William and Mary Dance Program: Summer Dance Intensive 2007

College of William and Mary
Summer Dance Intensive
For dancers (ages 18 and up) of all
generations and backgrounds
June 14-17, 2007
Adair Hall

We are celebrating the history and vitality of the William and Mary Dance Program by inviting alumni who are active in the field of dance to return to the College and teach workshops during our first summer intensive. Join us for classes in body work and improvisation open to all levels, intermediate and advanced technique classes, a forum on dance criticism, a choreography showing, and times for socializing.

Proposed Schedule:

Thursday, June 14
3-5 pm – check in for Ludwell
5:30 pm – Participants gather for welcome, meet-and-greet, warm-up, and guided movement (Studio)
7:00 pm – Reception (203)

Friday, June 15
Breakfast on own
8:45 – gather together in Adair Studio -- Announcements
9-10:30 – Pilates (Studio) with Linda Foster

10:45-12:15 – Intermediate/Advanced Horton (Studio) with Leah Glenn
    OR
10:45-12:15 – Ballet floor barre (203) with Olenna Truskett

12:30-1:30 – lunch on own or with small groups

1:45-3:15 – Intermediate Graham (studio) with Carrie Wilcox
    OR
1:45-3:15 – Contact Improvisation (203) with Kathy Westwater

4:30-6:30 -- Dinner on own or with small groups
7:00 pm – Dance Criticism session at the Muscarelle Museum with Porter Anderson
                (no admission charge for those enrolled in the Summer Intensive)

Saturday, June 16
Breakfast on own
8:45 – gather together in Adair studio - Announcements
9-10:30 – Alexander Technique (Studio) with Joan Gavaler

10:45-12:15 – Intermediate/Advanced Modern (Studio) with Denise Damon Wade
    OR
10:45-12:15 – Intermediate Jazz (203) with Desiree DiMauro

12:30-1:30 – lunch on own or with small groups

1:45-3:15 – Intermediate Cunningham (Studio) with Stacy Sumpman
    OR
1:45-3:15 – Authentic Movement (203) with Joan Gavaler

4:30-6:30 -- Dinner on own or with small groups
7:00 pm – Open Showing in Adair Dance Studio *
8:30 pm -- Reception (203)

Sunday, June 17
Breakfast on own
8-9 – check out for Ludwell
8:45 - – gather together in Adair studio - Announcements
9-10:30 – Mind-Body Stretch (Studio) with Linda Foster

10:45-12:15 – Intermediate/Advanced Modern (Studio) with Karla Finger-Coghill
    OR
10:45-12:15 – Musical Theatre (203) with Jennifer Lent
12:15 -- Farewell! (Studio)

Please note: Program is subject to change

Teachers: Porter Anderson '75 (dance criticism), Desiree DiMauro ' 85 (jazz), Karla Finger-Coghill '87 (modern), Linda Foster ' 74 (Pilates, Mind/Body Stretch), Joan Gavaler '85 (Alexander Technique, Authentic Movement), Leah Glenn (Horton), Jennifer Lent '99 (musical theatre), Stacy Sumpman '95 (Cunningham), Olenna Truskett ' 82 (ballet floor barre), Denise Damon Wade ' 83 (modern), Kathy Westwater ' 85 (Contact Improvisation), Carrie Wilcox '77 (Graham)

Follow this link for teacher biographies

* Open Studio Showing: An open showing is scheduled in Adair Hall for 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 16. Please indicate on your registration form whether you wish to show a piece. We ask for a time limit of 10 minutes or less per choreographer. The studio sound system can play CDs and we will provide simple "light up, lights out" lighting. Dancers will have an opportunity to run their dance ahead of time, but there will not be extensive practice periods as the studio is also being used for classes.

Tuition: $280 (Early bird tuition: $240 by March 14. Deposit to hold a space: $100 with balance due by May 1)

Registration: Please complete the Registration Form and mail with your deposit or full payment to: Joan Gavaler
The College of William and Mary, Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23185-8795. If you have questions, please contact Joan Gavaler at 757/221-2785 or jsgava@wm.edu.

Accommodations/Meals/Travel: We have arranged for accommodations at Ludwell Apartments off of Jamestown Road near the William and Mary campus (Single: $151/3 nights; Double: $106/3 nights). The apartments include kitchen facilities for which occupants bring their own cooking/serving utensils and plates. Linens will be provided. Please check the Guest Information/Dorm Life link to find out what these accommodations are like. In addition, the Hospitality House is located on Richmond Road across from the stadium and the following webpage lists many other local hotels. The Marketplace Cafeteria at the University Center will be open for meals during the intensive, and there are also many local restaurants in the area.   Airport shuttle information can be found here: Transportation Information. For those who are driving, parking is available in the parking garage next to Adair Hall. You may print out your own parking pass here or pick one up during check in. A campus map and directions to campus can be found here: Directions and Maps. To find Adair Hall from 64E -- exit 234 is 199E, travel 8 miles to turn left onto Jamestown Road. From 64W -- exit 242A is 199W, travel 5.2 miles and turn right onto Jamestown Road. From Jamestown Road, Ukrop Way will be on your left and both the parking garage and Adair Hall are on your left.

Additional Brochures: If you would like to print your own brochure to share with others, a pdf file of the brochure is available here.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received in writing by May 10 will receive a full refund minus a $30 processing fee. Cancellations received in writing by June 9 will receive a refund minus the $100 deposit. There will be no refunds after June 9.