Winter Pre-Professional Intensive
Apply HERE for the Pre-Professional Intensive!
| Hosted at: The Juilliard School 60 Lincoln Center Plaza at W. 66th Street (subject to change) | ||
Pre-Professional Intensive
(Dancers age 14-18)
Questions? Email intensive@nycdance.com
The mission of the NYC Dance Alliance Winter Technique Intensive is to offer a four-day intimate training opportunity with NYCDA faculty and professional guests. The program is focused on reinforcing and building on each dancer’s existing technique, while exploring new dance vocabulary - all within a classroom and rehearsal setting.
PROGRAM DATES
December 27-30, 2024
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
| 9:00-10:30 | Ballet | |
| 10:30-12:00 | Contemporary | |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch | |
| 1:00-2:30 | Guest Specialty Class | |
| 2:30-4:00 | Guest Specialty Class | |
| 4:00-6:00 | Showcase* Rehearsal |
*A final Studio Showcase will be hosted at Steps on Broadway on December 30th. We anticipate ending by 4:00-4:15 PM.
TUITION
In-Person: $900
There will be no financial assistance or scholarships available for this Technique 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
Hosted at:
The Juilliard School
60 Lincoln Center Plaza at W. 66th Street
(subject to change)
ELIGIBILITY & AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
The NYCDA Pre-Professional Intensive will accept a limited enrollment of young dancers ages 14-18. Admittance is granted by video audition only. Entire Application process is required of ALL dancers.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
All prospective NYCDA Technique Intensive students must provide the following:
- Completed online application form
- Photo or headshot
- One letter of recommendation from dance instructors or qualified dance professionals. Dancers who have received an invitation of automatic acceptance to this program may upload their award certificate in lieu of the recommendation letter.
- Video (Video is only required of dancers not automatically accepted through an NYCDA event.) Simple in-studio cell phone video is acceptable.
- Copy of Birth Certificate.
All applications must be submitted via online link by November 1, 2024.
Dancers who have completed 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 $450 non-refundable deposit – due upon acceptance. A paid deposit is required to secure a slot.
Full payment is due by December 1, 2024.
VIDEO AUDITION/PLACEMENT GUIDELINES
All audition videos must include the following:
- Video intro of dancer that includes name and age.
- Ballet (required) - Present a short adagio and a grand allegro combination demonstrating control, line, extension, jumps, and turns.
- Jazz/Lyrical or Contemporary (required) - Present a short 1 minute solo.
Maximum video length is 5 minutes.
CURRICULUM
Dancers will be divided into groups for all morning technique classes. Afternoons and evenings will consist of work sessions in diverse styles, as well as choreographic rehearsals. Industry guests and professional forums will be included.
An informal Studio Showcase will happen on December 30 at 2:00 PM. It will be hosted at Steps on Broadway - 2121 Broadway. A live stream of the showcase will also be available. More details will follow.
Apply HERE for the Pre-Professional Intensive - Coming Soon!
Questions? Email intensive@nycdance.com