Sam Houston State University Summer Dance Intensive 2023 will feature an immersion in Paul Taylor Repertory taught by Taylor Alums, Constance Dinapoli and Francisco Graciano. The Intensive classes run 9:30 AM- 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday, and Saturday 9:30 AM- 1:00 PM at Sam Houston State University Department of Dance and conclude with a final intensive showing on Saturday, June 22nd at 12:00 PM.  This dance intensive experience is for ages 13 and up. The day begins with ballet, yoga, or GYROKINESIS followed by a modern class in the Taylor style. After the students have lunch and an opportunity to chat with faculty, they explore contact improvisation or somatic study to re-warm up. The rest of the afternoon they are learning Taylor’s repertory from distinguished Taylor alumni, and an element of the creative process connected to Taylor. The day ends with a cool down/stretch. 

Deadline:
Application Window closes May 11

Schedule:
June 17th – 21st | 9:30am – 4:30pm
June 22nd | 9:30am – 1pm

Location:
Sam Houston State University | James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center | Huntsville, TX 

For more information, visit www.shsu.edu
Contact: Francisco Graciano | [email protected]