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Chevalier Ballet Company and SLK Ballet School’s Saint-Raphaël Summer Intensive is an experience unlike any other, designed to give students ages 15+ unparalleled dance education with the backdrop of the wonderful climate, cultural immersion, and chic offerings of the French Riviera. The two-week Intensive will take place in the beautiful Côte d’Azur town of Saint-Raphaël (located midway between Cannes and Saint-Tropez), in June/July 2026. Students will have daily classes and rehearsals led by the prestigious SLK Ballet faculty, members of Chevalier Ballet Co as well as guest master teachers from Europe and beyond. The Intensive will culminate in a public performance featuring Chevalier Ballet's repertoire.

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During the first week of the intensive, students will take daily ballet technique and pointe classes, along with repertoire coaching, pilates, floor barre and yoga. This curriculum is designed to prepare students’ technique for the second week, which will have a greater focus on rehearsal for the final performance. Most days will feature a schedule of 5-7 hours of dance classes and rehearsals each day, with an hour break for lunch. In addition, during the first week, students will have afternoon French lessons, to build their language skills and make full use of their surroundings. Classes will be beginner level. No prior knowledge of French is needed to participate in the Intensive. After their classes, students will be free to enjoy their time in Saint-Raphaël.

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The final performance will take place on at the Centre Culturel Municipal Georges Ginesta in Saint-Raphaël. The performance will feature classical and contemporary repertoire of Chevalier Ballet. As the theater seats 140 audience members, the performance will be open to the public as well as to the friends and family of Intensive participants.

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Saint-Raphaël is easily accessible by train from the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, and Intensive faculty and chaperones will be available to drive students from the train station to the hotel. Students will stay in shared double rooms with other SLK Ballet or Chevalier Ballet dancers.  Students are also encouraged to explore the vibrant town around them, and the beaches - including the Plage du Veillat, Plage de Beau Rivage, and Plage de Frejus - in the immediate vicinity. 

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More details on request.