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Institute of Arts and Letters Academy of Dance Summer Classes Welcome Dance of Bali This is a rapid dance, used to welcome an audience, in which the audience is blessed with a sprinkling of flower petals at the conclusion of the dance. The recording used for the dance is an original of a gamelan in Bali, and students study and create culturally accurate costuming. The welcome dance is appropriate for older girls, teens and women. Hornbill Dance of Borneo This is an extremely rare and serene dance, which originated in the longhouses in the remote villages of the island of Borneo. The recording used for the dance is an original of a sape player in Borneo, and students study and create culturally accurate costuming. The hornbill dance is perfect for younger girls. Program Structure Each class meets for a total of 12 hours, typically divided into two-hour class periods. Students study dance structure and performance during the first half of class, followed by theory, history, music, costuming and costume-construction in the second half. The final class is a public dance recital and reception, to which local news media is invited. Course Schedule Several three-week and six-week classes, typically beginning during the first week of summer vacation, are offered throughout the summer months. For upcoming enrollment dates and times, please contact the Institute. Locations Classes are held outdoors, in several of San Diego County’s many beautiful recreational parks. Field trips to Bali, Indonesia, are also available.