SUMMER INTENSIVE 2012 SCHEDULE
All classes are held at Chapman University's Partridge Dance Center (190 N. Cypress St., Orange, CA, 92866). If space permits, dancers may attend for a day rate of $90 per day or a single class rate of $25 per class. Classes marked with an * are closed to fully registered intensive participants only. Please contact info@backhausdance.org or call 714-639-1657 to ensure space one day ahead of time. Payment (cash, check or credit card) may be paid at the door upon arrival. Schedule is subject to change.
FACULTY:
Jennifer Backhaus: BD Modern Technique
Dale Merrill: Contemporary Ballet
Kim Olmos: Ballet
Andrea Brache: Contemporary Ballet
Maria Gillespie: Modern Technique
Jenn Bassage Bonfil: BD Technique, Repertory, Pilates, Contemporary Ballet
Amanda Kay White: Contemporary Jazz, BD Technique, Repertory
Tawny Chapman: BD Technique, Composition, Repertory
Liz Maxwell: Somatics
Chihiro Sano: Yoga, Partnering
Liane Aung: Partnering
Cyrus Parker-Jeannette: Improvisation
Dr. Albert Bonfil: The Psychology of Performance
WEEK ONE SCHEDULE (AUGUST 6TH - 10TH)
MONDAY, AUGUST 6TH
9:00am - 9:30am Registration (Partridge Dance Center Lobby)
9:30am - 10:30am Orientation (PC 107)*
10:30am - Noon BD Technique / Placement Class with Amanda Kay White & Jenn Bassage Bonfil (PC 107)
Noon - 1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00pm - 2:30pm BD Technique with Tawny Chapman (PC 108)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Ballet with Kim Olmos (Annex)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Contemporary Jazz with Amanda Kay White (PC 107)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Composition with Tawny Chapman (PC 107)*
2:30pm - 3:30pm Partnering with Liane Aung & Chihiro Sano (Annex)*
3:30pm - 5:00pm Deconstructed Repertory Rehearsals*
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7TH
9:30am - 10:30am Yoga with Chihiro Sano (Annex)
9:30am - 10:30am Pilates with Jenn Bassage Bonfil (PC 107)
10:30am - Noon Contemporary Ballet with Dale Merrill (Annex)
10:30am - Noon Contemporary Jazz with Amanda Kay White (PC 108)
10:30am - Noon Modern Technique with Maria Gillespie (PC 107)
Noon - 1:00pm Lunch Break / Open BD Company Rehearsal (PC 107)
1:00pm - 2:30pm BD Technique with Tawny Chapman (PC 108)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Modern Technique with Maria Gillespie (PC 107)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Ballet with Kim Olmos (Annex)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Composition with Tawny Chapman (PC 107)*
2:30pm - 3:30pm Partnering with Liane Aung & Chihiro Sano (Annex)*
3:30pm - 5:00pm Deconstructed Repertory Rehearsals*
5:30pm - 7:00pm Evening Activity: Orange Exploration
Meet at the Partridge Dance Center at 5:30 and we will walk to Old Towne Orange's circle to grab some food and enjoy each other's company. Bring your own cash.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8TH
9:30am - 10:30am Yoga with Chihiro Sano (Annex)
9:30am - 10:30am Pilates with Jenn Bassage Bonfil (PC 107)
10:30am - Noon Modern Technique with Maria Gillespie (PC 107)
10:30am - Noon Contemporary Ballet with Andrea Brache (Annex)
10:30am - Noon Contemporary Jazz with Amanda Kay White (PC 108)
Noon - 1:00pm Lunch Break
12:25pm - 12:55pm Optional Lunchtime Discussion: "Recovering From Injury" (PC 108)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Ballet with Kim Olmos (Annex)
1:00pm - 2:30pm BD Technique with Jenn Bassage Bonfil (PC 108)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Modern Technique with Maria Gillespie (PC 107)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Composition with Tawny Chapman (PC 107)*
2:30pm - 3:30pm Partnering with Liane Aung & Chihiro Sano (Annex)*
3:30pm - 5:00pm Deconstructed Repertory Rehearsals*
6:00pm - 7:00pm Evening Activity: Massage Night
Meet at the Partridge Dance Center studio PC107 to spend an evening relaxing and taking care of your body.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH
9:30am - 10:30am Yoga with Chihiro Sano (Annex)
9:30am - 10:30am Pilates with Jenn Bassage Bonfil (PC 107)
10:30am - Noon Contemporary Jazz with Amanda Kay White (PC 108)
10:30am - Noon Modern Technique with Maria Gillespie (PC 107)
10:30am - Noon Contemporary Ballet with Dale Merrill (Annex)
Noon - 1:00pm Lunch Break / Open BD Company Rehearsal (PC 107)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Modern Technique with Maria Gillespie (PC 107)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Ballet with Kim Olmos (Annex)
1:00pm - 2:30pm BD Technique with Amanda Kay White (PC 108)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Composition with Tawny Chapman (PC 107)*
2:30pm - 3:30pm Partnering with Liane Aung & Chihiro Sano (Annex)*
3:30pm - 5:00pm Deconstructed Repertory Rehearsals*
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10TH
9:30am - 10:30am Yoga with Chihiro Sano (Annex)
9:30am - 10:30am Pilates with Jenn Bassage Bonfil (PC 107)
10:30am - Noon Modern Technique with Maria Gillespie (PC 107)
10:30am - 12:30pm Improvisation with Cyrus Parker-Jeannette (Annex)
** Lunch Break will depend on group placement **
Noon - 1:00pm Open BD Company Rehearsal (PC 108)
1:00pm - 3:00pm Improvisation with Cyrus Parker-Jeannette (Annex)
1:30pm - 3:00pm Modern Technique with Maria Gillespie (PC 107)
3:00pm - 5:00pm Deconstructed Repertory Rehearsals*
5:30pm - 7:00pm Evening Activity: Improv Jam
Meet at the Partridge Dance Center studio PC 107 to explore movement through improvisation and jam to a live accompanist.
WEEK TWO SCHEDULE (AUGUST 13TH - 18TH)
MONDAY, AUGUST 13TH
9:00am - 9:30am Week 2 Student Registration (Partridge Dance Center Lobby)
9:30am - 10:30am Somatics with Liz Maxwell (PC 107)
9:30am - 10:30am Pilates with Jenn Bassage Bonfil (Annex)
10:30am - Noon Improvisation with Cyrus Parker-Jeannette (PC 107)
Noon - 1:00pm Lunch Break
12:25pm - 12:55pm Optional Lunchtime Discussion: "Preparing For & Navigating the Professional World" (PC 108)
1:00pm - 2:30pm BD Technique with Jennifer Backhaus (PC 107)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Contemporary Jazz with Amanda Kay White (PC 108)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Contemporary Ballet with Dale Merrill (Annex)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Composition with Tawny Chapman (PC 107)*
2:30pm - 3:30pm Partnering with Liane Aung & Chihiro Sano (Annex)*
3:30pm - 5:00pm Deconstructed Repertory Rehearsals*
6:00pm - 8:00pm Evening Activity: Rockreation
It has been a tradition to enjoy this indoor rock-climbing center in Costa Mesa. This event is $20 and you must fill out a waiver to participate. Please talk to intensive student Monica for more information about carpooling to the venue.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14TH
9:30am - 10:30am Somatics with Liz Maxwell (PC 107)
9:30am - 10:30am Pilates with Jenn Bassage Bonfil (Annex)
10:30am - Noon Contemporary Ballet with Jenn Bassage Bonfil (Annex)
10:30am - Noon Contemporary Jazz with Amanda Kay White (PC 108)
10:30am - Noon BD Technique with Jennifer Backhaus (PC 107)
Noon - 1:00pm Lunch Break / Open BD Company Rehearsal (PC 107)
1:00pm - 2:30pm BD Technique with Tawny Chapman (PC 108)
1:00pm - 2:30pm BD Technique with Jennifer Backhaus (PC 107)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Contemporary Ballet with Dale Merrill (Annex)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Composition with Tawny Chapman (PC 107)*
2:30pm - 3:30pm Partnering with Liane Aung & Chihiro Sano (Annex)*
3:30pm - 5:00pm Deconstructed Repertory Rehearsals*
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15TH
9:30am - 10:30am Somatics with Liz Maxwell (PC 107)
9:30am - 10:30am Pilates with Jenn Bassage Bonfil (Annex)
10:30am - Noon BD Technique with Jennifer Backhaus (PC 107)
10:30am - Noon Contemporary Ballet with Andrea Brache (Annex)
10:30am - Noon Contemporary Jazz with Amanda Kay White (PC 108)
Noon - 1:00pm Lunch Break
12:25pm - 12:55pm Optional Lunchtime Discussion: "Q & A with Backhausdance" (PC 108)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Contemporary Ballet with Dale Merrill (Annex)
1:00pm - 2:30pm BD Technique with Jenn Bassage Bonfil (PC 108)
1:00pm - 2:30pm BD Technique with Jennifer Backhaus (PC 107)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Composition with Tawny Chapman (PC 107)*
2:30pm - 3:30pm Partnering with Liane Aung & Chihiro Sano (Annex)*
3:30pm - 5:00pm Deconstructed Repertory Rehearsals*
6:30pm - 8:00pm Evening Activity: Movie Night
Meet in the Partridge Dance Center room 112 to enjoy treats and a favorite dance film. What's your favorite dance film? There will be a vote going on throughout the first week!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16TH
9:30am - 10:30am Somatics with Liz Maxwell (PC 107)
9:30am - 10:30am Pilates with Jenn Bassage Bonfil (Annex)
10:30am - Noon Contemporary Jazz with Amanda Kay White (PC 108)
10:30am - Noon BD Technique with Jennifer Backhaus (PC 107)
10:30am - Noon Contemporary Ballet with Andrea Brache (Annex)
Noon - 1:00pm Lunch Break / Open BD Company Rehearsal (PC 107)
1:00pm - 2:30pm BD Technique with Jennifer Backhaus (PC 107)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Contemporary Ballet with Dale Merrill (Annex)
1:00pm - 2:30pm BD Technique with Amanda Kay White (PC 108)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Composition with Tawny Chapman (PC 107)*
2:30pm - 3:30pm Partnering with Liane Aung & Chihiro Sano (Annex)*
3:30pm - 5:00pm Deconstructed Repertory Rehearsals*
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17TH
9:30am - 10:30am Somatics with Liz Maxwell (PC 107)
9:30am - 10:30am Pilates with Jenn Bassage Bonfil (Annex)
10:30am - Noon BD Technique with Jennifer Backhaus (PC 107)
Noon - 1:00pm Lunch Break / Open BD Company Rehearsal (PC 107)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Lecture: The Psychology of Performance with Dr. Albert Bonfil (PC 107)
2:30pm - 3:00pm Break
3:00pm - 5:00pm Deconstructed Spacing Rehearal (Waltmar Theatre)
5:00pm - 5:30pm Dinner Break
5:30pm Decontructed Performer Call Time (Waltmar Theatre)
6:15pm - 7:00pm Deconstructed Performer Warm-Up on Stage (Waltmar Theatre)
7:30pm Deconstructed Curtain
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH
5:30pm Decontructed Performer Call Time (Waltmar Theatre)
6:15pm - 7:00pm Deconstructed Performer Warm-Up on Stage (Waltmar Theatre)
7:30pm Deconstructed Curtain
EVENING ACTIVITIES:
A list of evening activities will be announced the first day of the intensive. Information and sign ups will be available on the intensive bulletin board.
DECONSTRUCTED REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES
Deconstructed tech rehearsals and performances will be held during the intensive day as well as on the evenings of Friday, August 17th and Saturday, August 18th (Call: 5:30pm).
