Canyon Concert Ballet

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Pre-Professional Programs for 2021-22 Season – Ambassadors

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Canyon Concert Ballet offers four diverse programs for dancers who are looking to expand their experiences and prepare for a professional role in dance after high school. You can learn all about them here.

We offer:

  • CCB2
  • Youth Ensemble
  • Professional Training Program
  • Ambassador Program

We will be featuring each of these four programs to detail what they are, who they are best for, and how to join. Today’s feature is the Ambassador Program!

Ambassador Program

This program is for you if:

  • You wish to represent CCB.
  • Want to gain professional skills outside of dance.
  • Enjoy doing outreach and social media.
  • Want to inspire others.

What is the Ambassador Program?

CCB Ambassador Program is open to passionate young dancers (ages 12-19) that want to inspire others and represent CCB in the community.  Acceptance to the program is by an application and interview process with the School Director and Student Development Coordinator.

Eligibility & requirements

  • You need to be 12 years of age or older.
  • Need to maintain 80% attendance or better through your ambassador year.
  • $15 application fee due upon application submission. For application please visit the website.
  • The ambassador must have their own email address. Parents/legal guardians will always be cc’d on email but ambassadors are responsible for having timely communication with the student coordinator.
  • Volunteer for 6 hours per year.

 Benefits

  • Ambassador gets a special CCB ambassador shirt.
  • Represent CCB in high profile outreach events.
  • Receive mentorship in a concentration of their choosing (Teaching Assistant, arts administration, outreach, choreography, etc).
  • Ambassadors get to have CCB Instagram Takeovers every semester.

How to join

Please email your completed application form (found here) to SchoolDirector<at>ccballet.org by Monday, June 7th, 2021.

Pre-Professional Programs for 2021-22 Season – PTP

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Canyon Concert Ballet offers four diverse programs for dancers who are looking to expand their experiences and prepare for a professional role in dance after high school. You can learn all about them here.

We offer:

  • CCB2
  • Youth Ensemble
  • Professional Training Program
  • Ambassador Program

We will be featuring each of these four programs to detail what they are, who they are best for, and how to join. Today’s feature is Professional Training Program or PTP!

Professional Training Program (PTP)

This program is for you if:

  • You have the curiosity and desire to become a professional dancer and expand your training.  
  • Want to gain clarity of what you wish the role of dance to be in your life.
  • Want to make dance a priority.
  • Wish to get mentorship for your training.
  • Want to gain confidence on and off stage.

What is PTP?

Is an after-school program for dancers ballet level 5 and up with the potential and desire to become professional dancers to expand their training.  The program is designed to offer the dancer with extensive training, mentorship and performing experiences that will prepare them for the professional world.  Acceptance to the program is via an application and interview process with the School Director and Student Coordinator.  For application please visit the website.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Must be in ballet 5 level or higher.
  • Must register for all the required classes.  All PTP students will be at the unlimited tuition rate of $350. For class requirements please visit CCB website.
  • The dancer must maintain 80% attendance or better throughout the year.
  • Must audition for at least one CCB Production.
  • Behave in a professional manner at CCB and CCB events.
  • Maintain a clean and appropriate social media presence if they have one.
  • The dancer must have their own email address.  Parents or legal guardians will always be cc’d on email but ambassadors are responsible for having timely communication with the student coordinator.
  • Must participate in the PTP Spring Performance.  This is not the same at CCB’s Spring Show or Showcase.

Benefits

  • Meeting with the Student Development Coordinator twice a semester for check-ins and goal consult.
  • Sit downs with the dancer’s faculty once per semester for assessments.
  • Assistance with resume building and college/summer program applications.
  • 10% off studio rentals for audition needs.
  • PTP students get their own performance at a theatre in the spring.
  • Healthy dancer seminars once per semester.

 Cost

  • $25 non-refundable application fee.
  • $350 Unlimited Monthly Tuition.
  • $15 monthly administration fee.
  • $350 for solo & duet or group choreography for PTP Spring Performance.  Each dancer will get to perform a solo and get casted in a duet or group dance.
  • The dancer may wish to purchase a costume for their solo or rent one from the CCB costume shop for $40 per costume.

How to join

Please email your completed application form (found here) to SchoolDirector<at>ccballet.org by Monday, June 7th, 2021.

Pre-Professional Programs for 2021-22 Season – Youth Ensemble

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Canyon Concert Ballet offers four diverse programs for dancers who are looking to expand their experiences and prepare for a professional role in dance after high school. You can learn all about them here.

We offer:

  • CCB2
  • Youth Ensemble
  • Professional Training Program
  • Ambassador Program

We will be featuring each of these four programs to detail what they are, who they are best for, and how to join. Today’s feature is Youth Ensemble!

Youth Ensemble

This program is for you if:

  • You want to be part of a competition team.
  • You want to attend conventions and competitions.
  • Want to do outreach once a semester.

What is Youth Ensemble?

The Youth Ensemble at CCB is designed for the dedicated dancer who desires performance and competition opportunities beyond the annual Spring Concert and our holiday performance of The Nutcracker.  Dancers may choose to incorporate modern, lyrical, jazz and musical theater dance forms into their dance education and may also be offered the opportunity to perform at community events throughout the year.  Our dancers exhibit gracious professionalism at all times and we are strongly committed to age-appropriate music, costuming, and choreography.  Acceptance to the team is via an auction process.  For application and more information please visit the website.

Eligibility and Requirements

  • During the summer dancers must register for at least one ballet and another style class during the 5 week summer session.  If they are doing a summer program that would count towards summer requirements.
  • During the school year:
  • Members of the Teen Dance Ensemble (Ballet 5+) are required to take at least 5 classes per week. 3 ballet classes, 1 modern class, 1 (contemporary, jazz, or hip hop).  If they wish to be considered for a dance in a specific style they need to be registered for that style.
  • Members of  the Junior Dance Ensemble  (Ballet 3 & 4)  are required to take at least 3 classes per  week.  2 ballet classes, 1 (jazz, modern, contemporary, or hip hop).  If they wish to be considered for a dance in a specific style they need to be registered for that style.
  • Members of the Mini Dance Ensemble (Ballet 1-2) are required to take 2 classes per week. 1 ballet class and 1 in any other style.  If they wish to be considered for a dance in a specific style they need to be registered for that style.
  • They need to be available for rehearsals during the week before their dance class and/ Saturdays 9-12pm.  YE should not sign up for Saturday classes to avoid scheduling conflicts.
  • The dancer must maintain good attendance to classes and rehearsals and at the same time conduct themselves in a professional manner.
  • The dancer must be able to do the two Convention/Competitions required.  Dates for these are available late Summer- usually one in November and one in the Spring.
  • Be available for the YE Boot Camp in Mid-August.
  • The dancers must at least do one group piece for competitions.

Cost

  • $15 monthly admin fee per competition dance the dancer is registered (August-May).
  • Choreography competition piece cost:
    • Group dances of 7-9 dancers $375 
    • Small Group dances of 3-6 dancers $350
    • Duets $275 
    • Solos $250 
    • $65 per costume.
  • Youth Ensemble Gear:  New members will have to purchase a team jacket, duffel bag and garment bag. Costs vary per year depending on manufacturer, but the estimates are:
    • Jacket $45
    • Duffel bag $35
    • Garment bag $20
  • Convention/Competition fees:  This is an estimate as each one may vary slightly.
  • Convention:  All dancers must participate in the convention:
    • Juniors 7-11 year olds $265
    • Teens/Seniors $280
  • Competition:
    • Solos $130
    • Duets/Trios $75 per dancer per dance
    • Groups $58 per dancer per dance

*Please note that these are weekend events and many families choose to stay at the hotel the event is being held.  Please consider what the hotel stay and food will add to your costs.  Staying at the hotel is not a requirement, but these events have early classes and late evenings competition times.

Youth Ensemble Benefits

  • Team building.
  • Fun activities, events, and experiences.
  • Conventions provide the dancer with classes from some of the best in the field.
  • Because the dancer has to take so many classes a week and rehearse throughout the year, dancers develop technically and grow in confidence.

How to join

Please email Ensemble<at>ccballet.org by June 7, 2021 for next steps in joining for the 2021-22 season!

Audition to Dance with CCB for our 40th Anniversary!

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Audition to be a member of Canyon Concert Ballet’s company, CCB2, and/or Youth Ensemble! All auditions take place at CCB’s main studio at 1031 Conifer Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Please contact info{at}ccballet.org or call us at 970-472-4156 with any questions. Our season runs from August 2019 through May 2020.

Canyon Concert Ballet’s 2019-2020 Season will include our 3rd Annual Ballet & Beer, our 38th Annual The Nutcracker, and our Spring Concert. The season will include the world premieres of works by Artistic Director, Alicia Laumann, and local choreographers Judy Bejarano, Matthew Harvey, and Jenna Smith!

Thank you!

CCB Company Auditions: May 11, 2019

CCB’s Company is comprised of a diverse group of dancers who have an extensive background in classical ballet, who are generally 18 years or older and have completed approximately 10 years of training. Many are college students training for their careers or have moved on to other full-time careers and family. Some are still training and working towards a professional career in dance and see the benefit of the rigorous training opportunities available to them through the School and the extensive performing opportunities available to them through the Company. All love to dance and are committed to their craft. They show personal and artistic maturity and are able to perform in a wide-range of styles. They are ambassadors of the organization and mentors to its students.

Company Audition Schedule:
5:00: Registration
5:30-7:00: Technique Class 
7:00-7:30: Pointe
7:30-8:15: Contemporary

You can find more information about CCB and our Ballet Company on our website here: https://ccballet.org/ballet-company

CCB2 Auditions: May 19, 2019

CCB2 is a training company for young, highly skilled dancers generally ages 15-18, who are showing a dedication to their training. CCB dancers ages 15-18 who have completed one year of level 6 interested in being considered for CCB2, PLUS all non-CCB dancers ages 15-18 with a minimum of 5 years of training and 2 years of pointe are eligible to audition. CCB2 dancers are eligible for all company roles if they are technically and artistically ready and meet all eligibility requirements. CCB’s commitment to these dancers to is to provide a clear training pathway and top-notched performing opportunities that will enable them to find a career in dance, if that is their choice.

CCB2 Audition Schedule (ages 15 – 18)
12:45: Registration
1:00 -2:00: Ballet Technique
2:00-2:30: Pointe
2:45-3:45: Contemporary

Learn more about CCB2 here: https://ccballet.org/ballet-company

Youth Ensemble Auditions: May 19, 2019

The Youth Ensemble at CCB is designed for the dedicated dancer who desires performance opportunities beyond the annual Spring Concert and our holiday performance of The Nutcracker. Dancers may choose to incorporate modern, lyrical, jazz and musical theater dance forms into their dance education and may also be offered the opportunity to perform at community events throughout the year.

Youth Ensemble Audition Schedule (ages 7 – 16)
11:45: Registration 
12:00-12:45: Audition for Ages 13 – 16
12:45-1:30: Audition for Ages 7 – 12

Learn more about Youth Ensemble here:https://ccballet.org/school/youth-ensemble

Youth Ensemble Auditions

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Dear Canyon Concert Ballet students and families,

 

I first want to express how excited I am about directing Youth Ensemble this year. This new season promises to be one with lots of fun dances and bonding experiences for our  dancers. Below you will find information about the audition date and time for your dancer. We have attached the audition form. Feel free to print and fill out as much as possible to bring in that morning or you may fill one out at the studio. I look forward to meeting you and do not hesitate to email me with any questions you might have.

 

Sincerely,
Analia A. Weber

 

Questions can be directed to: ensemble@ccballet.org

 

Youth Ensemble Audition Information

Auditions are on Saturday, August 25th from 10am-2:55pm. This year we have scheduled the dancers based on their Fall ballet level. Please see the schedule below for when your dancer will be needed! The schedule has taken into consideration Nutcracker Auditions for your convenience.

Ballet Level 3
Warm-up: 10:00 – 10:30am
Jazz: 10:30– 10:50am

Ballet Level 4
Warm-up: 11:00 – 11:30am
Jazz/Contemporary: 11:30– 12:00pm

Ballet Level 5
Warm-up: 12:00 – 12:30pm
Jazz/Contemporary: 12:30– 1:00pm
Solo Auditions: 1:00-1:30pm

Ballet Level 6+
Warm-up: 1:30-1:50pm
Jazz/Contemporary: 1:50-2:20pm
Solo Auditions: 2:20-2:55pm

  • There will be a $10 fee to audition!
  • Audition Forms are available here.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to audition to make sure dancers are ready, all forms are correctly filled out and fees are paid.
  • Dancers should be prepared to dance in ballet, jazz, and lyrical/contemporary.
    • Please bring ballet shoes, jazz shoes and/or lyrical shoes.
  • Wear tights and a leotard and have hair pulled back neatly in a bun. Shorts can be worn during the Jazz/Contemporary portions of the audition.
  • Please indicate on the Audition Sheet if your dancer wants to be considered for a solo/duet/trio. All levels can register to be considered for duets/trios. Please note only level 5+ dancers can audition for solos.
  • For Level 5+ dancers wanting to be considered for solos: Please prepare a short 20-30 second dance and bring your music.

We will have the full handbook available on August 25! Our goal for this season is that Youth Ensemble will compete in at least two Denver competitions, with one including a convention, and will be involved in monthly community performance opportunities.

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Fort Collins, CO 80524
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