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Our 2009 Summer Dance Intensive was awesome on every level. THe feedback was tremendous and we are so blessed to have this event each year. This coming 2010 will be our 10th year anniversary and we are preparing for some special things to make it BIG and BETTER!!!!

Projected 2010 dates are for the first week of August. Stayed tuned - updated info for 2010 will be posted by February 15th. Info on the page now was for 2009.

We will offer an early registration discount by February 15th of $300 (a $50 savings). You can go ahead and register with the 2009 information that is posted.

Music: Dance With Me - Melissa Tartaglia

Ad Deum Summer Dance Intensive
August 2nd-7th, 2009

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Ad Deum Dance Company

Summer Dance Intensive 2009
August 2nd-7th, 2009 (classes are held Sunday-Friday)

Boni's Dance and Performing Arts Center

The Woodlands, Texas

The information below will soon be updated for the 2009 intensive. We had an incredible intensive last year and will soon post some amazing testimonies from the participants and faculty. Most of the logistics will remain the same and we do hope to have our "rockin faculty" plus other Ad Deum faculty alumni from the past back with us for 2009.

Location: Boni's Dance and Performing Arts Center
The Woodlands, Texas (just north of Houston)

Age Requirements: Participants must be at least 13 years old to register. There is no limit on adult ages. Classes are divided by age and level of technique from Beginning - Professional.

AD DEUM SUMMER INTENSIVE

The Summer Dance Intensive is a truly unique event. It offers excellence in dance training and provides a place for dancers to grow spiritually in their understanding and awareness of honoring God with their lives and talents.

Randall Flinn is the Artistic Director of Ad Deum Dance Company. Mr. Flinn has served as a guest choreographer and teacher for Cirque Du Soleil-Alegria, Ballet Magnificat, The Houston Ballet Academy, Hillsong Sydney, Lakewood Church Houston, Houston's High School for Performing Arts, Houston Met Dance Co., Project Dance NYC, LA and Sydney, Belhaven College, Xaris Danz Europe, Guandong Modern Dance Company-China, Hong Kong Ballet, Storling Dance Theatre and North Harris Performing Art's Revolve Dance Co. Randall's faith in Jesus Christ has given new meaning and purpose to his life and his work.

Auditions for Ad Deum's Trainee and Apprentice Programs are held during SDI for INT/ADV level dancers ages 17-30 yrs. old. Bring dance resume and head shot and RSVP for audition space: info@danceaddeum.com

Host Hotel Information (To Be Announced Soon)
Hotel costs and meals are not included in registration fee.
Hotel check in date will begin TBA. Departure TBA

Arrival/Departure Airport and Van Shuttle
SDI provides our own private round trip shuttle services for Bush Intercontinental (IAH) only (no Hobby Airport shuttling). Modes of transportation from Houston Hobby include Houston Metro or taxi services to IAH where you can meet with our vans. Our Airport Van Shuttle service is available to pick up arriving participants between 10:00am-10:00pm only on Saturday, August 1st for arrival.. On Saturday August 8th, IAH airport departure shuttle vans will run from 7:00am-1pm only. To secure this service, please send us your complete flight information by July 15th (keeping in mind shuttle hours when booking your flight). If you choose to arrive/depart before or after our scheduled times, you are responsible for your own transportation. Shuttle service also includes daily transport from hotel to dance center and/ or event sites for the cost of $50 per person. We recommend car rental participants who prefer to have more flexibility in their travel plans.

Curriculum Information and Placement Class
Ballet and Modern/Contemporary Dance classes are the two focused dance majors along with a wide array of various dance-style electives. Your technical level will be determined by the faculty during the Sunday morning placement class which consists of barre work, ballet and modern dance combinations. If you are unable to arrive in time for the Sunday morning placement class, the first class on Monday will be used to determine your placement level. Classes will be divided into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced/Professional, grouped according to age and level of technique.

You are free to choose your own afternoon elective classes. Electives include Jazz, Hip-Hop and Urban Dance, Pointe, Variations, Choreography & Composition, Mime, Tap, Musical Theatre Dance, Worship Dance, Acting for Dancers, Stage Combat, Art Talks, and a whole lot more!

Host Hotel Information

The Drury Inn & Suites

28099- I-45 North

The Woodlands, TX 77380

For reservations call 281-362-7222

The Drury Inn will offer the special rate of $80 per night (plus tax) until July 15^th for either double (2 queen beds) or king rooms, and will allow up to four people in a room. To insure the special rate, tell the reservation agent that you are booking for the "group block" Summer Dance Intensive. RESERVE EARLY TO GUARANTEE SPACE.

Hotel Roommate Plan

If you are in need of roommates to help share the costs of rooms, we will assist in matching you up with up to three other participants (four in a room total). Please check the appropriate box on the registration form. Roommates will split the $80 plus tax (nightly rate) and may pay individually at the hotel desk by cash or credit card. You must present your credit card upon check in or pay cash in advance for the number of nights you will be staying. Once we have matched you with the number of requested roommates we will contact you by e-mail and one of the roommates must secure the room with a credit card to hold reservation till arrival.

SDI Faculty
(Subject to Change)

Background / Experience

Wesley Brainard

Director of Charakter Arts, graduate of Marcel Marceau School of Mime

Clara Cravey

Former principal and master instructor of Houston Ballet Academy. Guest Instructor North Carolina School of the Arts.

Cheryl Cutlip

Director of Project Dance NYC, Sydney, and Atlanta. Dancer/choreographer Radio City Rockettes

Jeremiah & Mona Enna

Directors of Storling Dance Theatre and Culture House, Kansas City

Laura Morton

Associate Professor of Ballet at Belhaven College, Jackson, MS

Steve Rooks

Faculty at Vassar College, NY, former Principal Dance with Martha Graham.

Kenn Tolle

Artistic Director of Hosanna Sacred Arts, Birmingham, AL.

Ravenna Tucker

Former Principal Dancer Royal Ballet of London.

Bill Wade

Director of Inlet Dance Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio.

Stephen and Britta Wynne

Associate Professors of Dance at Belhaven College, Jackson, MS. Directors of TALK Dance Company.

Schedule for Summer Dance Intensive 2009
(Subject to Change)

SATURDAY Aug. 1st, 2009
10:00 AM -10:00 PM Airport Shuttle Arrival Hours
7 PM - 10:00 PM SDI Registration Check in @ Host Hotel

SUNDAY Aug. 2nd, 2009
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Worship Gathering/Speaker
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM Mandatory Placement Class (ballet & modern)
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Elective
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Heart to HeArt Talks
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM Dinner Break
6:30 PM Fellowship/ Q&A

MONDAY Aug. 3, 2009, WEDNESDAY Aug. 5, 2009, FRIDAY Aug. 7th, 2009
9:00 AM -10:15 AM Worship Gathering/ Speaker
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM Class I- Ballet or Modern
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM - 3 PM Class II- Modern or Ballet
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Class III- Elective
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Class IV- Elective

TUESDAY Aug. 4th, 2009 and THURSDAY Aug. 6, 2009
Same Morning Schedule through Class III
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM Heart to HeArt Talks
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Student Showcase Performances

FRIDAY August 7th, 2009
7:30 PM - Ad Deum Dance Company and SDI
Faculty in performance/ Closing Ceremony-Location TBA

SATURDAY Aug. 8th, 2009
7:00 AM -1 PM Airport Departure Shuttles from Hotel to Houston Bush Airport (not Hobby Airport).

Class Dress Code

Everyone will need a pair of ballet and jazz shoes. Tap or pointe shoes are needed for those selecting these electives.
Females: Modestly designed leotards and tights are acceptable for all dance classes. Coverings such as T-shirts and shorts are permitted, though various instructors may have certain preferences.

Men: T-shirts, black tights or jazz/ sweat pants. No shorts to be worn in dance class.

Summer Dance Intensive Registration Form

Note: Please register using the Below on-line form. You can make Payment by check through the mail. (Mailing address shown below.), OR for faster service through the on-line payment form at the bottom of the page.

First Name

Last Name

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Male

Female

Age (Min. is 13 years)

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Age Requirements: Participants must be at least 13 years old to register. There is no limit on adult ages. Classes are divided by age and level of technique.

Street Address

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City

State

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Zip Code

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Email Address

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Confirm Email

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Occupation

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Area Code and Phone Number

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Ballet Level

Beginning Ballet

Intermediate Ballet

Advanced / Professional Ballet

Years of Ballet

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Modern Level

Beginning Modern

Intermediate Modern

Advanced / Professional Modern

Years of Modern

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Hotel/Roommate Plan

I am rooming with others and here are their names:

Name(s) of my already known CONFIRMED roommates. (List whether they are Parent, Family or Friend.) If you do not need the Hotel/Roommate plan, please provide name of persons, place and contact information so we can locate you, if we need to.

Van Shuttle Services

I'd like to request SDI van shuttle services and will send my flight information before July 15th

(Optional) $50 Ad Deum Airport and Daily Shuttle Van Service

No, I do not need the SDI Shuttle Van Service

Student Showcase

(Student Showcase info due by: July 1st - no exceptions)

I or my group would like to perform in either the Tuesday or Thursday evening Student Showcase.

Payment Options

Pay Early and Save.
Please select your payment option according to the month and date you are paying the registration fee.

(Optional) $50 Ad Deum Airport and Daily Shuttle Van Service

Cancellation Policy: There is a $50 non-refundable cancellation fee.

Please select one of the options shown below:

I will use the on-line PayPal option found below AND I will mail in the Mandatory Insurance Form

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Mandatory Insurance Information

Note: If you don't have insurance, please contact us at info@danceaddeum.com for other options.

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I hereby give my permission to Ad Deum Dance personnel to authorize any minor emergency medical treatment that may be required by the above named participant during the Summer Dance Intensive from August 1st - August 8th, 2009. I understand that I am responsible for any and all charges as a result of such care and medical treatment.
I release and hold the Summer Dance Intensive, the facilities that they may utilize, the faculty, their agents, board of directors and staff, harmless from any and all liabilities while participating in any and all activities.

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Note: Please register using the Above on-line form. You can make Payment by check through the mail. (Mailing address shown below.), OR for faster service through the on-line payment form shown below.