Dean Vollick
He/Him/His
About:
Before he began teaching, Dean had a varied career, which included tenures with the Ontario Ballet Theatre, Ballet Omaha, Ballet Florida, Toronto Dance Theatre, Omega Dance Theatre, and Dance Theatre David Earle. Dancing with these companies, and as a freelance artist, Dean toured Canada, the US and throughout Europe.
In 2007 Dean joined the faculty of The Boston Conservatory, where he is currently an Associate Professor of Dance, teaching ballet technique to both Dance and Theater Majors. He continues to work as a freelance dancer, teacher, and choreographer and has been a guest instructor for US Ballet Associates, The Jessica Lang Dance Company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and Canadian Children’s Dance Theatre. He has served on the faculties of Walnut Hill School, Tufts University, and Jose Mateo Ballet Theater and is a certified Gyrotonic® Instructor.
Wednesday 11:00a - Int/Adv Ballet
Int/Adv Ballet with Dean Vollick
Wednesday 11:00-12:30p
Studio 3
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What can students expect from this class? I understand that ballet class means different things to different people. Some are interested in gaining classical ballet technique and find that the strength, agility, balance, and coordination practiced in each class sets them up for all the challenges they may face in their day. Others already have a strong command of classical technique, and are looking to warm up their bodies for a day of rehearsing and performing. A dancer recovering from injury may want to hear a different voice, gain some new insight into their technique, and come back stronger. For some, moving to live music, being in the studio with friends and colleagues, working on choreography that expresses something that can’t be said with words is comforting and fulfilling. As a teacher I enjoy the challenge of balancing all of these needs and strive to share exercises, choreography, and movement, in collaboration with a talented musician, to get each artist closer to their goals for their class, their day, and their practice. People in this intermediate/advanced level ballet class can expect a thorough warm-up, a study in classical ballet’s lines and shapes, challenging changes of weight, quick changes of direction, and interesting musicality with the support and collaboration of the brilliant accompanists Robin Cho and Ben Cuba |
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Registration: Email: deanv@me.com |
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Cost of Class $18 Single Class; Cash, Check, Venmo |
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Contact Information Dean Vollick: deanv@me.com |
Friday 11:00a - Int/Adv Ballet
Int/Adv Ballet with Dean Vollick
Friday 11:00-12:30p
Studio 3
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What can students expect from this class? I understand that ballet class means different things to different people. Some are interested in gaining classical ballet technique and find that the strength, agility, balance, and coordination practiced in each class sets them up for all the challenges they may face in their day. Others already have a strong command of classical technique, and are looking to warm up their bodies for a day of rehearsing and performing. A dancer recovering from injury may want to hear a different voice, gain some new insight into their technique, and come back stronger. For some, moving to live music, being in the studio with friends and colleagues, working on choreography that expresses something that can’t be said with words is comforting and fulfilling. As a teacher I enjoy the challenge of balancing all of these needs and strive to share exercises, choreography, and movement, in collaboration with a talented musician, to get each artist closer to their goals for their class, their day, and their practice. People in this intermediate/advanced level ballet class can expect a thorough warm-up, a study in classical ballet’s lines and shapes, challenging changes of weight, quick changes of direction, and interesting musicality with the support and collaboration of the brilliant accompanists Robin Cho and Ben Cuba |
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Registration: Email: deanv@me.com |
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Cost of Class $18 Single Class; Cash, Check, Venmo |
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Contact Information Dean Vollick: deanv@me.com |