YYDC Summer Intensives 2025

YYDC will be holding two-week long intensives this summer at 92NY Buttenwieser Hall.

Aug 3rd – Aug 14th, 2025

92NY Buttenwieser Hall

1395 Lexington Ave

New York, NY 10128

Week 1// FOCO TECHNIQUE™:

Sunday, August 3rd to Thursday, August 7th 10 AM – 5 PM

This week will focus on FOCO TECHNIQUE™ principles, history and evolution, development, performative qualities as well as choreographic relevance. FOCO TECHNIQUE™ is an original and evolving dance vocabulary created by choreographer and artistic director of YYDC, Yue Yin. Echoing her choreographic voice, FOCO TECHNIQUE™ is a unique contemporary form of dance movement rooted in Chinese classical and folk dance melded with the complex and diverse influences of the immigrant experience. The form grows from Yin’s own blended international background and a deep appreciation for precision, contrast, fluidity and musicality.

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: Movement research

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch break

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: FOCO Technique principles workshop

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Review and Reflect

This intensive is open to dancers 18 years old and above who have foundational to advanced physical movement knowledge.

Week 2//YY Dance Company Experience:

Sunday, August 10th to Thursday, August 14th 10 AM – 5 PM

This week will open each day with a full length FOCO TECHNIQUE™ class followed by an in-depth study and rehearsal of YYDC repertories. The week long intensive will mirror the company function and culture to offer an experience of working with the company by diving into the process, pushing boundaries, taking risks in an open, safe and encouraging environment.

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: Repertory #1

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch break

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Repertory #2

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Review and Reflect

This intensive is open to dancers 18 years old and above who have foundational to advanced physical movement knowledge and have had previous experiences learning choreographic sequences.

Pricing:

Early Bird Pricing// Register & Pay by Sunday May 25th

Week 1 only: $625

Week 2 only: $625

Both Weeks: $1250

Regular Pricing// Register & Pay before capacity is reached

Week 1 only: $700

Week 2 only: $700

Both Weeks: $1250

For financial assistance, Please apply here by May 10th.

Cancellations & Refunds:

To receive a full refund, you must email graziella@yydc.org no later than June 22nd.

To receive a partial refund of 50%, you must email graziella@yydc.org no later than July 6th.

Questions? Email graziella@yydc.org

Photo Credit: Michael Waldrop