Embark on a summer dance journey at Pure Energy with our captivating weeklong ballet intensive! Tailored for dancers in Ballet II-V, this program offers a unique opportunity to refine your technique and explore new ideas and concepts typically beyond the scope of the regular school year curriculum. Join us from August 5th to August 10th for an immersive Ballet Intensive experience.

The intensive curriculum encompasses a diverse range of subjects, including Ballet Technique, Pointe Technique, Pre-Pointe Education and Strength, Character Dancing, Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Ballet Education, and Choreography. Throughout the week, your dancer will master choreography in various dance styles, showcasing their newfound skills at our complimentary event on August 10th.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 10th, as all dancers come together for a collective warm-up from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by an exciting showcase and reception at 12:00 PM. Don't miss this chance to witness the culmination of a week filled with dedication, learning, and artistic expression!

Megan Becker began her early dance training in Orange County, California at Ballet Conservatory of Saddleback Valley under the direction of Maryann Bayless. She spent her summers studying at The School of American Ballet, where she was selected to take part in the New York Choreographic Institute showcase, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Miami City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and Ballet Austin. When Megan was 15, she moved to New York City to train in the year-round program at the Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet. In 2012, she was accepted into the Professional Division program at Pacific Northwest Ballet and chose to continue her training under the direction of Peter Boal. During the two years she spent at PNB she received the opportunity to dance with the professional company in Giselle, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In the fall of 2014, she joined Nevada Ballet Theatre under the direction of James Canfield, where she danced in The Nutcracker, Giselle, and George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In 2015, Megan accepted an offer with Avant Chamber Ballet in Dallas. While at ACB, Megan had the joy of performing in George Balanchine’s Raymonda Variations, Concerto Barocco, and Walpurgisnacht, several Classic Story Ballets such as The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, Alice in Wonderland, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Little Match Girl Passion, as well as countless works created specifically for her by choreographers from around the world. She has been lucky enough to dance while also pursuing her other passion, teaching! In Dallas, Megan was an instructor at Park Cities Dance, The Dallas Conservatory, Legacy Dance Center, Avant Chamber Ballet, and Park Cities Pilates Center. Megan is experienced in all levels and ages of ballet instruction. She is also a certified Romana’s Pilates Instructor and has been teaching private Pilates sessions, group Pilates sessions, Pilates for ballet dancers, which has included work on all Pilates apparatuses including the reformer since 2016. In 2021, Megan's husband, Jacob, accepted an offer as Assistant Counsel of Student Affairs for the Texas A&M University System and they decided to make the move to College Station after learning what a special place it was to many of their friends and colleagues. Megan and Jacob have two cats who both have huge personalities and love their home just as much as they do, he makes appearances from time-to-time on Megan's Zoom lessons but has yet to learn any Pilates or ballet.

Kristina began dancing at the age of seven at Ball State University's dance program. Her classical ballet training continued at Staunton Academy of Ballet in Virginia. While a principal dancer of Shenandoah Dance Company, Kristina performed the roles of Giselle in Giselle, Princess Aurora and Lilac Fairy in The Sleeping Beauty, Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, and Pas de Deux in Les Sylphides. Her training was further developed at a summer dance intensive at Ballet Aspen and Pennsylvania School of Ballet, and through many master classes. Her teachers have included, Jacques D'Amboise, Susan Brooker, Franco De Vita, Suzanne Farrell, Gloria Govrin, Kerry Hubata, Sean Lavery, Raymond Lukens, Dame Kirsten Simone, Suki Shorer, Violette Verdy, and Gretchen Ward Warren.

Kristina has been teaching ballet to all ages and levels since 1996. She is dedicated to training each dancer as an individual, instilling a love and reverence for the history of classical ballet as well as its growth and evolution into contemporary times. Kristina Mosbo is an ABT Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 7 & Partnering of the ABT National Training Curriculum. She is also an ABT Project Plié Partner Teacher, helping underprivileged children access excellent ballet training.

Tanja started dancing at the age of seven with a Little Theater in Tanzania. Due to her families work she got to experience living and dancing in different countries around the world. Then whilst living in Germany at the age of about 11 she was accepted into the John Cranko School in Stuttgart. During this time, she had the opportunity to dance with The Stuttgart Ballet. As a teenager her family moved to Africa once again, where she performed with a Jazz Dance Group and was a member of the Zimbabwean National Ballet. She spent her late teen years at the Elmhurst Ballet School in Surrey England.

Corinne Wright began dancing at the age of 2 in Charleston, SC. She is trained in all genres of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, and Musical Theater. Corinne has trained with many famous choreographers including Travis Wall, Tyce Diorio, Brian Friedman, Mandy Moore, and Mia Michaels (her personal favorite). Corinne had the pleasure of attending the boarding school, South Carolina Governors School for the Arts and Humanities for multiple years, studying ballet and modern dance.