Program Reviews

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.

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.

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

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.

I had such a wonderful experience on this gap year program.I really wanted to know another country's dance community but I didn't have any connection. And one day I found this program.

Since I cannot speak fluent Spanish so I was a little bit worried to go to Argentina but I had a great support from the program and ended up with the most amazing trip ever in my life. It was a pleasurable moment to communicate through dance even though we cannot communicate verbally, and we were able to share a love of dance each other. If you already know what you love and if it's 'dance', this is the program you should choose. The memory of communicating and expressing yourself through dance (universal language) will be the treasure of your life!

It was a great time meeting new people who love dance. The folklore dancing especially the partnering Samba is so beautiful with scarves. Buenos Aires is cool very spread out and Cordoba is cool because you can walk around the city center. The dance and circus classes have really cool spaces. Classes have different levels and there are always live shows around the city. Food is really good especially if you like meat and pasta. The nature side is so beautiful and tranquil. It was a good time and I met some cool people.