Peridance Contemporary
  Dance Company

  "I found a love for dance which I know
     I will always keep with me."

 

   "A place for serious dancers" - Dance Magazine

The program's Artistic Director, Igal Perry, is a critically acclaimed choreographer, director, and teacher whose work is known around the world. Mr. Perry's international engagements as a choreographer and teacher include The Scapino Ballet & Het National Ballet (Holland), Laterna Magica and the National Ballet (Prague), Architanz (Tokyo), The Royal Ballet of Sweden, and The National Ballet of China, among others. In May 2007, Mr. Perry was inducted into the Dance Library of Israel Hall of Fame.

Igal Perry
Artistic Director

ADVANCED TRACK

10:00-11:30 Ballet
11:30-12:00 Pointe/Variations
12:00-1:00   Break
1:00-2:30     Contemporary
2:30-4:00     Choice Class*
4:00-5:30     Repertory

 *From Adult Open Class Schedule

Peridance's Summer Intensive offers the unique experience of taking both closed classes with Intensive participants ONLY and of taking classes from our Open Class Schedule. Students will be able to select from a variety of techniques and styles, dancing alongside working New York City professionals!

Repertory for Summer Intensive 2012 includes:
Sidra Bell
Drew Jacoby
Gregory Dolbashian
Kristina Berger
Jana Hicks & Marijke Eliasberg
Mary Ann Lamb
Mary MacLeod

Students will perform the innovative, professional repertory rehearsed throughout the 4-week intensive in a culminating showcase at Peridance's new, state of the art in-house theatre, the Salvatore Capezio Theatre. Dancers have the opportunity to demonstrate their growth and achievements to family, friends, and an invited audience as well as share the stage with special guest artists! At the end of the performance, each student is recognized individually and presented with a Certificate of Completion.

1. Attend one Peridance's public auditions (See "Audition Tour Schedule").
   
   
2. Arrange to take an open class at Peridance as an audition no later than April 30th.
   Please e-mail summerintensive@peridance.com to arrange this audition.
   
   
3. Send a DVD/Video Link by mail (Peridance Capezio Center, ATTN: Summer Intensive, 126 E. 13th Street New York, NY 10003) or by e-mail no later than May 31st. DVD must include the following:
   
   • 2 Full Barre Exercises (one side only)
   • Center Adagio
   • Grande Allegro
   • Pointe work: Center Combination or a Classical Variation.
   • Men ONLY: Demonstrate Men's Technical Work with a Center Combination or a Classical Variation.
   • Solo of any style/choreography you choose, demonstrating your quality of movement and musicality (1-3 minutes)
   
   For all auditions, including video submissions, the following is required:
   
   • Completed Application Form APPLY NOW!
   • $25.00 Registration Fee
   • Clear Headshot
   •Photo in first arabesque, tendu à la seconde or passé, and brief resume
   
   Proper dance attire:
   Women: Leotard, tights, ballet slippers, neat hair. (Pointe shoes may be worn for centre work but are not required.)
   Men: Leotard or fItted T-shirt, tights, ballet slippers
   

Audition Tour Schedule
Each audition will consist of a 1.5 hours ballet class followed by a contemporary combination.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the audition times below. 

New York City*, January 3, 2012, 5:30-7:00 PM

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, February 11, 2012, 11:00-12:30 PM at The Henny Jurriens Foundation

Milan, Italy, February 13, 2012, 11:30-1:00 PM at Musical, the School

Torino, Italy, February 14, 2012, 3:00-4:30 PM at Nuova Officina Della Danza (NOD)

Rome, Italy, February 15, 2012, 9:00-10:30 AM and 12:00-1:30PM at Accademia Nazionale Di Danza

Naples, Italy, February 16, 2012, 3:30-5:00 PM at School of Teatro di San Carlo

Chicago, February 25, 2012, 11:30-1:00 PM at Lou Conte Dance Studio

New York City*, March 4, 2012, 1:00-2:30 PM

Miami, March 24, 2012, 1:00-2:30 PM at New World School of the Arts

Tokyo, Japan, March 31, 2012, 4:00-7:00 PM at ARCHITANZ

New York City*, April 15, 2012, 1:00-2:30 PM

*All NYC auditions held at Peridance Capezio Center which is located on 126 East 13th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues. (view map)

• Shoes:
  *Students must bring Ballet, Pointe, Tap (if they choose Tap as a Choice Class) and Jazz shoes. Capezio Foot Undeez are acceptable for Modern dance classes if a dancer choose not to go bare foot.
  
• Hair:
  *Hair should be neat and secure for all classes.
  
• Ballet Classes:
  *Ladies must wear a solid color leotard, pink tights, and ballet slippers (Canvas or leather are accepted). Footed or convertible tights free of holes, rips, and tears. Tights must stay over the foot while in ballet class.
  *Ladies must wear hair in a bun.
  *No skirts.
  *Men must wear  white, fitted T-shirts, black tights/leggings, and ballet slippers (Canvas or leather are accepted.) For all other classes, Men may wear whatever is comfortable yet neat and fitted.
  
• Modern/Jazz/Repertory Classes:
  * Students may wear a leotard and tights of any color.
  * Dance pants/Capri pants are acceptable for Modern, Jazz & all other classes.
  * No bulky oversized t-shirts allowed.

Words from 2011 Summer Intensive Students

"I wouldn't change anything about the Intensive, because it is well organized. The teachers focused on our artistry!"

"I will take with me the knowledge that I am more confident with myself. I don't mind making mistakes."

"My favorite part was the seminars where we got to learn several new techniques or talk about important things related to dance."

"My favorite part of the program was meeting new people and having a connection with them through dance. I liked having the opportunity to work with professional choreographers. The Intensive was fun while staying serious and focused."