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Dear Friends,

It is hard to believe – we are heading into our third decade of NEW YORK CITY DANCE ALLIANCE! Season 21 – here it is!

Our passion, commitment and enthusiasm continue to grow. We’re coming off our BEST Nationals ever. What a celebration - filled with more great faculty, more special classes, more exciting opportunities and millions $$ more in college scholarships.

At NYCDA, the dancer always comes first! We proudly create a positive, nurturing environment. Come experience it all for yourself. Each season we welcome more dancers, parents, teachers and studios into the NYCDA family. Each year NYCDA provides more and more incredible experiences, opportunities, and professional resources. NYCDA is your investment in the future – for yourself, your studio and your dancers.

We dedicate this new season to YOU... and the incredible legacy you have helped us to create. I hope you’ll make this your big NYC year. I promise an unforgettable celebration of dance!

See you soon,

Joe Lanteri Executive Director

Executive Director Joe Lanteri

Managing Director Leah Brandon

General Manager Travis Fristche

NYCDA Convention Manager Diane Rose

ONY Competition Manager Michelle Schindledecker

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Office Manager Vanessa Pereira

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Friday Night SESSiONS

Desmond Richardson

Josh Bergasse

Warren carlisle

Tony Dovolani

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Dwight Rhoden

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One Special Guest Faculty will be featured each Friday night, offering a unique professional

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NYCDA continues to shine on SYTYCD

Plus.... all the NYCDA ALL-STARS!

Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester James DuChateau (PA)

Rockettes Summer Intensive Kelsey Eggerman (AZ)

Steps On Broadway Summer Dance Intensive Rae Srivastava (TX)

The Ailey School One Year Full Scholarship Shantelle Rush (TX)

The Ailey School 2015 Summer Program Full Scholarship

Takia Hopson (GA) Mikayla Scaife (AZ)

MORE INCREDIBLE SCHOLARSHIPS

Congratulations

to all of the following talented dancers:

Brigham Young UniversityCalifornia Institute of the ArtsChapman UniversityColumbia UniversityDominican UniversityFlorida State University George Mason UniversityIndiana UniversityThe Juilliard SchoolMarymount Manhattan CollegeNorthwestern University

Oklahoma City UniversityPace UniversityPoint Park UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversitySUNY PurchaseTexas Christian UniversityUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of the ArtsUniversity of North CarolinaUniversity of Oklahoma

The classic Gene Kelly movie musical is being adapted for the stage and coming to Broadway. Congratulations to Robbie Fairchild (UT) for landing the starring role!!

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

CONGRATULATIONS to Dusty Button (SC) and Whitney Jensen (UT). Both were promoted to ‘Principal Dancers’ at Boston Ballet.

BostoN Ballet

Dancers from Dance Spectrum (NY) perform on “America’s Got Talent”.

NYCDA Alumni Jakob Karr (FL), Jace Zeimantz (CA), Robbie Nicholson (VA) and Kyle Lucia (NJ) perform with ‘Bad Boys of Dance’ on “America’s Got Talent”.

Dancing In College 86 NYCDA Foundation Scholarship recipients are currently represented in these prestigious college dance programs:

Changing More Lives

tHe NeXt steP

Bridget Whitman (AZ) Emily James (RI)Carly Blaney (NJ)

Rudy Abreu (FL) Teddy Coffey (NY) Nick Garcia (FL)

if you have some exciting news about a member of the NYcDA family/alumni, we want to hear from you.E-mail it to news@nycdance.com or call us at 866-NYc-5678. We love to know how everyone is doing!

if you have some exciting news about a member of the NYcDA family/alumni, we want to hear from you.E-mail it to news@nycdance.com or call us at 866-NYc-5678. We love to know how everyone is doing!

All OF OuR NYcDA FAmilY AND AlumNi mAKE uS pROuD!!!!WHo, WHat & WHeRe?

Cameron Adams (SC) will be featured in the new adaptation of “The Unsinkable

Molly Brown”. Cory Barnette (AZ) has joined Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Jon Bond (CA) continues with Cedar Lake

Contemporary Ballet in NYC. Tony Bougiouris (MA) is dancing with Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal. Josh Burrage (MA) will be featured in the National Tour of “Newsies”. Dusty Button (SC) was promoted to ‘principal dancer’ with Boston Ballet. Lauren Cannon (WA) is back from playing ‘Graziella’ on the National Tour of “West Side Story”. Ariana DeBose (NC) has joined the Broadway cast of “Pippin”. Christina Dooling (NJ) continues with Complexions Contemporary Ballet in NYC. Bret Easterling (CA) is dancing with Batsheva Dance Co. in Israel. Robbie Fairchild (UT) is starring in the ‘Gene Kelly’ role in the new stage adaptation of “An American In Paris”. John Michael Fiumara (PA) is in the Broadway cast of “Newsies”. Shonica Gooden (GA) is currently in “Piece Of My Heart”. Collin Heyward (VA) is now dancing

with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Catherine Hurlin (NY) has been promoted to the corps de ballet at American Ballet Theatre. Angel Inniss (MD) received the NYCDAF 2014 Adele Astaire College Scholarship. Whitney Jensen (UT) was promoted to ‘principal dancer with Boston Ballet. Chuck Jones (UT) is dancing with Nederlands Dans Theater II. Jakob Karr (FL) is back from a regional production of “Kiss Me Kate”. Anthony Lomuljo (CA) is now dancing with the Royal Swedish Ballet. Chase Madigan (VA) will be performing in the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” in NYC. Kayla Mak (NY) will play ‘Clara’ in the 2014 “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” in NYC. Nathan Makolandra (SC) is dancing with LA Dance Project. Lindy Mesmer (VA) played ‘Clara’ in the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” in NYC. Tiler Peck (CA) will star in Susan Stroman’s “Little Dancer” at the Kennedy Center. Brittany Pollack (NJ) continues as

a soloist at New York City Ballet. Matt Rich (NV) continues to dance with Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet in NYC. Ida Saki (TX) continues with Cedar Lake

Contemporary Ballet in NYC. Garrett Smith (UT) is living in Norway and dancing with the Norwegian National Ballet. Phillip Spaeth (NJ) plays the featured role ‘Rudolpho’ in the Broadway hit

“Matilda”. Ryan Steele (MI) stars in the film “Five Dances”.

Christian Tworzyanski (SC) dances in the corps de ballet of New York City Ballet. Travis Wall (VA) continues his great

work on SYTYCD, nominated for another Emmy. Jamal White (GA) is dancing with Ailey II. Iain Young (MI) is in the Broadway company of “Newsies”.

Angel inniss receives the 2014 NYcDAF Adele Astaire Scholarship

from Desmond Richardson.

Ariana DeBose

Josh Burrage

Tiler peckchase madigan

collin heyward

Ryan Steele

Kayla mak

Joe graduated from the University of Southern California with a BFA in Theater under the chairmanship of John Houseman. He successfully juggles the roles of Choreographer, Director, Producer,

Teacher, and Entrepreneur. As the Executive Director and Choreographer for New York City Theatrical Events, Joe has produced, directed, and choreographed countless live industrial shows and special events. Clients have ranged from IBM and Schering-Plough to Rite-Aid and Tupperware. His choreography has been featured everywhere from soap operas to MTV, Off-Broadway to stages around the world- including Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and Edinburgh Theater Festival. He was on the original creative staff for the hit TV series, CLUB MTV on the MTV Network. He has worked with such stars as Bill Cosby, Diahann Carroll, and Broadway greats Andrea McArdle, Lee Roy Reams, Lorna Luft, and Lucie Arnaz. He has produced entertainment extravaganzas for international events and heads of states from Washington DC to Istanbul, Turkey to Tokyo, Japan to Zambia, Africa. He has created, directed/choreographed dozens of critically acclaimed conceptual song/dance revues, special events, and New Year’s Eve Spectaculars for many of the Atlantic City Casinos- mainly the Trump Taj Mahal, the Atlantic City Hilton, and the Tropicana. Joe’s dynamic style and explosive choreography have established him as a driving force in the shaping of New York City dance style. He has been the topic of many articles in various dance publications- including the cover story of the nationally recognized Dance Teacher Now. He has been invited to serve on the faculty of many international arts centers- Mexico, Japan, Turkey, Italy, Denmark and more! He regularly serves on the faculty of the Jazz Dance World Congress. Joe enjoys traveling the country, nurturing the next generation of dancers and discovering new talent. His students grace the stages of virtually every show currently running on Broadway. He is always cultivating new projects and special events, often utilizing the talents of NYCDA dancers. He continues to teach in New York City at Steps on Broadway and has served on the prestigious faculty of The Julliard School since 1992.

JOE LANTERISUZI TAYLOR An internationally recognized master teacher and choreographer, Suzi has

been training professional and aspiring young dancers for the past 20 years. Combining her talents as dancer, teacher, and choreographer, she has been invited to teach, perform, and adjudicate at 5 national dance festivals in Rio de Janiero, at the esteemed Theater An Der Wein School in Vienna, at ABT star Julio Bocca’s school for Ballet Argentina in Buenos Aires, in numerous workshops throughout Italy, Japan, France and Canada, and has set works on companies in Scotland, Israel, Italy and Brazil. She has been a faculty member at 4 of the biggest NYC studios, currently and for the past 20 years at Steps on Broadway. She is sought after to teach and lecture at universities, schools, and organizations across the U.S., and is proud to have been with NYCDA since its inception.

JOEY DOWLING Joey has been performing, choreographing and teaching in NYC and internationally for the past 16 years. She grew up dancing at her mother’s studio and then attended NYU Tisch School of the Arts on a Dance/Academic Scholarship. Her Film/TV credits include: “Chicago”, “The Producers”, “Rock of Ages”, “So You Think You Can Dance” (Choreographer), “Smash”, “MTV Video Music Awards”, “VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards”, “Sex & the City” and the upcoming film, “Winter’s Tale” starring Colin Farrell. Her performance credits include: “Sweet Charity” (Broadway), “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Broadway), “Dance of The Vampires” (Broadway), “The Mambo Kings” (Broadway), “In The Heights” (Associate Choreographer - Broadway), Encore’s summer series production of “The Wiz” and Mariah Carey’s “Butterfly” World Tour. She’s currently on faculty at PACE University in NYC. Her love of fashion and dance inspired her and sister Jacki to create a dancewear line called Jo+Jax, www.joandjax.com. See Joey’s work at: www.youtube.com/joeydowling1.

SCOTT JOVOVICH Scott has performed as a principal Dancer with such companies as The Joffrey Ballet, The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, The Northern Ballet (England), The Universal Ballet (Korea), Ballet Arizona, and the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company. He was featured in the Tony Award winning musicals, “Jerome Robbins Broadway” and “Fosse”, as well as appearing in “Once Upon A Mattress” and “Carousel” on Broadway. Scott has directed and choreographed for nightclubs, musical theatre, ballet, and commercials across the country. In addition, he is starting a production company called JovoDance which will include his costume/dancewear company. As a teacher he has been on the faculty of The Joffrey School, The Rock School of The Pennsylvania Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School, University of the Arts, and currently PACE University in NYC.

ANDY PELLICK Andy originally hails from Pittsburgh, PA, but has called New York his home for well over a decade. Recently performed Off-Broadway in “Fuerzabruta”, he has also danced in the original Broadway casts of “Wicked”, “Tarzan”, “La Cage Aux Folles”, and “Dance of the Vampires”. He also performed Off-Broadway in “De La Guarda”. Film credits include “The Polar Express”, “Show Business” and the new film, “Winter’s Tale”. He has appeared on “The David Letterman Show”, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the “VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards”, “Broadway: The Golden Age”, and “The Tony Awards”. Before moving to New York, Andy’s first job was to be the understudy for Tommy Tune in “EFX” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where he was also a featured dancer. When not performing, Andy fills his time teaching and choreographing across the country. He feels blessed to work with the upcoming generation of dancers, and loves being a part of such an incredible community!

ANDY BLAKENBUEHLER Andy made his directorial debut for “Bring It On the Musical”, for which he earned a Tony nomination for choreography. On Broadway, Andy has also choreographed “In The Heights” (Tony, Outer Critics and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography) “9 to 5” (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critcs nominations), the 2012 revival of “Annie”, the revival of “The Apple Tree” starring Kristen Chenoweth, and the City Center revival of “The Wiz”. Other musicals include: “Desperately Seeking Susan” (London), as well as the world premiere productions of “Waiting for the Moon” (music by Frank Wildhorn) and “A Little Princess” (music by Andrew Lippa). He has staged concert work for both Elton John and Bette Midler, and he conceived, directed and choreographed the hit Caesars Palace production “Nights on Broadway”. Andy appears as a guest choreographer on “So You Think You Can Dance”. Broadway performing credits include: “Fosse”, “Contact”, “Man of LaMancha”, “Saturday Night Fever”, “Steel Pier”, “Big” and “Guys and Dolls”. Currently Andy is working on the upcoming Broadway production of “FLY” and the National Tour of “Joseph...”. Andy lives in New York City with his wife and two children, Luca and Sofia.

KIM CRAVEN Kim began dancing in LA at Westside Ballet, spending summers at San Francisco Ballet School and School of American Ballet, and moving to NYC at 17 to study at SAB fulltime. She joined Pennsylvania Ballet Company at 19, dancing in a wide repertoire of ballets. Her interest in acting, singing, and other dance styles brought her back to LA for work in TV, film, and commercials. She returned to NY for her first Broadway show and worked there since. Credits include: “On the Town” (Dance Captain), “Swing!” (Supervisor), “Mamma Mia”(Dance Captain – 1st National Tour and Vegas), “Movin’ Out” (Supervisor – 1st National Tour; Associate Choreographer/Director - London), “Times They Are A-Changin’” (Resident Director), “Sinatra Dance with Me”(Supervisor – Vegas) and “Come Fly Away” (Resident Director). Regionally: Associate Choreographer – “Tin Pan Alley Rag”, “The Full Monty”, and “Damn Yankees”. She is currently Associate Choreographer on “Honeymoon in Vegas”.

TONY TESTA Tony started dancing at 8 years old, studying tap, ballet, jazz, contemporary, breakdance, and hip-hop in his hometown of Fort Collins, CO. From an early age he assisted the classes that his mom would teach, and soon enough he had unveiled his true passion for choreography. Now at 26, his work has brought him collaborations with Janet Jackson, Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, 1 Direction, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, Versace, Sketchers, Toyota, The Voice UK, Disney, Nickelodeon, and with Michael Jackson on his final project, “This Is It”. In addition to his career in the pop industry, Tony is now beginning to use choreography to bring social awareness and promote positive transformation. His recent installations at the LACMA Museum & TEDx were both for the sole purpose of raising awareness about the devastating consequences of over-fishing.

Leah brings a unique combination of artistic and administrative talents to her position as Managing Director of NYCDA & Theatrical Events. Her years as a professional dancer in NYC musical theatre include the Lincoln Center production of “Anything Goes”, in which she served as dance captain and was the associate in the restaging of the Tony-award winning choreography for London’s West End. She additionally performed in many other productions, including “Gypsy”, “42nd St.” and “Singing in the Rain”. Prior to starting NYCDA with Joe, Leah was a principle manager at Steps on Broadway in NYC where she directed the Young Peoples Dance Program as well as Scholarship Program for pre-professional dance students. Leah is a cum laude with honors graduate of Butler University and has two beautiful daughters, Cassidy and Austin.

LEAH BRANDON

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CINDY SALGADO Born in Sunnyvale, California, Cindy Salgado trained in multiple styles of dance and continues to explore a range of inspirations. After graduating from the Juilliard School in 2005, with the Princess Grace Award, she began freelancing in New York. She danced for Aszure Barton & Artists on projects such as “Busk” and Mikhail Baryshnikov’s “Hell’s Kitchen Dance Tour”. She has also worked with Andy Blankenbuehler (“The Wiz”, “In The Heights” and “Bring It On”), Mia Michaels (SYTYCD), Cirque du Soleil (Delirium), Anna Vissi in Greece and Peter Chu (ChuThis). She has taught and choreographed for dance schools throughout the US, and has been a guest teacher at Santa Clara University. She is a cofounder and teacher for ASTEP, an outreach organization that provides arts programming for underserved children internationally. Cindy is honored to currently dance for Crystal Pite’s company, Kidd Pivot, and has been with the company since 2009.

DANA WILSON Dana is currently on tour with Justin Timberlake- you may have seen her featured! She has worked on film, (“Shrek 4”,”Charlie Wilson’s War”) commercials (Verizon, Travelzoo, Reese’s) and countless music videos. You’ve seen her on “SNL”, “Ellen”, “Dancing with the Stars”, “America’s Got Talent”, “Jimmy Fallon”, and “American Idol”. Dana also appeared as a choreographer on SYTYCD Season 7. Dana has worked with many recording artists from Justin Timberlake, Justin Beiber, Britney Spears, to Earth Wind & Fire, The Backstreet Boys, and Joe Jonas. On and off the clock, Dana is a leading voice in her community, as Dancers’ Alliance Board member, SAG/AFTRA Ambassador, and creator of her very own Dance Industry webseries called “More Than Moves TV”. She is an admirer and student of movement with a soft spot for dance history, and a finger on the pulse of the future of the dance industry.

CHLOE ARNOLD NY and LA based Chloe Arnold, is the Co-Founder of Chloe & Maud Productions DC Tap Festival, Co-director of the Los Angeles Tap Festival and Director/Choreographer of her female tap company, Syncopated Ladies. Chloe has performed on SYTYCD, “Dancing with the Stars”, “America’s Got Talent”, and will be on this season of HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”. Recent credits include: Beyoncé’s Pepsi & H&M Commercials, co-starring in Debbie Allen’s “Alex in Wonderland”, Jason Samuel Smith’s “Charlie’s Angels”, co-producing the documentary “Tap World”, launching her web travel series, “Chloe’s World” and choreographing for Canon and the Jerry Lewis Telethon. Film/TV appearances include: The Discovery Channel’s “Time Warp”, CW’s “The Parkers”, “One on One”, Nickelodeon’s “Brothers Garcia” and the feature film “Make Your Move 3D”. Chloe is guest faculty at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, The Broadway Dance Center, and Steps on Broadway, and is an adjunct professor at Pace University. www.chloearnold.com

MELISSA HOUGH Melissa began her career as a Dance Alliance kid! She won the Junior, Teen and Senior National Outstanding Dancer awards while competing with Dance Explosion, located in Glen Burnie, MD. She also trained at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, DC. She has since gone on to be a Principal Dancer with Boston Ballet, First Soloist with Houston Ballet and most recently joined the Norwegian National Ballet in Oslo, Norway. Along with her accomplishments as a dancer, she has also choreographed for the Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet and Oregon Ballet Theater. In 2011, she was the recipient of the New York Choreographic Institute Fellowship and was commissioned to make a work for Houston Ballet’s 2013-2014 Season. Hough teaches ballet and contemporary for New York City Dance Alliance and is thrilled to contribute to the same organization that inspired her so much when she was a young dancer.

TAJA RILEY Taja trained at Denise Wall’s Dance Energy and at age 15, won the NYCDA National Teen Outstanding Dancer title. She continued to follow her dreams by moving to LA and has since worked with Mia Michaels, Travis Wall, and Brian Friedman, assisting them on the hit television show “So You Think You Can Dance” and winning an Emmy for the infamous “Addiction” piece. Film and TV credits include “For Colored Girls”, “Happy Feet 2”, “Glee”, “The X-Factor USA”, and Oxygen’s “All the Right Moves”. Taja has also assisted with choreography for Britney Spears (Femme Fatale Tour), Demi Lovato (Skyscraper Tour), and Beyoncé (Mrs. Carter Tour), and has danced for Janet Jackson, Ne-Yo, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Pitbull, Bruno Mars, The Wanted, Chris Brown and many others.

COREY SNIDE Corey John Snide started training in Albany, NY at the age of 3 in all styles of dance competing across the states. At the age of 13, he started his professional career portraying the role of Billy Elliot in “Billy Elliot the Musical” on the West End and Australian stages. After a year and a half abroad, he came home to NYC to work appearing in “13 the Musical” on Broadway, ABC’s “One Life to Live” as a dancer in their annual musical, and other guest roles on ABC, NBC and more. Since then, he decided to continue his training at the Juilliard School, Class of 2015 performing works by Jose Limon, Murray Louis, Monica Bill Barnes, and Emery LeCrone.

JARED GRIMES Jared is an Astaire Award recipient for “Best Male Dancer” for his role in Broadway’s “After Midnight”. He was also the Associate Choreographer for the recent Broadway Musical “Holler If Ya Hear Me”. Jared has danced alongside legends such as Gregory Hines, Wynton Marsalis, Mariah Carey, Barack Obama and popular artist like Busta Rhymes, Common, and Salt N Peppa. Stage credits include Cirque Du Soleil’s “Banana Shpeel”, choreographed by himself, “Babes in Arms” at the Goodspeed Opera House, “Stormy Weather” with Leslie Uggams, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, directed by John Rando, “Twist” directed by Debbie Allen, “Cotton Club Parade” directed by Warren Carlyle and “Broadway Underground” directed by himself. Grimes has appeared in commercials for MTV, Coca-Cola and Subway and television shows such as Fox’s “Fringe” and HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”. His feature film credits include “Little Manhattan”, “First Born”, starring Elizabeth Shue and “The Marc Pease Experience” starring Ben Stiller.

MELINDA SULLIVAN Melinda began tap dancing at age four, and turned professional at 14. National Tours: CATS & Disney’s “High School Musical”. Company Work Includes: Jazz Tap Ensemble, Tapsounds Underground, Anybody Can Get It (under the direction of Jason Samuels Smith), Syncopated Ladies & the New York Song & Dance Company. Melinda is best known for her work as a finalist on SYTYCD Season 7. Additional credits include GLEE, Dancing with the Stars and many others. As a choreographer, Melinda was named “25 to Watch” in 2013 by Dance Magazine. She was the first woman and tap dancer to win the CAPEZIO ACE AWARD. Melinda is also a recipient of a 2013 World Dance Award. Melinda is on faculty at the Colburn School in Downtown Los Angeles. She has guest taught at Broadway Dance Center, LA Tap Festival, Vancouver International Tap Festival, Pasadena Dance Festival, UCLA, MISI Escuela Teatro Musical in Bogota, Colombia and the Taipei Tap Festival. Melinda is the founder of the Melinda Sullivan Dance Project. www.melindasullivan.com.

RACHEL KREILING Rachel is a current member of Alison Chase/Performance (led by Alison Chase, founder of Pilobolus Dance Theater). Native of Pittsburgh, PA, she began performing around the world at 18, as a featured adage dancer at Tokyo Disney and performed throughout northern Europe as an adage partner and aerialist on Silver Seas Cruises. Rachel serves on the faculty of NYCDA, Onstage New York, and guest teaches workshops around the US. Also a Certified Pilates Trainer, she is currently developing and installing cross-training movement programs for pre-professional & professional dancers, movement educators, and athletes focusing on neuromuscular development training, performance enhancement, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Rachel was also an assistant and the head of our “Ready, Set, Dance” program from 2005-2010. Other credits include: Rasta Thomas’ “ROCK The Ballet” (Principal Dancer), “Revolution” (Dance Captain-Joyce Theater & US Tour), Bryn Cohn & Co., Bad Boys of Dance, and New York Theatrical Events.

KENNY EASTER Born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Kenny received his professional training in San Francisco and at the Boston Ballet. He has had a diverse ballet career. Kenny has performed with the San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and Ballet Arizona. In 2003 he joined the American Ballet Theatre. Kenny credits much of his success to his two most important teachers, Joan Miller and Kee Whan Han. Kenny was featured in the filming of Swan Lake with ABT in 2005 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and appeared in the movie Black Swan with Natalie Portman. Kenny serves as a guest teacher all over the U.S. and internationally, and serves on faculty at the ABT Summer Program in Bermuda. He enjoys working with young dancers and seeks out opportunities to teach and choreograph, nurturing this new talent.

MARTHA NICHOLS Martha recently finished Rhianna’s Diamonds world tour. Other notable performance credits include Kylie Minogue’s Aphrodite Les Follies world tour as a dancer and ariel specialist, Season 2 of SYTYCD as a top 5 Female, US tour of SYTYCD, featured dancer in the film “The Marc Pease Experience” with Ben Stiller, and Cirque Du Soleil’s “Believe” in Las Vegas, choreographed by Wade Robson. TV credits include NICKELODEON, FOX’s “Mobbed” with Howie Mandel, ‘’America’s Got Talent”, “Dancing with the Stars” with Christina Aguilera, Macy’s “Stars of Dance” with Corbin Bleu directed by Kenny Ortega, “X-Factor”, the hit Italian TV show “Amici” and The 39th American Music Awards with Nicki Minaj and David Guetta. Martha is a member of the Unity LA Dance Ensemble. Martha teaches all over the world and assisted Tony Testa for Demi Lovato’s US Tour, as well as Tabitha & Napoleon, Mandy Moore & Mia Michaels with various projects.

GRACE BUCKLEY Grace grew up dancing in and around New York City before heading to Colgate University for college. Since graduating from Colgate University in 2007, Grace has dedicated her time to working and training as a dancer in NYC. When she is not traveling, she continues to focus on her training and work as a guest teacher/choreographer around the country, most recently debuting her choreography at the Joyce Theater this past April. Grace has performed as a member of DeMa Dance Company in Brooklyn, NY, Willow Oak Contemporary Ballet in Louisiana, and is currently on tour with Rasta Thomas’s Bad Boys of Dance.

DIstINGUIsHeD FaCUltY

What are the qualities of a good dancer? Performance, commitment, fearlessness, the competition of yourself and the ability to find the humor in a mistake.As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? To help students face their true selves, and to add logs to their fires.

What is one thing you would you like all young dancers to walk away with after each weekend workshop? Confidence and awareness

Do you have dreams? To be happy….. and to become a cartoon. Anything else you want mentioned? In the spirit of following your dreams: there are seven days in a week…. and someday is not one of them! Start showing who you are NOW!!!

BORN: New Rochelle, NYBIRTHDAY: November 29th ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Sagittarius (Archer)FAMILY: Sisters Deja (Bunny) and Bobbie (Kitty); Brother Teddy, JrFAVORITE COLOR: Leopard print FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza!!!! FAVORITE DANCER: The one in my head…. she can do anything!FAVORITE CHOREOGRAPHER: It’s a tie between Tony Czar & Jaquel Knight FAVORITE RECORDING ARTIST: BeyonceHOBBIES: DJ’ing, horseback riding, designing, photography, singing, acting a fool, playing guitar, finding music, learning new cultures FAVORITE US CITY: Los Angeles, of course! FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL CITY: Paris! AGE STARTED DANCING: 7GREATEST INFLUENCE IN DANCE: Sounds, Music FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ExPERIENCE: Selecting a volunteer out of the crowd

to bring onstage with Janet Jackson.

Chloe Arnold and her ‘Syncopated Ladies’ are enjoying lots of success, including ‘winning crew’

on SYTYCD. Andy Blankenbuehler is working on the Broadway adaptation of “American Bandstand” while his production of “Joseph…” tours the country. Grace

Buckley is back from touring Europe in Rasta Thomas’ “Romeo and Juliet”. Kim Craven is

the Associate Choreographer for Broadway’s “Honey Moon In Vegas”. Joey Dowling serves on the faculty at PACE University. Kenny Easter continues dancing and teaching for American Ballet Theater. Jared Grimes received a 2014 Astaire Award as ‘Best Male Dancer on Broadway’ for his performance in “After Midnight”. Melissa Hough just completed a European Tour with Norwegian

National Ballet. Rachel Kreiling is dancing with Alison Chase Performance. Scott Jovovich is now full-time faculty of PACE University. Joe Lanteri continues as the Director and Choreographic Advisor for the

“The Fred & Adele Astaire Awards” in NYC. Martha Nichols is back from Rihanna’s world tour. Andy Pellick continues to travel the country as a guest teacher and choreographer. Taja Riley and her sisters’ vocal group, RAIDR, are completing a new album. Cindy Salgado continues to dance and premiere her own choreography. Corey Snide performed at the Dizzyfeet Foundation Gala. Melinda Sullivan recently performed for the President and First Lady and is part of the SYTYCD crew ‘Syncopated Ladies’.

Tony Testa directed the arena tour for K-pop sensation ‘Exo’. Suzi Taylor continues on the faculty at PACE University and Steps On Broadway. Dana Wilson is featured in Justin Timberlake’s world tour.

FaCUltY BUzz

Taja RileyTaja Asakeya Rileya.k.a. Ladyfoxx, TT, Cha Cha…. And Chocolate Drop

I LOVE NYCDA …. muah!!!

Jared grimes

grace Buckley on tour with

NYcDA alumni Jace, Tim,

Robbie, Daniela and Kyle. Dana Wilson with J.T.

Tony Testa with EXO

chloe Arnold, melinda Sullivan and the “Syncopated ladies”

With Janet Jackson

With Bruno mars

With chris Brown

With Nicole Scherzinger

2007 NYcDA

National Teen OD

Tony Testa with EXO

Paul Morland (CO) received the 2014

NYCDAF $10,000 DANCE MAGAZINE

College Scholarship

‘Ailey’ Class as part of the College Scholarship

AuditionAngel Inniss (MD) received the

2014 NYCDAF $10,000 ADELE

ASTAIRE College ScholarshipEllie LaPointe (MI)

received the 2014 NYCDAF $10,000 CAPEZIO College

Scholarship

Ballet Class as part of the College Scholarship Audition

NYCDAF is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to investing in the next generation of professional performers by offering scholarships for secondary and college education.

get your studio involved in fundraising for the NYcDA Foundation and earn NYc performance and scholarship opportunities available to All those who participate. For

more information, go to nycdance.com or email foundation@nycdance.com.

Top 2013-2014 Studio Fundraisers:Nancy Chippendale’s, MA

JovoDance, PAWestchester Dance Academy, NY

Studio L, NJ

gET YOuR STuDiO iNvOlvED…AND pERFORm iN NYc!

TO OUR 2014 NYCDAF COLLEGE PARTNERS:

Chapman University (CA)Dean College (MA)

Marymount Manhattan College (NY)Mercyhurst University (PA)

PACE University (NY)Point Park University (PA)

More to come onboard for Nationals 2015!

Special Thanks

NYCDAF GOLD SPONSORS:

ColleGe sCHolaRsHIPsChanging Lives...Making a Difference!

IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPShave been awarded to more than 200 teenagers

through the NYc Dance Alliance Foundation

$12.5 Million+

2014 NYcDA FOuNDATiON cOllEgE SchOlARShip REcipiENTS

JovoDance (PA) raised over $13,000 for NYCDAF and performed as special guests at the 2014 DESTINY RISING

concert at the Joyce Theater.

Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios (MA) raised $20,000 for NYCDAF and performed

as special guests at the 2014 FRED and ADELE ASTAIRE AWARDS.

Westchester Dance Academy (NY) raised over $14,000 and performed as

special guests at the 2013 BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINING STARS Gala.

Studio L (NJ) raised over $13,000 for NYCDAF and performed as special

guests at the 2013 BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINING STARS Gala.

Ashley Adler, NJGracie Anderson, UTSarah Angelico, MAGracie Black, INSam Borla, MIKaylee DaCosta, FLErik Debono, CAMax Erickson, MNJessica Ferretti, NYAlexa Gonzalez, Costa RicaTristan Grant, COHannah Hapin, CA

Makenzie Hibbits, MICallie Hoctor, KS Zoe Hollinshead, GAChanel Howard, GAAngel Inniss, MDKatie Ippolito, NYJazmyn James, GACollin Johnson, CAMichael Kelly, MIKolton Krouse, AZEllie La Pointe, MIKathleen Laituri, MI

Jordan Lang, NYDanielle Lee-Hogervorst, CanadaJordan Leonard, MICollin Johnson, CAMaile Makaafi, AZRaquel Mar, MIAbby Martz, INMary Ann Massa, NJCameron McMechen, COJacob Melvin, NCLeland Melz, ORKadin Mestas, CO

Paul Morland, COMiranda Nichols, PAJordan Pelliteri, AZNikiya Peoples, CATristan Reynolds, TXDiego Rojas, Costa RicaShantelle Rush, TXJannah Schwarz, FLAlex Soulliere, MIAlex Stewart, ORCasey Sutherland, MIWesley Tang, Canada

Matthew Taylor, TNJacob Thoman, OHDanny Thomas, FL Jenna Toriscelli, TNJacqueline Verge, AZJanelle Viscomi, NYMadison Vomastek, MIAlexia Waites, MSRachel Walton, VALeah Williams, TXClaire You, CA

(Each dance studio may apply their own additional fees, when necessary.) * A Year Long Observer Pass may be purchased for $100 – unlimited use during the regional season. This pass may only be purchased onsite on a convention weekend. Each observer pass purchased is a tax-deductible contribution to the NYCDA Foundation.

• Teachers with 50+ students will also receive ONE complimentary hotel room for two nights at the host hotel– let NYCDA be your concierge!

• Discounts apply to all registrations received or “finalized” online 30 days prior to workshop Saturday date. When calculating discounts or free hotel room, dancers attending on a scholarship, one day dancers, observers and Ready Set Dancers should not be included in totals.

• Dancers attending more than one 2014-2015 Regional Workshop will receive a 50% Workshop Tuition discount in each additional city.

• Teachers attending more than one 2014-2015 Regional Workshop with competing students may attend all additional cities free of charge.

• If paying by check, issue one check NO International checks will be accepted – bank money orders in U.S. funds only.

• Pre-registered workshop fees must be submitted on ONE studio business check.

Discount Rate Full Rate-after deadlineTeacher $295.00 $340.00 Senior (16-19) $245.00 $290.00 Teen (13-15) $245.00 $290.00 Junior (11-12) $220.00 $265.00 Mini (7-10) $220.00 $265.00 Ready, Set, Dance! (5-7) $ 95.00 $ 95.00 Workshop Observer* $ 45.00* $ 55.00*

Bring 5-15 students: 1 Teacher No Charge Bring 16-29 students: 2 Teachers No Charge Bring 30-49 students: 3 Teachers No Charge + 2 Extra Comp Entries* Bring 50-89 students: 4 Teachers No Charge + 4 Extra Comp Entries* Bring 90+ students: 4 Teachers No Charge + 6 Extra Comp Entries* *No extra solos or duo/trios permitted. (“No Charge” does not have a cash value.)

CONFIRMATION • Confirmation packages will be sent via email to each teacher within 7-10 days of the convention. This will include

your confirmation letter, studio code, weekend schedule of events and directions to the convention site and hotel.

The NEW YORK CITY DANCE ALLIANCE faculty are all master teachers, choreographers, performers and coaches. If one of our fine teachers is not available, we will substitute with an exceptional guest teacher from the professional dance community.

2014-2015 REGIONAL WORKSHOP TUITION NYCDA for Dancers in College! NYCDA and NYCDA Foundation are proud to support dancers in college! We welcome you to join us for a weekend of great classes, and are happy to offer a “student rate” to all dancers with a valid college ID. (non-competing dancers only) We kindly require a $120 fee for all college dancers, which will be directly donated to the NYCDA Foundation.

ONE DAY WORKSHOP OPTION: (non-competing dancers only) One day workshop registrations must be submitted on a separate photo copy of workshop registration form. One day option available both days for “Teachers, Saturday only for students”. Register anytime up to the morning of attendance, based upon availability.

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP TUITION RATES: Teachers: $190.00 Students: $155.00 Observer: $35.00 • Dancers must be at least 7 years old to participate in the 2 day workshop.• Regional Scholarships may be redeemed by deducting amount from total on workshop registration

and submitting scholarship voucher.• Teachers are permitted access to all ballrooms. Teachers classes begin on Saturday at 11:30 AM –

all day Sunday.• Registered Teachers will be provided with a special ID lanyard video pass, permitting them to

videotape the final 15 minutes of all Workshop classes. Cameras may not be used at any other times.• Observers are allowed with participating dancers and must not be teachers, dancers, or studio owners.

Observers may observe classes in the Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior ballrooms only.• Workshop and Observer Registrations have been known to SELL OUT.

Pre-registration is always suggested. If you plan to register as a walk-in, we suggest calling the NYCDA office to double check last minute availability. Non-discounted rates will apply.

• NYCDA reserves the right to limit Workshop Observers within each ballroom, subject to attendance and space limitations.

• All pre-registered workshop participants will receive Certificates of Commendation.• All tuitions are non-refundable – no exceptions.

2014 NatIoNal seNIoR WINNeRs: jordan Pelliteri & Kolton Krouse

2014 NatIoNal teeN WINNeRs: jacalyn tatro & Rae srivastava

WoRKsHoP GUIDelINes

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIESFriday Night Sessions! – Special Guest Faculty in many cities!

Weekend

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!

FASTER PROCESSING • NO FORMS/NO POSTAGE

INSTANT CONFIRMATION • ONE STUDIO PROFILE FOR YEARS

NYCDA CLASS SCHOLARSHIPS: Each weekend a select number of

dancers will be hand-picked by our faculty to receive NYCDA Regional Scholarships. Dancers

will be selected for their talents demonstrated in the ballet, tap and/or hip-hop classes.

COMPLexIONS SuMMeR INTeNSIVe:Each weekend one dancer will be

accepted into this summer program in NYC- and receive a partial scholarship. Under the direction of

Desmond Richardson, Complexions seeks to educate the complete dancer- participants experience

techniques designed to cultivate and develop strong, well-trained, dancers who are educated to

perform more skillfully and creatively.

STePS ON BROADWAY SuMMeR INTeNSIVe: Each weekend one

talented dancer is automatically accepted to the Summer Intensive at the internationally professional

school, STEPS on Broadway in NYC. With this recognition comes a $800 stipend towards the tuition.

NYCDA TRIPLe THReAT AWARDS: Each weekend a select number

of dancers will be automatically accepted into the NYCDA 2015 Summer Dance Intensive.

Dancers must demonstrate their versatility and work ethic throughout the convention

weekend. This award also includes their “nomination” for one of eight $500 merit

scholarships towards the tuition.

NYCDA “DIReCT CONNeCT”: Each weekend NYCDA will “scout” talent

for current professional projects/opportunities and connect the dancers with the appropriate

casting directors/administrators. “All registered Workshop dancers will be considered for

these Special Opportunities and Awards. No special audition required.

In addition to our prestigious Outstanding Dancer

Program, NYCDA continues to assist dancers

to take the next step into the “real world”. We

are proud of our continued support from the

professional dance community and are excited to

make these opportunities available to “our kids”

each weekend! All registered Workshop dancers will be considered for these Special Opportunities and Awards.

No special audition required. Selection based on faculty observations throughout the weekend.

Only dancers wearing audition numbers will be considered.

CONVENTION ETIqUETTE• Dancers are expected to always maintain professional classroom etiquette.• Dancers must wear cover-ups outside the ballroom area.• Please respect the property of our convention and hotel sites. Excess noise or loitering

in areas not NYCDA inhabited can be cause for removal. Help us maintain a pleasant relationship with our sites so that they will look forward to our return visits.

• Chaperones are required for students age 15 or under staying in the hotel.• NYCDA and the convention and housing facilities are not responsible for personal

injury or property loss.• NO VIDEO CAMERAS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME DURING THE ENTIRE EVENT.

Registered Teachers (with ID lanyard) may tape during the last 15 minutes of workshop classes.

7+ FaCUltY IN 4 BallRooms IN all CItIes! 5 BallRooms IN maNY CItIes!

• NYC Dance Alliance seeks to informally introduce JUNIOR and MINI dancers to the NYC audition experience. Sunday is the designated Mini and Junior Scholarship Day.

• JUNIOR and MINI Dancers will be evaluated within their own age groups and awarded separate scholarships. • Additionally, male and female dancers will be evaluated separately. Final results are at the discretion

of the judges.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (1) Dancers must be registered for the entire workshop as either a JUNIOR (age 11-12) or MINI (age 7-10).

The age is as of January 1, 2015. (2) Dancers will be assigned numbers to wear all day Sunday only. Auditioning dancers will be asked to perform

combinations from workshop classes and will be evaluated within their own age group. Final scholarships will be presented at the “Convention Finale”.

(3) Once you have won as either a Regional Outstanding Dancer or Runner-Up for the 2014-2015 Regional Season, you are no longer eligible to audition in other cities that same season.

• In each city, two female dancers and one male dancer (both JUNIOR /MINI) will be recognized with a NYCDA 2014-2015 Regional Outstanding Dancer Award. This presentation include a special award from the respective sponsor, a year-long NYCDA Regional scholarship and a NYCDA 2015 National Season Finale! Workshop Scholarship.

• In each city, additional dancers (both JUNIOR /MINI) will each receive a NYCDA 2015 National Season Finale! Workshop Scholarship, as Regional runners-up.

• All JUNIOR/MINI winners and runners-up from the Regional Scholarship Audition will be eligible to participate in the National NYCDA JUNIOR and MINI Outstanding Dancer Audition in July of 2015. Cash awards and Scholarships will be presented.

Unless registered as independents, all regional scholarship winners will represent their registered studio for that city and at Nationals. Scholarship awards are not transferable to another studio, unless both teachers consent. Scholarship winners may attend Nationals as independents.

JUNIOR/MINI OUTSTANDING DANCER SCHOLARSHIPSJuniors sponsored by DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS Minis sponsored by CLASS ACT DANCEWEAR

• NYC Dance Alliance seeks to provide SENIOR and TEEN dancers with a professional New York audition experience through a scholarship audition class. Audition class will consist of a short ballet and jazz combination.

• Only auditionees and registered Teachers will be given access to the audition ballroom. Absolutely no observers.

• An elimination round may occur during the audition class. • At the completion of the audition class, doors will be open to all students and observers for the

“Convention Finale” which will include final scholarship performances, judging, and awards. • SENIOR and TEEN Dancers will be evaluated within their own age groups and awarded

separate scholarships. • Additionally, male and female dancers will be evaluated separately. Final results are at the

discretion of the judges.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (1) Dancers must be registered for the entire workshop as either a SENIOR (age 16-19) or

TEEN (age 13-15). The age is as of January 1, 2015. (2) Dancers will be assigned numbers to wear in all classes during the convention weekend. Dancers may

be asked to perform combinations from workshop classes during final Audition judging.(3) Once you have won as either a Regional Outstanding Dancer or Runner-Up for the 2014-2015 Regional

Season, you are no longer eligible to audition in other cities that same season.

• In each city, two female dancers and one male dancer (both SENIOR /TEEN) will be recognized with a NYCDA 2014-2015 Regional Outstanding Dancer Award. This presentation includes a special CAPEZIO Award, scholarships to STEPS ON BROADWAY, PERIDANCE CENTER and BROADWAY DANCE CENTER, a year-long NYCDA Regional scholarship and a NYCDA 2015 National Season Finale! Workshop Scholarship.

• In each city, additional dancers (both SENIOR /TEEN) will each receive a NYCDA 2015 National Season Finale! Workshop Scholarship, as Regional runners-up. • All SENIOR/TEEN winners and runners-up from the Regional NYCDA Scholarship Audition Class will be eligible to participate in the National NYCDA SENIOR and TEEN Outstanding Dancer Audition in July of 2015. Cash awards and Scholarships will be presented.

SENIOR/TEEN OUTSTANDING DANCER SCHOLARSHIPS Senior & Teen sponsored by CAPEZIO

2014 NatIoNal jUNIoR WINNeRs: mackenzie Bessner & matthews spangler

2014 NatIoNal mINI WINNeRs: Charlee Fagan & luke spring

STUDIO SHOWCASE DANCERS

Use your own criteria – perfect attendance? Maybe let your dancers vote?!

(Studio Showcase Dancers will be accepted from all Studios with a Registered Teacher.)

BE READY TO DANCE!

No special auditions – no special material – no competition!Simply learn the combos in all the classes and

Ready, Set, Dance!

Exciting!

inSpiRing!

• Fun intro into the convention world!• Classes in jazz, tap and ballet • Saturday 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM• Workshop Finale Performance at 11:45 AM

• REaDy, SEt, DancE! dancers may compete as long as the average age of the entry remains 7+• REaDy, SEt, DancE! diplomas and souvenirs for all• REaDy, SEt, DancE! is strictly limited to dancers ages 5-7

Be a part of the Convention Finale, ONSTAGE – with the NYCDA faculty.Each weekend, the NYCDA Convention Finale focuses on the dancers! In addition to special dance performances, the Convention Finale offers all dancers the opportunity to showcase the hard work they’ve done all weekend. Each dance studio can designate four dancers (1 from each age division) to participate in the finale – ONSTAGE – with the NYCDA faculty – and all the other studio showcase dancers.

fun!

ComPetItIoN GUIDelINes

• All ages are as of January 1, 2015 for the entire 2014-2015 season, including Nationals.• To reach the average age of an entry, add all the ages together and divide by the number of dancers in

the entry. After averaging age, DROP THE DECIMAL to come up with the competition age for the entry. For example: An entry whose average age is 10.7 will compete as age 10. Names, ages and birthdates of all dancers must appear on the entry form or it will not be accepted. All competing dancers must be prepared to present proof of age should a question arise.

• Competing dancers must be at least 7 years of age. (Ready, Set, Dance! dancers may compete as long as the average age of the entry remains 7+.)

• The average age of each entry may not drop more than one age division below the age of the oldest dancer in the entry, regardless of the actual average age. Example: If an entry contains dancers ranging in age from 9-18, the entry may not compete younger than 13-15 (one division younger than the oldest dancer-18).

PeRFoRmaNCe DIvIsIoNsJAZZ consists of primarily jazz technique, utilizing uptempo music.BALLET consists of ballet or pointe technique. Must include classical steps and movements.TAP consists of tap technique. Tap shoes only.LYRICAL consists of jazz and ballet technique - emphasizing strength, control, and interpretation.MUSICAL THEATRE consists of Broadway/theatre dance styles.CONTEMPORARY consists of modern and ballet technique, reaching beyond the standard jazz vocabulary.HIP-HOP consists of street, funk, MTV video style jazz technique.SPECIALTY consists of ethnic, acro/gynmastics, novelty, etc. OPEN consists of all other categories.Judges reserve the right to change the competing dancers category if the number has been entered improperly.

• All competing dancers and their teachers, must be registered for the entire workshop at the city where competing.

• Competition fees and workshop registration tuitions must be submitted simultaneously, but must be written on separate checks. All competition entries must be postmarked 30 days prior to the convention.

• All competition fees are per person, per entry.• An official entry form (copies OK) must be submitted for each entry.• Competing dancers may enter as many categories as desired, as long as they never compete

against themselves.• Competing dancers may compete for one studio only.• Schools with multiple locations may compete as separate studios as long as there is NO mixing of

dancers from each location. No combining of dancers allowed for extra discounts for National Season Finale! Registration.

• Competing dancers may compete in more than one city. However, if an entry wins a gold, high gold or platinum NYCDA award in a regional, that entry cannot compete in another NYCDA regional.

• 2014-2015 Regional Critics’ Choice Award winning entries may not compete again in 2014-2015.• Entries that have performed in either 2014 National Gala may not compete during the 2014-2015

Regional Season. • Professional dancers are welcome for the workshop but will not be permitted to compete if

over age 18.• Soloists do not need to be entered in a group, line, or production in order to compete. Soloists

must have a registered teacher for the workshop.• Individual dancers may not compete more than 2 different solos per weekend.• Registered Teachers may only compete in the Open (19+) age division.• The deadline for competition changes is 2 weeks prior to the convention. No changes will be

accepted after this date.• SETS/PROPS: Studios are responsible for the transportation, storage, set up and removal of all

sets and props. Check with each venue, as fees and restrictions may apply. The use of any “set piece” will require the submission of a SETS & PROPS form. Contact the NYCDA office for details.

• No dangerous props may be used during the competition (swords, fire, etc.). General props are allowed but must be taken on and off stage expeditiously. Any unnecessary delay will result in a point deduction. Have a clean-up crew ready for any “litter” left on stage.

• Excessive scenery and special lighting may only be utilized with pre-approval from NYCDA.• Tap sounds on recordings of tap entries will result in 5 pt. deduction.• Entry numbers containing more than 2 gymnastic passes MUST be entered in the Specialty

OR Open category. Otherwise, 5 points will be deducted and the entry will be moved to the appropriate category.

• Competing dancers should be ready 30 minutes prior to their scheduled competition time. If the competition is running ahead of schedule, you will be expected to perform.

• Competing dancers must perform in the scheduled sequence unless special permission is granted by the M.C. Intentional manipulation of performance schedule will result in disqualification.

• All dancers and their teachers are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship and general support of all participants.

• Choreography/costumes that are not considered age appropriate by the judges will have 10 pts. deducted from the total score.

• Any studio, dancer or parent that abuses the designated dressing area will be disqualified. All participants are responsible for cleaning their area and properly disposing of all garbage.

• No NYCDA faculty will be permitted to judge their own choreography. Their score will be dropped and the entry will not be eligible for any High Score or Critics’ Choice Awards.

ComPetItIoN ReGUlatIoNsaGe DIvIsIoNs MINI DIVISION average age (7-10) JUNIOR DIVISION average age (11-12) TEEN DIVISION average age (13-15) SENIOR DIVISION average age (16-18) OPEN DIVISION average age (19+)

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ComPetItIoN DIvIsIoNs Solo $107.00 3 minute max Duo/Trio $57.00 per dancer 3 minute max Group (4-9) $42.00 per dancer 3 minute max Line (10-15) $42.00 per dancer 3 minute max Extended Line (16-24) $42.00 per dancer 4 minute max Small Production (12-24) $42.00 per dancer 5 minute max Large Production (16+) $42.00 per dancer 6 minute max Extended Sm Prod (12-24) $44.00 per dancer 6 minute max Extended Lg Prod (16+) $47.00 per dancer 8 minute max You may purchase one additional minute of time for any group, line, extended line, or production - just $5 per dancer! (Each dance studio may apply their own additional fees, when necessary.)• Allfeesareduewithentryformsorattimeofonlineregistration. No entry fees are refundable.• CompetitionfeesaretobesubmittedonONEstudiobusinesscheck.•NoCanadian/Internationalchecksaccepted-bankmoneyordersin

USfunds only. Make all checks payable to: NYC DANCE ALLIANCE.

ComPetItIoN GUIDelINesComPetItIoN ReGUlatIoNs

Rather than accept awards for your 2014-2015 NYCDA Competition Entries, NYCDA gives you the option to donate your awards to charity at $5 per award. We’ll pick three worthy causes – you decide which you’d like to support. Fax back instructions will be provided in each confirmation packet. It’s been a big success in the past!

DoNate aN aWaRD

eNtRY lImItsEach studio is permitted to compete a maximum of 15 entries – but can earn up to 6 extra! Studios bringing 30-49 students earn 2 Extra comp Entries* Studios bringing 50-89 students earn 4 Extra comp Entries* Studios bringing 90+ students earn 6 Extra comp Entries**No extra solos or duo/trios permitted. If necessary, all solos, duo/trios and “extra” entries must be available for Friday night competition.• Each school will be limited to a maximum of 15 total entries. Only six solos per school.

Only six duo/trios per school. Additional entries will be accepted if time permits.• Solos and duo/trios must be available for Friday night competition.• Regional Competitions will be limited to time available. Entries accepted on a first come, first served

basis. Timely postmarks do not guarantee acceptance of entries.• Studios hoping to compete more than 15 entries may submit up to 6 extra entries. In the event that

we open the competition to additional entries, these entries may be accepted. Priority preference of the extra entries must be indicated on each additional entry. The opportunity for extra entries will be made equally available to all studios, if time permits – sometimes utilizing Friday night. Payment for the extra entries is only necessary AFTER it is determined if extra entries will be accepted.

• Studios can participate in more than one NYCDA Regional Competition.• 10 points will be deducted from entries that do not comply with time limitations.

Limitations will be strictly enforced.• Entries may be critiqued on a NON-COMPETITIVE basis. Decision must be finalized

two weeks prior to competition date.

mUsIC ReqUIRemeNts• Competition music can be uploaded PRIOR to your convention weekend! Additional information

to be sent in confirmation packets.• Additionally, you may provide your competition music on USB at Registration. Please have a backup available for each entry.• EACH Audio Track must be labeled in the following format: 3 Digit Entry # - Title of Entry -

Studio Code Letter. • Music Files should be in a Mac compatible format, such as .mp3, .wav , etc. • It is recommended that all music be recorded in a non-dolby format with audio recorded on

both left and right channels.

vIDeo & PHotoGRaPHY• ALLVIDEOTAPINGANDPHOTOGRAPHYISSTRICTLYPROHIBITEDDURINGTHEWORKSHOPCLASSES, COMPETITION & CONVENTION FINALE. This includes the use of cell phones to take video/photos and ALL still photography with or without flash. Disqualification could result. • Professional quality photos and videos of the competition will be available for purchase on-site. • Registered Teachers with ID lanyards will be permitted to tape Workshop Classes Only. • All dancers authorize the use of their image in photos and video for NYCDA publicity and advertisement purposes.

aDmIssIoN• Admission to the competition is free. • Audience will be allowed to enter and exit between numbers only. Doors will be closed during performances. • Teachers of competing dancers will be given reserved seating. However, absolutely no visual coaching is allowed.

jUDGING CRIteRIa Technical Ability 50%

Performance and Interpretation 20%

Choreography and Musicality 20%

Overall Appearance 10%• All decisions by the panel of judges will be final. Judges’ score sheets and critiques may be

picked up at the Registration Desk on the morning following the competition. These items will be given to the teacher only.

ComPetItIoN aWaRDsCritics’ Choice Awards - Sponsored by Dance Magazine High Score Soloist Awards - Sponsored by Body Wrappers• Awards will be presented to all competing entries who meet the Platinum, High Gold, Gold,

High Silver, Silver and Bronze criteria.• Special “Distinguished Achievement Awards” (including “Backstage Good Sportmanship” and

“Class Act” Awards) will be presented each weekend – at the discretion of the judges.• ‘Studio Standout’ Award! recognizing the highest scoring entry from each studio (with 8 or more

group entries).• Overall high scores in each age division (7-10), (11-12), (13-15), and (16-18) will receive a special

award and a Regional Convention Scholarship (excludes solos and duo/trios).• Overall high score soloists in the Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior age divisions will receive a Regional

Convention Scholarship and a special presentation from Body Wrappers. Each performer may only place one time in Overall High Score Soloists, recognizing the soloist, not the solo.

• One Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior entry will be selected to receive the NYCDA Critics’ Choice Award and will be presented a special plaque of achievement. This entry must be a Group, Line or Production. Each age classification must each have 6 entries to warrant the awarding of the Critics’ Choice Award.

aGe aPPRoPRIateNyCda prides itself in maintaining a professional, classy, and family environment. Our ‘age-appropriate’ criteria will continue to appear on every score sheet – under Costuming, Music Choice, and Choreography. Necessary deductions will be taken. disqualification may result, at the discretion of the judges.

Each NyCda regional Critics’ Choice award Winner will receive FrEE competition entry fees for that number at the 2015 National Season Finale! PLUS a regional Convention Scholarship.

aDjUDICatIoN oF aWaRDs• All entries are adjudicated by four qualified judges. The lowest score is always dropped and the

three remaining scores are tallied.• Platinum, High Gold, Gold, High Silver, Silver, and Bronze awards will be presented based on the

following combined scores: Platinum 290 - 300 High Gold 288 - 289 Gold 282 - 287 High Silver 276 - 281 Silver 264 - 275 Bronze 240 - 263

• All entries awarded Platinum, High Gold, Gold, High Silver, and Silver qualify for the NYCDA 2015 National Season Finale!

Of course, it’s great to keep your awards too! you have every right to be proud!

2014 National mini Critics’ Choice: “BUIlDING a DReam” Inspire school of Dance, Il 2014 National mini Critics’ Choice: “sHelteR” Westchester Dance academy, NY

2014 National junior Critics’ Choice: “GloRY oF love” Dancers edge, IN

NATiONAl WORKShOp TuiTiON

NatIoNal FINale! 2015

100+ classes in 6 Ballrooms20+ Faculty pluS guestsprofessional AuditionsSpecial Opportunitieslargest Ballrooms in NYc48’ x 32’ Nationals StageTONS of Extras!

* Teacher tuition includes full access to ALL ballrooms, all Teachers’ Exchange sessions, access to the Teachers’ Lounge (includes light breakfast, lunch and snacks during the 4 Workshop days), Teachers’ Luncheon and the Teachers’ Private Cocktail Reception.

•Teachers of competing schools and Outstanding Dancers will receive first preference for Gala Tickets while availability lasts.

•Teacher Gala Tickets (see below) are subject to availability – no guarantees.

•Teachers with Outstanding Dancers or Competing Dancers in both age divisions, Mini/Junior AND Teen/Senior, will receive a Comp Gala Ticket to BOTH Junior & Closing Gala

Bring 5–15 students: 1 Teacher No charge + 1 comp Teacher gala Ticket.Bring 16–29 students: 2 Teachers No charge + 2 comp Teacher gala Tickets.Bring 30–49 students: 3 Teachers No charge + 3 comp Teacher gala Tickets.Bring 50–89 students: 4 Teachers No charge + 4 comp Teacher gala Tickets.Bring 90+ students: 6 Teachers No charge + 6 comp Teacher gala Tickets.All REgiONAl WORKShOp guiDEliNES ApplY.

Solo $109.00 3 minute maxDuo/Trio $59.00 per dancer 3 minute maxgroup (4-9) $44.00 per dancer 3 minute maxline (10-15) $44.00 per dancer 3 minute maxExtended line (16-24) $44.00 per dancer 4 minute maxSmall production (12-24) $44.00 per dancer 5 minute maxlarge production (16+) $44.00 per dancer 6 minute maxExtended Sm prod (12-24) $46.00 per dancer 6 minute maxExtended lg prod (16+) $49.00 per dancer 8 minute max(Each dance studio may apply their own additional fees, when necessary.)

All REgiONAl cOmpETiTiON guiDEliNES ApplY.

By may 8 After may 8 1-Day OptionTeacher* $ 470** $ 500 $ 240Senior (16-19) $ 345 $ 390 $ 180Teen (13-15) $ 345 $ 390 $ 180Junior (11-12) $ 300 $ 345 $ 155mini (7-10) $ 300 $ 345 $ 155Ready, Set, Dance! $ 95 N/A N/AObserver $ 55 $ 75 $ 40 (Each dance studio may apply their own additional fees, when necessary.) **Gala NOT included

NyCda supports dancers in College!NYcDA welcomes college dancers to the workshop, and happily offers a student rate to anyone with a valid college iD. We kindly require a $160 fee for college dancers, which will be directly donated to the NYcDA Foundation.

* All competing studios must be checked in at least one hour prior to the competition. Late check-in may be cause for disqualification. All SchEDulED TimES ARE SuBJEcT TO chANgE.

chEcK WWW.NYcDANcE.cOm FOR upDATES.

Sunday, June 2811:00 am Senior & Teen Outstanding Dancer Orientation & RehearsalsMonday, June 29 7:30 am – 6:00 pm NYCDA Registration Desk Open 8:00 am Senior & Teen Outstanding Dancer Solo Adjudication 12:00 pm Mini & Junior Outstanding Dancer Orientation/Rehearsals 7:00 pm Mini & Junior Outstanding Dancer Solo AdjudicationTuesday, June 30 8:00 am – 6:00 pm NYCDA Registration Desk Open 8:00 am Mini & Junior Outstanding Dancer Solo Adjudication 1:00 pm Preliminary CompetitionWednesday, July 1 8:00 am – 6:00 pm NYCDA Registration Desk Open 8:00 am Preliminary Competition and/or

National Finals CompetitionThursday, July 2 8:00 am – 6:00 pm NYCDA Registration Desk Open 8:00 am National Finals CompetitionFriday, July 37:30 am – 6:00 pm NYCDA Registration Desk Open 8:00 am – 1:30 pm Day 1 Workshop Classes 1:30 pm Special Opportunities and Seminars 3:30 pm National Finals CompetitionSaturday, July 47:30 am – 6:00 pm NYCDA Registration Desk Open 8:00 am – 1:30 pm Day 2 Workshop Classes 1:30 pm Special Opportunities and Seminars 3:30 pm National Finals CompetitionSunday, July 5 7:30 am – 2:00 pm NYCDA Registration Desk Open 8:00 am – 1:30 pm Day 3 Workshop Classes 1:30 pm Special Opportunities and Seminars 7:30 pm Junior GalaMonday, July 6 7:30 am – 2:00 pm NYCDA Registration Desk Open 8:00 am – 1:30 pm Day 4 Workshop Classes 1:30 pm Special Opportunities and Seminars 6:30 pm Closing Gala

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NatIoNal FINale! 2015• Soloists do not need to be entered in a group, line, or production in order to compete.

Soloists must have a registered teacher for the workshop

• All Platinum, High Gold, Gold, High Silver, and Silver winners in the Preliminary Qualifying Competition qualify to compete in the NYCDA National Competition Finals.

• All Preliminary entries must submit double entry fees: Preliminary fees AND National Finals fees. Preliminary entries that do not qualify for National Finals will receive fee reimbursements. All fees must be received by May 8, 2015.

• The overall number of entries for the Preliminary Qualifying Competition will be limited to the time available. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

• All Regional Competition Guidelines and Regional Entry Fees apply to Preliminary Entries.

• Entry forms must be clearly marked “Preliminary Competition”.

• Entry fees for the Preliminary Qualifying Competition must be submitted on a separate check from the National Finals fees.

NATiONAl cRiTicS’ chOicENATiONAl cRiTicS’ chOicE sponsored by DANcE mAgAZiNE The FIVE overall high scores in the Group, Line, and Production Divisions from the Mini / Junior National Competition Finals and the SIX overall high scores in the Group, Line, and Production Divisions from the Teen/Senior National Competition Finals are eligible for the NYCDA NATIONAL CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS

• Each studio will be limited to ONE Critics’ Choice Finalist in each of the Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior Age Divisions. Studios may not compete against themselves for a Critics’ Choice Award.

• The FIVE entries in both the Mini and Junior Divisions will be invited to perform at the Junior Gala for final adjudication.

• The SIX entries in each of the Teen and Senior Divisions will be invited to perform at the Closing Night Gala for final adjudication.

• The resulting high scores in each age division will be honored with the NYCDA NATIONAL CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS.

miNi cRiTicS’ chOicE AWARD $2,500 JuNiOR cRiTicS’ chOicE AWARD $2,500 TEEN cRiTicS’ chOicE AWARD $2,500 SENiOR cRiTicS’ chOicE AWARD $2,500

Additional National Scholarship Registration and Eligibility Requirements were provided in the Regional Scholarship Award packets presented at the Regional Convention. Refer to this packet for all necessary information and registration forms. Only Regional Scholarship Winners and Runners-Up are eligible for National Outstanding Dancer Scholarship Awards.

NATiONAl SENiOR SchOlARShipS Sponsored by Capezio

NYcDA National Sr. Outstanding Dancers: $1000.00 each NYcDA National 1st Runners-up: $500.00 each NYcDA National 2nd Runners-up: $300.00 each• National NYCDA Senior Outstanding Dancers will each be awarded:

– A lifetime NYCDA Convention Scholarship.

– A one-year scholarship to both Steps on Broadway and Peridance in NYC.

• All six Senior Finalists (3 male and 3 female) will be awarded 1 week scholarships to Broadway Dance Center in NYC.

NATiONAl TEEN SchOlARShipS Sponsored by Capezio

NYcDA National Teen Outstanding Dancers: $ 750.00 each NYcDA National 1st Runners-up: $ 350.00 each NYcDA National 2nd Runners-up: $ 200.00 each• National NYCDA Teen Outstanding Dancers will each be awarded:

– A 2014-2015 NYCDA year long Convention Scholarship. – A one-year scholarship to both Steps on Broadway and Peridance in NYC.

• All six Teen Finalists (3 male and 3 female) will be awarded 1 week scholarships to Broadway Dance Center in NYC.

NATiONAl JuNiOR SchOlARShipS Sponsored by Dancewear Solutions

NYcDA National Jr. Outstanding Dancers: $500.00 each NYcDA National 1st Runners-up: $250.00 each NYcDA National 2nd Runners-up: $125.00 each• National NYCDA Junior Outstanding Dancers will each be awarded:

– A 2014-2015 NYCDA year long Convention Scholarship.

• All six Junior Finalists (3 male and 3 female) will be awarded class scholarships to Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and Peridance in NYC.

NATiONAl miNi SchOlARShipS Sponsored by Class Act Dancewear

NYcDA National mini Outstanding Dancers: $350.00 each NYcDA National 1st Runners-up: $200.00 each NYcDA National 2nd Runners-up: $100.00 each• National NYCDA Mini Outstanding Dancers will each be awarded:

– A 2014-2015 NYCDA year long Convention Scholarship.

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The iconic Rockettes® were the perfect opening to the 2013 Closing Night Gala!

• Showstopping Opening Numbers at Both• Broadway Special guests at Both• mini, Junior, Teen, Senior National Outstanding Dancers• mini, Junior, Teen, Senior National critics’ choice Awards• $10,000 in National critics’ choice Awards• Over $50,000 in Awards and Scholarships• $ milliONS in college Scholarships will be awarded!

TicKETS JuNiOR clOSiNg NighT Registered Attendees: $55 $65(by mail with Workshop Registration)

Additional guests: $65 $75(by mail with Workshop Registration)

limited seats available! Sells out every year! No guarantee of availability at the National Season Finale!

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all regional Mini, Junior, teen and Senior Outstanding dancer Scholarship Winners and runners-Up are equally eligible for National NyCda Outstanding dancer Scholarship awards.

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Learn from THE BEST...

NYCDA prides itself in serving as a bridge between the “convention” world and the professional dance community. Our annual Summer Workshop has become known for the

impressive list of Seminars, Auditions, and “Special Opportunities” that are EXCLUSIVE and FREE to NYCDA Attendees!

BROADWAY & PROFESSIONAL AUDITION WORKSHOPS: Meet the Casting Directors, Choreographers, and Dance Supervisors that can give you your first job. This is a priceless

learning experience – audition for upcoming and longstanding Broadway/Touring Shows and more. Get the callback! Many have!

PROFESSIONAL DANCE COMPANY CLASSES: Dancers are introduced to the internationally acclaimed styles and techniques professional companies such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet and more. Always a big hit!

PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM CLASS hosted by a world renowned Ballroom Champion. Past instructors have included Tony Dovolani and Karina Smirnov, both from ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars”. Guaranteed to sizzle!

A VOCAL PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP is offered each summer by a renowned Broadway vocal coach and/or Musical Director. Bring your sheet music and get ready to belt out a tune!!

A PARTNERING CLASS will be conducted by a team of Broadway professionals – straight from a hit show. Come learn from the pros!

MORE GREAT STUFF including… Contemporary Improv, Injury Prevention & Nutrition, Dancing In College, Parent’s Forum with Joe, “How To Audition for Broadway” Seminar, Men’s Class,

Girlfrenzy!, and a special seminar hosted by Cirque du Soleil. Each year… MORE great stuff… MORE surprises!

All 2014-2015 NYCDA Regional Outstanding Dancers and Runners-Up are eligible. Must attend the 2015 NYCDA Nationals in NYC to participate.

(Full details inserted in the Outstanding Dancer Winner’s packet each weekend.)

A unique teacher-to-teacher “tips & ideas” swap – scheduled in a daily roundtable luncheon. Discover

how your colleagues handle everything from contracts and fundraising to company auditions

and technique training.

Exclusively for NYCDA Summer Workshop Attendees

TEACHERS WORKSHOP includes:Access to ALL Ballrooms

Access to private Teachers’ LoungeCoffee & Bagels each morning

Daily Teachers’ Exchange with light lunch and snacksPrivate Cocktail Reception

Teachers’ Luncheon

PAST TOPICS include:Company Auditions • Costuming

Technique & PlacementFundraising • Boy Dancers

Changing Lives!Injury Prevention - MORE!

Yourselves!

moDel seaRCHHere’s your chance to be part of a

2015 Capezio Photo Shoot in NYC!!

** EXCLUSIVE Opportunity for NYCDA Dancers **

Submit photos online • Get your friends to VOTE!

20 Finalists will perform in a Capezio Fashion Show

at the 2015 NYCDA Nationals in NYC!

to the 2014 Model Search Winners:Makenna Miller, VA • Maria Pacos, NY • Camila Schwarz, FL • Pamela Wanchope, CR

Congratulations

42015

MODEL

WINNERSwill be selected by an industry panel

SummER SpEciAl OppORTuNiTiES 2014 NATiONAl SEASON FiNAlE!

The Teen Outstanding Dancers

Opening Number

Dancers in the ‘Studio to Screen’ Workshop taught by Tony Testa

2014 NATiONAl SEASON FiNAlE!ScRApBOOK

gala guests and NYcDA alumni

Ariana DeBose and Sam lips perform from “pippiN” Josh Bergasse conducts an “ON ThE TOWN” Audition Workshop

Tony Dovolani, from “DANciNg WiTh ThE STARS”, teaches a special ballroom workshop

The mini Outstanding Dancers Opening Number

“NEWSiES” Broadway Audition Workshop

NYcDA faculty member cindy Salgado conducts a contemporary improv workshop

casting Director Nora Brennan conducts the Broadway “mATilDA” and “BillY ElliOT” Audition Workshop

The Teen Outstanding Dancers

Opening Number

Jared grimes performs his showstopping number from “AFTER miDNighT” at the closing Night gala

Dancers in the partnering class

taught by cody green

The Junior Outstanding Dancers Opening Number

The Senior Outstanding Dancers Opening Number

JAZZ – BALLET – TAP – CONTEMPORARY – MODERN – HIP HOP VOICE – MUSICAL THEATER – STRETCHING TECHNIQUES – AUDITIONING

THEATER ARTS – ACTING – CHOREOGRAPHY – IMPROVISATION – PARTNERING BALLROOM – YOGA – PILATES – MORE!

• Special Industry Seminars • Professional Casting/Audition Opportunities • Broadway & Dance Company Guests • Broadway Performance with Cast Q & A• NYC Cultural & Social Activities….FUN!

July 26 Arrival and Welcome!July 27 Placement ClassesJuly 28 - August 7 Full Summer Dance IntensiveAugust 8 Showcase Tech/Dress RehearsalAugust 9 Showcase Performance 3:00 pmAugust 10 Check-Out

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSDAILY SCHEDULE 9:00 - 10:30 Ballet 10:30 - 12:00 Jazz/Contemporary 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch/Special 1:00 - 2:30 Seminars 2:30 - 4:00 Specialty Class 4:00 - 6:00 Specialty Class 6:00 - 7:00 Rehearsal or Activity 7:00 - 9:00 Dinner

Dancers pose outside the theater after a

Broadway performance and cast Q & A.Morning Technique Class with Suzi Taylor,

onstage at PACe.

All dancers will have the opportunity to participate in a special showcase

performance, on stage at Pace University. Each dancer will be cast in at least

one performance piece. Additional pieces may be designated. All casting will

be determined by an audition at the beginning of the Summer Dance Intensive.

Family & friends will be welcome to attend – free of charge.

SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE AUGUST 9TH

2015

““The Summer Dance Intensive was a life changing experience and I will never forget it! Thanks again for everything!” - KN – Dancer, MO ”

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The NYCDA Summer Dance Intensive will accept a limited enrollment of aspiring professional dancers ages 14-19. Admittance is granted by online audition/application.• All 2014-2015 NYCDA Regional Outstanding Dancer Scholarship Winners and Runners-Up are automatically accepted to the program.*• All 2014-2015 NYCDA Regional Convention Triple Threat Scholarship Winners are automatically accepted to the program.*• All 2015 ONSTAGE NY Regional Title Winners are automatically accepted to the program.*

• All 2015 ONSTAGE NY Regional Triple Threat Winners are automatically accepted to the program.**Entire application process and video placement still required of aLL accepted dancers.

APPLICATION GUIDELINESAll prospective NYCDA Summer Dance Intensive students must provide the following via online application:• Completed application form• Photo or headshot with a resumé, if available• 2 letters of recommendation from dance instructors or qualified dance professionals• Video (required of all dancers in attendance for audition/placement)• Copy of Birth Certificate• Non-refundable Application Fee of $35.00• 1”x1” photo for identification card

LOCATION Pace University (1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY)Pace University’s New York City campus is located in the heart of lower Manhattan and serves as an intellectual and cultural focal point for one of the city’s most dynamic and vital areas.• Dorm rooms with bathrooms on each floor • Free Laundry on each floor • 24 hour security and safe deposit boxes • Air conditioning in each room • Check-in is Sunday, July 26th. Check-out is Monday, August 10th.

NyCda will provide live-in chaperones. a 10:30 PM curfew will be enforced for all dancers.

VIDEO AUDITION GUIDELINES all video audition must include the following:• Video intro of dancer stating name, age, and all material presented on the video.• Ballet - (required) Present both a short adagio and grande allegro combination demonstrating control, line, extension, jumps and turns.• Jazz - (required) Present short jazz and/or lyrical/contemporary combination.• Solo performance piece is not required but may be submitted.

Up to three different solos may be p resented to demonstrate a variety of styles - 3 minutes max each.• Tap - not required but must be submitted if interested in the Tap classes.• Singing - not required but should be submitted. All dancers will participate in some level of

Vocal Training classes. Include live vocal presentation of a Broadway uptempo and ballad.• Maximum video length is 15 minutes.

Tuition with Room and Board: $3600* Tuition Alone (includes Lunch Daily): $3000*

*Includes admission to a Broadway show and potentially other performances.

TUITION• The NYCDA Summer Dance Intensive will be limited to 100 dancers.• All dancers will be notified by May 11, 2015.• A 25% tuition deposit will be due by May 26, 2015. Second payment will be due by June 9, 2015.

Full tuition will be due by June 30, 2015.• No refunds will be made after June 30, 2015. Refunds prior June 30, 2015 will be subject to a 10%

administrative fee. a very limited number of scholarships will be made available based upon financial need. those applying for scholarships should include a letter indicating need and copies of the last two years parental tax returns. all Convention triple threat Winners will be considered for 1 of 8 $500 scholarships –based solely on merit as demonstrated by their application materials.

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