ST. GEORGE SUMMER INTENSIVE - FAQs

1.       Where will my dancer be taking classes?

Classes will take place at the Graff Fine Arts Building and Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center on Utah Tech University Campus.

2.       When is Parent Observation Day?

Performance Day: July 28 at the Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center

Tickets will be on sale for the program’s final performance. How to buy tickets will be included in the Student Handbook.

3.       What should my dancer wear to class?

Ladies

  • Flesh tone or Ballet Pink footed tights

  • Flesh tone or Ballet Pink ballet technique shoes, please make best efforts to match your tights.

  • Flesh tone or Ballet Pink pointe shoes

  • Solid black leotard in style of personal choice for Monday –Friday Classes

  • A black chiffon skirt (13 inches) should be worn for pointe, variations and repertoire class.

  • Tight fitting black stretch pants must be worn for jazz, contemporary and modern classes

  • Character classes require hard soled character shoes with a heel of about 1” and black character skirt (shin length).

  • Ladies may wear any solid color leotard for Saturday (All other uniform policies remain in effect on Saturdays)

Gentlemen

  • Black or gray tights

  • White compression style shirt (i.e. UnderArmour)

  • White socks

  • White ballet technique shoes

  • Dance belt

  • Black jazz pants may be worn for jazz classes.

  • Jazz shoes with a slight heel must be worn for jazz, modern, contemporary, and character classes.

  • For Saturday classes men may wear any solid color compression shirt. (All other uniform policies remain in effect on Saturdays)

  • In addition bring black and flesh tone ballet shoes for performance purposes.

4.       How does my dancer travel from the dorms to the studio?

Dorm students will walk from the dorms to their classes, daily. Make sure your dancer wears good supportive shoes for the daily commute.  Commuting students will be dropped off and picked up from the main entrance of the Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center. Dancers will always be with a Resident Intern when traveling to and from facilities. Dancers ages 18 and older will have additional privileges, but will always need to sign in and out with a Resident Intern.

5.       Is lunch provided for all students?

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided for all students registered for the food and housing option through Ballet West Academy. Commuting students will be responsible for their own meals. Refrigerators are not available for storage at the studios.

6.       What happens if my student gets sick or injured?

Sick: Ballet West Academy has a 24 Hour Symptom Free Policy. If a student is ill, vomiting and/or is running a fever they are not allowed back in classes until they are symptom free for at least 24 hours.  Sick dancers should not be attending their scheduled classes. Ballet West will follow all local and organizational Covid-19 protocols at the commencement of the program.

Injury Before Program: If the dancer becomes injured before the program starts please contact the Summer Intensive Coordinator at summerintensive@balletwest.org.

Injury During Program: The dancer will report the injury to a Faculty member or the Resident Interns. The dancer will schedule a time to meet with our Injury Care and Prevention Staff and receive a treatment plan. The dancer will return and participate in class as much as the injury allows. Sitting and observing or missing class is not acceptable within written documentation from Ballet West Staff.

7.       What does my dancer do on their time off?

If the dancer is not at the studio, your dancer will be spending their off time at the dorms or participating in pre-paid activities. Activities include pool parties, karaoke and pizza parties, and a trip to Snow Canyon. Registration for pre-paid activities will be through the iClassPro portal.

8.       How do I request a roommate?

The best part about attending a Summer Intensive is making new friends. Ballet West does our best to accommodate roommate requests, we do not promise all roommate requests will be met. We will try to honor roommate requests if both parties request each other, if only one party requests to the room we will not be able to honor the request. How to request a roommate will be included in the Student Handbook.

9.      What is St. George weather like in the summer?

St. George is very hot in July. You can expect daily temperatures of 100 degrees. Bring clothes that suit hot weather, and plenty of sunscreen for outdoor activity! It may also decide to be a rainy season, so please pack an umbrella.

10. How do I apply for financial assistance?

Ballet West and Ballet West Academy Staff and Faculty may determine that some dancers potential and technique warrant a merit scholarship at the time of audition. These scholarships offers will be included in acceptance notifications. Scholarship will not cover room and board.

A limited amount of financial aid is available for the summer program. Awards will be based on potential and financial need. In order to apply for financial aid dancers must have been accepted into the program as well as secured their place in the program by paying the $500.00 deposit to Ballet West.

Follow this link for additional information: Apply for Financial Aid — Ballet West Academy

11. Do I need to bring photos to the audition?

No.