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August Intensive

August 12 - 16

  • Curriculum & Schedule
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    • Curriculum:
    * Contemporary
    * Graham Technique
    * Partnering, Commercial Jazz
    * Jazz Heels, Musical Theater
    * Hip Hop, Stretch, Leap & Turn

    • Schedule:
    * 5-Day Program
    * Ages 7-18
    * August 12-16, Monday - Friday
    * 3 classes each day
    * 3 Levels (faculty assigned)
    * Open to DANJ and guest dancers
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    • Curriculum:
    * Contemporary, Graham Technique
    * Partnering, Commercial Jazz
    * Jazz Heels, Musical Theater
    * Hip Hop, Stretch, Leap & Turn

    • Schedule:
    * 5-Day Program
    * Ages 7-18
    * August 12-16, Monday - Friday
    * 3 classes each day
    * 3 Levels (faculty assigned)
    * Open to DANJ and guest dancers
    * Click for => Daily Schedule

  • Faculty Bios
    Caitlin Marks

    Caitlin Marks grew up in Melbourne, Australia and kicked off her career in the musical theatre industry at age 11! New York has been Caitlin's dream place to be for as long as she can remember & her dream came true five years ago when NY finally became her home. She moved to NY to train in Joffrey Ballet School's Jazz & Contemporary Trainee program, which she graduated from last year (she was one of Jason Luks' student!). Since completing her training, Caitlin's credits include, Lil Uzi Vert, Third Eye Blind, Phish, Candace Brown's Soul Project Dance company, contemporary company Pigeonwing Dance, and assisting and working with numerous choreographers in all genres. She is also thrilled to now be represented by MSA! Caitlin is known for her versatility as an artist, and is constantly working to broaden her vocabulary and experience in all facets of dance.


    Tercell Waters

    Terk Lewis, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Artist in Residence, joined Complexions in 2010, performing works by Dwight Rhoden, Desmond Richardson, Jae Man William Forsyth and Marcelo Gomes. Terk has taught at The Joffrey Ballet School, Marymount Manhattan University, Western Michigan University, Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey Extension Program, American College Dance Festival, NYCDA, The Pulse, and Complexions intensives. After training with the City Ballet of San Diego and River North Chicago, Terk received his BFA in Dance from Western Michigan University where he performed in works by Ron De Jesus, Frank Chavez and Antony Tudor. "I believe greatness resides in Terk Waters. He is not just a really good dancer but a dancer rare for his generation." - Darrell Wood, Critic, NYC Dance Stuff


    Carly Harper

    Carly Harper, a New Jersey native, grew up studying Jazz, Ballet, Ethnic Fusion, and Hip-Hop. She received a B.F.A. in Dance from Long Island University where she worked with Desmond Richardson, Khaleah London, Clifton Brown, Hope Boykin, Carl Paris, Steven Vaughn, and other prominent dancers. Upon graduating, Carly continued her training at Alvin Ailey and Broadway Dance Center, including performing in the Ailey Extensions' Voices and Visions showcase at Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater and Symphony Space. She has had the privilege to dance for Charles Smith, Jared Jenkins, Neil Schwartz, Chio, James Alonzo White, and other commercial dance choreographers. Carly was a featured dancer in So You Think You Can Dance Tour's commercial with Love Pastry sneakers, and was chosen to train in a select group of dancers with Dana Foglia for a heels-intensive. She performed for BET Network's The Rundown with Robin Thede as a live dancer and pre-recorded music video. She performed at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY for the Masters of Ceremony concert as a dancer for 50 Cent as well as Starz network, Power Premiere for 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie at Madison Square Garden. Carly is signed to Dancho Models, Famous Talent Management and RPT Entertainment. She has been featured on Amazon, Snapchat, online publications and more.


    Caitlin Marks

    Olivia Alboher secured her first Broadway credit at the age of 10 in Billy Elliot the Musical. Soon after that she was featured in Al Blackstone's “Happy We’ll Be” at the Roseland Ballroom, and appeared on Oxygen Networks "The Next Big Thing". Olivia has appeared in various TV commercials and industrials and is also a featured model for Jo+Jax and Capezio Dancewear. She was one of the original Protege's at Stacey Tookey's mentorship program. She has been awarded scholarships at conventions including JUMP, NUVO, 24 Seven, NYCDA and RADIX. Olivia is a Beat Squad member and has performed at Joe Lanteri's “Destiny Rising” at the Joyce Theater. Olivia is a four time American Dance Awards national champion. Olivia was one of the top 10 on season 18 of SYTYCD!


    Richard Villaverde

    Richard Villaverde, born and raised in Miami, began dancing privately coached by Maria Eugenia Lorenzo. He graduated from New World School of the Arts high school and received his B.F.A from University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Notably, he was a part of Arsenale della Danza 2012 at La Biennale de Venezia under the direction of Ismael Ivo. He later joined BalletX (2012-2021) where he was featured in works by Matthew Neenan, Kevin O’Day, Nicolo Fonte, Cayetano Soto, Trey McIntyre, Jodie Gates, and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, to name a few. He’s performed at the Vail International Dance Festival, Ballet Sun Valley, Belgrade Dance Festival and Jacob’s Pillow. Richard is beginning his third season with the Martha Graham Dance Company where he has been featured in classic works such as “Diversion of Angels,” “Acts of Light” and most recently premiered Husbandman in “Appalachian Spring”. He is also featured in Hofesh Shechter’s “CAVE” choreographed just for the Martha Graham Dance Company. Last year in 2022 had the honor of being part of Twyla Tharp’s revival of her two most iconic works “In the Upper Room” and “Nine Sinatra Songs” at New York City Center.


    Elisabetta Spuria

    Elisabetta Spuria started her professional career as a dancer and choreographer, working as associate choreographer and assistant director for artists such as Mariah Carey and Michael Bolton. Elisabetta was assistant choreographer, dance captain and performer in theater productions including “Footloose”, “Nights on Broadway III”, “Carmen”, “Candide” and “Aida.” She assisted directors and choreographers AC Ciulla, Michele Assaf, Josh Bergasse, and Terry Beeman; choreographed regional productions of “SPRING AWAKENING,” “HEDWIG and the Angry Inch,” “HAIR,” “CHICAGO,” “The Who’s TOMMY,” and “TESS A New Rock Opera.” Elisabetta was nominated for an NYIT award for her work in “disOriented” and has been a guest teacher at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in NYC.


    Caitlin Marks

    Graham Feeny joined Gibney Company as an Artistic Associate in 2022. He was previously an apprentice with Chamber Dance Project and most recently danced with BalletCollective and staged Justin Peck’s Become A Mountain for BalletX. Feeny is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he performed works by Marco Goecke, Bobbi Jene Smith, Justin Peck, Trisha Brown, Jamar Roberts, Paul Taylor, and Ohad Naharin. Additionally, he has participated in training programs with NDT, Arts Umbrella, and Springboard Dans Montreal where he studied works by Crystal Pite, William Forsythe, Alan Lucien, Sharon Eyal, and Paul Lightfoot, among others. Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Feeny began dancing at age two and trained in all dance styles for many years at Company C Dance Club.


    Amanda Molina

    Amanda Molina is a native of Sparta, New Jersey. She completed her early dance training at The Dance Academy of North Jersey where she received a diverse dance education. Upon graduating high school, she attended SUNY Purchase and graduated summa cum laude with a BFA from their Conservatory of Dance. While attending Purchase, Amanda performed works by Rosalind Newman, Rena Butler, Roderick George, Dorchel Haqq, Doug Varone and Jason Reese Cianciulli. She was also selected to study abroad for a semester at London Contemporary Dance School. Amanda has furthered her training at Ballet Hispanico ChoreoLab, and summer intensives at Joffrey Ballet School, Steps on Broadway and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. In addition to performing, Amanda has a love for choreographing and teaching dance!


    Jenny LeProtto

    Jenny LeProtto started dancing at age four, studying all forms of dance including tap with Mike Minery (Tapaholics, Slide, American Tap Festival, JUMP Director) and performing works by Ray Leeper (So You Think You Can Dance Choreographer, NUVO Director). While she trained in all forms of dance, Jenny's current fortes are teaching tap, hip hop and jazz, as well as teaching all styles of dance for young children. Jenny is best known for her tap choreography. She was recently recognized by American Dance Awards for many of her tap, jazz and lyrical pieces. Jenny’s work has been described as “intricate, polished and exciting!” Jenny is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a major in Education.


    Jess LeProtto

    Jess LeProtto is a New Jersey native and Broadway performer, who holds a B.F.A. Musical Theater at Pace University. Jess' Broadway credits include: Carousel, Hello, Dolly!, Cats (Mungojerrie), On The Town, Newsies (OBC), Bye Bye Birdie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and The Boy From Oz. His national tours and regional theater credits include: Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby Tucker), Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Grand Ole Opry), American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (Joyce Theater), A Bronx Tale (Papermill Playhouse), In Your Arms (Old Globe Theater), and Freddie Falls in Love (Signature Theater). Jess' film and television credits include: West Side Story (directed by Steven Spielberg), So You Think You Can Dance (Season 8, Top 8), Smash, Law & Order: SVU, One Life to Live, and the MTV VMAs.


    Calli Chafin

    Calli Chafin began her training in the Chicagoland area where she also performed with the Joffrey Ballet Chicago and Indiana Youth Ballet. After traveling the country with NRG Dance Project she landed in NYC where she has danced on Nickelodeon, performed in the sold out Prudential Center (EEP!), and had her hand in many other shows, productions, and events! She also assists Broadway Dance Center and Steps faculty weekly. Calli finds so much joy running all over the city teaching the youth of Manhattan! She’s recently had the opportunity to expand her horizons, judging and teaching with Artistic Dance Exchange.


    Jason Luks

    Jason Luks is a performer, choreographer and teacher. He is currently on faculty at Steps on Broadway, NYCDA, and Joffrey Ballet School teaching Musical Theater. He was a member of the Tony Award nominated Falsettos choreography team with Director and Pulitzer Prize winner, James Lapine. He worked with Josh Prince and James Lapine on the choreography for "Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing." Most recently, Jason served as Ryan Reynold's dance instructor for "Spirited" while dancing as a member of the Spirited Dance Company. Jason's performance credits include “White Christmas” (Broadway), “On The Town" (Barrington Stage), “My One And Only” (Stages St. Louis), Rasta Thomas' Tap Stars, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the Late Late Show with James Corden, MTV’s Video Music Awards, and Good Morning America. He has performed at the Kennedy Center for Presidents Obama and Bush. Jason is a member of the award winning The JaM Project. He won the Adult World Tap Dance Solo Championship at International Dance Organization’s World Tap Dance Competition, and ADA’s National Choreographer of the Year. Jason’s choreography has been presented on Broadway's Walter Kerr Theater (Falsettos), the Kennedy Center, and Symphony Space NYC. Jason graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dance.

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Conner Bormann Summer Experience

“DANJ's Summer Tech Intensive was a great way for me to stay consistent with my training during the summer. What's wonderful is that it offers a wide variety of styles taught by influential professional artists in the dance community.” — Conner Bormann (Nederlands Dans Theater, Saarländisches Staatstheater, Juilliard Graduate)


Conner Bormann Summer Experience

“The Summer Tech Intensive at DANJ was a great way for me to stay consistent with my training during the summers while I was in high school. What's wonderful about DANJ's summer program is that it offers a wide variety of styles taught by influential professional artists in the dance community. DANJ is a comfortable space to train while offering a challenging environment that keeps you focused during the summer months.” Conner Bormann (Nederlands Dans Theater, Saarländisches Staatstheater, Juilliard Graduate)