Dance

Dance Performance Studio

July 1 – July 22, 2027

Stephen Pier, Program Director/Choreographer
Hamburg Ballet, Juilliard, Royal Danish Ballet

Norbert De La Cruz III, Choreographer
Ballet Torino, Aszure Barton & Artists, Complexions Contemporary Ballet

J. David JacksonConductor
Metropolitan Opera

Performances include newly choreographed works with a live orchestra before a European audience. 

Dance Studio – The Dance Studio is a three-week professional-level training program for college students and advanced high school seniors. This immersive program offers professional track dancers a unique opportunity to study under the guidance of internationally acclaimed professional performers & choreographers. The intense yet supportive atmosphere, along with daily instruction, creates an environment that encourages growth and takes your skills to the next level.

Create lasting memories through travel to one of the most stunning corners of the world. You’ll gain new perspective by spending three weeks in a different and vibrant culture, all the while making new friends and professional connections.

Performance & Training – Dance Productions With Orchestra. World Class Faculty Artists & Choreographers. Contemporary and Classical Repertoire.

Exceptional Faculty Artists – Our faculty artists are from leading dance companies and conservatories and have extensive international experience. As educators, they bring passion to the training process and are committed to helping each student cultivate their unique strengths and develop lifelong marketable performance skills.

Auditions – Participants are accepted by Video auditions. Interested applicants should click the “Apply Now!” button, fill out the Dance Studio Application, and attach an audition video. Videos must be unlocked for viewing and should include selections of varying style (for example; contemporary, modern, jazz, or ballet).

Learn what you love in Italy!

 

Limited space available.

AUDITIONS:

Please fill out the form and upload an unlocked audition video with your application.

Costs
Tuition & Housing – $3,750
Registration Fee – $250

Dance Faculty

J. David Jackson

J. David Jackson

Music Director

J. David Jackson gained critical acclaim leading the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in performances of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice staring Anthony Roth Costanzo. He returns to the Met this season for Die Zauberflöte.

Stephen Pier

Stephen Pier

Studio Director / Choreographer

Stephen Pier is an internationally respected performer, teaching artist, choreographer, and director. He has performed extensively with the Royal Danish Ballet, the Hamburg Ballet, the José Limón Company.

Miki Orihara

Miki Orihara

Choreographer

Miki Orihara  is best known for her work as a principal dancer in the Martha Graham Dance Company, which she joined in 1987.

Norbert De La Cruz III

Norbert De La Cruz III

Choreographer

Recognized for his versatility in performance and choreography, Norbert has create original works for Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, New York City Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, Juilliard, Olympic Ballet Theater, Ballet Hispanico, Eisenhower Dance Detroit, and much more.