sunday, June 26
8am-11:30pm – check out at conference services for those staying on campus
9-10:30 – Pilates (Studio) – Lynne Balliette
10:45-12:15 – Laban/Bartenieff  (Studio) – Jenna Byrne
12:15 -- Farewell! (Studio)