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Winter Contemporary Intensive

Apply HERE for the Winter Contemporary Intensive!

Hosted at:
The Juilliard School
60 Lincoln Center Plaza at W. 66th Street

(subject to change)

Questions? Email intensive@nycdance.com

Winter Contemporary Intensive 2024
(Dancers age 16-21)

Under the leadership of the Artistic Director of Ballets Jazz Montréal, Alexandra Damiani, the mission of the NYCDA Winter Contemporary Dance Intensive is to offer an insight into international contemporary dance. The program allows aspiring professional dancers the opportunity to experience the work of established and emerging international contemporary choreographers, within a classroom and rehearsal setting. This intensive lays the groundwork for the expectations of any prestigious college dance program or first exposure to the concert dance company experience. This winter session will focus on the repertory work of 3 selected choreographers.

Past choreographic repertory has included the works of:

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, William Forsythe, Jiri Kylian, Ohad Naharin, Crystal Pite, Hofesh Schechter…. and more.

PROGRAM DATES
December 27-31, 2024

DAILY SAMPLE SCHEDULE

9:00-10:30Ballet
10:30-12:00Contemporary
12:00-1:00Lunch
1:00-2:30Specialty Class
2:30-4:00Specialty Class
4:00-6:00Choreographic Repertory

*A final Studio Showcase will be hosted at Steps on Broadway on December 31st. We anticipate ending by 1:15-1:30 PM.

TUITION

$975

This program is presented through the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation (NYCDAF). All proceeds will benefit the NYCDAF College Scholarship Program. There will be no financial assistance or scholarships available for the Winter Dance Intensive.

ROOM & BOARD
Program participants are responsible for their own travel, housing, and food. No chaperoning provided. Click HERE for a list of potential accommodations.

LOCATION
The Juilliard School
60 Lincoln Center Plaza at W. 66th Street
(subject to change)

ELIGIBILITY & AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
The NYCDA Winter Contemporary Dance Intensive will accept a limited enrollment of aspiring professional dancers ages 16- 21. Admittance is granted by video audition only. Entire Application process and video placement are required of ALL dancers.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES
All prospective Contemporary Dance Intensive students must provide:

  1. Completed online application form
  2. Photo or headshot
  3. One letter of recommendation from a dance instructor or qualified dance professionals. Dancers that have received an invitation of automatic acceptance to this program may upload their award certificate in lieu of the recommendation letter.
  4. Video (required of ALL dancers in attendance for audition/placement – see guidelines below). Simple in-studio cell phone video is acceptable.
  5. Copy of Birth Certificate

All applications must be submitted via online link by November 1, 2024.

Dancers who have complete applications/videos prior to November 1 may receive early notification regarding acceptance. We encourage early applications – first come, first served – subject to availability.

All dancers with complete applications will be notified of acceptance by November 7, 2024. A wait list will be utilized.

Accepted dancers must confirm their spot with a $500 non-refundable deposit – due upon acceptance. A paid deposit is required to secure a spot.

Full payment is due by December 1, 2024.

VIDEO AUDITION/PLACEMENT GUIDELINES
All audition videos must include the following:

  1. Video intro of dancer that includes name and age.
  2. Ballet (required) - Present a short adagio and a grand allegro combination demonstrating control, line, extension, jumps and turns.
  3. Contemporary (required) - Present a short 1 minute solo.

Maximum video length is 5 minutes.

CURRICULUM
Dancers will be divided into groups for morning ballet, modern and contemporary technique classes. Afternoons and evenings will consist of choreographic work sessions/rehearsals, where dancers will learn the repertory of selected international contemporary choreographers. The work is always presented by a company representative sanctioned by the actual choreographer. Improvisation, strength training and professional forums are also included.

An informal Studio Showcase will happen on December 31 at approximately 1:00 PM. It will be hosted at Steps on Broadway - 2121 Broadway. A livestream broadcast will be included. More details to follow.


Apply HERE for the Winter Contemporary Intensive - Coming Soon!

Questions? Email intensive@nycdance.com