"Ollie has loved the week and learnt so much from it , we would recommend you to anyone." (Parent of 2017 Summer Intensive student)
"LOVED every second...next year make it 2 weeks!"
(Mel, 2014 Summer School student)
"Ollie has loved the week and learnt so much from it , we would recommend you to anyone." (Parent of 2017 Summer Intensive student)
"LOVED every second...next year make it 2 weeks!"
(Mel, 2014 Summer School student)
SUMMER INTENSIVES 2018
23rd-24th July 25th-26th July 27th-28th July
Chantry Summer Intensives are exciting, challenging and inspiring!
Led by award-winning international teachers,West End and Royal Opera House choreographers and performers, Rae Piper & Paul Chantry (also co-Artistic Directors of Chantry Dance Company), Chantry Intensives leave students
feeling motivated and full of positivity.
The courses are aimed at pre-vocational and vocational level students who are keen to further their technique and artistry and develop as dance artists.
All Intensives are taught by leading industry tutors, who include Chantry Dance Company's Creative team, as well as teachers from the Chantry School faculty. Each student will be encouraged to explore their abilities and push their boundaries to take their dancing to new levels.
This year Chantry is offering 3 types of intensive:
Classical Ballet - Contemporary Dance - Modern & Musical Theatre Dance
Please see below for details
Led by award-winning international teachers,West End and Royal Opera House choreographers and performers, Rae Piper & Paul Chantry (also co-Artistic Directors of Chantry Dance Company), Chantry Intensives leave students
feeling motivated and full of positivity.
The courses are aimed at pre-vocational and vocational level students who are keen to further their technique and artistry and develop as dance artists.
All Intensives are taught by leading industry tutors, who include Chantry Dance Company's Creative team, as well as teachers from the Chantry School faculty. Each student will be encouraged to explore their abilities and push their boundaries to take their dancing to new levels.
This year Chantry is offering 3 types of intensive:
Classical Ballet - Contemporary Dance - Modern & Musical Theatre Dance
Please see below for details
CLASSICAL BALLET INTENSIVE
An intensive 2 days to develop your classical ballet technique and artistry. Classes include classical ballet technique, repertoire, body conditioning, pointe work/demi-pointe work and virtuosity.
- Dates: 23rd-24th July
- Time: 10am-4pm
- Venue: DancePointe, 5 Swinegate, Grantham, NG31 6RJ
- Ages: 8-11 (juniors) and 12-25 (seniors)
- Course requirements: The course is aimed at Pre-Vocational or Vocational level students. A good standard of classical ballet is required - this course is not suitable for beginners
- Fees: please see below
CONTEMPORARY INTENSIVE
This 2 day Intensive focuses on allowing you to explore various aspects of contemporary dance and develop your artistic expression. Classes include contemporary dance technique, choreography, improvisation and repertoire.
- Dates: 25th-26th July
- Time: 10am-4pm
- Venue: DancePointe, 5 Swinegate, Grantham, NG31 6RJ
- Ages: 8-11 (juniors) and 12-25 (seniors)
- Course requirements: The course is aimed at Pre-Vocational or Vocational level students - the course is not suitable for beginners. However, for those who not have done contemporary dance before, if you already have a good standard of classical ballet and/or modern dance, you will find the course readily accessible. Please see videos below for an indication of the level required.
- Fees: please see below
MODERN & MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE INTENSIVE
A fantastically exciting 2 day Intensive in which students can develop their performance, technique and theatrical skills. Classes include modern/jazz dance technique, choreography, musical theatre and singing.
- Dates: 27th-28th July
- Time: 10am-4pm
- Venue: DancePointe, 5 Swinegate, Grantham, NG31 6RJ
- Ages: 8-11 (juniors) and 12-25 (seniors)
- Course requirements: The course is aimed at Pre-Vocational or Vocational level students - the course is not suitable for beginners. A good standard of ballet and/or modern dance is required, however singing experience is not required. Please see videos below for an indication of the level required.
- Fees: please see below
FEES
- Book 1 Intensive = £80
- Book 2 Intensives = £144 (10% discount)
- Book all 3 Intensives = £192 (20% discount)
To book a place or for any other enquiries, email: education@chantrydancecompany.org
Limited places are available - please book early to avoid disappointment!
Chantry School Summer Intensive students with the Mayor of Grantham at their final presentation, 2015
What our Summer students said...
"...travelled to a 'Summer School' for three of the last four years and Chantry has definitely been her favourite. She will be back next year." (Parent of 2017 Summer Intensive student)
"...had a wonderful experience this week on the Summer Intensive. There was a new definition and crispness to her dancing this afternoon and I haven't heard her sing to an audience since she was in junior school. She must have felt very safe and supported to be that brave." (Parent of 2017 Summer Intensive student)
"Lucy had a wonderful week ... in her words 'I learn so much and I love it'". (Parent of 2017 Summer Intensive student)
"Ollie has loved the week and learnt so much from it , we would recommend you to anyone." (Parent of 2017 Summer Intensive student)
"Thank you so much for such a fun and challenging week at @chantryschool_cscba Summer Intensive. Can't wait to be back soon!" (Karenza, 2017 Summer Intensive and Associate student)
“Wonderful experience, and a great opportunity to work with different teachers of the Industry.” (Grace, Worcester, 2016)
“A great experience with something new and exciting to learn every day!” (Megan, Sleaford, 2016)
“I'd like say you thank you VERY VERY much for everything, you are really beautiful people, you have taught us a lot of things from the point of view of the dance and of the life.” (Ilaria, Italy, 2016)
"LOVED every second...next year make it 2 weeks!" (Mel, 2014 student)
"I love you Paul and Rae. Thank you for everything you have done for me. You inspire me." (Alfie, 2014 student)
"A week full of creativity, positivity, hard work, new experiences and energy." (2014 student)
"This week I have enjoyed the different types of dancing and the insight into a company." (Emily, 2014 student)
"I have enjoyed the experience the same, if not more than last time!" (2014 student)
"I have loved this week so much, especially the improv and contemporary ballet classes." (2014 student)
"This week has been amazing. I have learnt a lot from you and I loved it." (Aimee, 2014 student)
"I have loved every aspect of this week and exploring all the different types of styles - I have gained an insight as to how professional dance works and have learnt to push my boundaries." (Beth, 2014 student)
"This week has been extremely enjoyable. There have been many things to do. I thought it was great." (Millie, 2014 student)
"I love Paul and Rae! Really enjoyed the classes and definitely felt pushed. The week went so quickly and I really wish I had more time here." (Sorrel, 2014 student)
"Grazie per la bellisima esperienza. Spero di rivedervi presto." (Lorenzo, 2014 student)
"Loved every second of this week. I love Rae, Paul and Gail so much. Thank you." (Heather, 2014 student)
"I enjoyed everything. It was hard work but I loved it." (Rachael, 2014 student)
"Been such an enjoyable experience and has been great to have worked with you again! I have loved that I have been able to challenge myself throughout this week and actually dance for long periods of time. Thank you for everything." (Stacie, 2014 student)
"Thank you so much. I feel I have learned and been able to progress so much this week. Can't wait for another chance." (2014 student)
"Amazing week, really beneficial and learned so much from so many amazing people." (2014 student)
"Love Gail 100%. Pushed me to da max!" (2014 student)
"Thank you for a fantastic week! Rae, Paul and Gail are all inspirational. Thank you for your energy!" (2014 student)
"I have learnt so much from dancing with Rae and Paul and everyone at Summer School this week. I love how accepting and positive you make everything. I have hardly stopped thinking about Summer School and my journey this week, I'm still completely amazed by it all!" (Fiona, 2013 student)
"....this week was such an amazing experience for me and I really felt yours and Paul's support trying new things and exploring the body in new ways....invaluable experience....during your improvisation classes I felt really free and open to explore my body's movement and expression.....I found the whole process really enjoyable and free and working with you both has been a big inspiration" (Harrison, 2013 student)
"I have not done ballet since I was very small. It has been challenging and I have loved every minute of it.” (Rachel, 2013 student)
"I want to be a dancer and this week has been a really good experience. It has given me an insight into company life.” (Sophie, 2013 student)
"...travelled to a 'Summer School' for three of the last four years and Chantry has definitely been her favourite. She will be back next year." (Parent of 2017 Summer Intensive student)
"...had a wonderful experience this week on the Summer Intensive. There was a new definition and crispness to her dancing this afternoon and I haven't heard her sing to an audience since she was in junior school. She must have felt very safe and supported to be that brave." (Parent of 2017 Summer Intensive student)
"Lucy had a wonderful week ... in her words 'I learn so much and I love it'". (Parent of 2017 Summer Intensive student)
"Ollie has loved the week and learnt so much from it , we would recommend you to anyone." (Parent of 2017 Summer Intensive student)
"Thank you so much for such a fun and challenging week at @chantryschool_cscba Summer Intensive. Can't wait to be back soon!" (Karenza, 2017 Summer Intensive and Associate student)
“Wonderful experience, and a great opportunity to work with different teachers of the Industry.” (Grace, Worcester, 2016)
“A great experience with something new and exciting to learn every day!” (Megan, Sleaford, 2016)
“I'd like say you thank you VERY VERY much for everything, you are really beautiful people, you have taught us a lot of things from the point of view of the dance and of the life.” (Ilaria, Italy, 2016)
"LOVED every second...next year make it 2 weeks!" (Mel, 2014 student)
"I love you Paul and Rae. Thank you for everything you have done for me. You inspire me." (Alfie, 2014 student)
"A week full of creativity, positivity, hard work, new experiences and energy." (2014 student)
"This week I have enjoyed the different types of dancing and the insight into a company." (Emily, 2014 student)
"I have enjoyed the experience the same, if not more than last time!" (2014 student)
"I have loved this week so much, especially the improv and contemporary ballet classes." (2014 student)
"This week has been amazing. I have learnt a lot from you and I loved it." (Aimee, 2014 student)
"I have loved every aspect of this week and exploring all the different types of styles - I have gained an insight as to how professional dance works and have learnt to push my boundaries." (Beth, 2014 student)
"This week has been extremely enjoyable. There have been many things to do. I thought it was great." (Millie, 2014 student)
"I love Paul and Rae! Really enjoyed the classes and definitely felt pushed. The week went so quickly and I really wish I had more time here." (Sorrel, 2014 student)
"Grazie per la bellisima esperienza. Spero di rivedervi presto." (Lorenzo, 2014 student)
"Loved every second of this week. I love Rae, Paul and Gail so much. Thank you." (Heather, 2014 student)
"I enjoyed everything. It was hard work but I loved it." (Rachael, 2014 student)
"Been such an enjoyable experience and has been great to have worked with you again! I have loved that I have been able to challenge myself throughout this week and actually dance for long periods of time. Thank you for everything." (Stacie, 2014 student)
"Thank you so much. I feel I have learned and been able to progress so much this week. Can't wait for another chance." (2014 student)
"Amazing week, really beneficial and learned so much from so many amazing people." (2014 student)
"Love Gail 100%. Pushed me to da max!" (2014 student)
"Thank you for a fantastic week! Rae, Paul and Gail are all inspirational. Thank you for your energy!" (2014 student)
"I have learnt so much from dancing with Rae and Paul and everyone at Summer School this week. I love how accepting and positive you make everything. I have hardly stopped thinking about Summer School and my journey this week, I'm still completely amazed by it all!" (Fiona, 2013 student)
"....this week was such an amazing experience for me and I really felt yours and Paul's support trying new things and exploring the body in new ways....invaluable experience....during your improvisation classes I felt really free and open to explore my body's movement and expression.....I found the whole process really enjoyable and free and working with you both has been a big inspiration" (Harrison, 2013 student)
"I have not done ballet since I was very small. It has been challenging and I have loved every minute of it.” (Rachel, 2013 student)
"I want to be a dancer and this week has been a really good experience. It has given me an insight into company life.” (Sophie, 2013 student)