YYDC will be holding two-week long intensives this summer.
Week 1// FOCO TECHNIQUE™:
Monday, Aug 10th – Friday, Aug 14th, 2026
92NY
Buttenwieser Hall
1395 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10128
10 AM – 5 PM
Through structured and full bodied practice, participants will explore FoCo Technique™ principles, elements, development as well as performative qualities in one week’s session. The process aims to provide an immersive movement research experience and promote conscious and thorough minded movement practice.
Daily Schedule:
9:30 am – 10:00 AM: Space is open and Available
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Full Length FOCO Technique session
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM FOCO Elements and Principles workshop
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Movement Research
4:30 PM – 5 PM: Review and Reflect
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Week 2//YY Dance Company Experience:
Monday, Aug 17th – Friday, Aug 21st, 2026
New York Center for Creativity and Dance
Studio 5
287 East 10th
New York, NY 10009
Starting each day with a full length FoCo Technique™ flow followed by an in-depth study of YYDC repertories in a structured and constructive environment. The week long process will mirror the company’s function and culture to offer an experience of working with the intensity, demand and purpose.
Daily Schedule:
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Full Length FOCO Technique session
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Repertory #1
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Repertory #2
4:30 PM – 5 PM: Review and Reflect
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Intensive Faculty will include Yue Yin, Grace Whitworth and Nat Wilson. Their bios can be found
here.
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Pricing:
Week 1: $700
Week 2: $700
Both Week 1 & Week 2: $1250
Early Bird Pricing (ends on Friday, May 29th 10 PM EDT):
Week 1: $650
Week 2:$650
Both Week 1 & Week 2: $1250
Registration will remain open until capacity is reached.
Please Note there will be no drop ins classes or day rates offered for either intensive. Dancers must participate in the full week long intensive.
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Application Deadline: Friday, May 1st by 10 PM EDT.
Cancellation Policy: Students who cancel by Monday, June 15th by 11:59 PM EDT will be refunded the full amount paid. Students who cancel by July 6th by 11:59 PM EDT will be refunded 50% of the amount paid.
If you have any questions, reach out to Graziella Murdocca at graziella@yydc.org
