High School
The High School Dance Program introduces students to dance as both a physical discipline and a creative, performing art, welcoming dancers, athletes, actors, and anyone interested in exploring the world of dance. Through technical training, creative exploration, and enriching experiences with guest artists, workshops, and New York’s vibrant dance scene, the program inspires students at all skill levels to appreciate and integrate dance into their lives.
Formal dance opportunities in High School include:
Outside In dance concerts – Offers students the chance to engage closely with visiting choreographers from the professional dance world, culminating in a performance of new work in our intimate black box theater.
Studio Works – Provides a venue for dance classes to share their efforts in a spirited community showcase.
Dance Theater Workshop (DTW) – For those seeking deeper engagement with dance, DTW, an audition-based program, introduces students to choreographic tools and methods to develop authentic and unique choreography. The course uses improvisation, open structures, and choreographic constructs to generate movement. DTW offers students the opportunity to connect with their own voices and experiences and produce a work that culminates in a year-end dance concert.
Beyond the curriculum, faculty support in preparing to apply to professional dance schools.
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