SUNY New Paltz - Dance in Prague

  Czech Republic

• Prague: 
Prague

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 30 - August 18

Description: The program is directed by Lynn Barr, former soloist with the New York City Opera, Paul Sanasardo Dance Company and artistic director of the Lynn Barr Dance Company. She has taught extensively in the United States, Germany, Italy and Poland. The program includes an intensive workshop in modern dance (Monday to Saturday), four to five hours daily and culminates with two on-location performances in Prague. This program is geared to serious dance students and has an emphasis on developing performance skills. Additional workshops by visiting artists to be announced.

Prague is one of the most beautiful cities of Europe. Its unique beauty is guarded on two sides by ancient castles, located on rocks above the Vlatava river. They call Prague "mother of cities", "Hundred-spired Prague". Prague stays in your memory forever. Beautiful, mysterious, exciting, and full of people from all over the world. Prague continues to attract the young traveler looking for the "European Experience". To experience this city as an artist is a joy! - To dance here is magical and unforgettable. At every corner, there is a new discovery to continually surprise and challenge you!

Highlights: College credits:
Students earn 3 undergraduate credits per semester.

Qualifications:
(The Program Is Offered To Students Attending American Accredited Universities And Colleges)
Students must have substantial prior dance training. It is not geared to beginners. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is also required.

Housing:
In Prague students are housed in 3 star hotels in the city's center, within walking distance of all major tourist attractions. Rooms are large and will be double and triple occupancy and include a lavish buffet breakfast. A meal allowance for dinners in Prague's restaurants will be provided.

Field Trips:
Since Prague has so much to offer we will attend dance and music concerts in Prague and plan to visit Cesky Krumlov, a beautiful renaissance town in southern Bohemia.

Language of Instruction:
The program is taught in English.

Financial Aid:
Students must apply for financial aid at their home campus financial aid office. Financial aid deferrals may be applied toward tuition and program fee only.

Health Insurance:
All students must have approved insurance coverage while studying abroad. SUNY Medical Insurance is available and the SUNY Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance is mandatory.

For More Information, please contact the center for international programs at Suny New Paltz directly.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Experience Required: no

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript

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