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AUGUST INTENSIVE


AUGUST 12 - 16


JULY 9 - AUGUST 16




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AUGUST INTENSIVE




AUGUST 12 - 16




 * Curriculum & Schedule
   
   • Curriculum:
   * Contemporary
   * Graham Technique
   * Partnering, Commercial Jazz
   * Jazz Heels, Musical Theater
   * Hip Hop, Stretch, Leap & Turn
   
   • Schedule:
   * 5-Day Program
   * Ages 7-18
   * August 12-16, Monday - Friday
   * 3 classes each day
   * 3 Levels (faculty assigned)
   * Open to DANJ and guest dancers
   * Click for => Daily Schedule
   
   
   
   • Curriculum:
   * Contemporary, Graham Technique
   * Partnering, Commercial Jazz
   * Jazz Heels, Musical Theater
   * Hip Hop, Stretch, Leap & Turn
   
   • Schedule:
   * 5-Day Program
   * Ages 7-18
   * August 12-16, Monday - Friday
   * 3 classes each day
   * 3 Levels (faculty assigned)
   * Open to DANJ and guest dancers
   * Click for => Daily Schedule
   
   
 * Faculty Bios
   
   Caitlin Marks grew up in Melbourne, Australia and kicked off her career in
   the musical theatre industry at age 11! New York has been Caitlin's dream
   place to be for as long as she can remember & her dream came true five years
   ago when NY finally became her home. She moved to NY to train in Joffrey
   Ballet School's Jazz & Contemporary Trainee program, which she graduated from
   last year (she was one of Jason Luks' student!). Since completing her
   training, Caitlin's credits include, Lil Uzi Vert, Third Eye Blind, Phish,
   Candace Brown's Soul Project Dance company, contemporary company Pigeonwing
   Dance, and assisting and working with numerous choreographers in all genres.
   She is also thrilled to now be represented by MSA! Caitlin is known for her
   versatility as an artist, and is constantly working to broaden her vocabulary
   and experience in all facets of dance.
   
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   Terk Lewis, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Artist in Residence, joined
   Complexions in 2010, performing works by Dwight Rhoden, Desmond Richardson,
   Jae Man William Forsyth and Marcelo Gomes. Terk has taught at The Joffrey
   Ballet School, Marymount Manhattan University, Western Michigan University,
   Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey Extension Program, American College Dance
   Festival, NYCDA, The Pulse, and Complexions intensives. After training with
   the City Ballet of San Diego and River North Chicago, Terk received his BFA
   in Dance from Western Michigan University where he performed in works by Ron
   De Jesus, Frank Chavez and Antony Tudor. "I believe greatness resides in Terk
   Waters. He is not just a really good dancer but a dancer rare for his
   generation." - Darrell Wood, Critic, NYC Dance Stuff
   
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   Carly Harper, a New Jersey native, grew up studying Jazz, Ballet, Ethnic
   Fusion, and Hip-Hop. She received a B.F.A. in Dance from Long Island
   University where she worked with Desmond Richardson, Khaleah London, Clifton
   Brown, Hope Boykin, Carl Paris, Steven Vaughn, and other prominent dancers.
   Upon graduating, Carly continued her training at Alvin Ailey and Broadway
   Dance Center, including performing in the Ailey Extensions' Voices and
   Visions showcase at Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater and Symphony Space. She has
   had the privilege to dance for Charles Smith, Jared Jenkins, Neil Schwartz,
   Chio, James Alonzo White, and other commercial dance choreographers. Carly
   was a featured dancer in So You Think You Can Dance Tour's commercial with
   Love Pastry sneakers, and was chosen to train in a select group of dancers
   with Dana Foglia for a heels-intensive. She performed for BET Network's The
   Rundown with Robin Thede as a live dancer and pre-recorded music video. She
   performed at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY for the Masters of Ceremony
   concert as a dancer for 50 Cent as well as Starz network, Power Premiere for
   50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie at Madison Square
   Garden. Carly is signed to Dancho Models, Famous Talent Management and RPT
   Entertainment. She has been featured on Amazon, Snapchat, online publications
   and more.
   
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   Olivia Alboher secured her first Broadway credit at the age of 10 in Billy
   Elliot the Musical. Soon after that she was featured in Al Blackstone's
   “Happy We’ll Be” at the Roseland Ballroom, and appeared on Oxygen Networks
   "The Next Big Thing". Olivia has appeared in various TV commercials and
   industrials and is also a featured model for Jo+Jax and Capezio Dancewear.
   She was one of the original Protege's at Stacey Tookey's mentorship program.
   She has been awarded scholarships at conventions including JUMP, NUVO, 24
   Seven, NYCDA and RADIX. Olivia is a Beat Squad member and has performed at
   Joe Lanteri's “Destiny Rising” at the Joyce Theater. Olivia is a four time
   American Dance Awards national champion. Olivia was one of the top 10 on
   season 18 of SYTYCD!
   
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   Richard Villaverde, born and raised in Miami, began dancing privately coached
   by Maria Eugenia Lorenzo. He graduated from New World School of the Arts high
   school and received his B.F.A from University of the Arts in Philadelphia,
   PA. Notably, he was a part of Arsenale della Danza 2012 at La Biennale de
   Venezia under the direction of Ismael Ivo. He later joined BalletX
   (2012-2021) where he was featured in works by Matthew Neenan, Kevin O’Day,
   Nicolo Fonte, Cayetano Soto, Trey McIntyre, Jodie Gates, and Annabelle Lopez
   Ochoa, to name a few. He’s performed at the Vail International Dance
   Festival, Ballet Sun Valley, Belgrade Dance Festival and Jacob’s Pillow.
   Richard is beginning his third season with the Martha Graham Dance Company
   where he has been featured in classic works such as “Diversion of Angels,”
   “Acts of Light” and most recently premiered Husbandman in “Appalachian
   Spring”. He is also featured in Hofesh Shechter’s “CAVE” choreographed just
   for the Martha Graham Dance Company. Last year in 2022 had the honor of being
   part of Twyla Tharp’s revival of her two most iconic works “In the Upper
   Room” and “Nine Sinatra Songs” at New York City Center.
   
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   Elisabetta Spuria started her professional career as a dancer and
   choreographer, working as associate choreographer and assistant director for
   artists such as Mariah Carey and Michael Bolton. Elisabetta was assistant
   choreographer, dance captain and performer in theater productions including
   “Footloose”, “Nights on Broadway III”, “Carmen”, “Candide” and “Aida.” She
   assisted directors and choreographers AC Ciulla, Michele Assaf, Josh
   Bergasse, and Terry Beeman; choreographed regional productions of “SPRING
   AWAKENING,” “HEDWIG and the Angry Inch,” “HAIR,” “CHICAGO,” “The Who’s
   TOMMY,” and “TESS A New Rock Opera.” Elisabetta was nominated for an NYIT
   award for her work in “disOriented” and has been a guest teacher at Broadway
   Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in NYC.
   
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   Graham Feeny joined Gibney Company as an Artistic Associate in 2022. He was
   previously an apprentice with Chamber Dance Project and most recently danced
   with BalletCollective and staged Justin Peck’s Become A Mountain for BalletX.
   Feeny is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he performed works by
   Marco Goecke, Bobbi Jene Smith, Justin Peck, Trisha Brown, Jamar Roberts,
   Paul Taylor, and Ohad Naharin. Additionally, he has participated in training
   programs with NDT, Arts Umbrella, and Springboard Dans Montreal where he
   studied works by Crystal Pite, William Forsythe, Alan Lucien, Sharon Eyal,
   and Paul Lightfoot, among others. Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Feeny
   began dancing at age two and trained in all dance styles for many years at
   Company C Dance Club.
   
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   Amanda Molina is a native of Sparta, New Jersey. She completed her early
   dance training at The Dance Academy of North Jersey where she received a
   diverse dance education. Upon graduating high school, she attended SUNY
   Purchase and graduated summa cum laude with a BFA from their Conservatory of
   Dance. While attending Purchase, Amanda performed works by Rosalind Newman,
   Rena Butler, Roderick George, Dorchel Haqq, Doug Varone and Jason Reese
   Cianciulli. She was also selected to study abroad for a semester at London
   Contemporary Dance School. Amanda has furthered her training at Ballet
   Hispanico ChoreoLab, and summer intensives at Joffrey Ballet School, Steps on
   Broadway and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. In addition to performing, Amanda
   has a love for choreographing and teaching dance!
   
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   Jenny LeProtto started dancing at age four, studying all forms of dance
   including tap with Mike Minery (Tapaholics, Slide, American Tap Festival,
   JUMP Director) and performing works by Ray Leeper (So You Think You Can Dance
   Choreographer, NUVO Director). While she trained in all forms of dance,
   Jenny's current fortes are teaching tap, hip hop and jazz, as well as
   teaching all styles of dance for young children. Jenny is best known for her
   tap choreography. She was recently recognized by American Dance Awards for
   many of her tap, jazz and lyrical pieces. Jenny’s work has been described as
   “intricate, polished and exciting!” Jenny is a graduate of Seton Hall
   University with a major in Education.
   
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   Jess LeProtto is a New Jersey native and Broadway performer, who holds a
   B.F.A. Musical Theater at Pace University. Jess' Broadway credits include:
   Carousel, Hello, Dolly!, Cats (Mungojerrie), On The Town, Newsies (OBC), Bye
   Bye Birdie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and The Boy From Oz. His
   national tours and regional theater credits include: Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby
   Tucker), Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Grand Ole Opry), American Dance
   Machine for the 21st Century (Joyce Theater), A Bronx Tale (Papermill
   Playhouse), In Your Arms (Old Globe Theater), and Freddie Falls in Love
   (Signature Theater). Jess' film and television credits include: West Side
   Story (directed by Steven Spielberg), So You Think You Can Dance (Season 8,
   Top 8), Smash, Law & Order: SVU, One Life to Live, and the MTV VMAs.
   
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   Calli Chafin began her training in the Chicagoland area where she also
   performed with the Joffrey Ballet Chicago and Indiana Youth Ballet. After
   traveling the country with NRG Dance Project she landed in NYC where she has
   danced on Nickelodeon, performed in the sold out Prudential Center (EEP!),
   and had her hand in many other shows, productions, and events! She also
   assists Broadway Dance Center and Steps faculty weekly. Calli finds so much
   joy running all over the city teaching the youth of Manhattan! She’s recently
   had the opportunity to expand her horizons, judging and teaching with
   Artistic Dance Exchange.
   
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   Jason Luks is a performer, choreographer and teacher. He is currently on
   faculty at Steps on Broadway, NYCDA, and Joffrey Ballet School teaching
   Musical Theater. He was a member of the Tony Award nominated Falsettos
   choreography team with Director and Pulitzer Prize winner, James Lapine. He
   worked with Josh Prince and James Lapine on the choreography for "Mrs. Miller
   Does Her Thing." Most recently, Jason served as Ryan Reynold's dance
   instructor for "Spirited" while dancing as a member of the Spirited Dance
   Company. Jason's performance credits include “White Christmas” (Broadway),
   “On The Town" (Barrington Stage), “My One And Only” (Stages St. Louis), Rasta
   Thomas' Tap Stars, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,
   the Late Late Show with James Corden, MTV’s Video Music Awards, and Good
   Morning America. He has performed at the Kennedy Center for Presidents Obama
   and Bush. Jason is a member of the award winning The JaM Project. He won the
   Adult World Tap Dance Solo Championship at International Dance Organization’s
   World Tap Dance Competition, and ADA’s National Choreographer of the Year.
   Jason’s choreography has been presented on Broadway's Walter Kerr Theater
   (Falsettos), the Kennedy Center, and Symphony Space NYC. Jason graduated from
   NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dance.
   
   
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“DANJ's Summer Tech Intensive was a great way for me to stay consistent with my
training during the summer. What's wonderful is that it offers a wide variety of
styles taught by influential professional artists in the dance community.” —
Conner Bormann (Nederlands Dans Theater, Saarländisches Staatstheater, Juilliard
Graduate)

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“The Summer Tech Intensive at DANJ was a great way for me to stay consistent
with my training during the summers while I was in high school. What's wonderful
about DANJ's summer program is that it offers a wide variety of styles taught by
influential professional artists in the dance community. DANJ is a comfortable
space to train while offering a challenging environment that keeps you focused
during the summer months.” — Conner Bormann (Nederlands Dans Theater,
Saarländisches Staatstheater, Juilliard Graduate)




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