Summer Intensive FAQ
1)When will I find out the results of my audition?
-All dancers who audition will receive email notification of their audition results within 14 days of their audition date.
2) How will my results be sent to me?
-Every dancer who auditions will receive an email containing their results. Please provide a valid email address on your registration form, which you check regularly.
3) Are there need based scholarships available for dancers who have been accepted into the Summer Intensive?
-Yes, there is a limited amount of financial support available for students. Please refer to the Scholarships tab on the left for full details. If you would like to be considered for a need based scholarship, please send in Tax Returns for the last two years to the attention of the Program Director and include a letter stating the amount of support you are seeking. There is no formal application for need based scholarships, just the materials mentioned in this paragraph.
4) Will I be able to choose which session to attend?
-Yes. Students can select either the 6 week session, or either of the two 3 week sessions as described on our registration page.
5) Will I be able to choose where I live in New York and be able to select roommates in New York and at the Westover School?
-Yes. Registered dancers will receive an informational packet in the mail closer to the summer time where they will be able to select roommate preferences.
6) If I cannot come to the audition date I have registered for due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, can I come to another location or submit an audition DVD?
-Yes, students who are unable to attend should email the Program Director and specify if they would like to transfer the registration to a different live audition location or submit a DVD audition.
7) How are placement levels determined for the accepted dancers?
-The Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow strongly believes in age appropriate training. In keeping with those beliefs, dancers are placed in levels appropriate for their age while taking their current training levels into consideration. Please be advised, all Bolshoi Master Teachers reserve the right to adjust the levels as they see fit within the first 3 days of the program.
8) I am an advanced level dancer but I am younger than 15 years old, can I be considered for the New York City program?
-Please understand that in keeping with the Academy’s strong belief in age appropriate training, dancers who will not be 15 years of age during the Summer Intensive cannot be considered for the New York City program.
9) Is there an option for private instruction with the Master Teachers during the Summer Intensive?
-Yes, dancers will be able to request private instruction with the Master Teachers during the Summer Intensive. More information regarding this will be sent in the information packet.
10) Can I commute to the NYC or the CT program or do I have to live in the housing?
-Both New York and Connecticut programs allow for dancers to commute for the Summer Intensive. You do not have to sign up for housing if you have other accommodations.
11) Can I be considered for a merit based scholarship after I audition?
-Please be advised that all of our merit based scholarships are awarded either through the YAGP competition or a small amount of partial merit based scholarships are awarded at the time of notification. Dancers can only apply for need based scholarships after they have already auditioned and received their acceptance letter. Please see question #3.
12) Can I receive an explanation for the audition results once I receive notification?
-Please understand that our process is confidential and we cannot discuss the reasons for our decisions. We consider each dancer individually with the vision of how much benefit they can receive from the Bolshoi pedagogy within the limited levels offered in NYC and CT.
13) How many students are there in each class?
-Our class size changes with enrollment every year, however we cap our classes at 30 students.
14) Are there Russian language classes available to the participants in New York?
-Russian language classes will definitely be available to the students who are involved in the NSLI-Y program.
15) How do I get from the airport to the NYC location or the Westover School.
-RAF does not provide transfers from the airport to the program locations. Participants are responsible for their own transportation arrangements. We will provide recommendations on different means of transportation in the information packet mailed to all registered participants at the end of April.
16) Are there medical and other forms I need to fill out?
-All necessary forms and details about program location, amenities and other specifics will be included in the information packet that will be mailed.
