Robert Battle: 6/4-6/9
Elisa Monte: 6/11-6/16
Stephen Petronio & Company: 6/18-6/23
Jacqulyn Buglisi: 6/25-6/30
Mark Dendy: 7/2-7/7
Jennifer Muller: 7/9-7/14
Donald Byrd: 7/16-7/21
Nathan Trice: 7/23-7/28
Heidi Latsky: 7/30-8/4
Dwight Rhoden & Desmond Richardson: 8/6-8/11
Kevin Wynn: 8/13-8/18
Aszure Barton: 8/20-8/25
Sean Curran: 8/27-9/1
Christopher Huggins: 9/3-9/8

Saturday audition following some workshops.
Please check our website for updates.
schedule subject to change

Immerse yourself in three weeks of intensive study in New York City with world renowned choreographers, celebrated Steps faculty and distinguished guest artists.

This workshop includes:

• Repertory & master classes with world renowned choreographers
• Daily open classes taught by Steps faculty in any discipline
• Classes in our Steps with Contemporary Masters Series
• Composition/Improvision Technique classes
• Participation in showcase performance
• Theater tickets
• Panel Discussion - "Getting the Job: Audition Workshop" (see entry below)

Each applicant will be placed in a group that will work exclusively on an existing piece of repertory or on a new work by one of the following master teacher/choreographers:

with
Tony Pichette, Casting Director, Kipperman Casting
Dance/Choreographer Talent Agent, CESD Talent Agency
Karine Plantadit, Actress/Dancer (Broadway, Concert Dance, Film/TV) & Audition Coach

Part I: "Marketing Yourself: Headshots, Resumes & Reels" - Learn what talent agents and casting directors look for when wading through piles of headshots.

Part II: "Audition Techniques" - Being prepared both mentally and physically is the key to a successful audition. A brief introduction to an interactive workshop that focuses on these essentials.

Make auditions fun, exciting and artistic events you can not wait to be part of. . .

Release your old habits
Attain a higher level of self-care
Experience total body freedom

"My secret weapon. . .The DL Fit Ball", . . .Desmond Richardson, Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Master Instructors Sarita Allen & Daniel Loigerot lead this innovative workshop that focuses on:

• Systematic unlocking of all major muscle groups
• Using your body more effectively & efficiently
• Enhancing sustained flexibility and core strength
• Reaching a new level of performance on stage, at the office and at home

Audition for Pre-Professional Program
Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theater
Ages 8-18
June 24th
10:00am - 1:00 pm

Contact Kate Thomas, Director, for details.
(212) 874-3678

Limited space is still available in The School at Steps Summer Programs.
Please contact our office for specific class availability. Registration info is available on our website.

with
Ray Hesselink
July 15-August 19
Sunday 2:30-4:00

Wear comfortable clothing.

Ray Hesselink is a performer, choreographer, writer and the Artistic Director of N.O.W. DANCE, featuring new and original works for the theater by up- and-coming choreographers. His favorite performances include originating the role of "Bud" in Batboy: The Musical and a recurring role on USA's "Up All Night with Rhonda Shear". Ray recently created the role of Mr. Happy in Derick Grant's Imagine Tap!, has been a principal dancer in Nayikas, a classical Indian Dance Company, and dubbed the tap sounds to the Dancing Elephant in the G.E. Singin' in the Rain commercial.

LEAP (Liberal Education for Arts Professionals), the Bachelor of Arts degree program from Saint Mary's College for current and former professional dancers, is partnering with Manhattan College and will begin its program in NYC this fall.

LEAP offers individualized study programs for each student. The program combines coursework previously taken at other colleges, adds up to 60 units for professional dance and other prior learning experience, and offers its Core Curriculum of ten courses (30 units) to bring LEAP students to the 120 units needed to graduate in 3 to 4 years of part-time study. Space is limited.

Master Classes
Chet Walker: thru 6/1 & 6/11-6/22, Adv. Int. Theater Dance, Mon/Wed/Fri 2:30-4:30pm
Tony Stevens: 6/4-6/8 (Mon/Wed/Fri); 6/25- 6/29 (Mon/Wed/Fri); 7/9-7/20 (Mon-Fri) & 7/30-8/31 (Mon/Wed/Fri);
Michael Owens: 7/2-7/6, Adv. Jazz, Mon-Fri 2:30-4:00pm & Mon, 7/2 12:00-1:30pm

Ballet - Guest Teachers
Michael Vernon: 6/4-6/19, Adv. Int. Ballet, Mon- Fri 2:30-4:00pm & 7/31-8/17, Adv. Ballet, Tue-Sat 10:30-12:00pm
Kim Abel 7/3-7/14, Adv. Ballet, Tue-Sat 10:30- 12:00pm

Jazz, Modern, Theater Dance
AC Ciulla: Int. Jazz, Mon/Wed 7:30- 9:15pm,
New Time! AC Ciulla: starts 5/18, Int. Jazz, Fri 6:00-7:45pm
Jeff Shade: Int. Theater Dance, Tue 7:30- 9:15pm, Thu 7:45-9:15pm
Jeff Shade: thru 6/15, Adv. Int. Theater Dance, Mon/Wed/Fri 1:00-2:30pm
Guest Teacher Wes Veldink: 5/22, 5/24 & 6/5- 6/12, Int. Adv. Contemporary Jazz, Tue/Thu, 1:00- 2:30pm
Tony Stevens: Sat, 5/19 Adv. Int. Theater Dance, 1:30-3:00pm; 5/21-6/2, Int. Theater Dance, Mon/Wed 4:15-6:00pm, Sat 4:30-6:00pm & 6/13-6/20, Mon/Wed 6:00-7:30pm
Back this summer! Max Stone: Check website for actual times

Tap
Ray Hesselink: starts 5/27, Basic Tap, Sun 11:00-12:30pm

Please check website for schedule updates

Work 8-10 hours per week at the studio in exchange for unlimited $3 regular classes and $8 Master classes!

*Serious dancers only*

*Minimum 3 month commitment required*

To schedule an interview, contact Kristi A. Sutton @ 212-874-2410

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