Summer 2011

The Academy for International Movement Studies will be based in the Kazavati region of Thassos, Greece.
Application deadline is June 8, 2011.

This is a very exciting opportunity for students to live, learn and travel abroad with the ability to express their passion of dance and other artistic pursuits in the performance arena. Young dancers/movers/artists and the artistically curious will gain international exposure while being facilitated under the umbrella of an academic atmosphere.

Thassos, Greece was carefully chosen for our program due to the fact that it is the only island that lies close enough to mainland Greece to allow the academy to take excursions to many archaeological sites and beautiful cities that are spread throughout Northern Greece (Macedonia).

In the mornings, technique classes are scheduled at the amphitheater.  During the day we will have regular academic classes. The evenings are when our rehearsals are planned. One day a week will be dedicated to excursions and volunteer work.

About Thasso:
  
The Island of Thassos is a real treasure for the country of Greece. Unlike the rest of the Greek islands, the Island of Thassos has much more to offer than just beautiful beaches and water. It truly retains all the Greek culture and tradition that has generally been lost on most of the Greek Islands, as they have become tourist centers that now cater to the many tourists of multi nationalities. Thassos also has a rich history and archaeological sites scattered through out the island. You can combine amusement with archaeological interests.

Kavala was a colony of the Thassians. On the island one can still see monuments remaining since its glorious days from the past, such as the walls of the fortress of the ancient city, the temple of Pythian Apollo and the sanctuary of Dionysos with its choragic monument.
    
Thassos is the most northern island of the Aegean Sea, lying almost 7 kilometres, or a little over 4 miles distance opposite of the coastline of Eastern Macedonia, very close to the Keramoti Bay and the estuary of the Nestos River.