A comprehensive dance training program designed to further the growth and development of contemporary dancers, ages 10-adult, through enhanced training and performance opportunities, fostering creativity, imagination, collaboration and mentorship.

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Cohesion's ACE program consists of Four Key Pillars:

• Training​​

  • Students are required to attend a weekly workshop with instruction in composition, choreography creation, improvisation, partnering, and more.​

  • In addition to the weekly workshop, students must enroll in and attend 2-3 weekly studio classes, specifically in Modern/Contemporary and Ballet.

  • ACE dancers will also receive shorter workshops in stage craft, lighting design, and more.

  • ACE dancers work directly with Cohesion's Artist in Residency 

• Creating

  • ACE participants are required to create one piece of choreography to be shared during the ACE performance on March 20th.​

  • Student choreographers will be assigned an instructor mentor during the choreography process.

  • Student choreographers also design the lighting and technical aspects.

• ​Performing

  • Students will perform in at least one other ACE dancer piece.​

  • Students are expected to perform in the End of Session Showcase (April 24, 2027), as well as the Guest Artist Residency (May 21-23, 2027).

• Community

  • ACE participants will assist with or teach a studio or outreach class, performance rehearsals, or backstage.​

  • Students will assist with fundraising for the ACE program

  • Students will help with Cohesion events that take place during the ACE training.

 

Interested?

Join us on December 8th at 5:30 at Cohesion Center and learn more!

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