ANNIVERSARY SEASON2013-2014

2013-2014 Regional Tour

2014 National Season Finale!

2014 Summer Dance Intensive

Millions in College ScholarshipsForeverInspiring

Dear Friends,

It is hard to believe our

20th Season of NEW YO

RK CITY

DANCE ALLIANCE is here!

We are ready for a celeb

ration!

Our passion, commitment

and enthusiasm continue t

o grow.

Were coming off our

BEST Nationals ever

filled with

more great faculty, more

special classes, more excit

ing

opportunities and millions

$$ more in college schola

rships.

At NYCDA, the dancer

always comes first! We

proudly create a pos

itive,

nurturing environment. Co

me experience it all for y

ourself. Each season

we welcome more dancer

s, parents, teachers, and s

tudios into the NYCDA

family. Each year NYCDA

provides more and more

incredible experiences,

opportunities, and profess

ional resources. NYCDA is

your investment in the

future for yourself, your

studio and your dancers.

We dedicate this annivers

ary season to YOU and

the incredible legacy

you have helped us to cre

ate. I hope youll make th

is your big NYC year.

I promise an unforgettabl

e celebration of dance!

See you soon!

Joe Lanteri

Executive Director

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MANAGING DIRECTOR Leah Brandon

GENERAL MANAGER Travis Fritsche

CONVENTION MANAGER

Diane Rose

ONY COMPETITION MANAGER Michelle Schindledecker

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KANSAS CITY, MO OCTOBER 25-27, 2013 SITE: Kansas City Convention Center HOTEL: KC Marriott Downtown (816-421-6800) NYCDA rate: $141 SDTQ, by September 26SALT LAKE CITY, UT NOVEMBER 1-2, 2013 SITE: Salt Palace Convention Center HOTEL: Radisson SLC Downtown (801-531-7500) NYCDA rate: $99 SDTQ, by October 3MOBILE, AL NOVEMBER 8-10, 2013 SITE: Mobile Convention Center HOTEL: Renaissance Riverview Plaza (800-922-3298) NYCDA rate: $139 SDTQ, by October 9HOUSTON, TX NOVEMBER 15-17, 2013 SITE: Hilton Houston North HOTEL: Hilton Houston North (866-577-1154) NYCDA rate: $98 SDTQ, by November 1LOS ANGELES, CA NOVEMBER 22-24, 2013 SITE: Ontario Convention Center HOTEL: Doubletree Ontario Airport (909-937-0900) NYCDA rate: $99 SDTQ, by October 31BOSTON, MA DECEMBER 6-8, 2013 SITE: Hynes Convention Center HOTEL: Marriott Copley Place (800-228-9290) NYCDA rate: $152 SDTQ, by November 22 HOTEL: Hilton Back Bay (617-236-1100) NYCDA rate: $169 SDTQ, by November 8 HOTEL: Sheraton Boston (888-627-7054) NYCDA rate: $149 SDTQ, by November 6NASHVILLE, TN DECEMBER 13-15, 2013 SITE: Gaylord Opryland Hotel HOTEL: Gaylord Opryland Hotel (615-883-2211) NYCDA rate: $175 SDTQ, by November 13LANSING, MI JANUARY 3-5, 2014 SITE: Lansing Center HOTEL: Radisson Hotel (517-482-0188) NYCDA rate: $127.95 SDTQ, by December 4 HOTEL: Lansing Residence Inn (517-886-5030) NYCDA rate: $109.99 SDTQ, by December 4BALTIMORE, MD JANUARY 10-12, 2014 SITE: Baltimore Convention Center HOTEL: Hilton Baltimore (800-HILTONS) NYCDA rate: $119 SDTQ, by December 9 HOTEL: Sheraton Inner Harbor (800-325-3535) NYCDA rate: $115 SDTQ, by December 9ORLANDO, FL JANUARY 17-19, 2014 SITE: Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport HOTEL: Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport (407-825-1234) NYCDA rate: $185 SDTQ, by December 27VANCOUVER, WA JANUARY 24-26, 2014 SITE: Hilton Vancouver Washington HOTEL: Hilton Vancouver (360-993-4500) NYCDA rate: $126 SDTQ, by December 23 HOTEL: Red Lion Jantzen Beach (503-283-4466) NYCDA rate: $113 SDTQ, by January 3

LAS VEGAS, NV JAN 31- FEB 2, 2014 SITE: Alexis Park Resort Hotel HOTEL: Alexis Park Resort Hotel (800-582-2228) NYCDA rate: $105 SDTQ, by January 1 PITTSBURGH, PA FEBRUARY 7-9, 2014 SITE: Sheraton Station Square HOTEL: Sheraton Hotel Station Square (412-261-2000) NYCDA rate: $149 SDTQ, by January 8CHICAGO, IL FEBRUARY 14-16, 2014 SITE: Pheasant Run Resort HOTEL: Pheasant Run Resort (630-584-6300) NYCDA rate: $119 Courtyard, $139 Golf Wing, $139 Tower all SDTQ, by January 14DENVER, CO FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014 SITE: Crowne Plaza Denver Airport HOTEL: Crowne Plaza Denver Airport (303-371-9494) NYCDA rate: $107 SDTQ, by January 21MINNEAPOLIS, MN FEB 28- MARCH 2, 2014 SITE: Minneapolis Convention Center HOTEL: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis (612-370-1234) NYCDA rate: $104 SDTQ, by January 28 HOTEL: Hilton Minneapolis (612-376-1000) NYCDA rate: $95 SDTQ, by January 28BUFFALO, NY MARCH 7-9, 2013 SITE: Adams Mark Buffalo HOTEL: Adams Mark Buffalo (716-845-5100) NYCDA rate: $117 SDTQ, by February 7PHILADELPHIA, PA MARCH 14-16, 2014 SITE: Pennsylvania Convention Center HOTEL: Marriott Philadelphia (215-625-2900) NYCDA rate: $179 SDTQ, by February 14 HOTEL: Hilton Garden Inn Center City (215-923-0100) NYCDA rate: $176 SDTQ, by February 14 HOTEL: Loews Philadelphia (888-575-6397) NYCDA rate: $189 SDTQ, by February 21SANTA CLARA, CA MARCH 21-23, 2014 SITE: Hyatt Regency Santa Clara HOTEL: Hyatt Regency Santa Clara (800-233-1234) NYCDA rate: $136 SDTQ, by February 28MEADOWLANDS, NJ MARCH 28-30, 2014 SITE: Sheraton Meadowlands HOTEL: Sheraton Meadowlands (201-896-0500) NYCDA rate: $157 SDTQ, by March 5 HOTEL: Empire Meadowlands Hotel (201-210-7103) NYCDA rate: $129 SDTQ, by March 7GREENVILLE, NC APRIL 4-6, 2014 SITE: Greenville Convention Center HOTEL: Hilton Greenville (252-355-5000) NYCDA rate: $119 SDTQ, by March 7 HOTEL: City Hotel (252-355-8300) NYCDA rate: $109 SDTQ, by March 5

ATLANTA APRIL 11-13, 2014 SITE: Sheraton Atlanta Hotel HOTEL: Sheraton Atlanta Hotel (800-833-8624) NYCDA rate: $169 SDTQ, by March12DALLAS, TX APRIL 25-27, 2014 SITE: Hyatt Regency Dallas HOTEL: Hyatt Regency Dallas (214-651-1234) NYCDA rate: $169 SDTQ, by March 25PHOENIX, AZ MAY 2-4, 2014 SITE: Phoenix Convention Center HOTEL: Hyatt Regency Phoenix (602-252-1234) NYCDA rate: $185 SDTQ, by April 11

ANNIVERSARY TOUR2013-2014

FRIDAY NIGHT SESSIONS Desmond

Richardson

Josh Bergasse

Tony Dovolani

Jon Bond

Dwight Rhoden

Cody Green

Troy Powell

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

dance experience.

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!

NYCDA continues to shine on SYTYCD

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

JOHN MICHAEL FIUMARA & IAIN YOUNG NEWSIES

DIZZY FEET Foundation

These NYCDA dancers received special recognitions.

Ballet Hispanico Summer Intensive Sasha Alvarez (FL)

Nick Garcia (FL) Alex Soulliere (MI)

Janelle Viscomi (NY)Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester

Umaara Elliott (GA)Complexions Summer Intensive

Patrick Needham (CA) Umaara Elliott (GA)

Rockette Summer Intensive Jenna Lee Thompson (AZ)

Steps On Broadway Summer Dance Intensive Jessica Ferretti (NY)

The Ailey School One Year Full Scholarship Natasha Walter (AZ)

Young Dancer Program at JKO School at American Ballet Theatre

Jasmine Cruz (CA) Justice McCort (OH) D

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THE NEXT STEP

MORE INCREDIBLE SCHOLARSHIPS

Congratulations to all of the following talented dancers:

Tucker Knox (TN)Amy Yakima (MI) Brittany Cherry (UT)

Jenna Johnson (UT)

ON BROADWAYJUST A FEW OF THE NYCDA ALUM

ON THE GREAT WHITE WAY!

Corey Snide (NY) Gene Kelly Legacy

Scholarship

Athena Petrizzo (NJ) Angelina Ballerina

Scholarship

LUKE SPRING A CHRISTMAS

STORY

SHONICA GOODEN CINDERELLA RYAN STEELE &

PHILLIP SPAETH MATILDA

ARIANA DEBOSE MOTOWN

Cameron Adams (SC) just completed Broadways Nice Work

If You Can Get It starring Matthew Broderick. Jon Bond (CA) continues with

Cedar Lake Contemporary Dance in NYC. Tony Bougiouris (MA) is dancing with Les Ballet

Jazz de Montreal. Lauren Cannon (WA) is back from playing Graziella on the National Tour of

West Side Story. Ariana DeBose (NC) is featured in Broadways Motown. Christina Dooling (NJ) continues with Complexions Contemporary Ballet in NYC. Bret Easterling (CA) is dancing

with Batsheva Dance Co. in Israel. Robbie Fairchild (UT) continues as a principal dancer with New York City Ballet. John Michael Fiumara (PA) made his Broadway debut in Newsies. Shonica Gooden (GA) is in

Broadways Cinderella. Collin Heyward (VA) is dancing will Ailey II. Chelsea Hightower (UT) begins another season on ABCs Dancing With The Stars. Derek Hough (UT) had another great season

on ABCs Dancing With The Stars. Catherine Hurlin (NY) continues to be featured with American Ballet Theatre. Whitney Jensen (UT) continues with Boston Ballet. Chuck Jones

(UT) is dancing with Nederlands Dans Theater II. Jakob Karr (FL) returned from the pre-Broadway National Tour of Flashdance. Jessica King (NJ) is back from the National Tour of Billy Elliot. Kelsey Lee (NC) is having a great time with the LA Clippers. 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. Nathan Makolandra (SC) is dancing with LA Dance Project. Paige Osmond (UT) played Clara in the Radio City

Christmas Spectacular in Nashville. Tiler Peck (CA) continues as a principal dancer for New York City Ballet. Brittany Pollack (NJ) dances in the corps de ballet of New York City Ballet. Matt Rich (NV) continues to dance with Cedar Lake Contemporary Dance in NYC. Ida Saki (TX) continues with Cedar Lakes Contemporary Dance in NYC. Sarah Sibole (MI) played Clara

in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Nashville. Garrett Smith (UT) is living in Norway and dancing with the Norwegian National Ballet. Phillip Spaeth

(NJ) and Ryan Steele (MI) are both featured in the Broadway hit Matilda. Randi Lynn Strong (UT) is touring with Ballroom With A Twist.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. Nicole Winhoffer (NJ) continues her work with Madonna.

Connor Yockus (FL) received the 2013 NYCDAF Adele Astaire College Scholarship. Iain Young (MI) is in the Broadway company of Newsies.

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?

Jakob Karr in Flashdance

Jamal White

Connor Yockus receives the 2013 NYCDAF Adele Astaire Scholarship Award from Judith Jamison.

Paige Osmond and Sarah Sibole

Jessica King

Kelsey Lee

ON THE GREAT WHITE WAY!

SUZI 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 Boccas 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 mothers 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, Winters Tale starring Collin Farell. 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), Encores summer series production of The Wiz and Mariah Careys Butterfly World Tour. Her love of fashion and dance inspired her and sister Jacki to create a dancewear line called Jo+Jax, www.joandjax.com. See Joeys 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, and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and currently University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

ANDY BLAKENBUEHLER Andy made his directorial debut for Bring It On the Musical, for which also served as choreographer. On Broadway, Andy has choreographed In The Heights (Tony, Outer Critics and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography) 9 to 5 (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critcs nominations), the revival of The Apple Tree starring Kristen Chenoweth, and the recent 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. Andy lives in New York City with his wife and two children, Luca and Sofia.

ANDY PELLICK Andy originally hails from Pittsburgh, PA, but has called New York his home for well over a decade. Currently performing Off-Broadway in Fuerzabruta, he has also dance in the original Broadway casts of Wicked, Tarzan, La Gage 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, Winters Tale. He has appeared on The David Letterman Show, the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, the VH1 Vogue Fashion Award, Broadway: The Golden Age, and The Tony Awards. Before moving to New York, Andys 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!

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 Originally from Fort Collins, CO, Tony Testa 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, & 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.

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 Baryshnikovs Hells 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 Pites company, Kidd Pivot, and has been with the company since 2009.

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY

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 Years Eve Spectaculars for many of the Atlantic City Casinos- mainly the Trump Taj Mahal, the Atlantic City Hilton, and the Tropicana. Joes 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.

LEAH BRANDON 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 Londons 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.

JOE LANTERI

7+ FACULTY IN EVERY CITY!JAZZ, TAP, BALLET, CONTEMPORARY, LYRICAL, HIP-HOP, MUSICAL THEATRE

DANA WILSON Dana has worked on film (Shrek 4,Charlie Wilsons War) commercials (Verizon, Travelzoo, Reeses) and countless music videos. Youve seen her on SNL, Ellen, Dancing With the Stars, Americas 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 web-series 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, Americas Got Talent, and will be on this season of HBOs Boardwalk Empire. Recent credits include: Beyoncs Pepsi & H&M Commercials, co-starring in Debbie Allens Alex in Wonderland, Jason Samuel Smiths Charlies Angels, co-producing the documentary, Tap World, launching her web travel series, Chloes World and choreographing for Canon and the Jerry Lewis Telethon. Film/TV appearances include: The Discovery Channels Time Warp, CWs The Parkers, One on One, Nickelodeons 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 will be adjunct professor at Pace University this fall. www.chloearnold.com

MELISSA HOUGH Melissa Hough 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 Ballets 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.

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.

TAJA RILEY Born in New Rochelle, NY and raised in Virginia Beach, VA, Taja trained at Denise Walls 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 Oxygens All the Right Moves. Taja has also assisted with choreography for Britney Spears (Femme Fatale Tour), Demi Lovato (Skyscraper Tour), and Beyonc (Mrs. Carter Tour), and has danced for Janet Jackson, Ne-Yo, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Pitbull, Bruno Mars, The Wanted and many others. Taja is currently touring with Chris Brown and is part of the company Harlow Gold.

MARTHA NICHOLS Martha began her training at the age of 3 in Brooklyn, NY and she continued dancing and competing in Raleigh, NC. Martha recently finished Rhiannas Diamonds world tour. Other notable performance credits include Kylie Minogues 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 Soleils Believe in Las Vegas, choreographed by Wade Robson. TV credits include NICKELODEONs Fresh Beat Band , FOXs Mobbed with Howie Mandel, Americas Got Talent, Dancing With The Stars with Christina Aguilera, Macys Stars of Dance with Corbin Bleu directed by Kenny Ortega, X-Factor, and The 39th American Music Awards with Nicki Minaj and David Guetta. Martha is a member of the Unity LA Dance Ensemble and is currently a resident dancer on the hit Italian TV show Amici. Martha has taught all over the world and has assisted Tony Testa for Demi Lovatos US Tour, Tabitha & Napoleon, Mandy Moore & Mia Michaels with various projects.

JARED GRIMES Jared Grimes is a vibrant energy in the world of the arts where he is strongly reviving the triple threat mentality. He 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. Jareds live stage credits include Cirque Du Soleils, 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 Foxs Fringe and HBOs Boardwalk Empire. His feature film credits include New Line Cinemas Little Manhattan, Elevation Filmworks First Born, starring Elizabeth Shue, and The Marc Pease Experience starring Ben Stiller.

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, ABCs 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.

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 Thomass Bad Boys of Dance.

Born: New York City

Birthday: March 15th

Astrological Sign: Pisces

Family: Keith (brother) and Casey (sister). Were all 3 years apartIm the oldest.

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: Salad with chicken or steak.

Favorite Dancer: Gelsey Kirkland

Favorite Choreographer: George Balanchine

Favorite Recording Artist: Wowfrom past to present ABBA, U2, Beyonce.

Hobbies: Cooking, throwing parties (is that a hobby??) ha ha

Favorite U.S. City: Tough one!!! Besides NY, it would have to be L.A.

Favorite International City: Tokyo Age Started Dancing: 5

Greatest Influence In Dance: My teacher Yvonne Mounsey, then School of American Ballet, then Twyla Tharp.

Favorite Professional Experience: Dancing and Dance Captaining on the 1st National Tour of SWING! and MOVIN OUT.

What Do Think Are The Qualities Of A Good Dancer? Technique, followed by passion, musicality, and style.

As A Teacher, What Is Your Main Goal Each Convention Weekend? To encourage the kids to ENJOY ballet, to help them help themselves, clarify their lines and positions, and maybe introduce an idea or way of working that they take home with them.

What One Thing Would You Like All Young Dancers To Walk Away With After Each Weekend Workshop? Inspiration.

Do You Have Dreams? Of course!! World peace, less cruelty between human beings, more compassion, and oh yeahthat I can keep doing what I love forever! Alsothat I get my arabesque back after having a baby.

Anything Else You Want Mentioned? The most important thing in the world is to have a passion. Those of us that found ours are the luckiest people in the world.

And I LOVE NYCDA!!!!!!!!!!!

Mamma Mia

Grease

Andy and Joey

Martha Nichols

Kim CravenMeetKimberly Anne Craven Silverman

Keith, Casey and Kim

Kim with Twyla Tharp

Kisses from Presley!

Lee Roy Reams, Chita Rivera and Joe

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Chloe Arnold continues to work with Beyonce and can be seen on the new season of Boardwalk Empire. Andy Blankenbuehler is juggling Annie on Broadway, Bring It On on tour and his newest Broadway show called Fly. Grace Buckley is touring Europe with a new project for Rasta Thomas. Kim Craven is enjoying being a new Mom. Joey Dowling is choreographing for the Knicks City Dancers and recently danced in Collin Farrells new movie Winters Tale. Kenny Easter continues dancing and teaching for American Ballet Theater. Jared Grimes is part of the new Tupac musical Holler If You Hear Me and is featured on this

season of Boardwalk Empire. Melissa Hough has joined the Norwegian National Ballet and recently premiered her choreography with Houston Ballet. Rachel Kreiling is dancing with Alison Chase Performance. Scott Jovovich serves on the faculty of PACE University. Joe Lanteri continues to serve as the Director and Choreographic Advisor for the The Fred & Adele Astaire Awards in NYC. Martha Nichols is finishing up Rihannas world tour. Andy Pellick danced in Collin Farrells new movie Winters Tale. Taja Riley toured the globe with Nicole Scherzinger and Chris Brown. Cindy Salgado continues to dance and premiere her own choreography. Tony Testa was a guest speaker and choreographer at the TEDx conference. Suzi Taylor has joined the faculty at PACE University. Dana Wilson will be featured in Justin Timberlakes new world tour.

Plumb Performing Arts (AZ) raised over $16,000 for NYCDAF and performed as special guests at the

2013 DESTINY RISING concert at The Joyce Theater.

The Art Of Dance (NJ) raised $20,000 for NYCDAF and performed as special guests at the

2013 FRED AND ADELE ASTAIRE AWARDS in NYC.

Michelle Wiles conducts the ballet

portion of the college scholarship

audition at Nationals 2013.

Sasha Alvarez (FL) received the 2013 NYCDAF $10,000

DANCE MAGAZINE College Scholarship.

Megan Skalla (UT) received the 2013 NYCDAF $10,000 CAPEZIO

College Scholarship.

An emotional Holly Borla (MI)

and Alex Soulliere (MI) each

received $120,000 to attend Point Park University

in Pittsburgh.

Connor Yockus (FL) received the 2013 NYCDAF $10,000 ADELE ASTAIRE

College Scholarship.

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.

Sasha Alvarez, FLMary Bastian, NYGracie Black, INHolly Borla, MITaylor Boyland, TXBobby Brandt, FLJoshua Burrage, MALiliana Duarte-Leyva, NVJames DuChateau, PAHannah Duncan, NEUmaara Elliott, GANicholas Garcia, FLChantelle Good, CanadaDavid Gourov, MIHannah Hapin, CAVeronica Hessler, LAMadison Hicks, TX

Elijah Jones, CanadaTaylor Labruzzo, NVKathleen Laituri, MIEmily Leeper. LACasandra Lindsey, AZRaquel Mar, MIBilli Marder, CALeah McCall, COAnastasia McGovern, TXCole McMechen, COPaige McRae, NYMary McWilliams, AZAshlynn Miller, AZChristine Miranda, Amanda Mitchell, FLPatrick Needham, CAAlyssa Ness, MN

Dannon OBrien, TXOlivia Oxholm, MIEmilee Pratt, NYForest Robey, UTMadeline Rodrigue, MDShantelle Rush, TXJordyn Santiago, NCHayley Simpson, NJMegan Skalla, UTKatherine Smasne, WAAlex Soulliere, MILucy Spring, VAValentina Sytcheva, NVJonathan Teeling, NJDustin Urschel, CanadaJanelle Viscomi, NYConnor Yockus, FL

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 2012-2013 Studio Fundraisers:Art of Dance, NJ

Plumb Performing Arts, AZWestchester Dance Academy, NY

TO OUR 2013 NYCDAF COLLEGE PARTNERS:PACE University (NY)

University of the Arts (PA)Point Park University (PA)

More to come onboard for Nationals 2014!

Chapman University (CA)Dean College (MA)

Marymount Manhattan College (NY)Mercyhurst University (PA)

GET YOUR STUDIO INVOLVEDAND PERFORM IN NYC!

Changing Lives...Making a Difference!

IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPShave been awarded to more than 15

0 teenagers

through the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation

$8.5 MILLION+

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS2013 NYCDAFOUNDATIONCOLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

NYCDAF GOLD SPONSORS:

Catherine Zeta-Jones will receive the NYCDAF Ambassador For The Arts Award at the 2013 BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINING STARS Gala in September.

Special Thanks

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!

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

NEW! Friday Night Sessions! Special Guest Faculty in many cities!

(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 season. This pass may only be purchased onsite on a convention weekend. NEW! Each observer pass purchased is a tax-deductible contribution to the NYCDA Foundation.

NEW! 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 postmarked 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 2013-2014 Regional Workshop will receive a 50% Workshop Tuition discount in each additional city.

Teachers attending more than one 2013-2014 Regional Workshop with competing students may attend all additional cities free of charge.

Special Canadian/International discounts call NYCDA office for details. 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 $290.00 $330.00 Assistant Teacher (16+) $275.00 $315.00 Senior (16-19) NEW! $240.00 $280.00 Teen (13-15) $240.00 $280.00 Junior (11-12) $215.00 $255.00 Mini (7-10) $215.00 $255.00 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.

2013-2014 REGIONAL WORKSHOP TUITION

WORKSHOP GUIDELINES

WeekendONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!

FASTER PROCESSING NO FORMS/NO POSTAGE

INSTANT CONFIRMATION ONE STUDIO PROFILE FOR YEARS

NEW! 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. We kindly require a $100 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 and Assistant Teachers, Saturday only for students. Register anytime up to the morning of attendance, based upon availability.

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP TUITION RATES: Teachers: $185.00 Students: $150.00 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 and Assistant 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, and 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.

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.

PERRY-MANSFIELD YOUNG ARTIST INTENSIVE: Each weekend one talented dancer is automatically accepted t

o this prestigious summer

program in Coloradoand offered a partial tuition scholarship. The dance program is directed

by Linda Kent of the Juilliard School. Perry-Mansfield is recognized as the oldest operating

performing arts school in the nation. The mission is to provide young people superior arts

training in body, heart and mind.

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 2013 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.

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.

2013 NATIONAL SENIOR WINNERS: Alyssa Ness & Alex Soulliere

2013 NATIONAL TEEN WINNERS: Jayci Kalb & Jake Tribus

STUDIO SHOWCASE DANCERSBe a part of the Convention Finale, ONSTAGE with the NYCDA faculty.

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

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 theyve 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.

(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

Exciting! Inspiring! Fun!

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

READY, SET, DANCE!

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 workshop classes.

7+ FACULTY IN 4 BALLROOMS IN ALL CITIES! 5 BALLROOMS MANY IN 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, 2014. (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.

In each city, two female dancers and one male dancer (both JUNIOR /MINI) will be recognized with a NYCDA 2013-2014 Regional Outstanding Dancer Award. This presentation include a special award from the respective sponsor, a year-long NYCDA Regional scholarship and a NYCDA 2014 National Season Finale! Workshop Scholarship.

In each city, additional dancers (both JUNIOR /MINI) will each receive a NYCDA 2014 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 2014. 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, 2014. (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. In each city, two female dancers and one male dancer (both SENIOR /TEEN) will be recognized with a

NYCDA 2013-2014 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 2014 National Season Finale! Workshop Scholarship.

In each city, additional dancers (both SENIOR /TEEN) will each receive a NYCDA 2014 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 2014. Cash awards and Scholarships will be presented.

SENIOR/TEEN OUTSTANDING DANCER SCHOLARSHIPSSenior & Teen sponsored by CAPEZIO

2013 NATIONAL JUNIOR WINNERS: Sophie Miklosovic & Jonathan Fahoury

2013 NATIONAL MINI WINNERS: Jasmine Cruz & Justice McCort

NEW! All ages are as of January 1, 2014 for the entire 2013-2014 season, including Nationals. NEW! 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. NEW! 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.

2012-2013 Regional Critics Choice Award winning entries may not compete again in 2013-2014. Entries that have performed in either 2013 National Gala may not compete during the 2013-2014

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

age 18. New! 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.

COMPETITION REGULATIONS

2013 National Senior Critics Choice: SOLITUDE from Inspire Dance Company, NV. 2013 National Senior Critics Choice: FROM THE EAST from The Dance Club, UT.2013 National Teen Critics Choice:

WINGS from The Dance Club, UT.

COMPETITION GUIDELINESAGE 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+)

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 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 DIVISIONS Solo $105.00 3 minute max Duo/Trio $55.00 per dancer 3 minute max Group (4-9) NEW! $40.00 per dancer 3 minute max Line (10-15) NEW! $40.00 per dancer 3 minute max Extended Line (16-24) $40.00 per dancer 4 minute max Small Production (12-24) $40.00 per dancer 5 minute max Large Production (16+) $40.00 per dancer 6 minute max Extended Sm Prod (12-24) $42.00 per dancer 6 minute max Extended Lg Prod (16+) $45.00 per dancer 8 minute max NEW! 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.)

All fees are due with entry forms or at time of online registration. No entry fees are refundable.

Competition fees are to be submitted on ONE studio business check.

No Canadian/International checks accepted - bank money orders in USfunds only. Make all checks payable to: NYC DANCE ALLIANCE.

Rather than accept trophies for your 2013-2014 NYCDA Competition Entries, NYCDA gives you the option to donate your trophies to charity at $5 per trophy. Well pick three worthy causes you decide which youd like to support. Fax back instructions will be provided in each confirmation packet. Its been a big success in the past!

DONATE A TROPHY

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. NEW! 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 NEW! 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 ALL VIDEOTAPING AND PHOTOGRAPHY IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING THE WORKSHOP CLASSES, 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 Video passes 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.

NEW! 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.

2013 National Junior Critics Choice: KORBUSHKA from Tucson Dance Academy, AZ.2013 National Mini Critics Choice: EPAULEMENT from Westlake School for The Performing Arts, CA.

2013 National Teen Critics Choice: WINGS from The Dance Club, UT.

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Each NYCDA Regional Critics Choice Award Winner will receive FREE competition entry fees for that number at the 2014 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 basedon 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 2014 National Season Finale!

Of course, its great to keep your trophies too! You have every right to be proud!

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* 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 515 students: 1 Teacher No Charge + 1 Comp Teacher Gala Ticket.Bring 1629 students: 2 Teachers No Charge + 2 Comp Teacher Gala Tickets.Bring 3049 students: 3 Teachers No Charge + 3 Comp Teacher Gala Tickets.Bring 5089 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.

NATIONAL WORKSHOP TUITIONFOUR days of classes in FIVE workshop ballrooms

NATIONAL COMPETITION DIVISIONSSolo $107.00 3 minute maxDuo/Trio $57.00 per dancer 3 minute maxGroup (4-9) $42.00 per dancer 3 minute maxLine (10-15) $42.00 per dancer 3 minute maxExtended Line (16-24) $42.00 per dancer 4 minute maxSmall Production (12-24) $42.00 per dancer 5 minute maxLarge Production (16+) $42.00 per dancer 6 minute maxExtended Sm Prod (12-24) $44.00 per dancer 6 minute maxExtended Lg Prod (16+) $47.00 per dancer 8 minute max(Each dance studio may apply their own additional fees, when necessary.)

ALL REGIONAL COMPETITION GUIDELINES APPLY.

By May 9 After May 9 1-Day OptionTeacher* $ 465** $ 495 $ 235Asst. Teacher (16+) $ 415** $ 455 $ 235Senior (16-19) $ 340 $ 380 $ 175Teen (13-15) $ 340 $ 380 $ 175Junior (11-12) $ 295 $ 335 $ 150Mini (7-10) $ 295 $ 335 $ 150Ready, 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 $150 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.

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Sunday, June 29 11:00 am Senior & Teen Outstanding Dancer Orientation & RehearsalsMonday, June 30 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, July 1 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 2 8:00 am 6:00 pm NYCDA Registration Desk Open 8:00 am Preliminary Competition and/or

National Finals CompetitionThursday, July 3 8:00 am 6:00 pm NYCDA Registration Desk Open 8:00 am National Finals CompetitionFriday, July 4 7:30 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 5 7:30 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 6 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 7 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

NYCDA NATIONAL SCHEDULE2014

NATIONAL FINALE! 2014

PRELIM QUALIFYING COMPETITION NEW! 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 9, 2014.

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 2013-2014 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 2013-2014 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 2013-2014 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!

NATIONAL GALA PERFORMANCES

JUNIOR GALAJULY 6TH

CLOSING NIGHT GALAJULY 7TH

NATIONAL OUTSTANDING DANCER SCHOLARSHIPS

All Regional Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior Outstanding Dancer Scholarship Winners and Runners-Up are equally eligible for National NYCDA Outstanding Dancer Scholarship Awards.

TEACHERSEXCHANGE

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 ABCs 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, Parents Forum with Joe, How To Audition for Broadway Seminar, Mens Class, Girlfrenzy!, and a special seminar hosted by Cirque du Soleil. Each year MORE great stuff MORE surprises!

All 2013-2014 NYCDA Regional Outstanding Dancers and Runners-Up are eligible. Must attend the 2014 NYCDA Nationals in NYC to participate.

(Full details inserted in the Outstanding Dancer Winners 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!

SUMMER SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Yourselves!

MODEL SEARCHHeres your chance t

o be part of a

2014 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 Fas

hion Show

at the 2014 NYCDA Nationals in NYC!

to the 2013 Model Search Winners:Rosie Elliott, FL Haley Nachlas, MD Anna Socha, NC Gabby Struckell, TX

Congratulations

42014MODEL

WINNERS

will be selected by an industr

y panel

Tony Award winning choreographer Christopher Gatelli conducts the NEWSIES Broadway Audition Workshop.

COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet performed as Special Guests at the 2013 Gala.

MOTOWN Audition Worksh

op with

Broadway choreographer War

ren Adams.

.

The Mini Outstanding Dancers Openi

ng Number.

WICKED Audition Workshop with Broadway dance supervisor and NYCDA Alum, Mark Myars.

The Junior Outstanding Dancers Opening Number.

The FLY Broadway Audition Workshop worked with our younger dancers.

NYCDA faculty member CINDY SALGADO

performs Gravity with contemporary

partner Jermaine Spivey.

Casting Director Nora Bre

nnan conducts the

MATILDA Broadway

Audition Workshop.

The Teen Outstanding Dancers Opening Number.

Tony Dovolani, from DANCING WITH THE STARS, teaches a special ballroom workshop.

The Senior Outstanding Dancers Opening Number.

2013 NATIONAL SEASON FINALE!SCRAPBOOK

A very special performance featuring

Michael-Demby Cain with Amber, George, Grace,

Jakob, Lauren, Chase and Corey.

COMPLEXIONS Workshop with

company member Tercell Waters.

AILEY Workshop with the Artistic Director of Ailey II, Troy Powell.

FOX Morning News

brought their

TV crew to cover NYC

DA Nationals.

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

THEATER ARTS ACTING CHOREOGRAPHY IMPROVISIATION 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 27 Arrival and Welcome!July 28 Placement ClassesJuly 29 - August 8 Full Summer Dance IntensiveAugust 9 Showcase Tech/Dress RehearsalAugust 10 Showcase Performance 3:00 pmAugust 11 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

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 10TH

Dancers pose outside the theater after a Broadway performance and cast Q & A.

Special Broadway Audition Casting Workshops Casting Directors, Choreographers, and Dance

Captains share their insight.

The Summer Dance Intensive was a life changing experience and I will never forget it! Thanks again for everything!

- KN Dancer, MO

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE

2014

JULY 28-AUGUST 10, 2014

The NYCDA Summer Dance Intensive will accept a limited enrollment of aspiring professional dancers ages 14-19. Admittance is granted by video audition. All 2013-2014 NYCDA Regional Outstanding Dancer Scholarship Winners and Runners-Up are automatically accepted to the program.* All 2013-2014 NYCDA Regional Convention Triple Threat Scholarship Winners are automatically accepted to the program.* All 2014 ONSTAGE NY Regional Title Winners are automatically accepted to the program.*

All 2014 ONSTAGE NY Regional Triple Threat Winners are automatically accepted to the program.**Entire Application process and video placement DVD still required of ALL accepted dancers. No application fee necessary.

Showcase Vocal Performance

Welcome to NYC!

A day in Central Park

Pace University - New York, NY

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

All applications must be postmarked by April 4, 2014. EARLY DECISION applications will be accepted only if no financial assistance is requested. EARLY DECISION applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2014. Applicants will be notified by March 31, 2014.

LOCATION Pace University (1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY)Pace Universitys 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 citys 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 27th. Check-out is Monday, August 11th.

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

Videos may be in DVD-R format, or sent via email attachment or as a link to a private YouTube video. Maximum video length is 15 minutes and an index of all material must be submitted.

VIDEO AUDITION GUIDELINES All video/DVD 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.

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 April 28, 2014. (Early notification may be requested) A 25% tuition deposit will be due by May 12, 2014. Second payment will be due by June 2, 2014.

Full tuition will be due by June 23, 2014. No refunds will be made after June 23, 2014. Refunds prior to June 23 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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