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UNC CHARLOTTE PROGRAM for college students Earn an undergraduate certificate in ballet while pursuing a university degree! North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte are offering an exciting program to college students enabling them to earn an undergraduate certificate in ballet while pursuing a university degree. The Professional Training Certificate in Dance, equivalent to sixteen elective credit hours in the college degree, allows students to train, rehearse and perform with a professional school and company. NC Dance Theatre is the only professional dance company in the Southeast with an affiliated school that offers this kind of certification in conjunction with a major university. Click here for more information on UNC Charlotte’s Dance program. Program Courses Any new or continuing undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at UNC Charlotte may audition for the certificate program, regardless of the degree the student is pursuing. Upon passing an audition for acceptance into the UNC Charlotte/North Carolina Dance Theatre program, students will take advanced level dance classes at the School of Dance In addition, some select certificate students will have the opportunity to perform with NC Dance Theatre’s Repertory Ensemble and in NC Dance Theatre’s production of Nutcracker and other full-length ballets. The certificate program will expand the range of opportunities for those wanting a college education, as well as a high level of professional ballet training. With the establishment of the second company, NC Dance Theatre 2, certificate students will have the unique opportunity to be considered for employment with this company. The Professional Training Certificate in Dance is a two-year, sixteen credit hour program, with the option to continue for an additional 2 years. All credits contribute towards the university degree as dance or general university elective credits. Course descriptions are as follows: Dance 3201-3202 First year of a two-year program of pre-professional technical dance training in ballet, performance experience and professional dance company observation with the North Carolina Dance Theatre. Emphasis on adagio vocabulary and partnering skills. (Fall-Spring) (8 credit hours) Dance 4201-4202 Department of Dance & Theatre The dance faculty members hold terminal degrees in dance and have performed and choreographed professionally. A new performing arts building which will serve as a focal point for the University is now open. The facility will house state-of-the-art studios, laboratory performance spaces, lecture rooms and a superb proscenium theatre. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte The faculty brings real world knowledge and up-to-date experience into the classrooms and studios as they are actively engaged in research and community service. With 17,000 students, UNC Charlotte is large enough to offer diversity, a wealth of programs, and an array of extracurricular activities. But with a low student faculty ratio of 16 to 1, the University is also known for its friendly atmosphere and the individualized attention which each student receives. Charlotte, North Carolina Nationally and internationally acclaimed artists along with tours of current Broadway shows are presented at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Spirit Square, Ovens Auditorium and at other venues. Professional sports teams, terrific restaurants and great shopping provide the added extras to Charlotte’s cosmopolitan vitality. With a moderate climate allowing for year-round outdoor activities, the city is in easy driving distance of pristine beaches and dramatic mountain vistas. For additional information, please contact: Delia Neil, Associate Professor Auditions If you cannot attend one of the scheduled auditions you may send a 10 minute VHS or DVD of center work including adagio, petite allegro, grand allegro, pirouettes and pointe work if applicable. Include the video application form (form attached) and $35 fee. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like the audition tape returned. If you have any questions regarding the auditions, please call Katie Jenkins at 704.414.2770.
2012 Audition Schedule
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