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June 2-21 & June 23-July 12, Pelham - The Stevan Grebel Center for Dance in Pelham, Alabama announces its 2008 Summer Intensive Program June 2-June 21 & June 23-July 12. Senior Intensives I & II, ages 12 & up en pointe. $100 registration fee due at sign-up & will be applied to tuition. Remainder/Balance due on 1st day of classes. Full workshop (6 wks.) is $1200, 1/2 workshop (3 wks.) is $650. Workshop taken per week is $225. 1 hour classes are $12/class and 1.5 hour classes are $18/class. Class cards may be purchased for $120 and $180, good for 10 classes of 1 or 1.5 hours. Monthly tuition varies by number of hours taken per week and is based on $50/hour. Additional programs also include the Junior Camp Intensive I, June 2-14 for ages 8-11; and the Junior Camp Intensive II, July 7-19 for ages 5-7. Fee: $200 per week. Princesses and Princes for ages 3-4, June 16-21 & 23-28. Fee: $165 per week. Faculty includes: Stevan Grebel – Technique; Deborah Grebel – Technique; Amanda Brice – Technique; April Parker - Hip-Hop, Technique; Shannon Andrews – Yoga; and Emory Jarvis - Pilates and Conditioning. For more information, visit www.grebeldance.com.

June 9-21, Huntsville - Alabama Youth Ballet is holding a two week ballet workshop for advanced and intermediate dancers taught by renowned teacher, Luba Gulyaeva, June 9 through 21. The intermediate level has space available for the second week and the advanced level for both weeks. AYB's studio is located at 1405 C Weatherly Plaza in Huntsville. For information or to register call (256) 881-5930 or visit our web site at www.alabamayouthballet.org.

June 9-July 19, Huntsville - The Academy of Classic Arts is now open for a summer school session June 9th to July 19th, 2008, and is taking registrations for the fall semester starting August 18, 2008. Check the web site www.academyofclassicarts.com for information. A Christ driven school devoted to the training of classical ballet for dancers ages 3-years to professional, classes for teens/adults. Opportunities for dancers to create ballets through our choreography program. The official school for Ballet Huntsville, a new regional ballet company for the dancers of Academy of Classic Arts. Carrie Rothwell: Director of ACA, Interim Director of Ballet Huntsville until February 2009 when Clinton Rothwell will take over the directorship of the company.

June 14, Birmingham - Latinsoul Productions presents Salsabor! Latin Dance Night @ WorkPlay in Birmingham. Free Salsa/Merengue dance lessons at 9pm. All ages welcome. 21 to drink responsibly! $10 cover, dress to impress. WorkPlay is located at 500 23rd Street South. The WorkPlay building is located on the corner of 23rd St. & 5th Ave. South. For more info please call 205.301.7227. The party begins at 9pm with FREE Salsa/Merengue dance lessons. A dance partner is not required. Please arrive early to take advantage of the dance lessons. Latinsoul Productions is celebrating over 15 years of bringing Alabama the HOT Latin sound! If you've never been to one of our parties you better not miss the opportunity to see why everyone loves a Latinsoul party! Our parties are always Caliente! We have a ton of incredible new music that is sure to make you move your feet, hips and bodies throughout the night! Latinsoul's DJ Carlos Otalora, will be playing the finest in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton and more all night long. Check out our website at http://www.latinsoulprod.com, or check out our Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/latinsoulproductions with video and other pics from our hot dance parties! Come join our network of Myspace friends. Tickets for Salsabor are only available at the door the night of the show. Please arrive early to purchase tickets and avoid waiting in line. For more info on Workplay check out their website at: http://www.workplay.com.

June 14, Pelham - Praise and Worship Workshop at the Stevan Grebel Centre for Dance, Saturday, June 14th, 1:00-3:00p.m. Fee: $25. Ages 10 years and up. Come worship through the art of dance with instructor Amanda Willis Brice. No dance experience required. Learn stretches, basic ballet fundamentals with a lyrical ballet warm-up, choreography exercises, and a dance piece set to Christian music. For more information, please call (205) 966-3103 or email Amanda at amanda@awballet.com. Also, visit the Grebel Dance Centre website at www.grebeldance.com, or call (205) 987-7234. Download the flyer HERE.

June 16-August 8, Huntsville - Community Ballet School (Official School of Huntsville Ballet Company) is pleased to announce its 2008 regular summer program for ages 3-adult. Classes offered include Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap and Pilates mat. New this summer are International Latin Dance classes taught by Community Ballet's own Olga Jacobs. Faculty will include Huntsville Ballet's new Artistic Director, Phillip Otto and Community Ballet's new School Director, Rachel Butler. For more information and registration contact Community Ballet School at (256)539.0961 or visit our web site at www.communityballet.org.

June 28, Birmingham - Sevillanas Workshop taught by Irene Rimer. You must register 48 hours before class by emailing us at irenerimer@msn.com or calling 205-933-8922 (please email us or leave us a message with your name, phone number, and the number of people attending in your group.) For accommodations within walking distance to the studio, please check www.cobblanebandb.com. Learn the four Coplas of Sevillanas in one workshop! Refreshments will be provided. Beginners with other dance experience are welcome. $75 per person; $60 per person if registered before 6/20. http://www.danceir.com/Bulerias%20Workshop%20May%2024.htm.

July 7-10, Montgomery - The Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts Announces Integrated Curriculum Design Workshop. Focus on Arts Integration: Integrated Curriculum Design Workshop, July 7-10, 2008 at the Saint James School, Leu Elementary Building, will provide a practical starting point for elementary and middle school teachers who are interested in exploring the theory and practice of arts integration. Curriculum topics and concepts will be grounded in National and Alabama state standards. Teachers will receive the new Arts Course of Study: Arts Education and the National Standards for Arts Education. Instruction will be student centered and exploratory in nature. To apply, download the application HERE and submit as soon as possible. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS. Please contact AIEA if you need more information or have questions at 334-396-2432 voice, 334-271-5392 fax, rfoster@asf.net.

July 7-24, Andalusia - Andalusia Ballet’s annual summer camp program, "Dance With Us!" will be held July 7th – July 24th, 2008. Dance With Us is an action packed dance experience for dancers ages 3 and up- divided into several levels based on age and ability; the program offers something for every young dancer! Limited enrollment, please call 334.222.6620 for more information!

July 14-28, Pelham - The Stevan Grebel Center for Dance in Pelham, Alabama announces its 2nd Annual International Summer Dance Intensive in Novi-Sad Serbia. On July 14 - July 28, students, parents and guests will enjoy 2 weeks of an exciting program in beautiful Novi-Sad, Serbia. Included in the program are rehearsals and classes with international teachers and professionals, and a Gala performance on the last day of the workshop. This year, the Novi-Sad Ballet students and their classical teachers join the Grebel Workshop for an intense schedule of classical ballet training. This year’s participants are former Grebel Workshop students with professionals and teachers from America and abroad. The workshop will be conducted in English. For more information, visit www.grebeldance.com. Ages 12 & up by audition. Fees: $250 registration fee, $380 2 weeks room and board, $500 2 weeks workshop classes. Call 205-987-7234 for details.

July 16, Prattville - The Centre for Performing Arts in Prattville will host a master ballet class on July 16th with Valery Lantratov, Artistic Director of the Russian National Ballet Foundation. Two classes will be held that day and all interested ballet enthusiasts in the Prattville area are invited to attend. For more information, contact The Centre for Performing Arts in Prattville at (334) 491-1192 or visit www.centreforperformingarts.com. For more information on Valery Lantratov visit http://lantratov.blogspot.com/search/label/podcast.

July 18-19, Montgomery - The Montgomery Ballet will launch its exciting 2008/09 season with the 33rd Annual Performance on the Green on Friday & Saturday, July 18 & 19, 2008 at 8:00pm at the Blount Cultural Park. Attended by thousands each year, this free outdoor performance has been named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, and is one of Montgomery’s cultural highlights of the summer. This event is perfect for families, offering ballet at its finest in an outdoor, informal setting. The public is welcome to bring blankets and chairs and enjoy picnicking in the park prior to the performance. This performance will mark the beginning of a thrilling and extensive performing season throughout the Capital City and the State of Alabama. For information about the Montgomery Ballet’s Subscription Season and Performances, the Summer Intensive Seminar, Lecture Demonstrations or the Montgomery Ballet Professional Company & School, please call (334) 409-0522 or visit online at www.montgomeryballet.org.

August 3, Pelham - Open House: Stevan Grebel Center for Dance, Sunday, August 3 from 1-4 PM. The Academy at Grebel Ballet, under the direction of Stevan and Debbie Grebel, focuses on quality technical training in classical ballet as well as other forms of dance. Students are exposed at an early age to a disciplined, professional attitude, developing through the years the strength, line and flexibility of classical technique. Self-discipline and dedication to work, along with a love and appreciation of dance as an art form, are nurtured in each child. Grebel Dance offers a variety of dance classes for all ages, specializing in classical ballet technique (Vaganova/Russian Method). Classes include: ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip-hop, Irish, yoga, Tai Chi, DharmaSword and more. The 2008-2009 school year begins August 4, however, registration is open year round. Classes are filled on a first-com/first-served basis. The performing wing, Alabama Youth Ballet Company, as well as a community cast, will perform "The Nutcracker" in December. Other performances include the school's Spring Concert, touring performances, Lecture Demonstrations and special events. Stevan and Debbie Grebel have been teaching ballet in Birmingham for 37 years. Stevan Grebel's professional experience is unsurpassed in Alabama. Debbie Grebel is an expert in kinesiology and the biomechanics of dance, with a MA.Ed in kinesiology and dance. For more information on classes and programs, call 205-987-7234 or go to www.grebeldance.com.

August 4-8, Chicago - The Dance COLEctive (TDC), an innovative Chicago modern dance company is hosting a week long summer intensive at The Drucker Center in Chicago, IL. On August 4th-8th, TDC will conduct a week long summer intensive. Classes will meet Monday-Friday and will include Pilates Mat Class taught by company member Jessica Post from 10:00am to 10:45am, Modern Technique class taught by TDC Artistic Director Margi Cole with live accompaniment from 10:45am to 12:30pm, and Modern Partnering, Improvisation and Repertory, taught by Margi Cole with members of the company from 1:15pm to 3:00pm. The cost of the workshop is $350.00 ($325.00 if paid in full by July 1st). Classes will focus on correct alignment, athleticism, efficiency in movement and the individuality of each dancer. Space is limited to 16 participants. To reserve your space or for more information contact Donnette Cannonie (773) 604-8452 or email administration@dancecolective.com. Download the full release HERE.

August 14, Birmingham - Guitar Workshop with Manolo Vargas on Thursday, August 14th from 6:30 to 9 PM at Dance Essentials, Cobb lane, 1314 20th St. South, Birmingham, AL (above The Blue Monkey). $75 per person. Must Register by August 10th by emailing irenerimer@msn.com or calling 205-933-8922 (Please give us your name, phone number, and number of people attending in your group). Learn several flamenco techniques like compass, arpeggios, tremolos, falsetas, picados, pulgar and arzapua. For guitarists qualified, there will be practice on Friday and a performance opportunity with Manolo in "Blood Wedding" on Saturday, August 16th. www.danceir.com/Upcoming%20Events-new.htm.

August 16, Birmingham - Irene Rimer and Corazon Flamenco present Blood Wedding at Workplay on August 16, 2007 at 6:00 pm. Based on a true story of love, lust, and betrayal, Blood Wedding is one of the most powerful and innovative plays written this century. Federico Garcia Lorca wrote his best known play years after reading a newspaper account of a young bride in Andalusia who abandoned her husband-to-be on their wedding day to escape with her childhood sweetheart. Lorca evokes the spectacle of human passion through sophisticated and often surrealistic poetic technique, elevating the love story to a tragedy of fate. Tickets on sale at www.workplay.com.