The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory in New York founded by educator, choreographer and philanthropist Safi A. Thomas, is a world renowned institution for professional hip-hop dance education. It is the only institution of its kind in the United States.

The Conservatory is incomparable to a college or university, by size, structure, and model. It was founded to preserve the 40 plus year legacy and foundation of hip-hop dance through the students they educate. Their institution is by far more physically rigorous and intellectually demanding than any other dance program within a higher institution for learning, because they concentrate in-depth upon hip-hop dance as an art form.

From Teaching Kathie Lee on The Today show, to Good Day NY, to NY1 to MTV to BET to The French Embassy to Lincoln Center,The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory is spreading the knowledge of true hip-hop to the masses without straying from it’s authenticity.

List of Upcoming Events:
1) The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory Repertory Company
Spring 2011 Season | 2nd Installation
“The BLAME Game”
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Seating @ 7:30PM | Curtains @ 8:00PM
The Theater at Dance New Amsterdam

repertorycompany@hdcny.org

Artistic Director, Safi A. Thomas
Curator of Works, Yvonne H. Chow

The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory Repertory Company (HDCRC) opened up their Spring 2011 Season at The Lovinger Theater for an evening of their premiere works. From there the company traveled all around NYC for a series of pro-bono performances in festivals and public schools.

For the second installation, HDCRC presents their newest work by renowned Artistic Director Safi A. Thomas, “The BLAME Game” at The Theater at Dance New Amsterdam. Curated in a more intimate setting, this installation aims to provide audience members with a full immersion into the environmental context of the piece.

Focusing solely on one piece, the Curator of Works will open with a brief talk about the developmental process of this work since its inception in the Fall of 2010. The Artistic Director will close with a Q&A in which audience members will be provided with a space to intellectually traverse the theme and motif through dialogue with the characters witnessed in the psych ward.

“The BLAME Game”
Set in a mental institution, we bear witness to the final breakdown of a man in an estranged relationship with the woman he loves. A gripping tale of anger, loss and betrayal unfold before our eyes as she has him committed to an institution.

Ticket information coming soon.
**There is limited seating for this engagement.
Contact: repertorycompany@hdcny.org | 800.697.4698

2) The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory SUMMER INTENSIVE 2011
Friday, June 24th – Saturday, August 27th
summer@hdcny.org

NO AUDITIONS REQUIRED | NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY | AGES 16 AND UP

DESCRIPTION
To enable dancers of varying levels to develop basic to advanced knowledge and skills in hip-hop dance through acquisition of The BLADE Dance Technique®, choreographic skill, aesthetic awareness, and performance quality within a cultural, historical and practical context. Dancers of all skill levels from all over the world travel to this hip-hop dance intensive every year!

COURSES
The classes will include, but not be limited to, the following:

* technical skills in hip-hop dance styles (Popping, Locking, Boogaloo, Breaking, Hip-Hop Social Dance, Newstyle and their integration into technical choreography)
* hip-hop dance movement terminology
* solo and ensemble performance
* BLADE Dance Technique® choreographic principles and processes
* historical and cultural perspectives of hip-hop dance
* performance analysis
* connections between hip-hop dance and healthy living
* connections between hip-hop dance and other subject areas
* practical application of dance theory for music videos and concerts
* NYC Outings (trips, projects and the sort)
* End of intensive performance (Summer Intensive Class of 2009 featured at Lincoln Center and Summer Intensive Class of 2010 featured at The Theater at Dance New Amsterdam)

DANCE LAB @ our Midtown Campus
The Joyce Theater Foundation DANY Studios
305 W. 38th St. (between 8th and 9th Ave.) New York, NY 10018
Monday: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Friday: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am -1:00pm

CONTEXTUAL CLASS @ our Chelsea Annex
The Support Center for Nonprofit Management
305 7th Ave. between 27th St. and 28th St. (11th Floor) New York, NY 10001
Tuesday and Thursday: 6:00pm-11:00pm

TUITION DEADLINES
Regular Registration: Monday, June 6, 2011 @ $1300.00
Late Registration: Monday, June 20, 2011 @ $1350.00
*Does not include the $150.00 Books & Supplies Fee

REGISTRATION
1) Please complete and fax back the attached HDC Summer Intensive 2011 Application to 800.697.4698. Please use the appropriate application in regards to your age.
2) Upon receipt of the application, the Finance Department (finance@hdcny.org) will send you an invoice with payment information.
3) Upon receipt of the payment, the Admissions Department (admissions@hdcny.org) will send you a Welcome Packet with program details.

3) The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory FALL 2011 AUDITIONS
Saturday, July 23, 2011
10:00am – 1:00pm
The Joyce Theater Foundation DANY Studios
305 W.38th St. (between 8th and 9th Ave.) New York, NY

admissions@hdcny.org

As seen on The Today Show, MTV and BET, The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory is the only conservatory for hip-hop dance in the country. You receive a quality education in hip-hop dance that will propel you into a successful career as a dance professional. What better place to develop your skill as a dancer than an institution centered around the most ubiquitous art-form…Hip-Hop? We accept dancers from all genres, so proficiency in hip-hop dance specifically is not required, yet some formal dance training (in any art-form) is a must. We will provide the skill needed, you provide the raw talent.

All prospective students are highly encouraged to participate in a BLADE Dance Technique (R) Open Class before applying.

Registration

• Admission at the door will be limited to space availability.

• YOU MUST RSVP TO GUARANTEE A PLACE AT THE AUDITION by emailing your contact information to admissions@hdcny.org

Please Bring

• $25.00 Application Fee (Cash, Money Order, or Cashier’s Check, NO Personal Checks)

• Completed HDC Application (Essay, 3 Letters of Recommendation)

• A Recent Photo

• A Résumé with your contact information

Attire: Come dressed ready to dance! We are not interested in how cute you can look. We want to see your focus, desire, discipline, determination and skill. Be ready to SWEAT!!

The Hip Hop Dance Conservatory will be offering FREE dance classes during National Dance Week-NYC Festival.

Sunday, June 26, 2011 

3pm

 The Salvatore Capezio Theater at Peridance

126 E 13^th St. between 3^rd & 4^th Avenues

New York, NY 10003

Early Bird Special $14

$20 at the Door

BUY HERE 

(After payment is made your name is automatically added to our RSVP list; no need to print confirmation.)

NDW-NYC culminates with winning performances by:

 American Tap Dance Foundation

`Avei`a Polynesian Dance

Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn

Flamenco con Magdalena

The Hip Hop Dance Conservatory Repertory Company

Marie-Christine Giordano Dance

with special performances by…

Billy Elliot the Musical (Billy)

and

COBU Japanese TAIKO Drum & TAP Dance Co.

 Cocktail reception, co-sponsored by Peridance Capezio Center, to follow immediately after the performance.

This event is proud to announce that proceeds will benefit Japan relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.

Photos by: Martine Bisagni and Ruben Roncallo