1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20/21 14 15 NYCDA THE DANCE NYCDA EXPERIENCE inspires THAT MOVES YOU WEL COME Dear Dance Friends, Executive Director Joe Lanteri Thanks for joining us – especially this particular season! Without a doubt, we have all been living through the most difficult times of our lives. We have General Manager experienced these challenges together. We will continue to get through them - Travis Fritsche TOGETHER! Programs Manager These weekend events remind each of us of the passion, creativity and Diane Rose community spirit that we all share. More importantly, right now, this an Production Manager opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of these talented kids. Lionel Christian They are our dance warriors – demonstrating resilience, perseverance and determination through it all. Registration/Event Manager Katie Calder NEW YORK CITY DANCE ALLIANCE is committed to offering a supportive, creative and fun environment. Each season we welcome more dancers, Tour Event Manager parents, teachers, and studios into our special NYCDA family. We have Marika Matuszak earned our reputation: “Without a doubt, the best dance experience ever!” Office Manager NYCDA has set the standard of excellence within our industry. We are excited Vanessa Pereira to lead the way into the future. Our commitment and enthusiasm only gets stronger, while our professional affiliations and support continue to grow. We ONY Competition Manager hope to nurture each student, both as dancers and young people. We are able Michelle Schindledecker to offer the most unique and valuable learning experiences in our industry. For Administrative Associate those hoping to pursue a life in dance, we pride ourselves in assisting them take Jaden Young the ‘next step’ in their training and careers. Touring Administrators As always, we dedicate each event to YOU and the incredible legacy you have Joanna Pfeiffer helped us to create. We hope you’ll make this your big NYC summer. Especially Krystyna Resavy this season, we ALL deserve the best national finale ever. If you have never experienced ours, you are missing out! Always with gratitude, 866-NYC-5678 nycdance.com Joe Lanteri Executive Director DALLAS, TX APRIL 16-18 We are excited to WELCOME WELCOME you to NYCDA at the EMBASSY SUITES FRISCO! Look Inside! Here is all the info you need for this weekend – and more: • Workshop Schedule • Performance Schedule • Guidelines & Policies • Mobile Studio Showcase Dancers • Mobile Participating Studios • Meet our Faculty • Meet our Assistants • Meet our 2020 National Outstanding Dancers • 2021 Nationals Info • NYCDA Winter & Summer Intensives • NYCDA National College Scholarship Audition • Meet our Sponsors, Partners and Supporters Have FUN! Be SAFE! CELEBRATE each other! #NYCDADallas #NYCDAinspires SAFETY FIRST! Together we can help slow the spread of COVID-19, by making these commitments to each other: • I will maintain 6 feet of physical distance • I will wash my hands often • I will cover my face in public spaces • I will stay home when I am sick WEEKEND REMINDERS Masks are required to be worn by ALL people at ALL times. (Optional while performing competition entries.) A temperature check & health assessment will be taken each day for everyone entering NYCDA spaces. Cashless Transactions are preferred. There is a ‘no try-on’ policy for the purchase of logowear and merchandise. No observers during workshop classes. SAFETY One audience member per registered dancer may watch competition live at the venue. No water stations provided. Bring water and stay hydrated. Remind yourself of our complete COVID Protocol here: nycdance.com/coronavirus NYCDA is proud to announce a new partnership with Capstone Healthcare and the Lab Alliance, implementing an ongoing COVID-19 testing protocol for all NYCDA traveling team members. Click HERE for more information. Capstone Healthcare representatives will be available during the NYCDA weekend to administer optional PCR testing and offer coronavirus education and information. COVID-19 HEALTH CHECK In the past 72 hours, have you experienced any of these COVID-19 symptoms: Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headaches, Loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting? Yes No To your knowledge, have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 14 days? *You may answer “no” if you are a healthcare worker whose only exposure to individuals with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 has been in a healthcare setting in which you were wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Yes No Have you been diagnosed with Covid-19 and not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities? Yes No Have you currently traveled to any of the states that are under this state’s State Travel Advisory within the last 14 days? (As the list changes frequently, please visit WEBSITE for specifics.) Yes No Submit Your Answers Each Day – HERE: https://nycda.typeform.com/to/GU4VX7X8 DALLAS, TX (all times are CDT) THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY READY SET DANCE w/ Savannah SENIORS Frisco 3-5 SENIORS Frisco 3-5 TEENS Frisco 6 TEENS Frisco 6 JUNIORS Frisco 1-2 JUNIORS Frisco 1-2 MINIS Frisco 7-9 MINIS Frisco 7-9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 AUDITIONING @ NYCDA • The NYCDA audition process is designed to be supportive and educational– a great place to learn! Expect some informal discussion about approaching a professional audition. • Dancers should wear their assigned numbers in EVERY class both Saturday and Sunday. • For best visibility, place ONE number on the UPPER body - above the heart. Extra numbers are included. Additional numbers can be requested at the Registration desk. • Attendance is important in all workshop classes. The Faculty are observing the entire weekend. • The audition consists of combinations taught as part of the NYCDA workshop. • Audition class is only open to auditioning dancers and registered teachers. No parent observers. • Finalists will be selected in each age division - numbers will be announced (no names). • Finalists may be asked to perform the audition combinations11 as part of the Convention Finale.12 13 14 15 SENIORS (ages 16-19) and TEENS (ages 13-15) • The Senior/Teen Audition Class takes place Day 1 of Senior/Teen workshop classes. • All dancers will perform BOTH a ballet and jazz combination. No one is AUDITIONS eliminated until finalists are announced. • Senior and Teen Scholarship Winners and Runners-Up will be announced at the end of the Convention Finale. JUNIORS (ages 11-12) and MINIS (ages 7-10) • During Day 2 Jazz classes, in both the Junior and Mini Rooms, a casual, preliminary audition is held and finalists are chosen. • The Mini/Junior Finalist Auditions take place during the beginning of Day 2 Lunch. Finalists remain in their respective ballrooms for the Finalist Audition. • Junior and Mini Scholarship Winners and Runners-Up will be announced at the end of the Finale. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Dancers must be registered for the entire two-day workshop (age as of January 1, 2021) • Once you have won as either a Regional Outstanding Dancer or Runner-Up for the 2020-2021 Regional Season, you may continue to audition for other special scholarships in another city, but may not re-audition for Outstanding Dancer. • Independent Dancers will be considered for Regional Convention Scholarships, sponsorship scholarships, and special awards. Independent Dancers are NOT eligible to audition for Outstanding Dancer Scholarships. VIRTUAL SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS: • Dancers auditioning virtually, as part of an in-person convention, will be considered for Regional Outstanding Dancer Runner-Up Scholarships only. • Virtual dancers may be considered for any of the additional “real world” scholarships. • All Virtual Dancers should plan to join us for our Livestream Welcome Rally Saturday AM and our Sunday Convention Finale! • Virtual Dancers will receive an email (prior to the convention) with (1) audition music, (2) Dropbox link to upload audition videos and (3) a pre-assigned audition number. • Virtual Audition combos will be the Day 1 ballet and jazz workshop classes. • Upload deadline will be provided by email, with the other audition instructions. Always Be Yourself & Have Fun! 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(ages 18+) Save the Dates: Summer Study NYC 2021 3-week sessions offering total immersion into NYC’s concert and commercial dance world June 7-27, 2021 Choose from our Theater/Jazz or Contemporary Intensives *dates subject to change Two-year full-time Conservatory Program also available. stepsnyc.com/professional-training-programs STEPS YOUTH PROGRAMS Outstanding year-round training for 21st century dancers. (ages 2-18) PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Pre-Professional & Academy Programs: Develop artistic excellent,