Anaheim Ballet directors Lawrence and Sarma Lapenieks Rosenberg co-direct the Anaheim Ballet and the AB School Summer Intensive program. Their goal is to see each student improve technically and artistically by session’s end.

Lawrence Rosenberg

Lawrence is an active promoter of arts education and an advocate for community arts involvement. He was a member of Eliot Feld Ballet in New York, and worked on the West Coast in television and film. During the Intensive, Lawrence is a featured instructor of program classes, including Men’s Class and Partnering. He is a current faculty member at Chapman University and a sought after master class instructor. Lawrence presents Anaheim Ballet’s Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Arts Teach performances and is frequently a West Coast guest teacher for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Sarma Lapenieks Rosenberg

Sarma serves as resident choreographer for Anaheim Ballet. She has created acclaimed full-length and one act works for the company. During the Intensive, Sarma instructs, coaches and stages the intensive participants for the end-of-program ballet performance. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including a Congressional Certificate from Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, a Soroptomist Award for her use of dance in promoting International Goodwill and Understanding, and the American Business Women’s Association “Woman of Distinction Award.” Sarma also stages David Lichine’s Graduation Ball throughout the US.

In addition to Anaheim Ballet’s Directors and AB School Faculty, our Summer Intensive program features many guest master teachers, coaches, and lecturers such as:

• Alexander “Sasha” Greschenko, formerly Bolshoi Ballet

• Vladimir Kolsenikov, formerly Mariinsky Ballet

• Nilas Martins, formerly New York City Ballet

• Rasta Thomas, International Dance Icon

• John Kirby, Hollywood Acting Coach

• Bob Garrett, Broadway and Hollywood Vocal Coach

Class Schedule
Students will take three to four classes plus rehearsal and lunch break Monday-Friday morning to early evening. Saturday’s schedule will include at least one morning ballet class, and may include a second specialty class depending on the weekend. The full four-week schedule of classes will be released in advance of the program, so families may make transportation arrangements.

A majority of the classes will be in ballet, pointe/men’s technique, and partnering, character and contemporary but there will also be exposure to other dance styles. In addition, specialty classes/lectures typically include nutrition, sports psychology, acting coach session, vocal coach session, etc. After a Choreography lecture, students will form groups and choreograph their own dances to perform onstage in the Final Performance.

Final Performance

This four-week program culminates in a free public performance at Pearson Park Amphitheater (401 N. Lemon St, Anaheim) on Friday July 25, 2025 at 6:30pm. Students will perform selections from a classical ballet, other dance works and student choreography.

Location
Anaheim Ballet is located in Downtown Anaheim near the Disneyland Resort, Ctr City and the Anaheim Packing District. Centrally located in Orange County (between Los Angeles and San Diego), it is easily accessible from many surrounding cities.

Travel
Anaheim Ballet is easily accessible from John Wayne Airport (SNA). Flights can also be arranged from Long Beach Airport (LGB), Ontario Airport (ONT) or from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Field Trips

Optional group activities may include a trip to Disneyland (additional fee). While at Disneyland, students 13 and under will have a chaperone with them at all times. Additional no or low-cost social events may be available, please plan accordingly (for example, beach bonfire or pool party).

Street Wear & Incidentals

Daily casual wear for to/from AB, warm jacket (evenings get cool), optional bathing suit. Students will find it helpful to bring funds for occasional movie outings or similar events, and for any personal purchases needed.

Supervision & Amenities
Anaheim Ballet staff are on-site during the programs’ classes. Students under 18 are not allowed to leave the building during breaks to visit local shops, unless we have signed permission slip from parent/guardian. Students have access to refrigerator and microwave, and food deliveries are accepted at our Front Desk.

Anaheim Ballet is located in an internationally favored vacation area that has many lovely accommodations if you are interested in arranging your own lodging at a local hotel or vacation rental property. You can find more information about Anaheim/Orange County at VisitAnaheim.org

Home-stay Housing - $1,750 - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Students will stay with a local host family (most typically whose child is also participating in the Summer Intensive Program or year-round AB School classes). The host family will provide all meals and transportation to/from Anaheim Ballet.

Ballet, Contemporary and Character Classes

Ladies – Black, pink, white leotards; pink tights; pink ballet shoes; pink pointe shoes. Black, pink or white chiffon skirts are optional. Hair must be secured in ballet-style. Free style dressing is allowed during rehearsal periods at the discretion of the instructor. For Character class (and performance) you will need character shoes (black preferred) and a black character skirt. No jewelry may be worn in any classes/rehearsals.

Gentlemen – White or black snug fitting T-shirts, black tights, black or white ballet shoes with coordinating socks. Free style dressing is allowed during rehearsal periods at the discretion of the instructor. For Character class (and performance) you will need black jazz shoes.

Other Dance Styles and Lecture Classes

Ballet attire should be worn, with (optional) your choice of warm-ups.

Final Performance

Ladies – Please have a nude leotard and the required Character shoes & skirt (noted above). Final required dance attire is subject to change, and may be updated during the program.

Gentlemen - Please have the required jazz shoes (noted above) for Character dance. Final required dance attire is subject to change, and may be updated during the program.

Stage Make-up

Neutral foundation (base), neutral powder (finish), earth-toned dark brown eye shadow, black eye liner, black mascara, earth-toned natural powder blush, earth-toned natural lipstick, earth-toned natural lip liner, white eye shadow, light brown eyebrow pencil (unless dark brows), gray/brown contour powder. Brushes: large powder, medium blush, small eye shadow assortment.

Led by Anaheim Ballet principal dancer and faculty member Elan Alekzander, the Junior Intensive allows for detailed focus on ballet technique and preparation for future intensive training. Daily classes are taught by members of the AB School Faculty, alongside guest instructors.

Program Schedule
Students will take three classes Monday-Friday and two classes Saturday. The first class on weekdays begins at 10:30am. A forty-five minute lunch break is offered; students will not be allowed to leave the studio without parent/guardian (there is a fridge/freezer and microwave available to students). Weekday classes will finish by 3:00pm and on Saturday by 12:30pm. On Friday afternoon, there will be a brief in-studio showcase for parents/family.

Travel
Anaheim Ballet is easily accessible from John Wayne Airport (SNA). Flights can also be arranged from Long Beach Airport (LGB), Ontario Airport (ONT) or from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Location
Anaheim Ballet is located in Downtown Anaheim near the Disneyland Resort, Ctr City and the Anaheim Packing District. Centrally located in Orange County (between Los Angeles and San Diego), it is easily accessible from many surrounding cities.

Supervision
Supervision will include attention to ensuring that each participant receives the most from their experience by forming new friendships and gaining positive feelings of accomplishment and productivity.

Housing is not provided for Junior Intensive participants. Anaheim Ballet is located in an internationally favored vacation area that has many lovely accommodations if you are interested in arranging your own lodging at a local hotel or vacation rental property. You can find more information about Anaheim/Orange County at VisitAnaheim.org

Ballet

Ladies – Black, pink, white leotards; pink tights; pink ballet shoes. Black, pink or white chiffon skirts are optional. Hair must be secured in ballet-style. No jewelry may be worn.

Gentlemen – White or black snug fitting T-shirts, black tights, black or white ballet shoes with coordinating socks.