Dancewave Company Program is a rigorous dance training program that builds ability, artistic integrity, and leadership skills. Our dancers gain the opportunity to grow through an increasingly challenging program that incorporates modern and ballet technique classes, rehearsals with renowned choreographers, and a variety of performing opportunities. Our proven effective training, based on the Dancewave Culture Model, provides young artists with leadership development, individual mentoring and restorative whole-person education. Dancewave Company Program students interested in pursuing dance after high school receive specialized college counseling from our teaching staff and our unique nationwide college event, Dancewave Through College & Beyond.
“It introduced me to more dance than I could even imagine. Dancewave changed the way I look and feel about dance, and pushing me to follow my own goals and dreams.” - Dancewave Company Alumna
We are reprioritizing students based on drive, dedication, and passion rather than financial ability. Our $50,000 goal will support equitable and tuition-free access to Dancewave's Company Program. CLICK HERE TO STAND WITH DANCEWAVE!
SPRING CLASS & REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
| Dancewave Company I Rehearsal Ballet Technique Modern Technique Rehearsal Regroups |
WEEKDAY Monday Wednesday Saturday Saturday 2nd Thursday of the month |
TIME 5:30-7:30pm 5:45-7:15pm 10:00-11:30am 11:30am-1:30pm 5:00-6:00pm |
LOCATION Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom |
| Dancewave Company II Ballet Technique Modern Technique Rehearsal Regroups |
WEEKDAY Thursday Saturday Saturday 2nd Thursday of the month |
TIME 6:15-7:45pm 2:00-3:00pm 3:30-5:30pm 5:00-6:00pm |
LOCATION Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom |
| Dancewave Company III Modern Technique Rehearsal Ballet Technique Regroups |
WEEKDAY Tuesday Tuesday Friday Built into class & rehearsal time |
TIME 4:15-5:30pm 5:30-7:00pm 5:45-7:00pm - |
LOCATION Zoom Zoom Zoom - |
| Youth Modern Company Ballet Technique Modern Technique Rehearsal Regroups |
WEEKDAY Wednesday Thursday Thursday Built into class & rehearsal time |
TIME 4:45-5:45pm 4:15-5:15pm 5:15-6:15pm - |
LOCATION Zoom Zoom Zoom - |
| Creative Modern Company Modern Fundamentals Rehearsal Ballet Fundamentals Regroups |
WEEKDAY Monday Monday Wednesday Built into class & rehearsal time |
TIME 4:00-4:45pm 4:45-5:30pm 4:00-4:45pm - |
LOCATION Zoom Zoom Zoom - |
TUITION & SCHOLARSHIP
SPRING SEMESTER TUITION for classes February 6, 2021 – June 7, 2021
| Dancewave Company I Graduating Senior Performance Opportunity Dancewave Company II Dancewave Company III Youth Modern Company Creative Modern Company (Ages 7-9) |
Semester Tuition: $1,573 Add-on: $500 (10 hours of additional rehearsal) Semester Tuition: $1,169 Semester Tuition: $1,105 Semester Tuition: $1,020 Semester Tuition: $956 |
Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need and on a case by case basis. Application Deadline is Friday, January 29, 2021
WHAT'S INCLUDED
SPRING 2021 COMPANY PACKAGE & COMMITMENT
- PACKAGE & EXPECTATIONS Company Tuition includes required classes, rehearsals, company Regroup sessions, coaching and mentorship, peer leadership opportunities, and virtual performances. Students are expected to attend all of scheduled sessions.
- SEMSTER COMMITMENT This year, Company Programs are offered as a semester long committment running September through January and February through May.
- REGROUP SESSIONS A core element of Dancewave Company and our Culture Model, Regroups are regular meetings in which students, Teaching Artists, and coaches cultivate a supportive community together. Regroups are either scheduled outside of or built into regular class and rehearsal time, depending on the student's age.
WHAT'S NEW DUE TO COVID-19
- VIRTUAL CLASSES & REHEARSALS Dancewave Company classes, rehearsals and regroups will take place virtually via Zoom for the Spring 2021 Semester.
- VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE Company students will culminate their rehearsal process with a Virtual Performance showing for friends, family, and the public via Zoom.
- Please visit our COVID-19 page for updates about reopening.
WHAT MAKES DANCEWAVE UNIQUE?
ARTISTIC INTEGRITY
Dancewave Company brings students into direct contact with leading choreographers! By the time students graduate from our program, they have learned and performed original choreography or staged works by some of the most relevant voices in the contemporary dance field, giving students a competitive edge in their college applications and future careers.
Dancewave Company students have worked in the past with such renowned artists as: Kyle Abraham, Camille A. Brown, David Dorfman Dance, Jamal Jackson, Bill T. Jones, Larry Keigwin, Andrea Miller, Mark Morris, Paul Taylor, Shen Wei, Yin Yue, Julia Ehrstrand, Mike Esperanza, José Limón Dance Company, Bebe Miller, and many more.
DANCEWAVE CULTURE MODEL
Our Culture Model embraces inclusivity, equity and underscores the value of team and community building. We train our teaching artists annually to provide a supportive classroom environment for all students. Dancewave teaching artists and staff work closely together to invest in our young dancers’ social, emotional and overall wellbeing by offering opportunities for mentorship, individualized coaching and one-on-one college guidance and referrals.
REGROUPS
An integral part of the Company program, Dancewave Regroups are meetings in which students, teaching artists and coaches cultivate a supportive community. Regroups generate dialogue about topics central to youth
development, helping students to work through them alongside their dance practice.
Addressing the vital conversations happening in our current social climate, Dancewave Company students ages 13-18 (DCI & DCII) participate in an advanced Equity, Wellness and Racial Justice Regroup helping students to build awareness and define for themselves what these important values mean in their lives.
PERFORMANCES
Bi-Annual Performances
Company students are featured performers in our Spring and Winter performances. Typically held at LIU's Kumble Theatre in downtown Brooklyn and venues in Park Slope, our performances are continuing virtually into Spring 2021.
Community performances throughout New York
Past performances include: Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Pocantico Rockefeller Estate, Joyce Theatre, DanceNOW Festival, PBS, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Jimmy Fallon Show, Paul Taylor Youth Ensemble Showcase, and more!
