Syracuse, NY— Auditions for the Syracuse University (SU) Summer Dance Intensive, under the artistic direction of Danita Emma, will be conducted on Sunday, Jan. 20 at Metropolitan Ballet Theatre, 11460 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Emma has more than 30 years of experience as a dance teacher, coach, choreographer, adjudicator, and administrator. She has taught company classes at the National Opera and Ballet of Bulgaria as well as at the National Opera House in Bourgas Bulgaria.

Momchil Mladenov, a former principal dancer with the Suzanne Farrell Ballet and the National Ballet of Bulgaria, will act as assistant artistic director. The 2013 program will take place on the Syracuse University campus this summer.

Students will enjoy a comprehensive program consisting of classical ballet, exposure to a variety of other dance disciplines, and a focus on health and personal growth.  The classes are open to ballet students aged 12 to 20. Participation is by audition only, either through a live audition or video submission. Attendees may choose a two or three-week program – July 8-20 or July 8-27 – and may commute or reside on the SU campus.

Registration will take place at the dance studio from 1-1:30 p.m. and auditions will be held from 1:30-3 p.m.

The program is administered by University College of Syracuse University. Visit the Summer Dance Intensive web site at http://summer.syr.edu/ballet/program.htm for information and tuition rates. For questions and program details, call 315-443-5000 or e-mail ballet@uc.syr.edu.