Suzanne Farrell Workshop for Young Dancers
Photographer: Rick McCullough, Dancer: Sara Eckman, Location: William Johnston Building
Florida State University’s School of Dance and Friends of Dance will once again host the Suzanne Farrell Workshop for Young Dancers on February 1st and 2nd at Montgomery Hall.
The workshop, now in its 9th year, is geared towards intermediate and advanced students ages 10-18, and will provide the student a once in a life time opportunity to take a master class from world-renowned ballerina Suzanne Farrell. In addition to a master class taught by Ms. Farrell, workshop attendees will have the opportunity to take classes in modern, conditioning, jazz, and Afro/contemporary from Florida State School of Dance faculty.
All classes will be held in Montgomery Hall, boasting 6 spacious studios, computer and music labs, a conditioning studio, a black box theatre, and the Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre.
About Suzanne Farrell
Suzanne Farrell gained international fame as George Balanchine’s most celebrated muse. Since retiring from the stage Ms. Farrell has directed her own acclaimed company, The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, in conjunction with the Kennedy Center; has acted as a repetiteur for the George Balanchine Trust, and has been on the faculty of the FSU School of Dance. The national dance community is fortunate that Ms. Farrell continues to share her talent and artistry each year with the young dancers from across the nation.
For more information on the Suzanne Farrell Workshop for Young Dancers, contact Program Director Joyce Fausone at 850-645-2449 or jfausone@admin.fsu.edu.