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Dance Gap Year
4.5 · 4 reviews
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Dance Gap Year

 4.5 · 4 reviews
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Location
  • United States of America
    • New York
Length
12 - 26 weeks
Program Tags
After College Arts Cultural Immersion Learning Differences Post-High School Study Abroad Teach Abroad Yoga Retreats
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Program Details

Activities
Dancing Kayaking Surfing Swimming Yoga
Timeframe
Fall Spring
Housing
Apartment
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
17
Age Max
26

Pricing

Price Details
Housing: Dormitory (Not Included but Available at 92NY for an additional cost)
Travel: Flight to and from NY (U.S destinations only)
Travel: Flight to and from Puerto Rico (from New York)
Travel: Local public transportation (metro card)
All workshops, classes, rehearsals, costumes, photoshoots and cultural events (organized by Pizarts)

By the end of the program you will have a fierce portfolio that will include credits as both an artist and production crew. You will have brand new headshots, bodyshops, a creative reel, performances to add to your resume in both NY and Puerto Rico and a certificate of completion and membership with the United Nations International Dance Council.
What's Included
Some Accommodation Activities Domestic Airfare Some Equipment Transportation Travel Insurance Wifi
What's Not Included
Accommodation Airfare Domestic Airfare
What's Not Included (Extra)

Most meals are not included. Classes and workshops taken outside of the program are not included but highly encouraged.

Jan 17, 2023
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About Program

Dance Gap Year now offers creatives, ages 17-26 the opportunity to experience the breadth of the global dance community in-person and virtual at our New York location. Join us to enhance your dance-artistry, performance & technique; develop your skills as an empowered dancer & entrepreneur, experience cross-cultural exchange & build community with dancers and artists from around the world.

The program includes designing a personalized artist portfolio, producing 3 dance films, a mentorship component, dance classes, rehearsals and weekend trip to Puerto Rico beach town Luquillo to perform and contribute to community service for a youth organization and a final film showing in New York City.

Dancers live in a dormitory setting located in one of New York City's most vibrant neighborhoods on the Upper Eastside. You are walking distance to Central Park, have access to a gym, the pool, weekly activities and discounted workshop at 92NY.

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Program Highlights

  • Travel freely through the 5 boroughs of New York City
  • Professional photoshoot in legendary art mecca neighborhood Bushwhick
  • Experience performing in Puerto Rico
  • Start dates in September and in January

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Andreya
Female
United States
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

DGY review

Jan 17, 2023

My experience was good, I had fun, and I got to go to Puerto Rico and meet a lot of cool people. I have everything I think I need to start auditioning, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t wish I got to dance more. If given the option, my advice is to speak with different alumni before fully committing. It’s definitely an experience you won’t get anywhere else.

If you need guidance in answering the question “who are you?” then this also may be another reason to take part in this program. My last piece of advice would be to treat the decision as a big financial decision.

Pros
  • I have a headshot and CV
  • I met cool people and went to Puerto Rico
  • I learned things that I know I would not have anywhere else
What other participants should know
  • I feel my technique suffered and I’m out of shape
  • Some teachers had problems with being on time
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Christian
Non-binary
Puerto Rico
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Gap Year 10 STARS

Dec 27, 2022

I was able to train as professional dancer in NYC for a semester , I grew in my craft immensely. Was able to get had shots and countless pictures and videos that I can not only always cherish but grew my rapport. I also had the opportunity to go to Puerto Rico ( for my first time ) being of Puerto Rican decent it felt as though it was a right of passage. It certainly was a life changing experience with people who I now consider my chosen family. DOM IS THAT GIRL . The entire program was a one in a life time experience that I would not only do again but highly recommend.

Pros
  • Prof.Level Classes with Instructors that genuinely want to see you grow
  • Content !! So much content.
  • A real look into what it is like working as a dancer
What other participants should know
  • Had to wake up super early
182 people found this review helpful.
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Florencia
Female
Mexico
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

FLOWERPOWER

Dec 26, 2022

Definitivamente una experiencia que marcó mi vida, conocí nuevos humanos de diferentes partes del mundo que con los días se convirtieron en mi familia incluyendo profesores y porsupuesto la directora del programa, siendo de un país con lenguaje distinto encontré que el arte fue uno de los medios de comunicación más bonitos que desarrollé. 100% recomiendo el programa para encontrarte, reencontrarte, descubrirte o redescubrirte. DGY what a fortune to me connect with you.PD: PUERTO RICO ESTÁ CABRÓN

Pros
  • New Knowledge
  • Travel
  • Networks
What other participants should know
  • I think the cons will depends about
  • Your perspective
  • English language for me but actually Nah
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Lucia
Female
United States
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Gap Semester in Nyc

Dec 25, 2022

Dance Semester in NYC for free spirited, open minded dancers. Great teachers, mentors, and great classes. Focus is not on dance training however. This is a program for a dancer who prefers more free spirited dancing and improv rather than someone who is looking for a physical, technical, and strengthening program, as we only had 2 dance classes a week. I could have really used a little more of a push for things such as technique classes or college applications, and auditions, so if you are someone who needs a push to work hard sometimes, it might be a bit difficult. I’d say you definitely have to be a certain type of person for this program. Dominique works hard for everyone to feel safe and comfortable in the program and find what adjustments might be needed for each person. Overall a great experience and learned a lot about myself.

Pros
  • learn about yourself and dance
  • photo shoots and video shoots
  • create connections with people in NY and California
What other participants should know
  • No physical training
  • Price of program and living in NYC
  • slightly unorganized
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Staff Interviews

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Dominique Robinson

Program
Dance Gap Year New York City
Job Title
Director
Dominique Robinson is an American performer, choreographer and dance film director. In 2014 she brought to both the dance and gap year community Pizarts Dance Gap Year. She has traveled to countries Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Canada having taught thousands of people in vast cultural settings. Robinson has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from East Carolina University in Choreography and a Master of Arts from New York University in Dance Education.
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What is your favorite travel memory?

It was a beautiful fall day in New York City and a group of Dance Gap Year (DGY) students took the birth of Hip Hop tour. On the trip we visit the the Bronx Documentary Center, the gallery space El Fogon, and the Bronx Music Heritage Center, a long standing non-profit that presents live events and classes proliferating the history and preservation of music created in the Bronx.

After passing through several iconic areas of South Bronx (So Bro), we have lunch in So Bro's La Cocina Boricua for an authentic Puerto Rican meal. I really love this trip because Hip Hop has resonated with so many people around the world and the chance to give students a look into Hip Hop's backyard is a visceral experience.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I have met so many incredible people who have linked me with amazing artists from all walks of life and we have created some beautiful dance works together. As a member of the Dance Gap Year team I get the chance to give that experience and more to our students.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

A student on the New York trip was at a workshop in downtown Manhattan. At the time of her trip she had only been a student never having performed. She was asked at the workshop to demonstrate the choreography in front of everyone.

Although she was terrified she couldn't get herself to say no, so she stood up and did her thing. She later shared that that moment in the city helped her overcome a fear.

Since then she has blossomed into an amazing teacher and performer.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

Our company is unique because we give trained dancers the chance to experience a gap year combining daily practice in self, community and dance making.

I was extremely proud of my team when a Dance Gap Year (DGY) student was able to co-teach at an international festival with a DGY staff member. We were able to introduce this student to different elements of dance and a few years later she excelled as a teacher and choreographer.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Our company is successful because we work with different communities who all contribute to the development of our programs and we continue expanding projects with the help of previous DGY students who have become members our team.

About Dance Gap Year

Dance Gap Year offers dancers the chance to explore movement, creativity, collaboration, community and personal development while traveling the world. Pizarts, the founding company of Dance Gap Year, located in New York, helps dancers, teaching artists and dance educators produce community events, international teaching tours and public...

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