Summer Intensive by Midland Festival Ballet

For dancers ages 12+ and younger dancers who have 1+ year of En Pointe training. Age cutoff date is May 15, 2025. June 1-12 Mondays – Thursdays 1:00-5:00pm Fridays 10am-12pm $600 (or $300/week) Full amount due on May 1. MFB’s Summer Intensive is a three week intensive dance experience designed for continued development of students’ technique and artistry. Attendees will enjoy classes of various styles, some taught by world class guest teachers. JUNE 1-5 FEATURED GUEST TEACHER: MAIQUI MANOSA Maiqui Manosa is an internationally acclaimed ballet artist, coach, and stager whose distinguished career spans performance, teaching, and staging for major companies worldwide. Originally from the Philippines, Maiqui began her professional journey with Philippine Ballet Theatre before joining Atlanta Ballet, where she rose to the rank of Principal Dancer. During her tenure, she captivated audiences in iconic roles such as Kitri in Don Quixote, Giselle in Giselle, and leading parts in Balanchine masterpieces including Serenade (as The Dark Angel) , Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, and Prodigal Son (as The Siren) . Maiqui’s artistry has been recognized through numerous invitations to stage and coach productions for companies such as Kansas City Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and Ballet Hawaii, where she is a sought-after faculty member for their prestigious Summer Intensive. She is widely respected for her ability to bring narrative depth and musicality to every performance. Her contributions to the art form have earned her accolades as a Val Caniparoli Stager and a trusted collaborator for works that demand both technical precision and dramatic interpretation. JUNE 8-12 FEATURED GUEST TEACHER: KARISSA SKIBA Karisa Skiba began her ballet training at Central Wisconsin School of Ballet with Madam Karkar, whose mentorship inspired her pursuit of a professional career. She later received a scholarship to study in New York City with the Joffrey Ballet Academy before continuing her training at Monona Academy of Dance in Madison. Karisa earned scholarships with Wisconsin Dance Ensemble, Milwaukee Ballet, and Boston Ballet, and trained with many renowned teachers. At age 19, she joined Milwaukee Ballet, where she performed for 13 years, also appearing with Chautauqua Ballet and as a guest artist throughout the Midwest. After relocating to the Washington, DC area, Karisa earned her Classical Power Pilates Comprehensive Certification in New York City with Bob Liekens. She has since combined her expertise in dance and Pilates to guide dancers and clients toward health, wellness, and professional success. Her teaching experience includes Milwaukee Ballet School, the University of Wisconsin, and coaching elite dancers for YAGP and the World Ballet Competition. While living in Tanzania, she founded Ballet with Karisa, a ballet curriculum for young dancers. She currently teaches at Skye Ballet Center in Herndon, VA, while running a thriving Pilates business. Dress Code Girls: Leotard, Tights, Ballet Slippers. Hair must be worn in a ballet bun. Boys: White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Ballet Slippers. ATTN: COMPANY & JUNIOR COMPANY DANCERS You MUST take at least 2 weeks of training over the summer. This is for your safety, as regular class attendance is the #1 way to prevent injury. Failure to comply will jeopardize Company placement. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.