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The Limón Institute has three different intensive study programs:

1.Professional Studies Program
2.Intensive Studies Programs
3.Dance Training & Arts Management Program

 

1. Professional Studies Program (PSP)
The nine- month program runs from September - December, and January – May.  It includes:

  • An introductory workshop presenting the underlying principles of Limón technique
  • Five Limón technique classes per week
  • Six to eight weeks of Intensive daily repertory workshops
  • Workshops and Lectures on a range of historical, theoretical, and supplementary subjects
  • Individual coaching sessions with current and former company members
  • Performance opportunities include studio showings and formal performances in theater venues

PSP 2012-2013: September 17 – December 21, 2012 and January 7 – May 17, 2013.

2. Intensive Studies Programs (ISP)
The ISP is a twelve-week intensive studies program September – December, and February - May. 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 90-day 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 and attend open Company rehearsals. Applicants should be at the Advanced or Intermediate-Advanced level and have completed the equivalent of two years of college dance training.

Spring Program 2012: February 27 – May 18
Fall Program 2012: September 17 – Dec 9

3. Dance Training and Arts Management Studies Program
The Dance Training & Arts Management Internship Program accepts qualified students to participate in rotating areas such as development, administration, production, archives, budget and finance, under the mentorship of the Limón’s professional staff. In addition to 16 hours a week of the internship, interns have the option to participate in technique and repertory classes in the Limon School. 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.  Contact avachon@limon.org for more information.

ALL PROGRAMS APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 31st 2012. 

Faculty:  Sue Bernhard, Becky Brown, Geraldine Cardiel, Alan Danielson (School Director), Roxane D’Orléans Juste, Betty Jones, Ryoko Kudo, Carla Maxwell, Jim May, Risa Steinberg, Ann Vachon, Nina Watt and artists of the Limón Dance Company.

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 works by Institute faculty members. Additional performance opportunities are frequently scheduled during the spring.

2012-2013 Tuition:
PSP -  9 months - $4,900          
ISP -  12 weeks  (Fall & Spring) - $2,600          
PSP/VISA – 9 months - $7,600*
*The Full Professional Studies Program plus 20 additional technique classes per month.

Complete an application form (click here) and submit it by mail, email or fax, to the address indicated on the form. Include dance résumé, a statement of your interest in the program, the $50.00 application fee, and a letter of recommendation from a dance professional. After we receive your application we will either contact you or schedule a New York audition, or send a DVD so you can audition by video, if distance is a problem.

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 attend the Fall or Spring Intensive Studies Program for 90 days while on a tourist visa.

Work-study Scholarship:
A limited number of work-scholarships are available for PSP students, which reduce only the Limón portion of the tuition by one quarter, in exchange for several hours a week of office work. If interested, request an application form.

These programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance