Classes

Sunday, 12 August :

• As of 8 a.m. :  Participant arrival and final registration

• 14h00 : Presentation of the Teaching staff

• 15h00 : Classes begin

THE LOCATION : 

Belle-Isle Park is in the centre of the city of Châteauroux and spans over 3 hectares of gardens and greenery on the bank of the Indre River.  Within the park you will find a swimming pool with waves, a sandy, lake-side beach and a nautical centre that rents sail boats, kayaks, windsurf boards and pedal boats.  You will also find a jogging path (with training equipment) along the green, river valley, as well as facilities to enjoy other sports, such as tennis.  A lake-side restaurant, La Guinguette, offers food and refreshments.  Shopping for necessities and leisure is within walking distance.

DANCE IS FOR EVERYONE : 
The DARC programme is for any level.

THE PROGRAMME 
:

• 26 specialities

• 35 internationally-renowned, professional instructors
• 4 levels :  initiation, beginner, intermediate, advanced 


CLASSES :

• 
Classes begin on Sunday, 12 August 2012 at 3:00 p.m. and end Tuesday, 21 August 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

There are no classes on Saturday, August 18.


• The instructors will pay particular attention to true beginners in the introductory-level classes. 

• Wednesday, 22 August to Friday 24 August

This is when the real intensive work will begin.  All of the music and choreography needs to be put together for the final Show on the evening of 24 August, under the direction of Michel Lopez.  Every participant in the programme will take part in this event.

For this final production, participants may chose one, single discipline in which they will perform.  This way they can concentrate on and understand an artistic approach which they will later develop with the instructor. Participants must accept this condition upon registering for the programme. They are by no means obligated to participate in this final production.

No other classes will be given during this period.  Hence, the specific content of this last stage is considered fundamental to the programme.

FACILITES :  
Professional infrastructure; equipped with wooden flooring and dance-mats; sound-proof. 


• 4 indoor gymnasiums, 500 m2

• 4 outdoor tents, 400 m²
• 2 large halls, 250 m², equipped with bars and wooden flooring, reserved for classic ballet and contemporary dance.