This October, we are conducting a week-long dance intensive for students ages 11-24 seeking to glorify the Lord and worship Him through dance. Classes are conducted by the artists of Ballet Magnificat!'s professional touring company and faculty who guide the young dancers to develop their potential and seek God's direction for their lives.
Jackson, Mississippi
Dates: October 12 - 19, 2024
Ages 11-24
Application and Requirements
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Classes offered in ballet, pointe, variations (Ballet Magnificat! repertoire), contemporary, conditioning, and improvisation. In addition, the schedule includes daily chapel and small group discipleship.
Requirements
Must be 11 - 24 years old
Female applicants must have a minimum of 3 consecutive years of ballet training and 1 year of pointe since the age of 8.
Men must have a minimum of 2 years of ballet training.
New and returning students are required to submit:
Online Application
Non-refundable Registration Fee $50
Photo: A clear, unobstructed first arabesque profile en pointe for ladies, demi-pointe for men. Leotard and tights only, no skirts or costumes, please. No larger than 5" x 7". Please email it to bmag.workshop@balletmagnificat.com in .jpg format.
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1.) APPLY
ALL STUDENTS must apply through our online portal. It will prompt you to provide payment information for the application fee at the end of this process. The application fee will be charged upon acceptance to the FDI.
2.) SEND PICTURE
In order to complete the application process, you must email your first arabesque picture to bmag.workshop@balletmagnificat.com in jpg format.
Ladies: solid color leotard, pink tights, skirt optional, en pointe.
Men: black or white tight-fitted shirt, black tights, shorts optional, black or white socks, black or white ballet shoes, demi-pointe.
Ballet Magnificat! will send you a confirmation email within one week of receiving your application and photo.
*If you attended SDI 2024, you do not need to send in the first arabesque photo, and you will only need to send in a few of the forms upon acceptance.
**Please inquire before applying after September 6th, 2024. The cost cannot be guaranteed at that point, and there may be a $100 processing fee. All fees would be due upon acceptance. Please email our office before applying after the deadline: bmag.workshop@balletmagnificat.com
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If you have already created an account and would like to access it, please click here.
The link above will only work after you have completed the application.
If your application is incomplete and you need to go back in to complete it, use this link instead.
The Intensive
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Arrival Weekend
Saturday - Arrival Day. Dancers arrive and settle into their rooms, meet their counselors, roommates, and small group members. After a hot dinner, everyone gets a good night's rest.
Sunday - Chapel Service, Orientation, Placement Classes, and Group Activities.
Monday - Classes begin!
Arrival and Departure
We provide a shuttle for those on-campus students coming by plane, train, or bus on arrival and departure days, with greeters assigned to check in each arriving participant.
Preferred Arrival & Departure Times
Arriving on Saturday, October 12:
If driving: 3:00-6:00pm
If flying: 1:30-7:00pm
Departing on Saturday, October 19:
If driving: 6am-10am
If flying: 6am-1pm
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Accommodations
Students will be housed at Hilton Garden Inn in Madison, Mississippi, a short 15-minute drive from Ballet Magnificat! studios. One of the area's finest, this brand new hotel offers an indoor pool, spacious lobby and meeting areas, and state of the art security.
Rooms will accommodate 2 students, each with their own bed. Each room has a private bath. Students may request their roommate, as long as both students request each other and are within 2 years in age of each other!
Students will be divided by age into small groups of approximately 12, and each group will have a counselor staying with the students on the same floor as their group.
Fall Intensive participants will not need to bring bedding or towels, as those will be provided at the hotel.
Meals
Room and Board fees include three meals per day. Students will enjoy a hot breakfast at the hotel, and lunch and dinner will be delivered daily from local restuarants.
Safety and Security
Ballet Magnificat! places a high priority on the safety and security of each participant and a number of security measures will be in effect during the duration of the intensive:
Students will be required to walk around the hotel in groups of at least 2.
Students will not be allowed to walk around outside of the hotel without being accompanied by their entire group and a counselor.
Each room will have a room phone with emergency contact numbers.
The hotel has the excellent security that Hilton Hotels are known for, including patrolled parking lots, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and 24/7 front desk services.
Off-campus Students
Some students may prefer to stay off-campus with family and friends. This is allowed, however, off-campus students are required to attend all workshop activities including morning devotions, evening activities, Bible studies, and group times. They will be assigned to a counselor group for Bible studies and group activities.
Off-campus students may purchase meal tickets to pay for meals on a per-meal basis as well as bring sack meals to eat with friends in the hotel.
Transportation
Ballet Magnificat! will provide transportation between the hotel and dance studios.
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For those that need to do schoolwork while at Fall Dance Intensive, there will be pockets of times each day when schoolwork can be accomplished. If you are bringing schoolwork, please know that you must be able to complete it on a flexible schedule, as we cannot accommodate strict online scheduling.
Performances
On the final Friday of the Fall Intensive, the students will have a short showcase at Ballet Magnificat! to present the dance they have learned that week. Parents will be welcome to attend.
Financial Information
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2024 FEES
Non-refundable Registration Fee: $50.00
On Campus
Room and Board: $680
Tuition: $584
Materials Fee: $10
TOTAL: $1,274
Off Campus
Room and Board:
Tuition: $584
Materials Fee: $10
TOTAL: $594
Off-campus fees do not include meals.
If you pay online with a credit card, there will be an additional transaction fee.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION:
Upon acceptance, a link to additional information will be provided.
1. All forms and payment due by September 6, 2024 (please contact us if you are interested in applying after September 6)
2. Applications received after September 6, 2024, may be charged a $100 processing fee and all fees are due with registration.
3. Payments may be made in installments.
4. REFUNDS:
* A full refund will be given (excluding the non-refundable registration fee) for cancelations made before September 6, 2024.
* No refunds will be issued AFTER September 6, 2024.
* No refunds will be issued after the start of the workshop if a student withdraws for any reason, including injury, illness, and homesickness.
5. There will be a charge of $30 for all returned checks.
6. All monies must be paid by September 6, 2024.
7. ALL fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.
More about the Fall Intensive experience
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Ballet Magnificat’s Fall Dance Intensive is a dance gathering that focuses on circling around, and deepening in, the understanding of our Heavenly Father. Dance classes, the hallmark of Ballet Magnificat, are intertwined with an intimate fellowship with the Lord, and combined with a study of the feasts and holidays of the Old Testament. This eight-day intensive provides the participants and the staff of Ballet Magnificat with an opportunity to grow in our knowledge of these Jewish feasts, to fall deeper in love with the Lord, and to be more equipped to serve Him in the fast changing world of the 21st century.
All students are assigned to small groups of 10-12 students and a counselor. These small groups meet for Bible studies in the evenings. Students often find that treasured friendships are formed in their small groups as they are able to discuss and learn with others their own age.
Ballet Magnificat! is an inter-denominational ministry. Our members attend a variety of churches including Presbyterian, Southern Baptist, and non-denominational charismatic. It has always been our policy not to encourage one denomination over another, but rather to respect one another's choice of worship and to celebrate our common faith in Christ.
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> My daughter attended the Summer Dance Intensive for the first time in 2018. She has made lifelong friends, has new "heroes" in many of the company dancers, and has seen how her faith and passion for dance can work together in the future. As a parent, I am beyond grateful for the confidence and instruction, spiritual and dance-based, that Ballet Magnificat! has provided her.
> Jane- Mulberry, TX
> My daughter had a wonderful experience at the summer intensive. She can't wait to go again next year. She learned so much and made some great friends from all over the world. The staff was phenomenal.
> The Staff of Ballet Magnificat were all wonderful. My daughter improved so much during here time at the summer intensive. She is already planning to return next summer!! She loved it.
> Celina- Madison, MS
> I had the most amazing time at their dance intensive!!! Everything about it was wonderful, definitely a life changing experience!
> Kileigh- LaRue, TX
> My daughter has attended Ballet Mag’s SDI the last 2 summers. This year she did the 4 week option. She has grown so much, not only as a dancer, but spiritually as well. Ballet Mag has taught her how to make worship an intricate part of her daily life using the gifts God has given her!
> Marianne- Knoxville, TN
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1. Is an audition required?
No, for regular applications, no audition is necessary. Upon arrival at the intensive, all dancers are required to take a placement class to determine their workshop level.
2. What requirements are there for the pictures due with the Application?
A clear, unobstructed first arabesque profile en pointe for ladies, demi-pointe for men. Leotard and tights only, no skirts or costumes, please. Professional photo not necessary. No larger than 5" x 7". (Two head-shot photos will be required upon acceptance, with the remaining forms.)
3. What is the cost of attending the Fall Intensive?
See our 'Fees' section above.
4. Does Ballet Magnificat! offer scholarships?
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer scholarships for the Fall Dance Intensive at this time.
5. Can participants request a specific roommate?
Yes, you may request one specific roommate on your online application as well as the additional forms in the designated areas. Roommates must be within 2 years of age, and they must request each other.
6. Is there a dress code for the Fall Intensive?
Yes, there is a dress code. Ladies should wear pink full-length tights and black leotards with pink ballet or pointe shoes. Men should wear white t-shirts, black tights, black shorts, and black or white socks with matching ballet shoes. More detailed information will be given upon acceptance.
7. Is staying in the hotel required for the Fall Intensive?
No. Students may stay off-campus. However, off-campus students are required to attend all activities, including morning chapel and evening activities (such as bible studies, performances, and group times). Off-campus students are placed with a counselor group. Ballet Magnificat! does not supervise housing arrangement of students living off-campus.
8. How many pairs of pointe shoes should a dancer bring to the Fall Intensive?
The number of pointe shoes needed for the Fall Intensive depends on several factors: the strength of the dancer’s feet, the brand of shoe, and humidity. The students will be on pointe at least 3 days in very humid weather. Dancers are encouraged to take care of their pointe shoes to lengthen the life of the shoe.
9. What version of the Bible should I bring to the Fall Intensive?
The students are welcome to bring any translation, but the company typically uses NIV or ESV translations for Bible studies. Using the same translation may bring more cohesiveness and understanding to the Bible study times, and the student may feel they can follow along better.
10. How much spending money should I bring with me? Every once in a while your counselor may make a run to the store, and you may want to send some money with them to purchase some healthy snacks for you. Additionally, Ballet Magnificat! will have their merchandise available during the Fall Intensive, and you may want to purchase a T-shirt, a DVD, or some sweatpants! We would suggest bringing at least $50, just to be safe.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ballet Magnificat! Fall Dance Intensive
5406 I-55 North Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 977-1001
bmag.workshop@balletmagnificat.com