Thursday, December 19, 2013

New Information Update!

Just Added: Gaga Open Studio Class Option
We invite professional dancers and non-UArts students in the Philadelphia area to join a series of specific Gaga Open Studio classes taking place during the Dance Study Cycles Winter Intensive. 

This Gaga class option includes eight non-credit sessions as follows, led by Douglas Letheren:
 
Monday, January 6                      11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Tuesday, January 7  9:15 am - 10:30 am
Thursday, January 911:15 am - 12:30 pm
Friday, January 10  9:15 am - 10:30 am
Monday, January 1311:15 am - 12:30 pm
Tuesday, January 14  9:15 am - 10:30 am
Thursday, January 1611:15 am - 12:30 pm
Friday, January 1711:15 am - 12:30 pm

Cost is $250 for the eight class series. Register online or submit the CE Spring 2014 Registration Form and note the course title: DSC Gaga Open Studio Series with payment in full.
Winter 2014 Intensive featuring Gaga and repertory focus led by Douglas Letheren
January 5 - 17, 2014 / Philadelphia
UArts Dance Study Cycles Winter 2014 Intensive is a uniquely focused cycle featuring Gaga and repertory led byDouglas Letheren (member of Ohad Naharin’s Batsheva Dance Company 2008-2012 and current member of Sharon Eyal’s company), alongside additional daily studio practice, conversations with artists and a culminating  showing of the Gaga repertory. Taking place at UArts, in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, UArts Dance Study Cycles Winter 2014 will be led by a team of internationally recognized artists including Doug Letheren,  Jesse ZarittAyo Janeen JacksonRicardo Zayas and additional guest artists. Designed to provide individual mentorship alongside rigorous study, the strength of the UArts Dance Study Cycles is in its focused experiential study and capacity to serve artists with a program that truly moves, both in the studio and in the world. 
 
FEES
Tuition                                         $820            
Program Fee$55

Fees are used towards student activities, receptions, program support, performances, guest speakers, and other related activities.
 
Enrollment is limited.

HOW TO APPLY
Young artists who pursue the UArts Dance Study Cycles Winter 2014 Intensive must demonstrate a level of maturity indicating readiness for professional level work through the following required materials:
For applicants who are not UArts students or alumni:
  • Video link (3 minutes maximum, private YouTube of Vimeo link of applicant dancing)
     
NOTE: Applications are still being accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis for the two-week Winter Intensive. Acceptance is subject to space availability. Application items should be submitted to: ce@uarts.edu 
 
*Older software may not allow the writeable PDF of the application form to be saved. If you are having difficulty download the non-writeable application form
 
Application Deadline:  November 22, 2013
Acceptance Notification:  November 25, 2013
Tuition Due in full:  December 13, 2013
 
Affordable local housing options are available to accepted students. UArts does not provide housing on campus. 
 
Credits
UArts students seeking to earn 2 credits for this program should contact Bren Thomas in the School of Dance.
Phone: 215.717.6577                     

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

  9:15 am - 10:30 am    
Gaga
 10:45 am - 12:45 pm   
Gaga Repertory
  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch
  2:00 pm - 4/5:00 pm
Special Topic Workshop