Come and experience living and dancing in New York City and become a part of
Peridance's vibrant dance community!
Take your dancing to a higher level with world-renowned faculty. Dance side by side with professional NYC dancers in a state-of-the-art facility, in the heart of New York City.
The Certificate Program's objective is to provide a deep understanding of proper technique and performance expression, to foster extensive knowledge of the chosen dance track, and to develop professional attitude. Performance skills are honed through workshops and performances.
The Program offers two tracks: Ballet/Contemporary and Commercial. The individually-tailored curriculum offers a minimum of three classes a day, five days a week, in each concentration, with an emphasis on personal attention and mentoring in order to nurture each student's full potential as a performer and individual. Technique classes are drawn from course offerings designed especially for the Certificate Program to provide a specialized experience for the pre-professional student and also from Peridance open class offerings, which allow the dancers to train alongside NYC and international professional dancers in a dynamic environment.
Ballet/Contemporary Track
Training in this track focuses on the development of strong technical skills in classical ballet (including pointe work), modern (including Horton, Graham and Limón), and the latest innovative contemporary vocabularies. This track also includes speciality classes such as improvisation, composition, and voice.
Commercial Track
This track offers training in Hip Hop (including street jazz, waacking, and voguing), Theater Dance, Jazz (including contemporary and lyrical), and Voice, combined with classes in Ballet and Contemporary styles to develop strong technique and versatility. Emphasis is placed on audition preparation and exposure to agents and dance artists connected to the commercial dance world.
Both Tracks include:
3-4 technique classes per day, 5 days a week
Repertory rehearsals with rotating choreographers
Performance and choreographic opportunities
Contact network-building with top choreographers, teachers, and directors
Personal mentoring and guidance
Body conditioning classes including Yoga/Pilates/Stretch/GYROKINESIS®
Seminars regarding practical issues such as nutrition, body conditioning, injury prevention, and more
Access to workshops
Faculty Peridance Capezio Center’s renowned faculty delivers the Certificate Program students a broad spectrum of dance education to prepare them for the continually evolving dance arena. Each semester students have the opportunity to work with different members of the faculty in a variety of dance styles specific to their track (Ballet/Contemporary or Commercial).
Click here to discover and get to know the Certificate Program faculty for the Fall 2011 semester!
Fall 2011 Students Peridance Capezio Center is excited for the Certificate Program's second year! Click here to meet the Certificate Program students for the Fall 2011 semester. Students represent countries from all over the world, including the United States, Israel, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, and more!
Requirements
The Certificate Program requires a commitment of 2 years (4 semesters - 18 weeks each) and is open for enrollment beginning in either the Fall or Spring semester. Dancers must be at an Intermediate level or higher and within the ages of 17-25 at the time of enrollment.
How to Audition
The Certificate Program accepts students by audition ONLY. You may choose one of the following ways to audition:
Attend one of Peridance's public auditions. (See "Audition Tour Schedule")
Arrange to take an open class at Peridance as an audition with Certificate Program Coordinator.
Send a DVD by mail (Peridance Capezio Center, ATTN: Certificate Program, 126 E. 13th Street New York, NY 10003) or Video Link by e-mail. Include a 3 to 5 minute solo of any style/choreography you choose, demonstrating technical ability, quality of movement, and musicality.
To apply and audition for the program, please fill out the onlineREGISTRATION FORM, pay the $25 Registration Fee, and provide the following documents:
Academic and Dance Resumes
Headshot
Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a professional in the field of dance
A short description (up to 1 page, single spaced) about who you are and what you hope to achieve in your training and dance career
Include any additional dance certificates, awards, etc. as a subsection in your resume
Please note that you will not be able to complete your registration or audition without submitting these documents. All necessary documents must be submitted via e-mail or mail and must be in clear English.
If you are an International student, you will need to comply with other rules and regulations. To learn more, go to the International Students page.
Audition Tour Schedule Each audition will consist of a 1.5 hours ballet class followed by a contemporary combination.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the audition times below.
New York City*January 3, 2012, 5:30-7:00 PM
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, February 11, 2012, 11:00-12:30 PM at The Henny Jurriens Foundation
Milan, Italy, February 13, 2012, 11:30-1:00 PM at Musical, the School
Torino, Italy, February 14, 2012, 3:00-4:30 PM at Nuova Officina Della Danza (NOD)
Rome, Italy, February 15, 2012, 9:00-10:30 AM and 12:00-1:30PM at Accademia Nazionale Di Danza
Naples, Italy, February 16, 2012, 3:30-5:00 PM at School of Teatro di San Carlo
Chicago, February 25, 2012, 11:30-1:00 PM at Lou Conte Dance Studio
New York City*, March 4, 2012, 2:30-4:00 PM
Miami, March 24, 2012, 1:00-2:30 PM at New World School of the Arts
New York City*, April 15, 2012, 2:30-4:00 PM
*All NYC auditions held at Peridance Capezio Center which is located on 126 East 13th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues. (view map)
Program Dates and Deadlines Spring Semester: January 30th - June 8th, 2012
(18 weeks + 1 week for Spring Break). Tuition Payment Deadline: December 16th, 2011.
Fall Semester: September 4th - January 25th, 2013
(18 weeks + 3 weeks for Holiday Vacation). Tuition Payment Deadline: July 20th, 2012.
Tuition and Fees Audition Fee: $25
Application and Processing, due upon acceptance:
$50 Domestic students
$200 International students (includes Visa processing)
Tuition:
2 semesters per year, 18 weeks each: $8100 per year.
8 week Summer Semester (Required for international students; optional for domestic students): $1200.
NOTE: Including the 8 week Summer Semester, full tuition for International students is $9300 per year
Tuition due date: Students must complete their tuition payment no later than 6 weeks prior to the start date of the Program.
Rules and Regulations
All Students:
Students are considered in attendance until they officially withdraw or are requested to withdraw by the CP’s Director. To officially withdraw from the Program before or during the course of study, students must contact the CP Coordinator and submit a Withdrawal Form, declaring official withdrawal date.
Cancelation/Refund Policy:
Students who withdraw more than 6 weeks prior to the start date of the Program will receive a full refund (minus 3% credit card and 3% payment plan fees, if applicable).
Students who withdraw less than 6 weeks prior to the start date of the Program or during the first 30 days of the Program will be eligible to transfer to Peridance’s Open Program (OP) and must comply with the OP’s Schedule, Rules and Regulations, etc. Should a student decline transfer to the OP, 50% of tuition will be refunded within 30 days of the official withdrawal date (minus 3% credit card and 3% payment plan fees, if applicable).
Students who withdraw after the first 30 days of the Program will not be eligible to receive any refund.
Payment Plan Students: Any student granted a payment plan who has declined transfer to the OP upon official withdrawal date from the CP and has an outstanding tuition balance is responsible for paying the remaining balance of tuition due within 30 days from official withdrawal date (3% payment plan fee applicable).
No refund is given for any absences. Make-up classes must be approved and pre-arranged with the CP Coordinator.
All Application and Processing Fees are non-refundable. ($50 Domestic students; $200 International students)
International Students ONLY:
International Student tuition and fees are non-refundable once an I-20 has been processed and the student has received his/her F-1 Visa. If U.S. Immigration denies a Visa, tuition will be refunded to the student minus 10% processing fees.
If due to a verified illness or injury a student is unable to arrive in the United States and begin his/her studies on the scheduled date, he/she must notify the CP Coordinator in writing prior to the original start date. The CP will arrange for him/her to begin studies the following semester/year.
If a student wishes to transfer out of the CP and into the OP, he/she will not be permitted to transfer mid-semester but may only do so at the end of one full year of study. Students who withdraw from the CP will not be eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) through Peridance Capezio Center.
Scholarship Merit-Based Aid: Peridance grants yearly merit-based Certificate Program Scholarships. Scholarships for the Certificate Program are awarded only through an official public scholarship audition.
Need-Based Aid: Students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional talent may apply for need-based Certificate Program Scholarships by appealing directly to the Director. In addition, students demonstrating significant financial need may be granted a tuition payment plan by appealing directly to the Director. The Program reserves the right to grant or deny any scholarships or payment plans at its sole discretion.
Peridance Capezio Center maintains a list of outside grant- and scholarship- organizations that is available for student review.
Some students may also qualify for Work Study assistance.
Performances and Choreographic Opportunities
Performing and choreographing are integral parts of a well-developed artistic education and are important components of the Certificate Program at Peridance. The Program allows dancers to transition from the studio to the professional stage by involving all students in numerous professional productions. Beginning in students’ first semester and continuing throughout the Program, students learn original choreography and work exclusively with established artists currently shaping the local and international dance scenes. Students also study the arts of improvisation and composition, and are given the opportunity to choreograph and perform work of their own. Throughout the year, students participate in informal studio showings at regular intervals that are open to the public to show what they have been working on and receive critique.
Performances
Certificate students in both tracks take what they have learned in their technique classes, workshops, and seminars to the the NYC stage each semester. All students are a part of every production. In the Fall, students rehearse for a Winter production in January. In the Spring, the semester culminates in a June Showcase, which marks the end of the academic year. All students work directly and intimately with multiple choreographers who create choreography for the Certificate Program students in several different genres within each track. Past choreographers have included Sidra Bell (contemporary), Alex Sanchez (musical theater), La Jon Dantzler (commercial hip hop), Kristin Sudeikis (lyrical jazz), and Peridance's Artistic Director Igal Perry.
All performances take place at the state-of-the-art Salvatore Capezio Theater at Peridance, a 150-seat blackbox theater. All performances are ticketed and open to the public.
Choreography
Certificate Program students have numerous opportunities to create choreography and perform in the Peridance Student Showcase, hosted at the Salvatore Capezio Theater at Peridance. The Showcase takes place twice a year, in August and February, and is a great platform to express creativity on a NYC stage.
Contact
For more information about the program, to submit your documents, or if you have any questions, please contact
Certificate Program Coordinator Marlena Wolfe at certificateprogram@peridance.com or Tel: (212) 505-0886.
You may also mail documents to: Peridance Capezio Center, Attention Certificate Program 126 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10003.
