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A Wonderful Summer at the Goh Ballet’s International Intensive
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Photo by David Cooper
The Goh Ballet's International Summer Intensive Program is well under-way with only one day remaining of the four week intensive. Dancers from outside of the province including, the United States and even as far as Japan, have come to participate in this intensive and learn from amazing dance luminaries including; Paola Hartley, Principal Ballerina of Ballet Arizona; Yao Ping Zhu, former Principal Dancer with Central Ballet Company China and Goh Ballet's very own Ballet Master; Curtis Foley, former Principal dancer for Les Ballets Grandiva; and Simone Orlando, Graduate of the National Ballet School and former Principal dancer for Ballet BC. Faculty members also include National Theatre Award & Kevin Klein Awardee, Diana Kaarina and Pilates Instructors, Janine Jacques & Barb Vadovicova.
Dancers are taking this time to absorb everything they can from the guest teachers and are especially enjoying exploring new territory in alternative dance genres. "We are given the chance to participate in classes other than Ballet" explains International student Haruko Hijikata. "Musical theatre is a class we have particularly enjoyed. We never take Musical Theatre classes in Japan" chimes in fellow peer Fumi Enomoto.
Always in pursuit of excellence, the Goh Ballet has designed an intensive curriculum which includes classes in Ballet, Pointe Repertoire and Variations, Pas de Deux, Contemporary, Pilates and Musical Theatre, all of which will supplement their classical ballet training. "Participating in this program and particularly studying at the Goh Ballet is something that will benefit our careers and overall training" Yuki Kanamoto concludes with fellow dancers all nodding in agreement.
Students are looking forward to an open-house for family and friends on July 28th 2012 at 11:15pm to showcase what they have learned this summer. Goh Ballet would like to thank all of the students who participated in this year’s program. We look forward to welcoming back many dancers next year for the International Intensive in the Goh Ballet's 35th anniversary season.
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The Summer Is Not Over Yet!
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Photo by David Cooper
Still to come this summer and new to Goh Ballet’s summer courses is the 2012 Variations and Pas de Deux Coaching Sessions. This 10 day program is designed to help prepare students for Competitions, Festivals and Professional Development. Classes stimulate students to better their technique and artistry with a fuller comprehension from detailed coaching specific to Variations and/or Pas de Deux. A daily Ballet class prepares students for their tailored sessions and individualized attention. Limited space is available. For more information or to register, please contact the administrative office (info@gohballet.com or 604.870.4014).
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Children's Summer Dance Workshops
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This is the first summer that the Goh Ballet Academy has offered Children's Summer Dance Workshops. They are being offered in five day sessions, with six differently themed workshops scheduled throughout the summer. With four of the six sessions already completed, two sessions still remain. The Goh Ballet invites young, aspiring dancers ages 4-7 to attend the remaining two sessions for an imaginative week of fun, creativity and dance.
The two workshops remaining are the Swan Lake workshop, July 30 - August 3, and The Nutcracker workshop from August 7 – August 11. Registration for these workshops can be done through the office administrative staff. Please contact info@gohballet.com, or 604-872-4014 ext. 126 for further workshop and/or registration details.
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Reminder Regarding Fall Registration
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With our various summer programs almost at an end, we would like to remind parents and students about our Annual Program commencing September 10th, 2012. The Goh Ballet is currently accepting registration for the Annual program, which runs until June 2013. Class size is limited so if you have yet to register your child, please see the Administrative staff in the office. Should you have any further questions regarding the Annual Program, please feel free to contact, info@gohballet.com, or 604-872-4014 ext 126. Please be aware that tuition is due on August 4th, 2012.
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International Competitions: Goh Dancers Bring International Awards to Vancouver
The Goh Ballet Academy was proud to have had students Yoshiko Kamikusa, Risa Terasawa, Cierra Munro, Sara Carver, Theo Duff Grant, Wendy Guo, Rea Mirosevic Carew and Sayaka Shikuma represent Goh Ballet in several International Ballet competitions held across the Globe this summer.
Sara Carver received Bronze in the Pre Junior category in competition at the Seoul International Dance Competition, and Rea Mirosevic Carew was presented with the “Artistic Impression” award at the Mia Corak Slavenska International Competition that was held in Croatia. Yoshiko Kamikusa has qualified into the final round of competition at the Varna International Ballet Competition held in Bulgaria and we are awaiting to hear her results this weekend.
We are so proud of all the dancers that represented the Goh Ballet this summer! Congratulations to all!
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June Performance Photo and DVD Orders and Class Photo Orders
Photos by Louis Li
Don't miss your chance to add these precious moments to your collection! Coppelia and Mad Hatter's Tea Party photos and DVDs are available now! Orders are also available for 2011/2012 class photos! Prices for the photos and DVDs are as follows:
4x6 color print photo - $4.00 each
5x7 color print photo - $8.00 each
Full size digital image file - $25.00 each
All DVDs are $30.00 each!
The deadline for all orders and payments is Wednesday August 15th, 2012. Visit www.gohballet.com/2012orders for links to preview photos and the order form! Order now before it's too late!
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