Initially, the company will start out small, with six dancers performing two weeks each month, but focusing mostly on teaching classes and summer workshops.

The director asked her to do a summer vocal workshop.

Often, they are paid to attend summer workshops led by companies that have contracted with the states to develop the tests.

Their strong endorsement pushed the launch of this summer workshop.

Three years ago, we did two summer workshops that had 50 participants.

Some educators suggest it is impossible to cram teacher training into a brief summer workshop.

So far the center has served as a summer workshop for established artists and younger ones from all over the world, this year around 100.

"We're absolutely working on this," she said, adding that a summer workshop would be held for principals.

Her focus both on the theatre and youth is represented in her summer workshops.

Those who are accepted attend summer workshops on subjects including character study, movement and stage combat.