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General Information

General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location and Dates

In 2023 our International Ballet Summer School Program will take place in the premises of the Conservatoire of Carcassonne (South France).  The first day of classes start on Monday, July 31.  The last day of classes is Saturday August 12th 2023.  This is a full 2-week program.

Ages Accepted

We welcome international participants from 14 until 25 years of age.

Official Registration / Arrival date: July 30th

Departure Date:  August 13th.

* Closest Airports: Toulouse International Airport.  Train to Carcassonne.  Carcassonne Regional Airport.

* We accept student’s Applications only for 2 weeks Summer Program.

DANCE CLASSES / SCHEDULE

  • All classes are taught in the English language
  • Our International Faculty speaks English, German, Russian, French, Italian and Spanish
  • We have experience welcoming each summer over 200 participants from 40 different nationalities over the past 10 years
  • All participants are placed in one of the 6 Levels based upon the review of the Application Information, Photos and Videos.  The group level is relative and does’t mean any superiority. Levels are to better serve the  individual needs of the participants and the pre-assigned level can be changed by the Direction during the first week
  • Each Level has a unique program which is appropriate to that level and the set goals

Please check the Summer School Schedule page for more details. information.

SPECIAL EVENTS AND DAYS OFF

Sunday August 6th  – Free day.  Participants will have an opportunity to explore historic citadel, known as the Cité de Carcassonne, a medieval fortress dating back to the Gallo-Roman period and restored by the theorist and architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc in 1853. It was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1997 because of the exceptional preservation and restoration of the medieval citadel.

Saturday August 12th  – Final Public Presentation at the Carcassonne Conservatoire of Arts  (Participants performance)

*  Parents and friends are welcome to attend the performance but please be aware that due to a limited seating availability we recommend you to reserve your seat as soon as possible during the Summer School Event.

On Saturday August  12th  – Farewell Party for all teachers and participants.  The time and place  will be announced at later time.

HOW TO APPLY ?

It is EASY!  Usual application process takes just a few minutes and please ensure you have the requested photos and video to enable us to evaluate the candidate for acceptance and assign him to a proper level.

  • Go to Application Form page, fill in all required information and attach required files
    • first arabesque  (demi-pointe for the men, on pointe for the women)
    • développé a la seconde (demi-pointe for the men, on pointe for the women)
    • jump of your choice
    • video of yourself (applicant) dancing a classical variation from repertoire or excerpt of a Ballet Class.

* Parents must sign the Application Form for participants under 18 years of age.

Please allow us two weeks to process your form.  We will send you a Confirmation email with further payment information once the decision has been made.

DEADLINE

The registration deadline to apply to our Summer Course is  June 15th, 2023.

Please note that the number of positions in each group/level is limited to maintain high standards of teaching and quality of our program. As soon as a group Level is full, the registration for this Level will be closed. We advise you not to delay sending us your application.

 

WAITING LIST

Please note that we do have a “Waiting List” in case of a participant cancellation,  that a wait-listed Candidate could join.  We will keep you informed of your position and will try to do everything possible to include you in our program!

ACCEPTANCE CONFIRMATION / PAYMENT 

  • Once your application is accepted and approved, you will receive an invoice to finalize your registration.  
  • The deposit fees (150 €, non-refundable ) must be received within 2 weeks of receipt of the emailed invoice. 
  • The remaining balance of payment for Summer School and Hostel  “Le Couvent” must be received within 6 weeks of receipt of the emailed invoice, but no later than June 30th, 2023 .
  • If your payment is not received following these deadlines, your place will be forfeited. You would then need to re-apply in order to receive second consideration.

IMPORTANT:

  • Please wait to receive our registration confirmation and Invoice before to make any payments!
  • Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any doubt or question.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

  • The 150 Deposit Fee is nonrefundable.
  • The organizers reserve the right to retain 10% of the course fees in the event of the applicant’s withdrawal, if cancellation occurs before June 15th , 2023.
  • No refunds for the Summer Program or Hostel “Le Couvent”  will be made after the “cut off” date (June 15th, 2023).

INSURANCES

It is mandatory that the participants obtain personal health, travel and accident insurance. The organization will not be held responsible for any damage or injury, however caused, to any person attending the course or third parties, not for the loss of any property, on or off the premises of the course or the premises of the Youth Hotel.

AUDITION

During the 2 weeks summer course, participants will have the possibility to be closely seen by the teachers / coaching team and the Artistic Director  from the Mosa Ballet school (Belgium) and eventually offered the opportunity to receive an invitation to join the full education program or,  the Mosa Ballet School Summer Program.

OBSERVATION / PASSIVE TRAINING

We offer the opportunity to Teachers and Dance professionals to observe the classes and rehearsals to enrich their knowledge and experience of different teaching methods.

FOOD AND MEALS 

All meals provided at the Hostel and at the Conservatoire will  be elaborate according to a Ballet dancer / young athlete daily needs. Please inform us in advance if special meals are required due to allergies or over specifics reasons.

Breakfast and Dinner are included in the Hostel Fees “Le Couvent” and will be served at the Hostel.

Lunch: All participants will receive full-service lunch at the Conservatoire premise (Monday-Saturday).  The cost of lunch is included into the course fee.

Participants not staying at the Hostel are free to take their Breakfasts and dinners at their own, where they desire, at their own expenses.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT

The M&G Ballet Summer School organization have reserved all the rooms at the Hostel “Le Couvent” from Sunday 30th July to Sunday 13th August 2023 for our participants and supervisors. No outsiders to our program will be staying at the Hostel neither parents.

Three members of our team will supervise all students at the Hostel during their stay.  They will also accompanied them every day to and from the Conservatoire Carcassonne – La Fabrique des Arts.

TRANSPORTATION

  • Please inform us as soon as possible if you need a transportation from Toulouse airport to the Hostel “ Le Couvent “on the arrival day Sunday July 30th. A shuttle bus can be organized depending on the number of request of the participants at an extra cost of 10€.
  • Participants arriving in Carcassonne Airport or at Carcassonne Train Station  are responsible for their own transportation.
  • On the departure day, Sunday 13thAugust, all participants will be responsible for their departure / travel back .  CORRECTION: Due to demand, transportation will be offered on the departure day (August, Sunday 13th) from the Hostel Le Couvent to Toulouse Blagnac airport also at extra cost of 10 €.
  • Participants are responsible for their transportation on all other arrival and departure dates.
  • Youth Hostel is located in the center of Carcassonne city with many shopping and cafés area with easy and fast access to city bus transportation. Participants staying at the Hostel will take city bus  together with supervisors every day, to and from the Conservatoire . The bus station is at 5 minutes’ walk from the Hostel and arrives at the Conservatoire .

SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION 

  • The official “M&G Ballet Summer School” accommodation is the youth Hostel “Le Couvent” located in the center city of Carcassonne.
  • Approximately 10 minutes shuttle city bus ride to and from the conservatoire of  Carcassonne – La fabrique des Arts
  • Approximately 15 minutes walking distance from the majestic “Cité mediévale de Carrcassonne”.
  • The accommodation is billed separately from Summer School Program Fees at current Hotel rates.
  • You will be able to book accommodation at Youth Hotel Le Couvent Carcassonne through our site.  The payments should be made through “Marina and Guy Ballet Summer School” to allow us to better manage the group.
  • There will be  full-time representatives of Marina & Guy Ballet Summer School at the Hotel premises 24 hours a day, every day.
  • Carcassonne offers a wide variety of hotels, apartments, Beds & breakfasts, and Camping and you are welcome to explore other accommodation options.

ACTIVITIES

  • Sunday August 6th – Free day for teachers and participants. We recommend visiting the beautiful town of Carcassonne , and the numerous nearby points of interest…
  • Saturday August 12th – Presentation / Performance at the Conservatoire of Arts .
  • Farewell Party for all teachers and participants will take place at the Hostel restaurant from Le Couvent on Saturday August 12th ( event time will be communicated at a later time).

* The party is for official participants only. 

Parents and friends are not allowed.