The Broadway Choreography Intensive (BCI) is a one-of-a-kind program designed to give aspiring Musical Theatre choreographers unparalleled access to training from industry professionals.
Beginning June 2024, this program will come at no cost to participants! Deadline to apply for BCI 2024 has ended.
Selected applicants will be given access to the Dance Lab Choreography Symposium - a unique virtual curriculum created to promote a culture of interactive learning from anywhere in the world. With more than 20 sessions offered over two days, choreographers will have the opportunity to interface with expert teachers from across a wide spectrum of the dance field. Following the Symposium, BCI students will gather in person in New York City to engage in a week of guided choreographic challenges and exploratory exercises as well as receive one-on-one mentorship and feedback in the creation of their own work!
*Travel, Housing, and Per Diem not provided.
FACULTY HISTORY:
Alison Solomon (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Al Blackstone (Emmy winner SYTYCD), Jeff Calhoun (Newsies), Connor Gallaghar (Beetlejuice), Karla Puno Garcia (Hamilton), James Kinney (Fosse), Katie Rose McLaughlin (Hadestown), JoAnn Hunter (School of Rock), Ray Mercer (Lion King), David Dabbon (Beetlejuice), Yael Lubetsky (Indecent), Courtney Liu (Phantom of the Opera), Rick Sordelet (Indecent), Jason Styres (Casting Director), Marcus Watson (HBO), Marc Bruni (Beautiful), Sheryl Kaller (Next Fall), Nancy Lemenager (Movin' Out), Michael Mindlin (Aladdin), Kenny Seymour (Ain’t Too Proud), Rickey Tripp (Once On This Island), Fatima Wilson (BLOC Talent Agency), Jason Ardizzone-West (Jesus Christ Superstar NBC), Alejo Vietti (Allegiance), William Carlos Angulo (Poor Yella Rednecks), Josh Prince (Beautiful), Valerie Salgado (Frozen - Disney Cruise Line)
INDUSTRY VISITS:
The Stage Directors and Choreographer Society
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
LOCATION: ALVIN AILEY STUDIOS, MIDTOWN MANHATTAN
DATES: JUNE 8–9, 16–18, 20–23
CHOREOGRAPHY SYMPOSIUM // Virtual
June 8–9 (Saturday and Sunday)
Participants will attend Dance Lab Choreography Symposium at no cost where they will have the opportunity to access our unique virtual curriculum with more than 20 sessions offered over two days. Choreographers will have the opportunity to interface with expert teachers from across a wide spectrum of the dance field. For more information on the Dance Lab Choreography Symposium visit dancelabsymposium.org.
BROADWAY CHOREOGRAPHY INTENSIVE // In Person
June 16–18 (Sunday — Tuesday)
OFF FOR JUNETEENTH
June 20–23 (Thursday — Sunday)
Over the course of one week participants will gather in midtown Manhattan to engage in unique choreographic challenges and exploratory exercises as well as receive one-on-one mentorship from DLNY’s Founding Artistic Director, Josh Prince, and BCI Director, Valerie Salgado. Industry guests will provide feedback on the choreography generated.
PRICE: FREE
Applications for BCI 2024 are closed.
Participant selection will be based on application and interview for finalists.
For questions about BCI, please contact Valerie Salgado at vsalgado@dancelabny.org
