Riverdance-Trinity College Dublin International Summer School

Friday 19th December - 2014

Taught by the Riverdance professional, the students will be immersed in Riverdance in its hometown of Dublin and they will take part fully in an exciting schedule of classes and activities. They will: • Learn the iconic Riverdance choreography from the show, • Train in all aspects of being a professional dancer from nutrition to fitness and general personal management so as to be prepared for a working life as a performer. • Attend a performance of Riverdance at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin with a meet and greet with the cast backstage. • Gain insight into how to choreograph new dance numbers and what it takes to put a live performance on stage. On completion of the school students will have gained a wealth of knowledge about the industry. • Take part in a fully staged rehearsed performance of extracts from Riverdance featuring all the students. This is the finale of each week where the students can showcase their work and perform to an audience of their families and friends. For those dreaming of a life as a performer, the school offers unique opportunities to • Join the Riverdance troupe onstage for a group number in the show (a small selection of dancers aged 16 and older may be chosen) • Audition for Riverdance (for dancers aged 18 and over) Application Process Applications for a place on the Summer School must be submitted on www.riverdance.com/summerschool NO FEE is required to apply for a place on the summer school. Application information required includes: • Dance experience and training to date • A video recording of a solo dance performance (1 min heavy show, dancing to your choice of music) All applications for a place on the Summer School will be considered. Dates Monday 13th July - Saturday 18th July 2015 Monday 20th July - Saturday 25th July 2015 Monday 27th July - Saturday 1st August 2015 Ages 12+ Fees €950 Residential (accommodation will consist of en suite single rooms in the historical main campus of Trinity College Dublin €650 Non- residential ALL TRAINING WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE LIR NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ART AT TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN Download the Riverdance leaflet here