masters week intensive
Ann Parsley School of Dance invites you to Masters Week - a week full of master classes, sponsored by the Macomb Ballet Company. Guest teachers from around the country will share their knowledge and expertise with dancers. This workshop focuses on developing technique and artistry. Dancers will sharpen their skills on specific dance styles including: ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and more.
July 28-August 1, 2025
Ages 8 and up
Cost: $350 for the week
Please note not all instructors are scheduled for every day of the workshop and not all instructors will teach every level.
Tuition is non-refundable and due in full upon registration. Registration will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. No refunds or partial reimbursements will be given under any circumstance unless the camp is cancelled due to low enrollment. If camp becomes full, students will be placed on a waiting list and will be contacted if space becomes available.
STYLES OF DANCE
All levels will train in the following styles of dance (note that styles are subject to change):
-BALLET
-POINTE (for intermediate advanced and advanced dancers only)
-HIP HOP/JAZZ FUNK
-CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL
-JAZZ
-BALLROOM
DOWNLOADS
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REGISTRATION
Register online here.
FACULTY
PLEASE NOTE FACULTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Sarah (Boik) Komara is a distinguished educator and performer with a lifelong dedication to the art of dance. She attended Oakland University on a dance scholarship, performing with the Oakland Dance Theatre and Repertoire companies. Alongside her dance education, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and is a licensed registered nurse with proficiency in multiple specialties. Mrs. Komara holds the highest certification from the Cecchetti Council of America (CCA), the Enrico Cecchetti Diploma (DFCCA), and is certified to teach students and teachers through the diploma level in the Cecchetti Method. She serves as an examiner on the CCA Board of Examiners and is a member of the CCA National Executive Board of Directors, where she serves as Recording Secretary and Social Media Director. Her achievements include receiving the Eastern Michigan Committee Board of Directors Scholarship to attend the CCA Teacher’s Diploma course in 2015. In 2016, she was selected by the CCA National Executive Board as the United States Sylvia Hamer Award recipient, enabling her to study abroad at England’s Cecchetti Society Teacher Symposium. Mrs. Komara has successfully guided numerous successful students and teachers through the Cecchetti examination process. From 2006-2022, Mrs. Komara was integral to the Macomb Ballet Company, serving as Co-Director in 2006 and Assistant Artistic Director from 2007-2022. Her innovative choreography brought classical and original productions to life on stage. In 2023, she transitioned to Artistic Consultant for their production of Peter Pan and now serves as a member of the company’s advisory panel. As a former member of the Macomb Ballet Company, she performed principal roles in Coppélia, Un Encuentro, The Nutcracker, and Cinderella under the direction of Ann Parsley. Mrs. Komara’s contributions extended to the Ann Parsley School of Dance (APSD), where she served as Assistant Director from 2017-2022 and was on faculty since 2003, teaching classical ballet and other genres. Her mentorship has shaped countless students who have gone on to earn awards, scholarships, and careers in collegiate, professional, and teaching roles around the world. She has augmented her training with prestigious programs such as Joffrey Ballet Chicago, Joffrey Midwest, American Ballet Theatre in New York City, and the American College Dance Festival. Her professional performance credits include appearances in operas such as Turandot and membership in the Detroit Opera House’s Civic Dance Ensemble, under Samantha Shelton and Michael Anderson. As a highly respected instructor, Mrs. Komara has guest taught at universities such as Wayne State University, Oakland University, Western Michigan University, and Grand Valley State University, as well as studios across Michigan and the Chicago area. Passionate about ongoing education, she regularly attends workshops, seminars, and conferences nationwide to stay at the forefront of dance instruction. She is also certified in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), using innovative methods to enhance muscle memory and optimize ballet training. Mrs. Komara continues to inspire and elevate dancers and teachers through her dedication to the art form and her commitment to excellence.
Andrew Cribbett, Andrew Cribbett, originally from Thomasboro, Illinois, received a full scholarship to The Washington Ballet in Washington D.C. He then attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts to finish his senior year of high school. He joined Eisenhower Dance Detroit in 2011 and retired as a company dancer and Rehearsal Director in 2021. While dancing with the company, Mr. Cribbett toured nationally and internationally both teaching and performing in venues as far as Tel Aviv, Israel. He also had the great pleasure of performing original works by Nicolo Fonte, Gina Patterson, Darrell Grand Moutrie, Edgar Zendejas, Joshua Peugh, Ron De Jesus, among many others. His choreography has received recognition for Top 12 placement at YAGP for solos, small groups, and ensembles. Over the years, Mr. Cribbett has taught and choreographed for several local studios including The School of Eisenhower Dance Detroit and also trains elite level figure skaters in Junior Ice Dance. He is also pursuing a degree in Nursing concurrent with his role of Assistant Artistic Director of Eisenhower Dance Detroit.
Kacie Collins was born and raised in the Detroit area. She began her training at the age of 3 at Gotta Dance Studios. Throughout the years Kacie was part of the Detroit Pistons Entertainment team on the Motor City Minis from 2017-2019. She joined Hollywood Connection’s The Teen Company in 2018 working closely with the faculty, specifically the artistic directors over the years Mitchel Federan, Kristin McQuaid, and Aaron Czuprenski. Her third year on the company Kacie was given the title of company captain. From 2019-2023, she spent her summers choreographing and performing with the USPBL Dance Crew, working closely alongside Lesley Kay. During her summers off, she loves to teach and choreograph across the state of Michigan. Teaching hip hop, contemporary fusion, and improv classes, in addition to, choreographing competition and halftime pieces for dance teams and studios. Currently, Kacie is preparing to graduate from Chapman University in Orange, California as a Dance BFA in May 2025. She is in her fourth and final year as a member of the University’s hip-hop club Team Shaka, as President. At Chapman, Kacie is furthering her artistic knowledge and preparing for her future career in the dance industry.
Lisa Carducci-Deringor a Choreographer and Master teacher. Originally from Detroit MI, Lisa studied classical ballet and holds grades I-VII from The Cecchetti Council of America. Lisa has performed lead roles in The Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Coppelia. At the age of 19, Lisa moved to Los Angeles, where she received a dance scholarship to Tremaine Dance Center. She has studied many disciplines under some of the industries top teachers and choreographers. Following scholarship, she began working as a professional dancer and choreographer. She has performed on the MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Awards, HBO Comedy Awards, tours, videos, film and commercials. Lisa has worked with several artists including Brittany Spears, N'Sync, Lenny Kravitz, Taking Back Sunday, James Blunt. She has worked with companies such as HBO, Pepsi, Disney, Adidas, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls. Lisa resides in Williamsburg, VA where she is the Artistic Director of The Movement Dance Company as well as a teacher at The Institute for Dance. She also travels the country as a Master Teacher and Choreographer.
Jonathan Carter started his ballet training at the age of 3. At 9, he began attending Northwest Florida Ballet Academie and trained under the direction of Todd Eric Allen and Dorothy Lister. As a professional, Jonathan danced with Atlanta Ballet under the direction of Gennadi Nedvigin, Cincinnati Ballet under the direction of Victoria Morgan, and Alabama Ballet under the direction of Tracey Alvey. With Alabama Ballet, he performed The Cavalier in Balachine’s The Nutcracker, and Prince Desire in The Sleeping Beauty. In 2020, he joined Northwest Arkansas Ballet Theatre where he performed principal roles including Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In 2022, Jonathan joined Dayton Ballet. With Dayton Ballet, he performed multiple principal roles including Cavalier in Dayton Ballet’s The Nutcracker, Peter Pan in Septime Weber’s Peter Pan and a prinicpal role in Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s ‘Limoncello.’ As a Guest Artist, Jonathan has performed principal roles with Cuban Classical Ballet, A&A Ballet, Mobile Ballet, Victoria Ballet Theatre, Macomb Ballet Theatre, Inwood Ballet, Andalusia Ballet, Midland Festival Ballet, and American Dance Academy. Jonathan is currently a ballet instructor having taught for Atlanta Ballet, Alabama Ballet, Northwest Florida Ballet, and Arkansas Festival Ballet, he has also been an adjudicator for the ‘National Arts and Letters’ ballet competition series. In 2022, Jonathan joined the board of directors for the ‘Dorothy D. Lister Memorial Scholarship’ program where he has been able to continue Dorothy Lister’s legacy by awarding candidates scholarships to national Summer Intensives.
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