We’re offering an amazing opportunity to bring you closer to the world of Paul Taylor in our Summer and Winter Intensives in New York City. Taylor Intensives immerse students in Taylor Modern classes and Taylor repertory, along with ballet, cross training, and somatic practices to nurture the overall well-being of the dancer through discussion, video viewings, and Q&A sessions, students will gain a deeper understanding of Paul Taylor’s work and become conscious of their role in the evolution of the art form.
17-30
June 16th, 2025 - June 27th, 2025
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Tuition
Housing - Unavailable
In the 2025 Taylor Summer Intensive you will deepen your technique, expand artistic expression, through learning Paul Taylor’s repertory from Taylor alumni. Engage in the creative process with resident choreographers and gain insight into cutting-edge works. Enhance your versatility, discipline, and creativity while preparing for a professional career through mentorship, networking, and exposure to industry professionals. 2025 Faculty Include: Resident Choreographers, Lauren Lovette & Robert Battle, Taylor Alumni, Eran Bugge & Francisco Graciano, and Ballet Teacher, Fabrice Herrault.
13-30
July 13th, 2025 - July 20th, 2025
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Tuition
- Available
Sam Houston State University
Single room and board
Sam Houston State University
Double room and board
The Intensive classes run from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Saturday and from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM on Sunday. The intensive concludes with a final showing on Sunday, July 20th at noon in the Montague Dance Theater. All SDI classes are held in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. This dance intensive experience is for ages 13 and up. The day begins with ballet, yoga, or GYROKINESIS followed by a modern class in the Taylor style. After the students have lunch and an opportunity to chat with faculty, they explore contact improvisation or somatic study to re-warm up. The rest of the afternoon they are learning Taylor's repertory from distinguished Taylor alumni, and an element of the creative process connected to Taylor. The day ends with a cool down/stretch.