Friday, May 30, 2014

FREE! "Saturday Night Lights" Weekend Professional Sports Weekend Professional Sports Training (basketball drill/play) and Weekday Academic Support for kids ages 11-14 (first sessions) and 15-18 (second sessions) through the DA's Office in partnership with the NYPD, PAL and many CBOs at sites throughout Northern Manhattan including:


"Saturday Night Lights" Weekend Professional Sports 
Weekend Professional Sports Training (basketball drill/play) and Weekday Academic Support for kids ages 11-14 (first sessions) and 15-18 (second sessions) through the DA's Office in partnership with the NYPD, PAL and many CBOs at sites throughout Northern Manhattan including:
  • PAL Harlem Center (441 Manhattan Avenue @ W. 119th Street) on Fridays (6-8pm / 8-10pm) and Saturdays (5-7pm / 7-9pm)
  • Johnson Houses Community Center (1829-39 Lexington Ave. btw E. 112th & E. 115th Streets) on Fridays (5-7pm / 7-9pm)
  • Polo Grounds Community Center (3005 8th Ave. btw W. 155th - W. 156th Streets) on Fridays (6-8pm / 8-10pm)
  • George Washington HS (549 Audubon Ave. @ W. 192nd  Street) on Saturdays (5-7pm / 7-9pm) (Volleyball also offered in this location at these times.)
  • Fred Samuels Community Center (669 Malcolm X Blvd. btw W. 144th & 143rd Streets) on Saturdays (5-7pm / 7-9pm)
For information call 212-678-0647 or visit us at www.manhattanda.org/saturday-night-lights.

Got Street Trees? VOLUNTEER

Got Street Trees? 
Through MillionTreesNYC, the City, with the help of thousands of volunteers, community groups and businesses, has planted a total of over 834,000 trees to date. Starting this March, MillionTreesNYC began working with local contractors to plant street trees in communities throughout New York City per individual requests from residents and prioritization through our block planting program with the goal of increasing tree canopy within the public right-of-way. The spring planting season runs through June 30th. For more information on NYC Parks street tree planting and tree procurement procedures, please visit: www.milliontreesnyc.org/html/about/getting_parks.shtml. For more details on the planting process, please visit: www.milliontreesnyc.org/html/plant/street.shtml. Best wishes during this spring planting season!

CALLING ALL ARTISTS... The Ephemeral Arts Project...


  
The Ephemeral Arts Project
Display your work in one of NYC's public parks! The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) and New York Restoration Project (NYRP) are accepting submissions for The Ephemeral Arts Project, a series of temporary art installations to be on display during June 2014. Please see www.artstroll.com for how to participate and more information.

Apply for Scholarship: Attached is an application for the Grace Outreach (www.graceoutreachbronx.org) College Prep program for summer, 2014 (mid June to the end of July). Our program is called the Darlene Jeris Scholarship - Darlene is the founding Executive Director of Grace Outreach.

Apply for Scholarship:
Attached is an application for the Grace Outreach (www.graceoutreachbronx.org<http://www.graceoutreachbronx.org/>) College Prep program for summer, 2014 (mid June to the end of July).
Our program is called the Darlene Jeris Scholarship - Darlene is the founding Executive Director of Grace Outreach.
We seek to put together a group of 20 female students ages 18-24 who have either a hs diploma or a GED/equivalency diploma, who want to attend CUNY in fall 2014. Some stipend support is available via this scholarship.
The content of Grace Outreach's College Prep program is to give the students intensive instruction to prepare for the COMPASS/remedial exams.
Students who begin their college work with zero or only one remedial class have a MUCH better chance statistically of graduating within 3 years for an associate's degree. Grace Outreach operates this special summer program as a member of the Bronx Opportunity Network (BON) consortium.
A potential student would need to complete the attached application. It is due June 2 although we urge potential students to get it in earlier due to high demand for these seats.
Please disseminate information to anyone you think might be a qualified candidate. Also please feel free to forward this to colleagues in the field or to anyone who might be connected to a potential student for this program.
With questions, please contact Carol Williams, Lauren Calderon, or Andrew Rubinson at Grace Outreach.

PAID Young Adult Internship Program The Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP)... YAIP is a 14-week workforce development internship program. YAIP targets young adults ages 16-24 who are not working and not in school...


Young Adult Internship Program The Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) 
YAIP is a 14-week workforce development internship program. YAIP targets young adults ages 16-24 who are not working and not in school. YAIP begins with a two- to four-week orientation conducted by DYCD-funded community-based organizations (CBOs), and followed by a 10 to 12-week paid internship that offers structured work opportunities incorporating ongoing education as well as additional participant and employer support. For more information, visit www.nyc.gov/dycd <http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/internship.shtml> or call DYCD Youth Connect at 800-246-4646.

LOW and NO cost Twelve Weeks of Classes to Help You Get Well, Stay Healthy, and Live Better!


Twelve Weeks of Classes to Help You Get Well, Stay Healthy, and Live Better! 
Inwood Community Services, Inc., Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, Community League of the Heights and EmblemHealth invite you to a series of FREE fitness classes, cooking demonstrations and health care education seminars. Sign up today:
·         Yoga: Tuesdays, 2:30pm-3:30pmApril 1st - June 24th or Fridays, 7pm-8pmApril 4th - June 27th
·         Zumba: Wednesdays, 6pm-7pmApril 2nd - June 25th or Fridays, 6pm - 7pmApril 4th - June 27th
·         Health Lectures: Wednesdays, 7pm - 7:45pm (See Schedule)
·         Cooking Classes: Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 5pm (See Schedule)
·         At the Holy Trinity Church, 20 Cumming Street (btw. Seaman & Broadway)
For more information or to sign-up, click here : http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/upcoming-events/ or call 1-877-444-3674.

FREE! State Pre-College Enrichment Program (S-PREP) We are currently recruiting high school students from the New York City area for the 2014- 2015 academic year session of the State Pre-College Enrichment Program (S-PREP) at the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

State Pre-College Enrichment Program (S-PREP)
We are currently recruiting high school students from the New York City area for the 2014- 2015 academic year session of the State Pre-College Enrichment Program (S-PREP) at the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.
S-PREP is a rigorous academic year program designed for students who are who are seriously interested in pursuing a career in medicine or related health professions. Students must be a New York residents who are minority (e.g., Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaskan Native) or economically disadvantaged (see economic eligibility guidelines) enrolled in high school grades 9 - 12. The long range objective of the program is to increase the number of minority physicians and health care professionals. The program offers a schedule of basic and medical science courses. The courses may include, but are not limited to the following: Anatomy, biochemistry, embryology, calculus, chemistry, genetics, neuroscience, organic chemistry, physics, physiology, and pre-calculus. In addition, the program offers a SAT preparation course provided by Kaplan.
Classes start in October of the academic year and are held on Saturdays, in morning and afternoon sessions. Medical, dental, and graduate students serve as course preceptors. In addition to the rigorous academic schedule, the program offers mandatory college preparation and career development workshops, college counseling services, field trips and college tours.
The application deadline is Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Applications received after this date will only be considered after those submitted on time. Students who are seriously interested in S-PREP are encouraged to submit all application materials by the indicated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Please e-mail sprep-ps@columbia.edu if you have any questions.

PAID! Union Apprenticeship Opportunities The Joint Apprenticeship Committees for the Laborers (#731) & Ironworkers (Locals #40 & #361) Unions have open applications for their apprenticeship programs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent...

Union Apprenticeship Opportunities 
The Joint Apprenticeship Committees for the Laborers (#731) & Ironworkers (Locals #40 & #361) Unions have open applications for their apprenticeship programs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Other requirements apply; for information visit http://www.labor.ny.gov/pressreleases/ApprenticeshipArchive.shtm, or call the Local 731 Training Fund at 718-752-9860 or the Local Union #40 & #361 at 718-433-4195. You can also link there to a complete list of recruiting and  apprentice opportunities throughout the NYS Department of Labor.

PAID! Seasonal Job Vacancy Notice Summer Camp Counselors with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) serves as the steward for over 29,000 acres of land, which includes 1,000 playgrounds, 35 recreation centers, 66 pools and 14 miles of beach....

Seasonal Job Vacancy Notice 
Summer Camp Counselors with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) serves as the steward for over 29,000 acres of land, which includes 1,000 playgrounds, 35 recreation centers, 66 pools and 14 miles of beach. Within the many divisions, Public Programs operates Summer Camp at 19 locations. NYC Parks Experience Summer Camp offers children ages 6 - 13 opportunities to participate in sports, fitness and outdoor adventure. During this 7 week fun-filled summer day camp children will go on trips throughout the five boroughs, participate in structured team sports, physical fitness programs, field days and make lasting friendships. DPR currently is looking for Summer Camp Counselors for the 8 weeks beginning July 1st. Civil service titles include Playground Associate ($14.90/hour; 49 positions citywide) and Community Service Aide ($13.60/hour; 34 positions citywide). For responsibilities, qualifications and other details please visit http://www.nycgovparks.org/. To apply, please e-mail resume & cover letter to: SummerCampJobs@parks.nyc.gov.

PAID! The City Parks Foundation Has posts for summer work in youth development, and in various production, operations and planning capacities on their Summer Stage...

The City Parks Foundation 
Has posts for summer work in youth development, and in various production, operations and planning capacities on their Summer Stage; they also are looking for a membership coordinator. Visit their website for more information http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/get-involved/corporate-programs/employment-opportunities/

VOLUNTEER! With warmer weather we have a good opportunity to raise awareness about LG's threat to the Palisades by going to Ft. Tryon to distribute leaflets and get people to sign up with Protect the Palisades.

VOLUNTEER!  With warmer weather we have a good opportunity to raise awareness about LG's threat to the Palisades by going to Ft. Tryon to distribute leaflets and get people to sign up with Protect the Palisades.  Have an hour to give? Recruit a friend and do it together! 10am - 2pm, Saturday & Sunday, for the next few weekends. Inwood Farmers' Market is a good venue. To coordinate times and get literature, contact Becky Carel, rcarel101@gmail.com

Entre dos tierras: Motherhood in NYC and the DR Researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University invite you all to participate in a research project meant to describe how Dominican mothers...

Entre dos tierras:
Motherhood in NYC and the DR
Researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University invite you all to participate in a research project meant to describe how Dominican mothers:
  • Experience being a mom in New York City and the Dominican Republic
  • Express the challenges of being a "dos tierras mom"
  • Describe how this experience has affected their children's education
  • Talk about how their aspirations have affected their children
  • Share their ideas on the role that schools and the community play in their children's education.
  • In order to tell these stories, we would like to interview Dominican mothers living in New York City. All these interviews will:
  • Be confidential
  • Last less than an hour
  • Be conducted in either English or Spanish, your choice
  • Take place at any time or location (we would love to invite you for a coffee!)
If you would like to participate, or know someone who could participate, please contact:
  1.       Cynthia Carvajal at cnc2140@tc.columbia.edu
  2.       Victoria Martínez-Martínez at vem2116@tc.columbia.edu
  3.    Aldo Anzures Tapia at (917) 288-7835 or at aldo.anzures@tc.edu
Motherhood in NYC and the DR
Researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University invite you all to participate in a research project meant to describe how Dominican mothers:
  • Experience being a mom in New York City and the Dominican Republic
  • Express the challenges of being a "dos tierras mom"
  • Describe how this experience has affected their children's education
  • Talk about how their aspirations have affected their children
  • Share their ideas on the role that schools and the community play in their children's education.
  • In order to tell these stories, we would like to interview Dominican mothers living in New York City. All these interviews will:
  • Be confidential
  • Last less than an hour
  • Be conducted in either English or Spanish, your choice
  • Take place at any time or location (we would love to invite you for a coffee!)
If you would like to participate, or know someone who could participate, please contact:
  1.       Cynthia Carvajal at cnc2140@tc.columbia.edu
  2.       Victoria Martínez-Martínez at vem2116@tc.columbia.edu
  3.    Aldo Anzures Tapia at (917) 288-7835 or at aldo.anzures@tc.edu

PAID Summer 2014 post Summer Help at Jewish Tabernacle


Summer Help at Jewish Tabernacle
The Hebrew Tabernacle is looking for temporary summer help, to provide custodial services on Sundays from 8am-2pm from May 18th through September 7th. ( We have someone in place for now but that person will be leaving NYC at the beginning of May.) The salary for the position is $10 an hour. This is a perfect job for someone in the city for the summer or a neighborhood person who'd like to earn some extra money. The Hebrew Tabernacle is located at 551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185th St. Please contact our Building Manager, Mike Klein, at mkleinnyc@rcn.com, or call the main office, 212-568-8304, with any inquiries about the position.

The Dominican Women's Development Center & NueveVIDA


The Dominican Women's Development Center & NueveVIDA: 
DWDC thanks you for helping us give birth to this dream. As we celebrate 25 years in the Washington Heights/Inwood community, we are ready for 25 more years to continue to fulfill our mission. We need you to nurture, feed and love this new process in our organization! We ask our supporters to join us in opening the doors for infinite possibilities for this NuevaVIDA in El Centro. We are launching a 1 year campaign event on Facebook through which you can get details on events, programs, information in our community and also make your donation to NuevaVIDA. Please visit us at www.dwdc.org to learn more, and to make a donation. You can all reach us by mail or in person:Dominican Women's Development Center 519 West 189th Street Ground Floor, New York, NY 10040. Visit our FaceBook page to get weekly information on events, program updates, and what is going on in the Washington Heights/Inwood Community.

THE THIRD ANNUAL OF THE DOMINICAN FILM FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK You are coordinately invited to the evenings in which you will embody the culture and enhance your discovery! The Third Annual of the Dominican Film Festival In New York will take place at two venues fromJune 18 to June 22 at the Alumni Auditorium of Columbia University Medical Center, located at 650 West 168 St on the corner of Broadway and also at the Hall of Fame Theater of the Armory Foundation, located at 216 Forth Washington Avenue (at 168th Street). DFFNY will screen more than 30 films made by Dominican filmmakers and others with the interest of Dominican storytelling. The festival will screen feature films, short films and documentaries from the Dominican Republic, U.S.A., Puerto Rico and Spain. There will also be special artist tributes, panel discussions and festivities. The inauguration and opening film start at 6:00 p.m. on June 18, in which the attendees will enjoy the North East Premiere of the acclaimed film "Al Sur de la Inocencia" (To the South of Innocence) directed by Héctor M. Valdez, starring Dominican popular actors Frank Perozo and Jullieta Rodréguez. The closing night film will be the documentary "Mala Mala" directed by Dan Sickles and Antonio Santini. For more information please visit our website: www.dominicanfilmfestival.com

THE THIRD ANNUAL OF THE DOMINICAN FILM FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK
You are coordinately invited to the evenings in which you will embody the culture and enhance your discovery! 
The Third Annual of the Dominican Film Festival In New York will take place at two venues fromJune 18 to June 22 at the Alumni Auditorium of Columbia University Medical Center, located at 650 West 168 St on the corner of Broadway and also at the Hall of Fame Theater of the Armory Foundation, located at 216 Forth Washington Avenue (at 168th Street).  DFFNY will screen more than 30 films made by Dominican filmmakers and others with the interest of Dominican storytelling. The festival will screen feature films, short films and documentaries from the Dominican Republic, U.S.A., Puerto Rico and Spain. There will also be special artist tributes, panel discussions and festivities. The inauguration and opening film start at 6:00 p.m. on June 18, in which the attendees will enjoy the North East Premiere of the acclaimed film "Al Sur de la Inocencia" (To the South of Innocence) directed by Héctor M. Valdez, starring Dominican popular actors Frank Perozo and Jullieta Rodréguez.  The closing night film will be the documentary "Mala Mala" directed by Dan Sickles and Antonio Santini.  For more information please visit our website: www.dominicanfilmfestival.com  

Hike the Heights Join the 10th annual community celebration and exploration of Northern Manhattan's parks onJune 7th

 
Hike the Heights
Join the 10th annual community celebration and exploration of Northern Manhattan's parks onJune 7th
North Hike Times and Locations:
Meet at 9:45 am; Depart at 10 am
RING Garden (Dyckman & Broadway)
Meet at 10:30; Depart at 11 am
Swindler Cove (Dyckman & 10th Ave)
South Hike Times and Locations:
Meet at 9:45 am; Depart at 10 am
Central Park (110th St & Central Park West)
Meet at 10:20 am; Depart at 10: 30 am
Morningside Park (118th St & Morningside Ave)
Meet at 10:50 am; Depart at 11 am
St. Nicholas Park (135th & St. Nicholas Ave)
Meet at 11:20 am; Depart at 11:30 am
Jackie Robinson Park (148th St & Bradhurst)
Community Celebration 11:30 am-3pm
Highbridge Park at the Sunken Playground (167th St & Edgecombe Ave)
Event includes art, dancing, music, food and fun

Lotus Music and dance presents Drums along the Hudson A Native American festival and multicultural celebration Sunday June 1st 2014 11am to 6pm

Lotus Music and dance presents Drums along the Hudson
A Native American festival and multicultural celebration
Sunday June 1st 2014 11am to 6pm
Free admission--rain or shine
At Inwood hill park 218th street and Indian Road, 4 blocks west of Broadway
Drummers and dancers from around the world, pow wow, environment tent, storytelling, native arts and crafts, international foods and Captain Planet
Hosted by Sandra book man, weekend anchor eyewitness news WABC-TV
Honoring: 
Tonya Gonnella Frichner, Esq (Onondaga), Presidebt and Founder of the American Indian Law Alliance, and the Honorable David n Dinkins, 106th Mayor of the City of NY
Featuring: 
Louis Mofsie and the Thuderbird American Indian Dancers, Lei Pasifika: Journey to Polynesia, Saung Budaya Indonesian Dance, Kotchegna African Dance Company and more!
With special guests: Tom Porter-Mohawk Elder and Mara Schiavocampo--News Correspondent on ABC's Good Morning America and ABC World News
212-627-1076 ext 10
Dah@lotusmusicandance.org
Www.drumsalongthehudson.org  

Free Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert

Free Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert
An exciting collective of young professional musicians, Ensemble ACJW has been called "fun, fearless, and effing great" by Time Out New York. The ensemble has earned praise from critics and audiences for the quality of its performances, as well as its fresh and open-minded approach to programming. Sunday June 1st at 5 PM. Music at Our Saviour's Atonement (MOSA) Our Saviour's Atonement Lutheran Church. 178 Bennett Avenue (at 189th Street) in Manhattan

This Month at MJM: There's Always Something New at Manhattan's Oldest House Baroque Cello Recital Saturday, May 31st 3PM - 5PM

This Month at MJM: There's Always Something New at Manhattan's Oldest House
Baroque Cello Recital
Saturday, May 31st 3PM - 5PM
Anthony Albrecht, an Australian cellist and 2014 graduate of Juilliard's Historical Program, will present a farewell recital
featuring a repertoire of favorites studied during his time in New York City.
All proceeds will go towards the restoration of Morris Jumel Mansion.
  
Morris-Jumel Mansion is Manhattan's oldest house.  Built in 1765 by British officer Roger Morris, the house was later inhabited by George Washington during the Battle of Harlem Heights in 1776 and the Jumel family from 1810 to 1865.  The house, now a museum, is open to the publicTuesday through Sunday 10am to 5pm.  The museum is located between 160th and 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue and can be easily reached via the C train to 163rd Street, the A train to 168thStreet, or the M2, M3, M101 or M18 bus to 160th Street. 

Fresh Youth Initiatives Summer of Service Day Camp 2014

Fresh Youth Initiatives Summer of Service Day Camp 2014:
For boys & girls 10-13. FYI's summer camp exposes campers to hands-on community service activities, enrichment trips, arts and crafts, sports and recreation, and other fun activities all around the city.  Camp also makes time for "Bridging The Gap," an academic support element to help curb summer learning loss - and we make it fun!  The session is July 7 - August 15Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm.  Registration is open from April 7 until June 30. Space is limited, act soon! Camp Fee is $500. Payment plan available. For more info, call 212-781-1113 and speak with Jeremiah or check our website www.freshyouth.org. Applications are available atwww.freshyouth.org/summer-camp-forms 

LOW FEE Ballet Sculpting" Workshop at Riverbank State Park


"Ballet Sculpting" Workshop
Learn the secrets of developing a dancer's body! Tone up from head to pointed toe with this ballet-inspired, cardio sculpting routine led by certified instructor Cecily Horner. No formal training or prior dance experience is required. Learn the classical style of ballet fundamentals combined with a heart pounding, body-sculpting workout. Focus on targeting your arms, abdominals, thighs and 'glutes while warming the muscles to deepen stretching and lengthening muscle mass. At the Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr. @ W. 145th St. For further information, call 

Apply to NYC Pre-Kindergarten seats offered in Community-based Organizations!

Apply to NYC Pre-Kindergarten seats offered in Community-based Organizations!
New York City children who turn four by December 31, 2014 (born in 2010) are eligible to attend free pre-kindergarten in public school or community-based organization settings.  All New York City pre-K programs share a common goal: to prepare children for school and life by giving them a solid foundation. 
Although the deadline to apply for pre-kindergarten seats in public schools has passed, there are still seats available in Community-based organizations!
Community-based organization (CBO) pre-kindergarten programs manage their own admissions.  Families must contact CBOs directly to submit an application.
For more information, for the directory of available programs and to apply:
       Call: 311 or 718-935-2009 for information. 
   

Sign up for Riverbank State Park's hottest Spring class!



For the Love of Salsa:

Sign up for Riverbank State Park's hottest Spring class! Get in on the ground floor for instructor Jesse Hamilton's beginner/ intermediate/advanced salsa classes for teens and adults. Jesse, who started out dancing at downtown's Palladium, has been teaching dance for 25 years. Salsa is a spiritual quest for him, a means of finding his spirit and culture. Once Jesse gets a student to a certain level of skill - some of whom started out as beginners - he invites them to go on tour with him. He's taken his troupe of 25 dancers to perform classical jazz & salsa in Cuba, and in the Mardi Gras in Brazil, salsa shows in the Dominican Republic, Paris, and Barcelona, Spain. It's the same the world over. You may be one of the lucky ones - sign up for this popular class now! At the Riverbank State Park (679 Riverside Dr. @ W. 145th St.) For further information, call 212-694-3634 or 917-680-1319

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Looking for a short term volunteer gig? Consider drumming up business for the WHEELS-Good Flavor Farms Farm Share for the 2014-2015 school year!

Looking for a short term volunteer gig? 
 
Consider drumming up business for the 
WHEELS-Good Flavor Farms Farm Share
 for the 2014-2015 school year!

Make and hang posters!
Announce in crews!
Announce in community meetings!
Connect with folks in Alianza!
Connect with folks at I.S. 143!
Spread the word!

Interested?
Contact Mr. Maciejewski: c.maciejewski@wheelsnyc.org


VOLUNTEER TO TRANSLATE FOR THE SEVENTH GRADE TEAM!

Are you two-way bilingual in English & Spanish?

Are you discreet?

Are you reliable?

Are you free immediately after school most afternoons?

See teachers on the seventh grade team for details ASAhumanlyP!

Questions?
See Ms. MacNeil.


FREE DANCE OPPORTUNITY THROUGH THE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC... Due: June 10, 2014

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gtZtxbrmaRdA_q7uros3sN3kdjwDcvy3GD7j693wfv8/viewform


Apply Now for DanceMotion USA Summer Teen Workshop
Fri, Aug 8 – Fri, Aug 15, 2014

Application Deadline: June 10, 2014
Apply online here

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Dates: Fri, Aug 8/ Mon, Aug 11/Wed, Aug 13/Fri, Aug 15
Venue: BAM Fisher, 321 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Fee: FREE
Application deadline: June 10, 2014


Dance students ages 14-18 may apply now for a unique summer workshop in partnership with DanceMotion USA, a cross-cultural exchange program that connects America's finest dance companies with international artists and communities.

Participants will go inside the creative process of two internationally-renowned dance companies. The 4-day August program includes dance and choreography workshops with professional artists, previewing a working rehearsal of both companies collaborating on a world premiere for BAM, and attending the live performance of their final work at the BAM Fisher. Teenagers will have the rare opportunity to directly interact and dance with companies from the US and Turkey through this intimate cultural immersion.

Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Students should have at least 2 years dance training and previous choreographic experience. All students must submit an application and complete an interview in order to be considered for the program. There will be no audition. Participants must commit to the full four days of the workshop.

Questions? Contact: Eveline Chang, echang@bam.org