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Barcelona Internacional Dance Summer Intensive (BIDSI) is a preprofessional dance program at the Barcelona Dance Center for three to five weeks for aspiring dancers ages 1425 that would like to pursue either a professional dance career with a company, higher education opportunities in dance or success in other dance related fields. Daily Classes Classical Ballet American Modern Dance Weekly Classes Contemporary Dance Ballet & Modern Repertory Broadway Musical Theater Flamenco Workshops Career Development Spanish Language Classes Cultural Excursions At the end of the program participants will perform in front of an audience. All dance classes are taught by master teaching artists from prestigious dance companies, Broadway shows, and other productions from the United States and throughout Europe. The program is modeled after a preprofessional and professional dance company This cultural infusion is critical in the artistic development of a young artist and build awareness how the performance art of dance plays in the role of social justice and social change. As important as the artistic and educational objectives, this program also plays a social responsibility. Please see our website for more information www.bidsi2015.com or contact us at [email protected] Spend The Summer In Barcelona and Take Your Dance Training to Another Level!

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 Barcelona  Internacional  Dance  Summer  Intensive  (BIDSI)  is  a  pre-­‐professional  dance  program  at  the  Barcelona  Dance  Center  for  three  to  five  weeks  for  aspiring  dancers  ages  14-­‐25  that  would  like  to  pursue  either  a  professional  dance  career  with  a  company,  higher  education  opportunities  in  dance  or  success  in  

other  dance  related  fields.    

Daily  Classes    Classical  Ballet    

American  Modern  Dance  

Weekly  Classes  Contemporary  Dance  

Ballet  &  Modern  Repertory  Broadway  Musical  Theater  

Flamenco  

Workshops  Career  Development  

Spanish  Language  Classes  Cultural  Excursions  

At  the  end  of  the  program  participants  will  perform  in  front  of  an  audience.  

All  dance  classes  are  taught  by  master  teaching  artists  from  prestigious  dance  companies,  Broadway  shows,  and  other  productions  from  the  United  States  and  throughout  Europe.  

The  program  is  modeled  after  a  pre-­‐professional  and  professional  dance  company  

This  cultural  infusion  is  critical  in  the  artistic  development  of  a  young  artist  and  build  awareness  how  the  performance  art  of  dance  plays  in  the  role  of  social  justice  and  social  change.    

As  important  as  the  artistic  and  educational  objectives,  this  program  also  plays  a  social  responsibility.  

Please  see  our  website  for  more  information  www.bidsi2015.com  or  contact  us  at  [email protected]  

Spend The Summer In Barcelona and Take Your Dance Training to Another Level!

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 PROGRAM  DESCRIPTION  

Ø All  classes  begin  June  27th  Ø Students  have  the  option  to  chose  between  three  weeks  June  27th  –July  18th  or  five  Weeks  June  27th  –

August  1st.  Weekly  schedule  consist  of  a  total  of  18-­‐20  dance  classes  per  week.  Ø Classes  are  Monday-­‐Saturday  1.5hrs  each.  Everyday  there  is  Ballet  and  Modern  Dance  and  every  other  

day  there  is  Broadway  Musical  Theater,  Repertory,  Contemporary  Dance,  and  Flamenco.  Ø Afternoon  and  evening  rehearsals  and  Spanish  classes  follow  everyday.  Ø Saturdays  consists  of  two  technique  classes  and  an  excursion  or  workshop

Dance  Classes  Technique  classes  are  important  to  increase  flexibility,  strength,  endurance,  musicality,  and  understanding  proper  training.    

• Students  actively  participate  in  daily  dance  classes.    

• Define  joints  and  muscles  functions  in  the  relationship  of  movement  of  the  body.  

• Learn  terminology,  develop  decision  making  of  a  dancer,  and  learn  to  become  an  audience  member.    

Performance  Performance  is  an  important  part  of  the  development  of  a  young  dancer.  Performing  in  front  of  an  audience  gives  the  students  the  opportunity  to  learn  how  to  prepare  for  a  show.    

• At  the  conclusion  of  the  three  and  five  weeks  there  is  a  performance  in  front  of  a  live  audience.    

• Faculty  may  hold  auditions  for  their  own  choreography  workshops  that  will  conclude  with  a  performance.  

Lectures  &  Workshops  Lectures  and  workshops  consist  of  career  tools,  dance  history,  nutrition,  etc.  Students  will  have  the  chance  to  have  Q  &  A  sessions  with  Master  teachers.  Guest  Artists  in  different  art  forms  give  workshops  and  lectures  discussions  in  the  importance  of  art  and  its  influence  on  development  of  society.    

• The  Business  of  Dance  &  The  Importance  of  Social  Media  

• Health  &  Nutrition  • The  Dancer’s  Body-­‐Preventive  Care  

             

Cultural  Excursions  Activities  to  explore  the  Spanish  Catalan  culture  with  trips  to  architectural  masterpieces,  museums,  festivals,  and  performances;  enrichment  activities  outside  of  the  studio  are  important  in  implementing  the  educational  development  of  an  artist  to  provoke  thought  and  imagination.    

• Understand  the  influences  of  culture,  traditions,  religions,  and  people  have  on  the  performance  art.  

• Study  artists  who  contribute  to  the  internationally  cultural  development  

• Knowing  how  and  using  arts  materials  and  resources  to  create  work.    

Spanish  Classes  The  Spanish  classes  are  interdependent  to  the  dance  lessons  and  curriculum.  The  classes  are  daily  and  taught  totally  in  Spanish,  as  that’s  the  best  way  to  learn:  total  immersion.  This  course  is  divided  into  classes  of  10  hours  each  week  with  duration  of  three  to  five  weeks.    

• Students  will  study  vocabulary,  expression,  speaking  and  grammar  by  exploring  dance  pieces,  costume  design,  and  Spanish  literature.  

• On  the  first  day  students  will  take  a  level  test  in  order  to  be  placed  into  the  correct  level  to  facilitate  the  best  learning  environment  possible.    

• Fridays,  they  will  practice  everything  they’ve  learned  throughout  the  week  in  a  practical,  casual,  out-­‐of-­‐classroom  conversation  session

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APPLICATIONS  &  SCHOLARSHIPS    Submission  

• Submissions  are  accepted  until  April  20th  ON  GOING!!    

• The  intensive  is  open  to  ages  14-­‐25  years.    

• Applications  received  after  April  20th  will  be  sent  out  in  May  regarding  status  including  the  waiting  

list.    

• Upon  acceptance  a  non-­‐refundable  25€  (EUROS)  registration  fee  +  650€  (EUROS)  deposit  is  

required  to  hold  your  spot.    

• Note:  The  registration  fees  and  deposit  are  non-­‐refundable.  

International  Video  Application  • International  students  currently  living  outside  of  the  Barcelona  area  are  invited  to  submit  a  video  

link  via  email,  YouTube,  Vimeo  etc.    

• The  video  should  be  approximately  3-­‐5  minutes  in  length  of  a  ballet  or  contemporary  variation  that  

shows  your  best.    

• Ladies  please  wear  leotard,  tights,  or  unitard;  Men  wear  white  t-­‐shirt,  black  tights  or  black  dance  

shorts.    

• Complete  the  online  application  form  and  include  a  link  to  your  video  and  submit  to  the  email  listed  

on  the  application.  [email protected]  or  [email protected]  

• Video  should  specify  your  full  name,  choreographer,  and  variation  title  if  applicable.    

• Once  you  submit  the  form  you  will  see  a  confirmation  screen.    

• Applicants  are  encouraged  to  submit  their  video  early  for  best  consideration.    

Note:  If  you  are  unable  to  provide  a  link  to  an  online  video  sample,  please  contact  [email protected]  or  [email protected]  for  alternative  submission  instructions.    Application  results  will  be  sent  via  email  to  the  applicant  email  address  provided  on  the  application  form.  If  you  do  not  receive  an  email  containing  your  audition  results  by  April  15th  please  send  an  email  with  the  applicant’s  name  and  email  address  to  [email protected]    

Scholarships  Scholarships  are  awarded  case  by  case  and  are  determined  at  the  time  of  application  submission.  There  are  no  separate  applications  for  summer  course  scholarships.  They  may  include  one  or  more  of  the  following:  class  registration,  accommodation,  food,  and/or  transportation.  Barcelona  Dance  Center  offers  the  possibility  of  being  selected  during  the  summer  course  to  join  the  pre-­‐professional  program  in  the  Fall.  

   

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ACCOMMODATIONS,  MEALS,  &  TUITION  

Housing    Shared  room  occupancy  at  located  residential  dormitories  near  Barcelona  Dance  Center  in  the  Les  Corts  district  situated  in  one  of  the  most  central  and  safest  areas  of  Barcelona.  Just  five  a  few  minutes  from  the  city  center.  Breakfast  is  included  10  %  VAT  taxes  are  included.  Students  would  have  to  provide  for  their  other  meals.  *Space  is  limited.  If  dormitories  are  not  available  we  will  help  find  alternative  housing.    

Airfares  Airfares  are  not  included  in  the  cost,  however  we  are  working  with  airlines  for  a  discount  code  for  participants  for  students  traveling  from  the  U.S.  Most  major  airlines  fly  into  the  Barcelona  El  Prat  International  Airport  (BCN)  from  all  over  the  world.  Contact  NYC  STAR  HOSPITALITIES  if  you  need  any  assistants.  Visit  the  following  links  for  more  information.    

Passports  And  Visas  All  participants  must  have  appropriate  documentation  and  valid  passports  to  obtain  entry  into  Spain.  Participants  from  the  United  States  do  not  need  a  student  visa  to  participate  in  this  program.  However,  all  other  international  participants  should  check  with  the  Spanish  Embassy  in  your  country  for  requirements  to  enter  Spain.  http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/ServiciosAlCiudadano/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Paginas/Inicio.aspx    

Insurance  Travel  and  health  insurance  is  recommended  for  all  non-­‐EU  participants.  Contact  NYC  STAR  HOSPITALITIES  for  more  information  

TUITION  EXPENSES       3  Weeks:  June  27th  -­‐  July  18th  

Non-­‐Refundable  Registration  Fee       25€  (EUROS)  

Dance  Classes,  Spanish  Classes  &  Workshops  1050€  (EUROS)  

Excursion  Activities             150€  (EUROS)  

Housing  (limited  housing)         660€  (EUROS)  

TOTAL  COST     1,875€  (EUROS)  

TUITION  EXPENSES       5  Weeks:  June  27th-­‐  August  1st  

Non-­‐Refundable  Registration  Fee       25€  (EUROS)  

Dance  Classes,  Spanish  Classes  &  Workshops  1210€  (EUROS)  

Excursion  Activities             250€  (EUROS)  

Housing  (limited  housing)         902€  (EUROS)  

TOTAL  COST     2,377€  (EUROS)  

More information can be found on our website www.bidsi2015.com

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APPLICATION  FORM  

3  weeks________  5  weeks________  

Full  Name  _____________________________________________________   Gender________  

Full  Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________  

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Country  _______________________________________   Passport#_______________________________________  

Telephone_______________________________________     Email:  ____________________________________  

Date  of  Birth  ________________     Country  of  birth  ________________   Age________  

Nationality  (please  circle)   American   Española     Other______________________    

Parent/Legal  Guardian(s)  ______________________________________________Parent  phone  _______________________    

E-­‐mail___________________________________     Passport#________________________________________________________  

Emergency  Contact  Name  &  Number_____________________________________________________________  

Please  list  ALL  injuries,  allergies  or  other  medical  conditions  &  medications:      

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Previously  trained  in  Ballet:  Yes  ____  No  ____   Previously  trained  in  Pointe:    Yes  ____  No  ____  

If  yes,  where  ___________________________________________   How  Long  __________________________  

Previously  trained  in  Graham  Technique:     Yes  ____  No  ____     How  Long  __________________  

If  yes,  where___________________________________________    

Teachers:  __________________________________________________  

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OTHER  DANCE  TRAINING  (Include  location,  length  of  study,  teachers)  

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________  

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________  

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________      

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Do  you  speak  Spanish?  Yes  ____  No  ____   Level  (please  circle)  beginner/intermediate/advance  

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

 Waiver  of  Liability:    I  hereby  agree  that  I  will  not  hold  the  Barcelona  Dance  Center  or  any  member  of  the  faculty  or  employees  liable  for  injuries  sustained  or  illness  of  any  kind  contracted  by  me  while  a  student  of  the  Barcelona  Internacional  Dance  Summer  Intensive  at  Barcelona  Dance  Center.    I___________________________Passport#:____________authorize______________________________Passport#_______  to  apply  for  and  participate  in  this  Barcelona  Dance  Center's  Summer  Course.    

 Parent/Guardian  Signature________________________________________  Date____/____/____  

Applicant’s  Signature  &  Date________________________________________  Dance  Link  Site:  ______________________    

PLEASE SEND APPLICATION TO [email protected] OR [email protected]

NOTICE  OF  NON-­‐DISCRIMINATION  POLICY  BIDSI  admits  students  of  any  race,  color,  sexual  orientation  and  ethnicity  with  all  the  rights,  privileges,  programs  and  activities  generally  accorded  or  made  available  to  students.  It  does  not  discriminate  on  race,  color,  sexual  orientation,  national  origin  and  ethnicity  in  the  administration  of  its  educational  policies,  admissions  policies,  scholarship  programs  or  other  administrative  program  of  the  school.  We  do  not  tolerate  discrimination  from  neither  or  faculty  or  students  and  will  lead  to  dismissal  immediately  if  evidence  is  found.    

NON-­‐BULLYING  POLICY  BIDSI  does  not  tolerate  bullying  from  neither  faculty  nor  students  and  will  lead  to  dismissal  immediately  if  evidence  is  found.  Bullying  is  the  use  of  force,  threat,  or  coercion  to  abuse,  intimidate,  or  aggressively  dominate  others  either  individually  or  in  a  group.  Studies  have  shown  that  envy,  jealousy,  and  resentment  may  be  the  motives  for  bullying.  Along  with  to  conceal  shame,  or  to  boost  self-­‐esteem  by  demeaning  others  to  feel  empowered.  Dance  is  a  very  competitive  career  and  it  is  no  secret  that  dancers  can  be  both  victims  and  perpetrators  of  bullying.  BDC  is  an  environment  to  inspire  and  support  each  other.  

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Barcelona  Dance  Center  is  located  in  the  heart  of  Barcelona  Les  Corts  district.  The  studio  evolved  as  a  result  of  a  friendship  between  the  dancer  entrepreneur,  and  producer  Georgina  Rigola  of  Barcelona  and  Cuban  dancer,  teacher  and  choreographer  Beatriz  Torres.  The  strong  connection  between  authenticity,  innovation,  freshness,  perseverance  and  their  teaching  experiences  has  made  this  dream  come  true.  BDC  is  committed  to  provide  students  of  all  ages,  levels  and  backgrounds  that  have  a  desire  to  dance,  with  a  world-­‐class  education  built  on  a  foundation  of  classical  ballet.  BDC's  faculty  is  full  of  brilliant  international  distinguished  teachers  most  of  who  are  both  current  and  former  members  of  their  roster.  It  is  the  official  residence  of  BCN  PROJECT  CITY  BALLET  a  pre-­‐professional  dance  company  that  works  with  the  winners  of  the  Certaman  Internacional  de  Dansa  Ciutat  de  Barcelona.  Please  visit  www.bcndancecenter.com  for  more  information.

Georgina  Rigola,  Founder,  Coordinator,  &  Director  of  BIDSI  Originally  from  Barcelona,  began  her  artistic  career  after  studying  in  the  Institut  de  Teatre  in  Barcelona.  She  went  to  New  York  City  to  study  and  dance  at  the  American  Ballet  Theater  where  she  met  master  teacher  Hector  Zaraspe  with  whom  she  worked  and  began  a  friendship  that  lasts  today.  Georgina  has  worked  with  master  teachers,  such  as,  Rosella  Hithower,  Bogomil  Sliwiski,  Clara  Kimitto,  David  Howard,  Milton  Myers,  Carmen  Roche  and  Carmina  Ocaña  among  others. She  has  been  part  of  the  ballet  company  at  the  Gran  Teatro  del  Liceu  of  Barcelona  and  worked  with  Victor  Ullate  in  the  Nacional  Compañía  de  España  and  other  independent  companies.  Besides  performing,  Georgina  is  a  choreographer,  costume  designer,  and  Entrepreneur.    

She  created  the  trademark  Ginadan,  provides  dancewear  and  costumes  to  La  Nacional  Compañía  de  Danza  de  España  (National  Dance  Company  of  Spain)  and  other  dance  companies  and  productions.  She’s  won  the  Tortola  Valencia  award  of  the  Generalitat  de  Cataluña  for  her  choreography  for  her  neoclassical  dance  company  Estabec  Ballet.    In  1994,  Georgina  created  Contraseña  Produccions  with  the  first  unique  production  of  the  “Far  West  de  Port  Aventura”  showcase.  In  2005,  she  created  the  SIID  Project  an  international  summer  dance  course  that  continues  today  in  Borredá,  Barcelona.  In  2008,  she  created  the  Certaman  Internacional  de  Danza  Ciudad  de  Barcelona,  which  is  an  international  competition  that  gives  scholarships  to  students  at  prestigious  schools  all  over  the  world.    In  2010,  the  Certamen  was  awarded  the  European  Athletic  Championships  for  participating  in  the  inauguration.  She  also  created  Sinergy  Dance  Project  for  graduated  dance  students  to  perform  in  the  showcase  “Jheane”  with  the  lead  Lola  Greco,  music  of  Salvador  Niebla  and  with  dancers  of  Spanish  and  classic  company  of  Spain.  And,  in  2014,  she  founded  the  Barcelona  Dance  Center  and  the  pre-­‐professional  company  BCN  PROJECT  CITY  BALLET  which  tours  national  in  Spain  and  this  year  will  begin  to  tour  internationally  to  Italy,  Ireland,  and  the  United  States.    

Beatriz  Torres,  School  Director  of  Barcelona  Dance  Center  Dancer,  Teacher,  &  Choreographer  from  Cuba  trained  at  the  Cuban  Ballet  School,  graduated  from  the  National  Arts  School  of  Habana  Cuba  (ENA)  and  obtained  the  Gold  Title  for  Dancer  and  Ballet  instructor  and  Historical  &  Character  Dances  in  1997.  Fascinated  for  the  pedagogy  world  in  dance,  she  started  her  task  at  the  Provincial  Ballet  School  in  Havana  City.  In  1999,  she  graduated  with  a  Gold  Diploma  in  Performance  Art  of  Dance  and  the  title  Specialist  in  Teaching  Classical  Ballet  from  the  Superior  Arts  Institute  (ISA)  in  Cuba.    

Beatriz  has  devoted  much  of  her  career  to  the  pedagogic  research  of  the  technical  and  methodological  assessment  of  teacher  development,  choreography,  and  the  scientific  exploration  on  topics  of  applied  kinesiology  and  orthopedic  teachings  of  classical  dance.  Her  thesis  "Joint  Biomechanics  of  the  Lower  Limb  Muscle  of  the  Classical  Dancer"  is  a  guide  and  official  study  in  the  department  of  dance  performances  at  Superior  Arts  Institute  (ISA)  in  Havana.  Throughout  her  dance  and  teaching  career,  Beatriz  has  worked  thirteen  years  at  the  Havana  City  Provincial  Ballet  School  as  a  ballet  character  and  repertoire  teacher.  She  has  been  advised  by  experienced  teachers  of  the  Cuban  Ballet  School  such  as  the  doctors  in  Dance  Arts  Ramona  de  Saá,  Silvia  María  Rodríguez  and  Adria  Velázquez.  Furthermore,  she  has  received  master  classes  from  dancers  and  teachers  such  as  Mikael  Baryshnikov,  Asari  Plisevski,  Prima  Ballerina  Aurora  Bosh  and  the  Cuban  Maestro  Fernando  Alonso.    

In  2007,  she  moved  to  Barcelona  and  continues  her  career  promoting  the  Cuban  method  of  teaching  ballet  in  Spain.  She  is  Assistant  Teacher  of  the  David  Campos  Classical  Ballet  Company,  carrying  out  the  preparation  of  students  for  international  dance  competitions  and  as  a  ballet  instructor  and  choreographer  and  in  other  schools  of  Barcelona.  She  teaches  at  Intensive  Summer  Stages  in  Borredá,  Catalonia  organized  by  the  company  Contraseña  Produccions  that  is  directed  by  Georgina  Rigola.  She  is  a  member  of  the  jury  of  the  Labat  International  Competition,  city  of  Alassio,  Italy  directed  by  maestro  and  choreographer  Gino  Labate,  ballet  instructor  and  councilor  at  the  Certamen  Internacional  de  Danza  Ciutat  de  Barcelona,  Ballet  and  character  dancer  instructor  at  the  XI  Edition  of  and  member  of  the  jury  at  “Un  Popolo  Che  Danza”  under  the  Labat  Loano  Dance  Festival  celebrated  in  Loano,  Italy.  

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Entrepreneur,  dancer,  actress,  and  teacher  Nya  Bowman  of  New  York  City  created  NYC  STAR  HOSPITALITIES  an  educational  vessel  that  provides  professional  services  to  help  people  access  and  manage  New  York  City  by  providing  destination  and  event  concierge  services,  NYC  tours,  and  relocation  services  in  New  York  City  and  Barcelona.  It  has  collaborated  and  provided  services  for  other  dance  organizations  such  as  Kaatsbaan  International  Dance  Center  (NY),  Cheer  Up  World  (Barcelona),  and  Nu  Dance  Theater  (NYC).  Visit  www.nycstarhospitalities.com  for  more  information.    

Nya  Bowman,  Founder,  Coordinator  &  Associate  Director  of  BIDSI  A  native  New  Yorker  from  Lower  East  Side,  who  lives  in  both  New  York  City  and  Barcelona,  is  a  Dancer,  Teacher,  Actress,  NYC  Tour  Guide,  and  Entrepreneur.  She  studied  at  the  Alvin  Ailey  School  and  graduated  from  Rutgers  University  with  a  BFA  in  Dance.  Her  professional  dance  career  began  in  New  York  City  with  small  companies  before  she  decided  to  pursue  her  dream  to  dance  with  the  Martha  Graham  Dance  Company.  In  2001,  she  went  to  study  fulltime  at  the  Martha  Graham  School  of  Contemporary  Dance  received  a  full  scholarship  and  an  invitation  from  Artistic  Directors  Therese  Capucilli  and  Christine  Dakin  to  join  the  Martha  Graham  Dance  Company  in  their  comeback  production  Indisputably  Martha  Graham  at  New  York  City  Center  in  the  chorus  of  Steps  in  the  Streets.  She  continued  as  a  dancer  with  The  Martha  Graham  Ensemble  (Graham  2)  touring  nationally,  but  with  limited  advancements  for  her  there  she  left  to  explore  more  options.  Her  later  stage  credits  includes  dancer  at  The  Washington  National  Opera,  The  New  York  City  Metropolitan  Opera,  onetime  apprenticeship  program  with  Urban  Bush  Women,  and  appeared  in  a  few  commercials,  television  series,  and  short  films.  One  of  her  short  film  collaborations  titled,  Born,  premiered  at  the  2006  African  American  Women  in  Cinema  Film  Festival  in  New  York  City.  In  2012,  Nya  was  invited  by  Artistic  Director  Janet  Eilber  to  perform  Martha  Graham’s  legendary  solo  roles:  Lamentation,  and  an  excerpt  from  Spectre  from  the  piece  Chronicle,  in  addition  “The  Leader”  in  Steps  in  the  Streets,  in  the  company’s  Italy  tour  production  Cercando  Picasso  with  Antonio  Albertazzi.  It  was  a  huge  honor  to  perform  these  legendary  roles.      

Throughout  this  time  Nya  was  teaching  Graham,  Contemporary  Dance  (Graham  Based),  Movement  for  Actors,  and  Dance  Improvisations  and  Coaching  at  dance  institutions,  competitions,  and  festivals  internationally.  She  was  Adjunct  Professor  at  Long  Island  University,  on  the  faculty  at  the  Harlem  School  of  the  Arts  and  The  Martha  Graham  School  where  she  was  one  the  Director  of  the  Teens@Graham  Young  Artist  Program  that  continues  today.  She  has  helped  coordinate  other  dance  festivals  and  dance  events  in  both  New  York  City  and  Barcelona.  In  addition,  Nya  gave  tours  of  New  York  City  on  top  of  the  double  decker  buses  after  classes,  rehearsals,  and  auditions.  To  her  it  was  the  perfect  opportunity  to  learn  more  about  NYC,  its  tourism  industry,  and  work  on  her  public  speaking.  She  could  continue  to  educate  and  meet  people  from  all  over  the  world.  Holds  a  license  for  New  York  Sightseeing  along  with  a  certificate  in  New  York  City  Tourism.  She  has  helped  start-­‐up  small  NYC  tour  companies  and  is  a  partner  of  the  walking  tour  company  Outside  In  Tours  in  New  York  City.  In  2009,  she  created  her  own  company  NYC  STAR  HOSPITALITIES  a  destination  &  concierge  company  that  helps  people  plan  their  trips  and  events  in  NYC  and  now  Barcelona.    

Venita  McLemore,  Event  Consultant,  Program  Manager  &  Summer  Administrator  Dancer,  Choreographer,  Teacher,  Event  Planner  and  Entrepreneur,  originally  from  Columbia,  South  Carolina,  Venita  earned  one  year  towards  her  MFA  in  Dance  from  the  University  of  Colorado  at  Boulder.  She  received  a  BA  in  Biology  and  a  BFA  in  Dance  Performance  and  Choreography  from  Columbia  College.    Venita  has  performed  with  Eboni  Dance  Theatre,  Harambee,  and  Columbia  City  Ballet.  In  NYC,  she  has  danced  in  the  annual  AIDS  Awareness  charity  show  "Broadway  Bares"  2005/2006,  "Musing  Hughes"  with  The  Classical  Theatre  of  Harlem,  "The  Rockae"  with  Prospect  Theatre  Company,  and  resident  choreographer  with  Sweet  and  Tart  Productions  "Lucky  Stiff"  and  "Elegies  for  Angels,  Punks,  and  Raging  Queens"  an  Off-­‐Broadway  workshop  associated  with  Actors  Equity  Union.  She  has  dance  in  Regional  theater  performances  of:  Grease,  Hair,  West  Side  Story,  &  The  Music  Man.  Venita  has  taught,  coached,  and  choreographed  for  dance  teams  and  studios  throughout  the  United  States.  She  was  the  Founder  and  Director  of  Operations  for  Danz  Emergencee  LLCD,  which  was  a  teaching  artist  employment  agency.  Throughout  the  past  fifteen  years  she  is  also  an  Operations  and  Events  Management  Consultant  for  several  Fortune  500  companies  in  New  York  City.      

If  you  have  any  questions  or  concerns  please  contact  us  at  [email protected]  or  [email protected]    

www.bidsi2015.com  

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