Master Class: Ballet with Dance Theatre of Harlem
Vail Mountain School
MASTER CLASS: BALLET WITH ADJI CISSOKO
Known for her fearless dancing and soulful artistry, Adji Cissoko will inspire you to grow as a dancer and artist. Having begun her career at the National Ballet of Canada, Ms. Cissoko dances with Alonzo King LINES Ballet and is an international guest artist and teacher. Be a part of this special opportunity to meet and work with this remarkable dancer.
EVENT DETAILS
The Vail Dance Festival hosts a series of Master Classes each summer with Festival artists from July 25 – August 5. Students have the opportunity to take classes from some of the dance world’s best and brightest in ballet, tap, jazz, repertory, ballroom and more.
- This class will be taught at an advanced level and is intended for pre-professional students. Must be 14 years or older to participate.
- Classes are 80 minutes long.
- Please check in 15 minutes prior to class in the Vail Mountain School lobby.
CLASS ATTIRE:
Proper dance shoes are required for each class. No rings, dangling earrings, or necklaces. Hair should be neatly pulled back into a bun or ponytail.
- Women – Solid-colored leotard with pink, white, black, or skin-colored tights. Ballet shoes or appropriate footwear for non-ballet classes required (barefoot or socks are not permitted unless specified by the instructor). Demi skirt is optional.
- Men – Solid colored t-shirt, dance pants or tights. Ballet shoes or appropriate footwear for non-ballet classes are required (barefoot or socks are not permitted unless specified by the instructor).
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Ticketing
VAIL MOUNTAIN SCHOOL | 9:00AM-10:20AM
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
$30 | participate
$15 | observe (parent, guardian, or dance instructor)
**Ticket sales close at 8:00pm the night before the class.
Meet the Performers
Adji Cissoko
Adji Cissoko was born and grew up in Munich, Germany where she trained at the Ballet Academy Munich and graduated with a diploma in dance. Cissoko attended the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre in New York City...