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Professional Track - 9 month training programApplications available early Jan 2012.
This program is for committed students wanting to focus on their core strength and technique and develop a variety of skills. Training will focus on stretching, tumbling, hand balancing, partner acrobatics, trapeze, and fabric, plus lyra, duo trapeze, mini tramp, tight wire, juggling and pole. Invented and requested apparatus will also be accommodated. Enrollment is limited.
Sept - May
To request an application, call (802) 254-9780
Questions? contact Elsie at info@necenterforcircusarts.org
Applications for the 2012 - 2013 programs will be available early Jan 2012.
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Program Overview
Goals of the program
Is there an audition process?
Are there scholarships?
What is the schedule?
What does the program look like?
What's it really like?
How do I start?
Program Overview
Every week the program includes
9 hours of group training sessions
1 hour of semi-private instruction
2 - 3 hrs of tumbling, ballet and other movement classes
Membership to the Outer Limits Gym
12-20 hrs of Members Only Open Studio access to the studio
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Goals of the program
1. teach how to stretch and strengthen the body for the rigors of professional circus work
2. teach basic skills on the floor and in the air
3. introduce intermediate/advanced skills as each student is ready
4. encourage the creative process
5. encourage the personal and creative support of an ensemble group
Maximum enrollment is 18 students.
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Is there an audition process?
Please see "HOW DO I START" below to download application forms and a complete information sheet. We have a demonstration of the required skills for the application in our Media Gallery.
Round One application deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . no later than Monday February 27
Invitations to Auditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . posted by Friday March 2
Audition at NECCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday March 17
Round One acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . posted by Monday March 26
Round Two application . . . . . . . . . . . . ongoing acceptance until programs are full
Work Exchange application deadline for accepted students. . . . . Monday April 23
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Are there scholarships?
There are limited work exchange positions available for 25% off the cost of tuition. If you are interested please indicate your interest in this when you send in your application and a Work Exchange application will be sent to you if you are accepted into the program.
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What is the schedule?
Group Training sessions: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Semi-private lesson: Usually Tuesdays or Thursdays
Ballet/Tumbling/Movement lessons: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Open Studio training: Minimum requirement of 6 hours per week
One and three day workshops: Schedule TBA
Each General Training session starts with a warm up and stretching. There will be frequent workshops with guest instructors in specific training areas such as mime, theatrical presence, movement and clowning.
There will be additional required time during the week for each person to train on their own in an "Open Studio" format. The studio is available at a wide variety of times to accommodate different schedules and training needs. Students are encouraged to add more hours if they are interested, but the minimum of 6 must be maintained.
During the first month of the program the work will focus on training core strength and awareness. This will be followed by a focus on new skills. Then we will explore the creative process with a group presentation at our December show. Then we will return to learning more skills and gaining better technical proficiency as well as exploring performance qualities and creative endeavors.
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What's it really like?
Get the scoop. You contact these 2009-2010 students via Facebook and ask them questions:
Crosby Sandoval
Josh Rigo
Keith Kaplin
Fiona Lowry
Reyie Delgado
Zeb Galipeau
Clara LaFrance
Naomi Geffin
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I just wanted to say that the Circus Spectacular NECCA fundraiser was a totally wonderful evening, and that I -- and pretty much everyone I talked with -- felt it was a privilege to be in the audience. The skill and breadth of the acts, the emotional warmth in the room, even the sense of community you managed to create for such a huge audience... It was all memorable.
Rob Gurwitt
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