About the Program
Course Number: DANC-NT 1
The Future Dancers and Dancemakers Workshop is a free intensive program for first-years, sophomores, and juniors in high school. The program focuses on technical dance training, choreography, and performance.
The workshop is two-fold; providing exposure to the Tisch Dance Program while simultaneously reflecting an intensive environment mirroring that of the professional field through:
Concentration on technical dance training
Creative discussions to support choreographic work and the creative process
- Discussions and Lecture/Demonstrations with Tisch Alumni, current Tisch faculty, and professional choreographers
- Supplementary coursework in theory, composition, improvisation, history of dance, music, dance and technology, and more
Qualities of an Ideal Candidate
- High School first-year, sophomore, or junior during the fall 2025 - spring 2026 school year
- Strong technical foundation in dance and movement composition
- Academic achievement
- Ability to work in collaboration with other young artists
- A firm commitment to completing the entire workshop, which will be held on 14 Saturdays from January 31 through May 9, 2026.
Important Dates
Spring 2026
This program meets weekly on Saturdays, January 31, 2026 through May, 9 2026.
More dates and deadlines are available on the Tisch Special Programs Admissions Calendar.
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HOW TO APPLY
The spring 2026 application is closed.
Please read through the Spring Future Artists Application Requirements page for more information on how to apply. You may be contacted for an audition or additional application materials.
Effective May 2023, NYU no longer requires COVID-19 vaccinations. However, staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster shots, remains strongly recommended for the health and safety of the student and the campus community—and students are welcome to wear masks anytime they choose. More information about COVID-19 protocols at NYU, including updates, is available on the NYU COVID-19 Information website.
If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please contact the Tisch Department of Dance at 212.998.1980 or future.dancemakers@nyu.edu.