Master Class Series

The Joyce Theater welcomes you to take part in our new master class series at DANY Studios. Train with some of today’s most celebrated choreographers and dancers, most of whom can be seen on The Joyce stage in upcoming performance seasons.

Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet • KEIGWIN + COMPANY

Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet

May 18, 10am-12pm

Taught by Artistic Director Benoit-Swan Pouffer and Ballet Mistress Alexandra Damiani, Cedar Lake's class is designed to give dancers a well-rounded overview of contemporary ballet and Cedar Lake's repertoire. The class begins with a warm-up and continues on to a section that incorporates the principles and techniques of choreographers whose work will be presented at The Joyce. The class culminates in phrases from Benoit-Swan Pouffer's own work, which relates to the techniques that inspire him. The goal of this class is to give students the opportunity to dance company repertory and to work with the artistic staff in a rehearsal-like process.

photo: Erez Sabag

KEIGWIN + COMPANY

Jun 15, 10am-12pm

Material for this class is shaped by Larry Keigwin's distinctive vocabulary, which combines physicality and theatricality with a contemporary, pop perspective. Highlighting the athleticism and virtuosity of Keigwin's work, the class is guided by a gradual, yet strong flow. Participants begin with a walking mediation and continue on with exercises that utilize articulation and sequencing through limbs to warm up the body. Next, they will move through space with phrase work while investigating the use of weight and speed. Through a sense of playfulness, the class will encourage students to discover authentic movement.

Larry Keigwin founded KEIGWIN + COMPANY (K+C) in 2003 and, as Artistic Director, has led the company in performances at theaters and dance festivals throughout New York City and across the country. In addition to his work with K+C, Keigwin’s recent commissions include Works & Process at the Guggenheim, The Juilliard School, The New York City Ballet's Choreographic Institute, and The Martha Graham Dance Company, among many others. In 2011, Keigwin choreographed the new musical Tales of the City, at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, as well as the new off-Broadway production of RENT, now running at New World Stages.

photo: Matt Murphy

Please check back often for the most up-to-date information. And, visit our calendar to see when these exciting companies will perform at The Joyce!

Schedule is subject to change. These are open level classes. $15/person/class

Please contact Tiffany LaPearl at tlapearl@joyce.org to register or if you have any questions.