Shanghai Summer School 2014- Chinese Opera Program

Purpose: To promote Chinese culture and opera and enhance intercultural understanding

Brief introduction: The students will study three courses: Chinese opera, Chinese culture, Chinese language. The main course is the traditional Chinese opera, which is composed of the learning of Chinese opera steps and movements, water sleeve routines, spear and sword routines, and selected scene work. Chinese culture and language are supporting courses for students to better understand the essence of traditional Chinese culture. During the program, the students will have the opportunity to see traditional Chinese opera shows and take field trips.

Time:
June 19– July 10, 2014
Chinese opera: 64 lessons
Chinese culture: 9 lessons
Chinese Opera Introduction: 16 lessons
Chinese languages: 16 lessons

Application deadline: April 30, 2014
Assessment:
The attendance rate over 90% is required for the program. At the end of the program, the students will be assessed in the form of a reporting performance. The certificate of completion will be issued on passing the assessment and getting the required attendance rate.
Expense:
Tuition fee: free
International flight expenses: to be borne by the students
Lodging: free, provided by Shanghai Theatre Academy
Living subsidy: 50 yuan/day, provided by Shanghai Theatre Academy
Requirements:
1. Foreign student’s between16 and 30 years old. University students preferred.
2. Interested in Chinese culture, and willing to learn China opera
3. Priority is given to students focusing on Chinese studies or with art background like acting and dancing .
4. Non-English speaker should speak English well and need to provide some certificate which can prove your English level when you apply.

Application materials:
1. Passport copy;
2. 2 photos of 2 inches and one ordinary life photo
3. Application form
4. University certificate;
5. Resume and other materials related to the application.
Please send the above materials to:
Miss Wang Beibei
Foreign Students Office
Shanghai Theatre Academy
630 Huashan Road, Shanghai, China 200040
Tel：0086-21-62485215 Fax：0086-21-62485596
Email：staiso@hotmail.com
Visa:
The students shall apply for and receive the visa with at least one-month stay in China in their own countries.
Insurance:
The students shall take care of their own personal accident insurance for the stay in China.

Date	Event	Venue
2014/6/19 THU	Registeration
2014-6-20 FRI	8:30   Opening Ceremony	Room 105，Zhongyi Building
	9:00-11:40     Comparison between Western Theatre and Traditional Chinese Opera	Room 105，Zhongyi Building
	13:30-16:40   An Introduction to  Chinese Opera	Room 105，Zhongyi Building
2014-6-21 SAT	9:00-11:40     Watching Chinese Opera Videos	Room207, Red Building
	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Red Building
	Watch a Performance
2014-6-22 SUN	9:00-11:40     Comparison between Western Theatre and Traditional Chinese Opera	Room 105，Zhongyi Building
	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Red Building
2014-6-23 MON	Free Time
2014-6-24 TUE	9:00-11:40     An Introduction to  Chinese Opera	Room 105，Zhongyi Building
	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Lianhua Campus
2014-6-25 WEN	13:00   Sightseeing in Shanghai
2014-6-26 THU	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Lianhua Campus
	Watch a performance
2014-6-27 FRI	13:00-14:00   A Visit to Traditional Chinese Opera Museum
	14:00-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Lianhua Campus
2014-6-28 SAT	9:30-11:40     Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Red Building
	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Red Building
2014-6-29 SUN	9:00-11:40     An Introduction to  Chinese Opera	Room 105，Zhongyi Building
	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Red Building
2014-6-30 MON	Free Time
2014-7-1 TUE	8:00    A Tour to the Water Village Zhujiajiao
2014-7-2 WEN	9:00-11:40     Chinese Course	Room 105，Zhongyi Building
	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Red Building
	18:00 Watch "ERA"
2014-7-3 THU	9:00-11:40     Chinese Course	Room 105，Zhongyi Building
	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Red Building
2014-7-4 FRI	9:00-11:40     Traditional Chinese Opera in Practice	Room 105，Zhongyi Building
	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Red Building
2014-7-5 SAT	9:00-11:40     An Introduction to  Chinese Opera	Room 105，Zhongyi Building
	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Red Building
2014-7-6 SUN	9:00-11:40     Chinese Course	Room 105，Zhongyi Building
	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Red Building
2014-7-7 MON	Free Time
2014-7-8 TUE	9:00-11:40     Chinese Course	Room 105，Zhongyi Building
	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Red Building
2014-7-9 WEN	9:00-11:40     Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Lianhua Campus
	13:30-16:40   Traditional Chinese Opera Training	Lianhua Campus
2014-7-10 THU	9:00-12:00     Make-up	Lianhua Campus
	13:00   Final Presentation and Graduation Ceremony	Lianhua Campus
	Farewell Banquet	Lianhua Campus
*The Schedule is for reference only.

Shanghai Theatre Academy Application form.doc