The JD/dansfolk Summer Intensive, now in its second year, is a unique opportunity for Bronx youth (ages 13-21) to experience conservatory-style training for free, while also creating an opportunity for professional Bronx dancers to share their myriad of skills with the local community. The Intensive allows students at any experience level to immerse themselves in a month-long intensive study of classical ballet, modern dance, and ethnic dance forms, culminating in a free community performance. It bridges a gap for students with pre-professional dance aspirations whose economic backgrounds preclude them from pursuing advanced study, while also connecting them to artists right in their backyards. The Intensive runs 4 days a week for 4 weeks, 3 classes per day. The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance--BAAD!, a 70 seat theater and studio space will be utilized for some of the programming and for the culminating
performances.
