Gibney’s Training Department, led by Senior Director of Training, Alexandra Wells, serves the current and holistic needs of adult dance artists, with consideration for the multiplicity of career expressions and entry points.
Through the cultivation of an inclusive and positive space, our offerings make space for exploration, risk-taking, personal and artistic growth, connection, and fun. It is our priority to listen to and support our community and to empower the future leaders of the field.
Drop-In Classes & Workshops
Through an antiracist lens and with insistence upon accessibility, our programming is shaped with a diverse team of dance educators and techniques offered, curated by Gilbert T Small II and Alexandra Wells.
Technique Classes
Daily, 1.5 hour classes, with a diverse offering of techniques and styles.
Closer
Get closer to one of our teaching artists through physical exploration or phrase work followed by a group discussion. Meet a new artist each Friday in a two-hour session.
Saturday Workshops
Experience a one-day workshop featuring one brilliant artist. Spend a three-hour session taking class, learning phrase work, and chatting with the artist
The Davis Dancer Scholarship Initiative
GETTING DANCERS BACK TO DANCING
The Davis Dancer Scholarship Initiative provides professional dancers in financial need with subsidized classes through Gibney’s Online Studio. This initiative aims to support dancers as they continue their artistic practice in an affordable way following the financial hardships faced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
This initiative is made possible by generous support from Andrew A. Davis, a Trustee of the Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund.
Climate of Possibility
How can you move your dance career forward in this time of shut-downs, cancellations, and distance? Climate of Possibility is a new Career Development Cohort program that offers 12 weeks of mentorship, career development, guest artist discussions, and cohort learning.
Youth Intensives and Programs
Gibney is partnering with The Village Culture Collective (VCC) to offer a summer program designed to introduce young minds to the ideas and possibilities that were created out of the street and club dances that are collectively known as Hip Hop.
Professional Development
Professional Development, led by Jessie Kardos, supports dance professionals of all backgrounds building (and re-building) a unique and sustainable career through accessible learning, expanding skills, and fostering a diverse and inclusive community.
Intensives & Events
Education Programs
Education Programs, developed by Jessie Kardos, offer dancers opportunities to deepen their experience both in and out of the studio. We offer customized digital and in-person group experiences, full-time training for international and domestic students, and comprehensive summer and winter programs.
Our aim is to offer a well-rounded training ground for dancers to improve their artistic and physical abilities while growing as critical thinkers, community builders, and artist-entrepreneurs.
Group Study
Gibney Group Study proudly offers customized, immersive programs for students around the world.
Designed to provide a glimpse into the professional dance world and sustainable careers in the arts, the Group Study program offers technical training and addresses pressing issues in the field.
Group Study offers groups of dancers the opportunity to select a series of online or in-person classes tailor-made to fit the needs and aspirations of their dancers or programs.
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Visa & Professional Training Program
Gibney’s Visa & Professional Training Program offers students from around the world an opportunity for immersive study over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.
The program includes options for professional or aspiring professional dancers. Each student selects a Program Track and builds a customized weekly class schedule based on their interests and professional goals.
Gibney Training fosters a supportive, non-judgmental environment where dancers can take risks, have fun, and grow while training at an advanced level.
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NYC Winter Study
Gibney has decided not to hold NYC Winter Study in January 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NYC Winter and Summer study programs will continue after Gibney’s in-person programming resumes.
Please visit our Class Schedule here for online training opportunities.
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NYC Summer Study
Gibney has decided not to hold NYC Summer Study in Summer 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NYC Winter and Summer study programs will continue after Gibney’s in-person programming resumes.
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Gibney Company Training Residencies
Training Residencies bring Gibney Company to your city to work directly with your students and community.
Residencies are adaptable to support pre-existing community and educational goals. We will work with you to develop a plan that meets your needs and your budget.
Gibney Company has partnered with Adelphi University, Brown University, Connecticut College, Jacksonville University, Marymount Manhattan College, New York University, Texas State University, and others on training residency programs.
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Details & Teaching Inquiries
Class Pricing
The following pricing options can be used for online classes and workshops only. In-person class credits do not apply to online classes and vice versa.
Take class for $6 when you apply for The Davis Dancer Scholarship Initiative.
Online Single Class
$10 Per Class
Expires in 60 Days
Online 5-Class Series
$45 ($9 per class)
Expires in 60 Days
Online Saturday Workshop
$40 Per Workshop
Expires in 60 Days
FAQ & Policies
Learn more about Gibney class policies and procedures and what to do if you are a first-time student.
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Teaching Inquiries
Interested in teaching? Complete our Teaching Application below and a member of our staff will get back to you.
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For inquiries about our drop-in classes or training programs, please email us at classes@gibneydance.org.
Partnerships
Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance
Harkness Center for Dance Injuries
The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at NYU Langone Health works in partnership with Gibney, Mark Morris Dance Center, and RIOULT for the Harkness Center Healthy Dancer Initiative.
The Harkness Center Healthy Dancer Initiative program is temporarily paused. Gibney and Harkness will continue to collaborate on injury prevention and wellness workshops for the community.
Kinected/Kane School of Pilates
New Dance Collective
New Dance Collective is composed of Simonson Technique faculty, with an alignment-based approach to movement.
SpringboardX
SpringboardX, presents two annual intensives with Springboard Danse Montréal artists in a non-audition setting.
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