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Master Class Series with Luciana Paris, Soloist Ballerina with the American Ballet Theater: Saturdays at 10:30am ET

Saturdays at 10:30am EST: April 17, 24 | Additional Dates TBA

This class is part of AWB newest project ‘Arts & Foreign Languages’ and will be offered in #Spanish and English. Live-streamed on Zoom: class includes classic barre, technique with Individual corrections and Q & A.

$20 / class | 60-min. sessions | All Dance Levels

BIO: Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Luciana Paris began her ballet training at the age of seven with Elena Perez. Ms. Paris has been dancing with the American Ballet Theater (ABT) since 2001, and has been performing as a guest artist throughout the world. Paris’s most recent guest appearances include the Ballet Now Gala 2015 in Los Angeles, dancing The Talisman Pas de Deux with Kleber Rebello, the 5th Buenos Aires International Ballet Gala, dancing Nutcracker pas de deux and Liam Scarlett’s With a Chance of Rain, and the Fire Island Dance Festival 20th Anniversary dancing Romeo and Juliet, Balcony Scene Pas de Deux with Marcelo Gomes.

She was guest artist, partnered by Herman Cornejo, at the Dance Open Ballet Festival 2013 (Saint Petersburg) in Alexei Ratmansky’s “Seven Sonatas”, the Festival des Arts de Saint-Saveur 2013 (Montreal) performing The Black Swan Pas de Deux, and at the Roberto Bolle and Friends Gala at the New York City Center in September 2013 dancing Twyla Tharp’s Sinatra Suite “.

Ms. Paris portrayed the principal role of Nikiya in a full-length production of La Bayadèrein Argentina in August 2013, with Herman Cornejo as Solor, and, partnered by Cory Stearns, she danced Romeo and Juliet, Balcony Scene Pas de Deux at the Brandon Ballet Gala in November 16, 2013.

Ms. Paris Paris was given the dance artistic Achievement Award in 2018 by FINI Dance Festival in New York. In 2012 American Ballet Theatre designated Paris as a Certified Teacher. Since then she was invited to teach in many International schools.

During the winter of 2020 Ms. Paris was ballet mistress guest for the ABT STUDIO COMPANY. In February 2021 Ms. Paris created her first choreography for the American Ballet Theatre Incubator.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

$110 for five (5) Master classes + one (1) reward class* from AWB Virtual program.

Interested individuals can book any subscription package and combine any class / teaching artist.

Students registered to attend 5+ virtual classes are able to apply to AWB Mentorship Program. Book a subscription package and email: Education@ArtWithoutBordersNYC.org with your class / artist selection.

*valid for any 60-min Virtual class, any teaching artist.

Master Class Series with Unity Phelan, Soloist Ballerina with the New York City Ballet: Wednesdays at 5:00pm ET

Wednesdays at 5:00pm EST: April 14, 21, 28 | Additional Dates TBA

$20 / class | 60-min. sessions | All Dance Levels

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Live-streamed on Zoom: class includes classic barre, technique with Individual corrections and Q & A.

BIO: Unity Phelan was born in Princeton, New Jersey and began her dance training at the age of five at the Princeton Ballet School, where her teachers included Douglas Martin, Maria Youskevitch, and Mary Barton.

During the summers of 2008 and 2009, Ms. Phelan attended the summer sessions at the School of American Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet, and enrolled as a full-time student in fall of 2009.

She became an apprentice with NYCB in December 2012 and joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in November 2013.

In February 2017, Ms. Phelan was promoted to soloist.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

$110 for five (5) Master classes + one (1) reward class* from AWB Virtual program.

Interested individuals can book any subscription package and combine any class / teaching artist.

*valid for any 60-min Virtual class, any teaching artist.

Master Class Series with Olivia Boisson, Ballerina with the New York City Ballet: Sundays at 2:00pm ET

Sundays at 2:00pm EST: April 18, 25 | May 2 | Additional Dates TBA

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$20 / class | 60-min. sessions | All Dance Levels

Live-streamed on Zoom: class includes classic barre, technique with Individual corrections and Q & A.

BIO: Olivia Boisson is a member of New York City Ballet’s corps de ballet. She was born in Queens, New York, and began her dance training at the age of six at The Ballet Arts School of Forest Hills. She later studied at the Dance Theatre of Harlem in 2000 before enrolling as a full time student at the School of American Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet, during the fall of 2004.

In August 2012, Ms. Boisson became an apprentice with NYCB, and the following December, she joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet.

HONORS: Ms. Boisson was the recipient of the 2012 Mae L. Wien Award for Outstanding Promise.

Subscription Rewards*

$110 for five (5) Master classes + one (1) reward class** from AWB Virtual program.

Interested individuals can book any subscription package mentioned above and combine any class / teaching artist.

*Students registered to attend 5+ virtual classes are able to apply to AWB Mentorship Program. Book a subscription package and email: Education@ArtWithoutBordersNYC.org with your class / artist selection.

**valid for any 60-min Virtual class, any teaching artist.

AWB Mentorship Program: Application is Open!

*AWB Master Class with Megan Fairchild, Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet | Photo © Erin Baiano*

AWB Mentorship Program: Application is now open!

Application deadline: June 30, 2021

Art Without Borders New York is offering an exclusive Mentorship Program for students pursuing a career in the performing arts. The program provides a unique experience connecting students with world renowned industry professionals in the United States, including current and former company members from the New York City Ballet / Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Broadway.

Students registered to attend five (5) or more virtual classes will have the opportunity to apply for the AWB Mentorship Program. As part of this rare opportunity, each teaching artist will select one student as a Mentee* based on their work during the virtual program. The mentees will be offered: private coaching, guidance on academic and career goals, tickets to selected performances with a personalized backstage tour, and access to all AWB classes and events in 2021.

To be considered as a Mentee, you must attend a minimum of five (5) Virtual classes with Art Without Borders Inc. and submit a short video (3-5 minutes) while taking a class from AWB Virtual Program.

APPLICATION FORM

Note: Applicants with less than five (5) Virtual classes, please register online and attend the minimum of classes required and then complete this application. If you have questions, please email: Education@ArtWithoutBordersNYC.org

AWB Virtual Program is currently open for registrations.

Book any subscription package (5, 10 or 20 classes) and combine any class / teaching artist. Please email: Education@ArtWithoutBordersNYC.org with your selected classes.

AWB Teaching Artists – Mentors**
Antonio Carmena, former Soloist with the New York City Ballet
Ask la Cour, Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet
Megan Fairchild, Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet
Rebecca Krohn, former Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet
Megan LaCrone, Soloist with the New York City Ballet
Ashley Laracey, Soloist with the New York City Ballet
Unity Phelan, Soloist with the New York City Ballet
David Prottas, former Dancer with the New York City Ballet
Daniel Ulbricht, Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet
Indiana Woodward, Soloist with the New York City Ballet

Art Without Borders, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to inspire and expand students’ and educators’ imaginations through the arts and through cultural experiences. AWB aims to provide opportunities for engagement with the arts on multiple platforms to diverse audiences, both domestically and internationally.

*Selected Mentees to be announced in September 2021. In-person classes start in the Fall of 2021.

**Teaching Artists / Mentors are subject to change – please select up to three (3) Mentors.

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AWB Virtual Program: Master Class Series with Indiana Woodward, Soloist Ballerina with the New York City Ballet

SUNDAY, APRIL 4 AT 2:00PM EST

REGISTER ONLINE

$20 / class | 60-min. sessions | Intermediate – Advanced Dance Levels

This class is part of AWB newest project ‘Arts & Foreign Languages’ and will be offered in #French and English. Live-streamed on Zoom: class includes classic barre, technique with Individual corrections and Q & A.

BIO: Born in Paris France, Indiana Woodward‘s earliest memories are of watching ballet class and being backstage in the theater. After moving to Los Angeles, Indiana began training with Yuri Grigoriev and it was from that moment that she knew that this was going to be her lifelong passion and career.

Indiana began studying at the School of American Ballet in the summer of 2010 and joined the school as a full time student in the fall of 2010. In August 2012 Ms. Woodward became an apprentice with New York City Ballet and a full member of the company in December of the same year. Indiana was promoted to soloist in February 2017.

Ms. Woodward is a recipient of the 2016 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award and 2016 Clive Barnes Foundation Award. In 2010, she won first place in the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive in New York City and was invited to perform at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy gala in Moscow.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

$110 for five (5) Master classes + one (1) reward class* from AWB Virtual program.

Interested individuals can book any subscription package and combine any class / teaching artist.

*valid for any 60-min Virtual class, any teaching artist.

Remote Internship with Art Without Borders New York

Master Class in Ballet Photo©Erin Baiano

Seeking qualified candidates (U.S. based only) showing strong competency and proficiency of / for research methods and contact management systems for the purpose of Marketing, Education, Audience Development, PR and Media Relations, Fundraising, Sales and Special Events of Arts and Culture / Entertainment related clientele.

Applicants from academic institutions in the U.S. (including recent graduates) should be willing to commit to at least 10-15 hours of remote work per week, Monday through Sunday during a minimum of three (3) months. Candidates must have at least 1-2 years previous experience in the Arts and Culture / Entertainment industry.

Please note that this is an unpaid position – college credit and practical training offered. Intern will work directly with AWB Management and Teaching Artists. Confidentiality agreement is required for this job. To apply, kindly email your cover letter and resume to Contact@ArtWithoutBordersNYC.org

Application Deadline: March 15, 2021. No phone calls please.

Master class with Daniel Ulbricht, Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet: Sunday, February 14 at 2:00pm EST

*Daniel Ulbricht, Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet | Photo © Travis Magee*

14 February at 2:00pm EST | Additional dates TBA

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$30 / student | 60-min. session | Intermediate – Advanced Level, Ages 10+

Live-streamed on Zoom: class includes classic barre, technique with Individual corrections and Q & A.

BIO: Daniel Ulbricht was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, and began his dance training at the age of 11. At age 16, Mr. Ulbricht was invited by the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of New York City Ballet, to continue his training. As a student at SAB, Mr. Ulbricht performed with New York City Ballet as a Jester in Peter Martins’ The Sleeping Beauty.

In December 2000, he became an apprentice with New York City Ballet and in November 2001 he joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet. In January 2005, Mr. Ulbricht was promoted to the rank of soloist and principal dancer in May 2007. During his time there, he has danced featured roles in a number of Balanchine, Robbins, Martins, and Wheeldon ballets.

Mr. Ulbricht is a guest teacher at the School of American Ballet, Ballet Academy East, as well as, teaching at a number of well-known national dance schools, private schools, and universities throughout the United States. Mr. Ulbricht is currently the Artistic Advisor of Manhattan Youth Ballet. Mr. Ulbricht is also the Artistic Director of New York State Summer School for the Arts in Saratoga Springs, NY. Mr. Ulbricht is also founder and director of “Stars of American Ballet”, a touring group focusing on high art, education and outreach. Mr. Ulbricht is also the co-founder and producer of “Dance Against Cancer”, an annual benefit for the American Cancer Society. Mr. Ulbricht is also on the board of the National Dance Institute.

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Hamilton: an American Musical, Choreography Workshop with Tanairi Sade Vazquez, Broadway cast – Saturday, January 16 at 10:30am EST

Photo © Tanairi Vázquez’s personal archive | Hamilton: An American Musical, Costume by Paul Tazewell

REGISTER ONLINE

Saturday, January 16 at 10:30am EST

Additional dates TBA

$30 / Student | 90-min. session | Intermediate – Advanced Dance Level, Ages 10+

Live-streamed on Zoom: Workshop includes warm-up, choreography with individual corrections and ‘Meet the Artist’ Q & A session. Students will learn an excerpt from Andy Blankenbuehler’s choreography.

Subscription Rewards*

$140 for five (5) Specialized Workshops + one (1) reward** class.

BIO: Tanairi Sade Vazquez has made her mark in all avenues of the entertainment world in Broadway, Television and film. As an established Broadway performer, Tanairi’s debut was in The Original Revival cast of West Side Story as one of the shark girls in 2009. After that, she was unstoppable originating her roles in Wonderland, Gigi, and On Your Feet on Broadway and also being part of the First National tour of Come Fly Away. She is currently in the ensemble of Hamilton: An American Musical on Broadway. Her passion for acting doesn’t end at the Broadway stage. Her first big role was a recurring spot as Annie Valdez in Season 3 of Orange Is The New Black. She can also be seen in Law and Order SVU, The Blacklist, The Deuce, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Fosse/Verdon, and NBC’s Smash. Her next big project is set to premiere in December 2021, as a featured shark girl Charita in the new remake of West Side Story directed by Steven Spielberg, written by Tony Kushner, and choreographed by Justin Peck.

Tanairi Sade Vazquez- Broadway credits: Hamilton, On Your Feet, Gigi, Wonderland, West Side Story Revival. Film/TV: “West Side Story” feature film 2021, “Fosse Verdon”, “Mrs. Marvelous Maisel”, “Law & Order”, “Blacklist”, “Orange Is the New Black” (Season 3), “Smash” (Season 2).

*Subscription package of five (5) Workshops expires in two (2) months after the first workshop taken – we encourage all students to take at least two (2) workshops monthly. Reward class with a Subscription package of five (5) workshops is valid up to one (1) month after the first workshop taken.

**Regular class with any teaching artist.

Students registered to attend 5+ virtual classes are able to apply to AWB Mentorship Program. Book any subscription package (5, 10 or 20 classes) and combine any class / teaching artist. Please email: Education@ArtWithoutBordersNYC.org with your selected classes.

Wishing you a peaceful year full of joy, love and ART!

*Sketches © Vanessa Meikle, Dancer & AWB Student*

AWB Mentorship Program: Application is now open.

SUPPORT AWB

Together we were able to develop our virtual series offering classes with world-renowned teaching artists, and educating more than thousand students worldwide. We believe that our virtual program secured a much needed connection between the artists left out-of-work and the students seeking opportunity for a quality education during the Covid19 pandemic – reaching so many Art lovers globally.

Your support is crucial for the future of our Mentorship program — an educational project that empowers emerging Ballet students, and we hope that you will remember Art Without Borders New York during this season of giving by making a contribution of any size.

Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.

We wish you and your loved ones good health and a very happy 2021!

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Seeking U.S. based Volunteers for AWB Educational Programs

Seeking tech-savvy Volunteers based in the United States of America showing strong competency, devotion and genuine care for the purpose of Arts and Culture, Education and Nonprofit Management. Qualified applicants should be willing to commit to at least 10hrs of remote work monthly.

Please note that this is a remote position and Volunteers will work directly with AWB Management and Teaching Artists. Confidentiality agreement is required for this job.

To apply please email your BIO / introduction outlining your computer skills and your current availability. Please email Contact@ArtWithoutBordersNYC.org and include “Volunteer” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Application Deadline: November 1, 2020. Note: Immediate Opening.