Which Programs Are Appropriate For My Student?

Rising Artist (RA): This student is new or newer to the art form they are interested in. Mostly every concept they learn is new to them or is a refresher. If you are unsure of your child’s level, this is a good choice.

The Everyday Artist (TEA): This student has had some experience in their chosen art form and are comfortable in performing basic to intermediate skills needed. They have taken a number of intro classes or have a few years of experience.

College Prep (CP): This student is well versed in their chosen art form and very comfortable demonstrating their skills and knowledge. They are looking to grow their portfolio, practice or prepare for auditions for college or college level studio work.

Please be advised that, ultimately, every student and their artistic journey is unique and should be seen as such. These designations are to help you should you need guidance.

Registration opens January 2024

**Rutgers Summer Dance Conservatory *CP**

Dancers interested in a collegiate-level atmosphere experience a rigorous daily schedule of diverse movement practices within African Diasporic forms, Classical/Traditional forms, Contemporary Fusion forms and Somatic forms. The expansive training in a variety of movement practices aims to develop and broaden skills that are reflective of the ever-changing field of Dance. Daily improvisation and choreography classes engage in the practice of movement exploration and dance-making culminating in student choreography to perform in a fully produced, end-of-session showcase. Classes are taught by Rutgers dance faculty in the Mason Gross dance studios. Students experience Master Class Series with renowned teaching artists. Dual session students participate in restorative wellness workshops and attend a professional performance.

LIVE AUDITION INFORMATION

The audition will consist of 3 40-minute sections: Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop.

No pre-prepared solos or videos are required.
Please bring a headshot or school photo (any size) with your name clearly printed on the reverse. Headshots will not be returned.

Audition Attire:

Formfitting clothing to allow observation of technique which may include but not limited to: unitard, footless or convertible tights, fitted leggings, tight-fitting top, or leotard
No skirts, no loose-fitting tee shirts, no leg warmers, and no costumes.
Hair pulled up, no jewelry
Ballet slippers for Ballet; bare feet for Contemporary; sneakers for Hip Hop

Live Audition Dates:

Dates for Summer 2024 will be added in October 2023

VIDEO AUDITION INFORMATION

Clothing Requirement:

The dancer must be in formfitting clothing to allow observation of technique which may include but not limited to: unitard, footless or convertible tights, fitted leggings, tight-fitting top, or leotard that clearly enables the viewer to observe the dancer’s technique. No skirts, no loose-fitting tee-shirts, no leg warmers, and no costumes.

Video Requirements:

Your video must be less than 15 minutes in length. The entire dancer should be visible throughout the video (no close-ups) and must include a maximum of 5 minutes in each movement practice following the requirements listed below for each. If a dancer does not have experience in one movement practice, the student may opt out and provide 2 videos in one of the other movement practices (ex. Does not have experience in Ballet, so provides 1 5-minute video in Contemporary and 2 5-minute videos in Hip Hop). All movement demonstrations must be accompanied by music.

Begin your video by stating your name, age, and date of birth.
Ballet – Center
- Adagio to include a pirouette exercise – 4 sets of 8 counts performed on each side
- Petit Allegro – 2 sets of 8 counts performed on each side
Contemporary – Improvisation
- 90 second improvisation exploring the qualities of smooth and sharp
- 90 second improvisation exploring the concepts of enclosing and expanding
- 90 second improvisation exploration prompt: How does dance make you feel?
Hip Hop – Movement Combination
- Movement combination must not exceed 5 minutes and may be original or from standard repertory. It should demonstrate the dancer’s expressive qualities and flow in the form of Hip Hop.

REGISTRATION FOR VIDEO AUDITION LINK FORTHCOMING!

Cristina Marte – Director

Cristina Marte is an educator, artist, administrator, and advocate for dance and dance education. As a dance educator, Cristina taught at the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools Performing Arts Academy where she took part in developing the dance curriculum and building the rigorous four-year dance program. She also developed and taught a full time dance program in Jersey City Public Schools for Kindergarten through 8th grade. She was a member of the State Model Curriculum Writing Team for Dance and a member of the Visual and Performing Arts Standards Revision Team for New Jersey. Cristina has been on faculty at Montclair State University Department of Theatre and Dance and Raritan Valley Community College. She also taught multiple dance residencies in New Jersey public schools throughout the state. Cristina’s most recent artist endeavors are choreographing for the productions of the Princeton Festival. She holds a teaching certificate in the state of New Jersey and is a member of the National Dance Education Organization. Starting her journey as a board member in 2005, Cristina was the Managing Director of Dance New Jersey from 2015 through 2019. She became the Executive Director in mid-2019. She received her B.F.A. in Dance from Montclair State University and her M.A. in Dance Education from New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development. Cristina is honored to be part of the faculty of Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University and grateful for the opportunity to share her experience in the field of dance education with the future dance educators in the EdM Dance Education Program.

Check-in 8:30am-9:00am
Master Class #1 9:00am-10:30am
Master Class #2 10:40am-12:10pm
Lunch 12:10pm-1:00pm
Master Class #3 1:00pm-2:30pm
Master Class #4 2:40pm-4:10pm
Conservatory Community Building 4:10pm-4:30pm
Check-out 4:30pm

Registration deadline: TBD
Health forms deadline: TBD
Payment deadline: TBD
Students who have not submitted required health forms to the registration website by the health form deadline will not be allowed to participate in summer programs.

All registration must be completed online, via the registration link above. No in-person or phone registrations are accepted for summer programs.
A minimum deposit is required at the time of registration. You may elect to pay your entire balance at the time of registration or to establish a credit-card-based payment plan.
Please read our summer policies. Summer 2023 Program Policies and Procedures
Your completion of registration indicates your acknowledgment and agreement to abide by these policies.