Limón Dance - Professional Studies Program

Programs of Study

The Limón Institute has essentially four different programs of study.

Professional Studies Program (PSP) - 9 month

Intensive Studies Program (ISP) - 12 weeks

Limón / Peridance Student Visa Program - 12 month

Dance Training and Arts Management Study Program

NOTE: International students who need a student visa must attend the Limón-Peridance Visa Student program. This may be done in conjunction with the Professional Studies Program. Otherwise international students may enroll in the the Fall or Spring Intensive Studies Program for 90 days while on a tourist visa.

Professional Studies Program (PSP)

The PSP program is an intensive, nine-month course of study designed to train and educate dancers in the traditions of the Limón Dance Company’s founders. This program combines daily classes in Limón Technique, special workshops and lectures to impart a definitive version of the Limón/Humphrey heritage, coaching and mentoring sessions, special theory and practice sessions, performance opportunities, open rehearsals and tickets to company performances. The program offers qualified applicants an integrated learning experience focused on their artistic development. The faculty includes former and current members of the Company and notable artists in the dance field. Students study with artists who worked with José Limón, and are encouraged to do research using the Foundation’s archives. Informal showings are held at the conclusion of the winter and spring semesters. Full-time students receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.

PSP/Visa - is essentially a combination of the PSP and Visa programs, and may be done in a 9 month or a 12 month version.

Intensive Studies Program (ISP)
The ISP is a twelve-week intensive studies program beginning September 13, 2010 and February 21, 2011. This program is designed for college dance majors who want the experience of a semester in New York City, and for international students who may be travelling on tourist visas. The program starts with a workshop that introduces principles of Limón technique, and consists of daily technique classes, repertory workshops, special theory and practice sessions, a performance opportunity, open rehearsals, and tickets to company performances. Applicants should be at the Advanced or Intermediate-Advanced level and have completed the equivalent of two years of college.

Dance Training and Arts Management Study Program

The Dance Training & Arts Management Study Program accepts up to three qualified students a year to participate in rotating three-month internships in areas such as development, administration, production, archives, budget and finance, under the mentorship of the Limón Dance Company’s professional staff. In addition to sixfteen hours a week of the internship, participants design individual programs of studio work. Applicants should be college graduates with previous office experience and a specific interest in dance management. Tuition for this highly competitive program is fully subsidized.

Limón/Peridance Student Visa Program

A Foreign Student Visa Program is available in cooperation with Peridance Center. This is a one-year program which provides F-1 student visas to qualified applicants, with study beginning on the 1st of every month. The Program comprises 40 classes per month, with half of those classes taken in Limón and the remaining half chosen from the extensive schedule of ballet, modern, yoga, and jazz classes at Peridance Capezio Center.

Professional Studies Program

Schedule:

The two-semester program runs from September 13 - December 17, 2010 and January 10- May 20, 2011. It includes:

5 Limón technique classes per week, selected from Advanced and Intermediate classes
Workshops/Lectures in complementary disciplines, 3 per week for 25 weeks
Intensive daily repertory workshops for 10 weeks total

Faculty:

Sue Bernhard, Geraldine Cardiel, Alan Danielson, Roxane D'Orleans Juste, Ryoko Kudo, Merle Holloman, Betty Jones, Carla Maxwell, Jim May, Risa Steinberg, Ann Vachon, Nina Watt and artists of the Limón Dance Company and Institute. Bios >>

Repertory Intensives:

These intensive workshops are taught by master teachers in the Limón/Humphrey tradition. Participants learn excerpts from the Limón repertory and hone their technical, artistic, and performance skills.

Seminars and /Workshops:

This series, which varies each year, covers a range of historical, theoretical, and supplementary subjects.

Mentoring Sessions:

Individual meetings with current and former company members are scheduled in the spring.

Performance Opportunities:

The Institute presents two Professional Studies Program Showings per year. Students have the opportunity to perform in both Limón repertory works and original work by the Institute faculty. Several additional performances are usually also scheduled during the spring.

2010-2011 Tuition:

PSP - 9 months $4,800*

Technique and special classes for non-visa students

ISP - 12 weeks $2,400*

Technique and special classes for 3 months only

PSP/VISA - 9 months $7,500*

Professional Studies Program plus 20 additional technique classes per month

Requires additional $200 visa processing fee, payable to Peridance.

*tuition price does not include $50 application fee

Application

Requirements:
1. completed application form (available below)
2. statement of interest and expectations of the Program
3. dance resumé
4. letter of recommendation from a dance professional
5. for PSP/ISP: attendance at audition class or audition by video

6. $50 non-refundable application fee

To Schedule an audition:

Auditions for PSP/ISP will be held in NYC Spring/Summer 2010. Please contact BBrown(at)limon(dot)org or call 212-777-3353 x18 to reserve a place at one of these auditions. If audition in person is not possible, a videotape may be submitted. Please contact us for specific video requirements before applying.

Scholarship/Workstudy applicants:
A limited number of Workstudy positions are available.

To apply, submit all of the above information plus:
1. 1st page of Internal Revenue Service Form 1040
2. brief statement of means of support for term of study
3. for Workstudy students: resume of administrative skills and experience

Program Application Form

Foreign Students:
International students are encouraged to submit their program application materials to Limón by May 1st to allow time for processing the visa. For information about the visa application, visit www.peridance.com.

Please mail all application materials to:
Ann Vachon, Institute Director
José Limón Dance Foundation
307 West 38th Street, Suite 1105

New York, NY 10018

For answers to your questions about the programs please contact avachon@limon.org