Ballet Intensive July 23, 2016 – Posted in: Dance – Tags: Ballet

This summer I attended New Tampa Dance Theater’s (NTDT) Ballet Intensive program. I have been taking ballet at NTDT since I was three. This was the first time I was able to go to the Intensive program (you have to be at Ballet Level 1B to attend) so I was pretty excited. In the Intensive program we participated in a ballet technique, class variations, video study, a conditioning class, pilates and/or stretch or repertoire, and either modern, contemporary, or tap.

My favorite part about the Intensive was tap (my favorite dance type) and variations (short sections of ballets). The hardest part about the Intensive was the conditioning class where we had to perform many exercises to strengthen our core and legs. At the end of the program we had a performance where we showcased the variations that we learned in class. I will never forget this experience and I am definitely looking forward to going back next year.