The primary entrance welcomes you a reception
area that includes:
- Window to Amy Norby’s office: please meet the studio manager!
- registration and information table
Observation Room for Studio 2
This room keeps observers close (but not in
the room) to the dancers in studio 2 and features:
- Complimentary iced fruit waters for dancers and observers.
- A memory wall of international touring awards, events, and performance honors
Dancer Comfort Room
This room is available to all students of
the workshop, and includes:
- A first aid station (to be used by staff in case of need by students)
- Anti-gravity massage
chairs (2) please remember to use provided sanitizing spray before and after use
- Calf and foot massage machines (2) ditto
- A developing library of references about dancer health
Three Studios
All three studios are equipped with dancer
safety, and creativity, as first considerations and include:
- The Academy has installed
a state-of-the-art, high performing floor in all three studios. The sub-floor,
of wood and fiberglass, is mounted on foam cushions. A mesh “under-floor”
seals the highest quality, non-slip dance surface available in the world today, to the sprung sub-floor. This European-imported technology is just now available in very few American theater, and studio, locations. The floor is the safest in the world for muscular-skeletal health, as well as the
highest performance floor; springing the dancer back after landings. Absolutely
no street shoes are permitted on the studio floors. Dance shoes used in class
may only be used in the studio, not on the street. The surface of the floor will
be damaged by oils, waxes, and rough particles that are brought in from outside. Thank
you for making this investment in your dancing a good one, by adhering to this standard.
- The Music Factory has installed high-resolution sound reproduction equipment and four speakers in each studio.
- Mirrors have been designed for safety with an innovative non-shatter feature.
- Studio 1 features portable seating risers for audience viewing and comfort in the spirit of open-studio presentations.
Developed by designer Dan Pacut
Student Lounge
The lounge is open to all students
at the Academy. Any visiting children under the age of six should be accompanied
by an adult at all times. Here are some of the features:
· Three large study tables and 25 available chairs for socializing and information sharing.
· Area rugs and rockers for resting, chilling, and hanging out between classes
· At least 3 computers with internet access and office XP.
· High definition TV playing DVD’s daily of ballets, the Academy and Civic Ballet performances, theater events,
and art programs. Daily selection by staff only, however we love your suggestions
and contributions!
· Vending machines for emergency food and drink.
Conference Room
This room will be available for private consultations
during the workshop.
Restrooms
The Studio 3 entrance features a handicap accessible bathroom. It is open to men and women.
The Studio 1 entrance features a dressing room for dancers, bathroom,
and shower. Shower facilities are offered for workshop dancers. Please bring your own towels and shower needs!
Parking
The Academy has an 18 space lot with
handicap zone.
- Drop offs are best done at the curb on the street
- The cul-de-sac allows free street parking, as well, at all curbs
- A picnic table is on the property for students who would like an outdoor place to relax and refresh.
To Enroll
Please download, and complete, the “paper
audition” and “application form”. Submit by mail with your
25.00 deposit (checks accepted). Your deposit will be returned if workshop is
full, or if your training does not meet workshop requirements. You will be mailed
acceptance and further information upon your acceptance to the program.
Send to:
The Academy of Dance Summer Intensive Workshop
3422 Miguelito Court
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
Phone 805 544-1230
e-mail questions or requests to
academyofdance@gmail.com
