Hungarian National Ballet Company
Summer International 2010
 
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The 2010 HNBC Summer International Application Process
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HOW TO APPLY

Step One: Download/print out the application form linked in below and fill it out completely

Step Two: Collect your supplemental materials

Step Three: Remit your information together with the application fee (please remember to attach receipt)

Step Four: If accepted within one week, be prepared to reserve your position with a down payment.
To apply for admission to the Summer International, you will need to download and complete the Application Form and submit it in one of the ways described below for your convenience:
  • Photos
  • Headshot
  • First arabesque in center (En Pointe for women)
  • Optional: you may include up to two additional photos in ballet poses

    PLEASE NOTE: Photos should not exceed 7x5 inches / 18x13 cm. Photos will not be returned.
  • CV
  • Please remit your CV
  • Video OR recommendations
  • EITHER a recent video showing the applicant in three different segments:
  • Segment 1: Short Barre exercises of tendues, adagio and grand battement
  • Segment 2: Short Center exercises of adagio, allegro and pointe for women or tour en l'air for men
  • Segment 3: A classical or contemporary variation

    PLEASE NOTE: The video should be a current representation within a year’s time. The duration of the video should not exceed 15 minutes. Please make sure that the applicant is easily identifiable. DVDs will not be returned.

  • OR at least 2 letters of recommendation if you are unable to provide a video
  • One recommendation from a current teacher
  • An additional recommendation from another current or previous teacher

    PLEASE NOTE: Recommendations should be signed by the teacher and state the period of time when the applicant studied with the teacher.

    Every application method above must be accompanied by the application fee. Without the application fee, your form cannot be processed.
  • Application fee
  • Please remit your payment of the application fee of EUR 80 (non-refundable) through bank transfer to:

    Name: Budapesti Operabarát Alapítvány
    Name of bank: K&H Bank Zrt.
    Address of bank: H-1051 Budapest, Arany J. u. 20.
    IBAN code (account number): HU54 1020 0830 3231 3277 0000 0000
    SWIFT code: OKHB HUHB

    Questions about the money transfer? hnbcsi@opera.hu

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR MATERIAL
  • Please send
  • the completed application form
  • your CV
  • your video on DVD OR your letters of recommendation
  • your receipt about payment of the application fee
    addressed to:

    Gabriella Komor
    Hungarian State Opera House
    H-1061 Budapest
    22 Andrássy str.
    Hungary

    PLEASE NOTE:  Alternatively to mailing your DVD, if you have your video posted on an online video site such as YouTube, you may simply send us the link!

    You will be notified via email within 1 week of receipt of your application if you were accepted into the program!

    Questions about the Application?
    You may want to search the FAQ's, or submit a request here

TUITION / FEES
A. All-Inclusive Package Prime
(Tuition, Performance/Audition/Competition, Room and Board), full payment before 15 March, 2010:
3.200 EUR
B. All-Inclusive Package Standard
(Tuition, Performance/Audition/Competition, Room and Board), full payment following 15 March, 2010:
3.500 EUR
C. All-Inclusive Package Couple
(Tuition, Performance/Audition/Competition, Room and Board) if applying and accepted together with a dancer of the opposite gender:
3.200 EUR/person
D. Private Accommodation Package
(Tuition, Performance/Audition/Competition; without room or board)
2.700 EUR
E. First Week Package
(Tuition, Room and Board for the first week only; this package does not qualify the participant for the final performance/audition/competition
1.500 EUR

Occupancy

The above prices are based upon double occupancy.
For a single room, please add an additional 500 EUR for any three-week package (A-D), or 200 EUR for the first week package (E).

Balance
Please be prepared to remit 1.000 EUR within 10 days from acceptance to HNBCSI (non-refundable) and your full balance within 30 days of acceptance (non-refundable).

All-inclusive fees include the following:
  • Full Tuition for all classes for the Summer International Course
  • Performance Showcase
  • Competition and Audition fees
  • Accommodation at official hotel between 9 and 31 July, 2010
  • Three meals/day
  • Financial Aid and Scholarships
    The Hungarian National Ballet Company Summer International will offer merit scholarships and financial aid for the 2010 Summer International. To apply for scholarships, you must first apply to and be accepted into the HNBCSI program. You will then be sent the requisite forms if you indicate that you wish to apply for a scholarship. You will be notified of your scholarship award within one week from receipt.

    Hungarian applicants:
    Hungarians living/studying in Hungary are asked to please contact the following persons for information on HSOH Foundation’s funded scholarships:
  • Hungarian students at the Hungarian Ballet Academy: Beáta Schanda, HBA Artistic Manager
  • Hungarian dancers working in Hungary: Gabriella Komor, HNBC International Cultural Manager, Hungarian State Opera House Ballet Office
  • Thank you and good luck!

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