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July 30 - August 4, 2012

2012 Faculty

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Dance Camp
Shari True
Artistic Director
Racheal Hummel Cristóbal Márquez

Cristóbal is a native of Santiago, Chile. His dance training began at the Teatro de Municipal de Chile and the University of Chile. Cristóbal came to the United States at the invitation of Houston Ballet and later had professional dance contracts with Colorado Ballet and Columbia Classical Ballet, and as soloist for Nevada Ballet Theatre. He has been a guest artist for Roswell Ballet Theatre, Queen City Ballet, Ballet Fantastique and Denver Ballet. Cristóbal is the founder and artistic director of Ballet Conservatory of Salt Lake City.

Stephan Isijia Reynolds

Stephan is a seasoned veteran of live, on stage performance. As an international master teacher, he has taught throughout the U.S. and the world. Currently, Stephan performs a lead role in Cirque du Soleil’s production of “O” at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Stephan’s class is like a non-stop, contemporary dance mix tape. He will teach you to perform a fusion of jazz, ballet, funk and African, pushing you beyond your comfort zone and into the realm of true artistry. So buckle up tight, ’cause Stephan will take you from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds!

Natalya Getman

Natalya was born in Russia and was a gymnastics champion by the age of 10. She studied dance at the Leningrad Academy Choreographic School (Kirov Theater) under Kovaleva. In 1993, Natalya graduated with honors from the Uzbek Choreographic School under Inna Kevorkova’s instruction. She then joined the Turkmenistan State Theater of Ballet and Opera and later the Moscow Ballet. Natalya has been a teacher at the Bossov Ballet Theatre in Maine for 10 years.

Sasha Dobson

Sasha is a Lincoln native who received her BFA in acting from Ithaca College in New York and her MFA in acting from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. After graduate school, Sasha moved to England for five years where she was fortunate to find work as an actress with the touring company Shakespeare To Go. Since Sasha returned to Lincoln she has worked extensively as an actor, director, acting/voice/dialect coach, university educator and producer. She teaches theatre and acting classes at UNL and is also the AdventureLied Coordinator for the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

The Curriculum: Camp curriculum includes ballet, pointe, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, turns, jumps and leaps, and acting. A special “How to Audition” workshop will be held Saturday, August 4, to prepare dancers for any audition. A professional accompanist will provide live piano music in ballet classes. Camp is open to all dancers ages 8 and up (age on July 30, 2012). Class levels are determined by age and discretion of the faculty. Collegiate level offered and welcomed. If you are under 8 and would like to attend camp, please call 402-441-0739.

The Dates: Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3, 9 am–3 pm and Saturday, August 4, 9 am–12 pm. These times are approximate and will be finalized following registration. All students and a parent/guardian must attend the Orientation Meeting on Monday, July 30, at 8:30 am. Audition workshop: Saturday, August 4, 9 am–12 pm.

Location: The Temple Building on 12th & R Streets, located on the downtown campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Temporary parking passes are available and recommended for purchase by campers who will drive to camp each day. Contact UNL Parking & Transit services at 402-472-1800 and ask for a parking pass nearest to the Temple Building.

Registration & Cost: Class size is limited. Registration is on a first- come, first- served basis. Please complete the registration form on the reverse side of the application form.

If you send in your registration form and full tuition:
- before July 1: $350.00
- after July 1: $450.00

Tuition cost does not include meals or housing.
Class schedule, size, and faculty are subject to change.


All deadlines are postmark deadlines. All tuition is non- refundable.

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