CDF is thrilled to offer its 2nd annual Dance & Choreography Fellowship Program. This 10-day immersion is designed to provide dancers and choreographers with a TRANSFORMATIONAL in-person experience in a stimulating and productive environment. Throughout the fellowship, dancers will work closely with guest mentor Alex Ketley, Ballare Carmel Artistic Director Lillian Barbeito, and Ballare Company member Javon “Ja’Moon” Jones on Countertechnique, progressive ballet, Hot Mess, partnering, movement generation, composition, repertory, and performance skills. It is an ideal opportunity for dancers to enhance skills while experiencing Ballare Carmel’s working atmosphere, plus be considered for future employment. Choreographers will be given time, space, dancers, production support, and feedback sessions to create or revisit their work. The experience will culminate in a public performance and reception at Hidden Valley Music Seminars’ rustic and beloved theater in the heart of stunning Carmel Valley Village.

Eligibility:

• 16+ (fellows aged 16 & 17 will be chaperoned and must have a legal guardian sign a waiver)
• Superb technique in any dance genre
• Partnering experience and/or desire and commitment to enhance partnering skills
• Improvisation experience and/or desire and commitment to enhance improvisation skills
• Performance experience and/or desire and commitment to enhance performance skills
• Desire to adapt, create, connect, and contribute