We
develop programs designed for emerging and established dance artists with
Ballet technique and traditional Modern training. To build our capacity to
service the Greater Washington, DC area, we have created the following
programs:
Apprentice
Program
The
goal of the Dissonance Dance Theatre Apprentice Program is to introduce dance
artists aged 19-27 who are interested in studying contemporary and theatrical
dance styles, and to the professional world of dance theatre. Selected
Apprentices have an opportunity to perform with the company. For more information click here.
Youth
Performance Program
The program is dedicated to igniting and fueling the artistic spirit of youth by developing, empowering, and advancing young dance artists aged 8-18.
Initiatives Recently Developed Under This Program:
Summer Contemporary
Movement Program
with Shawn Short
-
Professional
opportunity to further ballet training for intermediate/beginner pointe
students
while introducing
contemporary dance vocabulary.
Men's Workshop
- Seasonal
Workshop for the serious beginner male dancer to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of contemporary concert dance.
Contemporary movement is a blend of ballet, various modern styles, jazz
and popular movement.
Weekend Contemporary
Dance
-
A
three-month weekend program designed for the talented student who is serious
about dance but has a tight weekday schedule. Students build on their ballet training
while developing modern and funk jazz skills. Classes are conducted Friday and Saturday
at 7:00pm to 9:00pm,
and Sundays 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Students must have 3 years of ballet experience and be between ages 13-18.
