AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE - création d'une école de danse

[Katharine Kanter]

En anglais, un communiqué officiel de American Ballet Theatre. Cette école portera le nom de Jacqueline Kennedy, épouse du Président américain assassiné.

Pour l'instant, l'école ne prendra pas des gens en-dessous de l'âge de 14 ans, mais une école d'enfants est prévue à terme.

La première bourse pour étudiant sera au nom de

Frederick FRANKLIN

danseur anglais, né en 1914, qui danse encore aujourd'hui les rôles de caractère à l'ABT



"AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE ANNOUNCES JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS SCHOOL

Auditions to be Held June 12 at ABT Headquarters

5/11/2004 - American Ballet Theatre has named its school in honor of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, it was announced yesterday by Kevin McKenzie, ABT Artistic Director and Caroline Kennedy.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis served as a member of ABT’s board of trustees for more than 25 years and was Honorary Chairman of ABT until the time of her death in 1994. Her daughter, Caroline Kennedy, has continued her mother’s legacy, serving as Honorary Chairman of ABT since 1995.

The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre, formerly ABT’s Studio Company Associate Program, is a pre-professional training program which began in January 2004 and is currently training students aged 15-18 at the Company’s 890 Broadway rehearsal studios. The program is designed to accommodate the academic schedule of students and aims to provide the highest quality training consistent with the professional standards of ABT. The program’s artistic mission is to develop dancers with a strong classical technique who can adapt to the multiple stylistic demands of the ABT repertoire.

“The naming of this new school honors Jackie’s long association with American Ballet Theatre,” said McKenzie. “We believe this program is the seed for a national presence that will bring the highest quality of dance training to students at our flagship school in New York City, while also incorporating a substantive teacher training program for instructors across the nation.”

On continuing her mother’s legacy, Caroline Kennedy said, “I can think of no greater tribute to my mother. She loved visiting the rehearsal studios at ABT and watching the dancers perform. I look forward to working with all of you to make this dream a reality.”

The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre, under the artistic direction of John Meehan, includes a curriculum of classical technique, pointe, partnering, pas de deux, character, modern technique and Pilates. Faculty members include members of ABT’s Artistic Staff, ABT alumni and other prominent teachers. Students will be accepted based on merit, and scholarships will be available based on need.

Auditions for the fall semester of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre will be held June 12 at 890 Broadway, New York, NY. For more audition information, click here.


ET sur les auditions


The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School
at American Ballet Theatre

The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre is a pre-professional training program for up to 20 high school students, ages 14-18.

The school aims to provide the highest quality training, consistent with the stylistic requirements of ABT. The program is designed to accommodate the academic schedules of students, ages 14-18, with classes held weekdays, 2:30-5:30pm and on Saturdays. Classes include classical technique, pointe, pas de deux, character, modern technique and Pilates.

The faculty includes members of ABT’s Artistic Staff, ABT alumni and other prominent teachers. Students will be accepted based on merit, and scholarships are available based on need.


OPEN AUDITIONS FOR ABT’S JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS SCHOOL
2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR

Date: Saturday, June 12
Time: Registration begins at 12pm; Audition classes begin at 1pm
Place: ABT’s Studios at 890 Broadway, 3rd floor
Cost: $10 (Cash Only)
Dress Code: Neat practice clothes, no legwarmers or loose fitting clothing
Bring: Pointe shoes (women) & head shot and first arabesque photo (optional)

Exact class and semester schedules will be confirmed closer to the program. Generally classes will be scheduled on weekdays from 2:30-5:30pm and on Saturdays. Training for the 2004-2005 school year begins in September and finishes in early June.

Please direct questions to Siena Siegel at ssiegel@abt.org."