BODYTRAFFIC, a premier modern dance firm based mostly in Los Angeles, has introduced its 2025 Summer time and Teen Packages. Dancers from throughout the U.S. will immerse themselves in approach lessons, repertory, and transformative skilled growth workshops, mentored by BODYTRAFFIC’s Inventive Management, firm dancers and Visitor School. The Summer time Program takes place June 2-13 and the Teen Program runs June 30-July 18, each in Los Angeles.
BODYTRAFFIC’s Coaching Packages are designed to assist the entire dancer by offering rigorous technical coaching, and in addition empowering dancers with periods on profession longevity, with a particular consciousness of psychological well being, avoiding burnout, goal-setting, and constructing assist networks.
BODYTRAFFIC’s Director of Training & Group Engagement Julie Opiel feedback, “At BODYTRAFFIC, we imagine that nice artistry begins with nurturing the entire human being. Our coaching packages foster a supportive setting the place dancers are inspired to convey their full selves—thoughts, physique, and lived expertise—into their work. By embracing a whole-human strategy to coaching, we assist domesticate the subsequent technology of artists, equipping them with the instruments to turn out to be well-rounded, versatile, and empowered creatives. Whether or not their path results in the stage, the studio, or past, we guarantee they’ve the resilience, confidence, and artistry to take their subsequent step with intention and authenticity.”
BODYTRAFFIC Summer time Program School embrace Inventive Director Tina Finkelman Berkett; Joan Rodriguez (Afro Cuban & Repertory); Katie García (Up to date & Repertory); plus Visitor School to be introduced.
Previous Visitor School have included Juel D. Lane, Tamisha Man, Fernando Hernando Magadan, Martha Nichols, Imre Van Opstal, and Micaela Taylor.
Summer time coaching program alumni have gone on to bop professionally with BODYTRAFFIC, Hubbard Avenue Dance Chicago, and A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham, amongst others, in addition to on Broadway (Moulin Rouge!, MJ The Musical, and Illinoise).
BODYTRAFFIC’s Summer time Program is held at BODYTRAFFIC’s Studios, and is geared toward dancers 18+, school college students and early profession dance artists. Tuition is $2,000 for 2 weeks; full and partial scholarships can be found. dancers can apply right here.
BODYTRAFFIC’s Teen Program is for dancers age 13-17 and is held on the Loyola Marymount Dance Division. Tuition is $3,000 for 3 weeks; full and partial scholarships can be found. dancers can apply right here.
Purposes are due by March 31, nonetheless functions could also be accepted after this date, as house permits.
Electronic mail schooling@bodytraffic.com with any questions.
