Office of International Engagement

Summer in Seville, Spain:         

Dance Practicum

Course Dates:
May 2018 – June 2018

Travel Dates:
May 10 – 20, 2018

Program Overview

You will expand your dance vocabulary and world view through this study abroad program, with a rich cultural experience of contemporary and traditional dance and music of Spain. Not only will you connect with dancers from across Europe and experience conversations in movement, but also get a taste of the culture and dance of Spain.
 
The program is based at the Centro Andaluz de Danza (CAD), a well-known dance conservatory that trains dancers in Modern, Ballet, and Flamenco. Located in Seville, CAD is considered one of the leading dance conservatories in Spain.


You will participate in classes taught by MSU and local dance faculty, attend performances, and meet dancers and faculty from Spain. The daily dance classes will include contemporary and traditional styles, including Flamenco. There will be Flamenco or contemporary performances almost every night, and various local site visits

 

Itinerary Highlights: About Seville, Spain
 

Located in the Andalucia region of Southern Spain and known for its dance and music (Flamenco and Sevillana), Seville is considered the “Flamenco Capital” of the world.  The city is pristine and full of lovely shops with ornate fans, traditional Spanish dresses, and contemporary clothing. Its charming streets, many closed to cars, are lined with flowers, with horses and carriages and trams. The numerous museums and important historical sites give perspective and context and are easily visited by foot or bicycle or bus or by the tram. Its historic center, lorded over by a colossal Gothic cathedral, is an intoxicating mix of resplendent Mudéjar palaces, baroque churches and winding medieval lanes. Aristocratic mansions recall the city’s past as a showcase Moorish capital and, later, a 16th-century metropolis rich on the back of New World trade. You will find that Seville disarms and seduces you.
 

Payment Schedule: 

The payment schedule for program costs is as follows:

Please make checks payable to “Montclair State University.”
 

Program costs are based on 10 participants and current exchange rates and are subject to change. Participants should expect approximately $500 out of pocket expenses on site for meals and personal expenses. Mandatory health and evacuation insurance is generally less than $25.

Payments are made through the Office of International Engagement (not the Bursar) and can be in the form of checks, money orders or by completing a credit card form (not payable electronically or online). Make checks or money orders payable to “Montclair State University” and send or drop off at the Office of International Engagement located in the Student Center Annex Room 207.
 

Cancellation policy:

Because commitments are made by the University based on the number of students, there is a sliding scale of cancellation penalties beginning from 20% of the program cost at the 90-day point (February 10) and 50% of the program cost at the 60-day point (March 10). Cancellations received after April 10 are non-refundable.
 
No visas are required for U.S. citizens, but a copy of a passport is needed by February 1 and should be valid for 6 months beyond the trip dates. Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for confirming whether they need a tourist visa. The Office of International Education and Global Engagement will provide supporting documentation if necessary.

Accommodations and Meals:

Participants will stay in centrally located hotel or modern apartments with shared bedrooms.  Two group dinners are included. 

Participants must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 and be in good standing.

Due December 1, 2017:

• Office of International Engagement online application

• Interview and approval by Faculty Director Maxine Steinman

• $100 Application Fee (non-refundable)

Due February 1, 2018

• Passport photocopy or scan