The School

Curriculum

The Androscoggin School of Dance Intensive Program Syllabus provides at least sixteen hours a week of preprofessional training. Rehearsal time is additional. Instruction is given in classical ballet, pointe work, modern dance, partnering, jazz, and hip-hop (optional). Instruction is also given in health, nutrition, physical conditioning, dance history, and career planning. Commitment and a strong work ethic are required.

Philosophy

The School wants its students to develop to their fullest potential as dancers. The School wants its graduates to function professionally at their highest level as individuals but also cooperatively in groups. The School also wants its students to develop as well-rounded individuals with integrity, personal responsibility, high moral values, and admirable character. The faculty's values and teaching styles are formed to advance all these goals.

Faculty

Elizabeth Hansen, Artistic Director, choreographer (ballet, jazz, modern). Dance major, Skidmore College. Director, The Dance Center, Auburn since 1992
Rachel Ganteaume-Richards (ballet), Trained and danced with Joffrey Ballet
Lacey Moyse (ballet), Trained with Maine State Ballet
Amelia Pullen (ballet, modern, jazz) BA in dance, Belhaven College, Mississippi
Robin Vermilion (ballet), Majored in dance, University of Cincinnati