Re. Search Professional Dance Program combines choreographic creation and a tailored mentoring pathway, guided by Spenser Theberge.
Discover how mentoring supports dancers throughout the entire creative process.
Where: Turin, Italy
When: Sept. 2 – June 25
Deadline for applications: As long as there is space. First come first serves
Re.Search – Professional Dance Program is a research-based training program developed by NOD, where dancers engage in choreographic creation alongside a structured mentoring pathway throughout an intensive season from September to June. The program can also be attended by trimester.
At the core of the program is a tailored mentoring process guided by Spenser Theberge, designed to support dancers before and during each five-week creation period.
The program begins with three introductory days focused on group preparation, cohesion, and the introduction of the mentoring structure.
Throughout the trimester, mentoring remains an ongoing component of the process, offering a space to reflect on and rework studio experience over time. This supports dancers in developing awareness, recognizing their progress, and integrating the tools encountered during the program into their artistic and professional path.
Spenser Theberge
is a performer, choreographer, and educator based in Los Angeles. He received his early training from Columbia Dance and the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics before earning his BFA from The Juilliard School. He is a former dancer with Nederlands Dans Theater and The Forsythe Company, as well as a guest artist with Kidd Pivot, Gothenburg Opera Dance Company, Astrid Boons, and the ARIAS Company. Spenser’s work has been commissioned by Gothenburg Opera Dance Company, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Juilliard School, LA Dance Project, among others, and he has collaborated as a movement director with artists and brands including Taylor Swift, Rihanna x Savage Fenty, Ben Platt, LANY, and the New York Times Magazine. Spenser is the inaugural Artist in Residence at The Juilliard School, and is adjunct faculty at USC’s Kaufman School of Dance. He leads masterclasses at leading institutions all over North America, Europe, and Asia, including CalArts, Nuova Officina della Danza, Modus Operandi, CLI Conservatory, and Body Detour Taiwan, among others.
How to apply:
In order to apply, please upload your CV together with two separate links – one showcasing yourself in an improvisation session ( 1 minute – 1 take ). Only Vimeo or YouTube links filling out the Google doc form to the link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScv6K3F4lwA9segtGS8umbDt5Wokn7B188a6sNRFrDYhcr5xA/viewform
Costs for participants: for info about costs visit NOD Website
Contact details: Silvana dancenod@gmail.com
For further information, please visit https://www.nuovaofficinadelladanza.org/researchprofessionaldanceprogram
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