The Creative Body will be held at:
The University of Texas at Arlington
The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance
Fine Arts Building North
502 South Cooper Street
Arlington, TX 76019
This 40-hour intensive workshop begins with an opening evening session on
Sunday June 5th, 2022 at 7pm.
Monday-Friday is the same basic daily schedule:
9:30 - 10am Warm-up & Walkabouts
10 - 11am AT Fundamentals
11 - 11:15am Short break
11:15am - 1pm Practicums for Students & Educators
1 - 2:30pm Lunch
2:30 - 4pm Special Interest classes
(Topics announced each day - self select which you want to attend)
4 - 4:30pm Break and change spaces
4:30 - 6pm Ensemble Master Class
& informal concert w/ applications
6 - 8pm Dinner
8 - 9:30pm Additional Practice and Study
(There will be opportunities to work one-on-one in a private lesson with one of our CAS faculty, for an additional cost.)
On the evening of Friday June 10th, we will celebrate together at the end of a full week.
Depart Saturday June 11th.
Carefully read the information provided in the four sections below, as this will allow you to make the correct choices on the registration form. We have included a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section, but if you don't find the answer you need, by all means call (505.670.2596) or email us (robyn@contemporaryalexander.com); we'll gladly help you.
Tuition & Costs
ITEM | COST |
---|---|
General Tuition (after April 1st, 2022) | $525.00 |
UTA & OBU Faculty & Staff Tuition | $410.00 |
BIPOC Artist Tuition | $410.00 |
Student Tuition | $295.00 |
All prices include tax. No other fees apply.
A 5% group discount is available for groups of 8 or more people.
For those driving, there is an on campus parking fee of $40 a week or $13 a day.
We have suggested a few of the affordable places to stay nearby in the FAQs section.
SCHOLARSHIP Assistance
We have done our best to make this event as accessible as possible. If you need further financial assistance than the discounts listed in the tuition chart, please contact us personally and we’ll see what we can do. Work exchanges are available for a couple of local UTA students.
Covid Precautions
We are closely monitoring the evolving local case numbers, variants of concern, and safety recommendations. As it is impossible to know what all of these will look like in June, we will be sending an email to all registered attendees 1-2 weeks prior with the safety protocols we will be using during the event.
You can see our refund policy in the FAQ section below.
ABOUT THE LOCATION
Situated within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area, UTA is a diverse academic community of students working together with faculty committed to outstanding teaching, research and scholarship. With a global enrollment of approximately 60,000 students, The University of Texas at Arlington is the largest institution in North Texas.
Our event will be hosted by the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance. We will be learning in the Mainstage Theatre, Studio Theater, Theater Arts Lab Theater/Stage, and the Swift Center Dance Studio.
https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/liberal-arts/departments/theatre/
TRANSPORTATION
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
Fine Arts Building North
502 South Cooper Street
Arlington, TX 76019
Arlington is located about a 22-30 minute drive from the DFW airport (average price is around $40 for an uber/lyft). There is no public transportation from the airport to the university.
FAQ
If you have a question that you can't find here, please call our office at
505.670.2596
or email us at kavaloncas@gmail.com.
Q: What is the refund policy?
100% refund before May 8th
50% refund May 8th-22nd
No refunds after May 22nd
Your slot may be transferred to another participant at any point in time. Please contact us directly for any refund or transferals.
Q: What are nearby accommodations?
A: Within Walking Distance—
Kasa Arlington - Apartment-style rooms (studio $131, 2 bedroom King $188, full kitchen, pool, and gym)
The Sanford House Inn and Spa - B&B type rooms (average $180, shared fridge and microwave)
Budget Inns and Motels - there are a large number in walking distance, make sure to read reviews and ratings!
Other places to Stay in Arlington—
https://www.arlington.org/hotels/
There are a vast number of accommodation options if you have a car, including a couple of RV/campgrounds.
Remember, dorm spaces may be available. If you are interested in a dorm space, once you’ve registered, please fill out this brief form so we can contact you with more info soon.
Q: Are there places to eat nearby?
FOOD (30 minutes or less walk)—
Tin Cup
Pie Five Pizza
Spicy Bites
Taco Rico
Panera
New York Eats
Mama Deluca’s Pizza
Potbelly
Babe’s Chicken Dinner
Kintaro Ramen
Hurtado BBQ
The Tipsy Oak
Namoo Korean Bowl
Flying Fish
Cane Rosso
Twisted Root Burger Co
Fuzzy’s Tacos
Fast Food (Chipotle, Subway, KFC, Wendys, McDonalds, Chick-fil-A, Jack in the Box…etc…)
COFEE
Starbucks (3 locations)
iCafe
Inclusion
White Rhino
Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: Sorry, no pets.