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(00:00):
Move NYC dancers to take flight at the Juilliard School, Yale
University, Purchase College Conservatory of Dance, NYU Tish,
Boston Conservatory, Carolina Ballet Company and more.
Young dancers collectively received over 5 million in
scholarships. Move NYC Co founders Chanel De
(00:21):
Silva and Nigel Campbell and Executive Director Nya Nicholson
proudly announced the 17 membersof the Class of 2025 Young
Professionals program that are admitted to the nation as top
colleges and conservatories including The Juilliard School,
Yale University, Purchase College, Conservatory of Dance,
NYU Tish, Boston Conservatory, Pace University, Carolina Ballet
(00:47):
Company and more. Celebrating its 10th
anniversary, MOVE NYC is a leading edge New York City based
arts and social justice organization whose mission is to
cultivate greater diversity and equity in the dance field and
beyond. MOVE NYC focuses on shaping the
next generation of dance artistsand change agents.
(01:10):
Since its first full graduating class in 2019, 100% of the Move
NYC graduates matriculated to some of the nation's top
colleges, conservatories and professional training programs,
as well as professional dance companies around the world.
The 2025 class collectively received over 5 million in
(01:33):
scholarships. Chanel De Silva, Move NYC Co
founder and CEO of Strategy and New Initiatives, said.
We are thrilled to celebrate theextraordinary class of 2025
young professionals. Over this past decade, Move NYCS
impact has been deep and wide. Excellence requires access.
(01:58):
Our dancers have accelerated their careers into the
collegiate and professional dance fields by feeling
empowered and truly ready to move forward.
We have watched them reach for the stars and shared their
dreams and ambitions, and their success is our greatest 10 year
anniversary achievement. The Move NYC Young Professionals
(02:18):
program is 100% tuition free. The year round Mentorship and
College Conservatory Prep program is designed for New York
City teenagers ages 13 to 18 whodemonstrate exceptional
potential for a career in dance and identifies talent at every
stage of technical development. By offering critical access to
(02:40):
opportunities for mentorship andtraining, young dancers are
prepared for admission to collegiate Conservatory
programs. Move NYC.
Nigel Campbell, Co founder, artistic director and CEO of
Programming and Artist Development, said Our goal has
always been to cultivate a dancefield more reflective of the
(03:02):
world. We are proud to continue doing
this work with artistic excellence and diversity at the
forefront. When we see our dancers on
stage, we are witnessing a new generation of energy, talent and
spirit who share their joy of dance with new audiences and
demonstrate the transformative power of art.
(03:22):
We can't wait to see what happens next.
Tenzin Niles from Brooklyn will be attending the Juilliard
School. I auditioned for the Young
Professionals program because I started my training in classical
ballet and felt a need to expandmy horizons.
MOVE NYC gives us the opportunity to grow as an
artist. I found out how much bigger the
(03:46):
world of dance could be. Move NYC teaches us to be
fearless and there is no point in being timid.
If you want to dance, you have to dance.
Because we are young, some people see us as not really sure
about what we are doing here. We are valued as artists and
(04:06):
Move NYC gave me that power. We also have the opportunity to
benefit from a community of alumni who are professionals in
the field. This is a brotherhood and
sisterhood of people you feel connected to in life because the
alumni understand us and have been on this journey before.
Thanks to MOVE NYC, I have been able to make bold connections
(04:29):
and seize the possibility of forging a future in dance.
Cai Williams Lovell from Queens will be attending Yale
University. Cai started dancing at the age
of four, she said. As I reflect on my three years
with MOVE, NYCI can confidently say that being a part of the
(04:49):
Young Professionals Program has made me not only a better
artist, but also a better person.
As I approached high school, I wasn't he sure how I would
integrate dance into my adult life.
I didn't he know how many opportunities there really were
to dance professionally. This program has equipped me
with everything I need to succeed technically,
(05:12):
professionally, and artistically.
I have felt myself grow and experience the transformation
first hand. MOVE NYC has opened my eyes to a
world of artistic possibilities that I am excited to dive into
in college and beyond. Luis Pauletta from the Bronx
will be joining the Carolina Ballet Company.
(05:33):
Luis started dancing at the age of nine, he said.
Move NYC has made a huge impact on my future as a dancer by
providing me with incredible resources, tools and a true
sense of home. Being part of the Young
Professionals program for three years has been a once in a
lifetime opportunity, especiallysince I was reconnecting with
(05:56):
dance and expanding beyond just ballet into different styles.
Lily Ruiz from Manhattan will beattending Purchase College
Conservatory of Dance. Lily started dancing at the age
of 3. She said.
Move NYC has truly changed my life as both a dancer and a
person. Before I joined the program, I
(06:19):
really didn't he know what it would take to become successful.
Even in paths outside of dance. I have learned and continue to
learn important and professionallife lessons that have guided me
to who I am today and where I will continue to go throughout
college and beyond. I am eternally grateful to MOVE
NYC as their mission has and will forever guide me on a path
(06:42):
of excellence. Members of the MOVE NYC Class of
2025 include Fabricio Aguilera Purchase College Conservatory of
Dance Emma Boyles Point Park University Riley Chan Purchase
College Conservatory of Dance Ava Nicole Fincher Purchase
College Conservatory of Dance Bea Gibbons University of
(07:04):
Michigan Angelina Jaramillo Purchased College Conservatory
of Dance Aver Rachel Lieber, NYUTish Musical Theater Skyla
Miller Boston Conservatory Tenzin Niles, The Juilliard
School, Luis Pauletta Carolina Ballet Company, Christina Poon,
George Mason University Brianna Ruiz, University of Tampa Lily
(07:28):
Ruiz Purchase College Conservatory of Dance.
Casey Cypherpace University, Lucia Cell, Purchase College
Conservatory of Dance, Alana VasPurchase College Conservatory of
Dance and Cai Williams Lovell, Yale University.
Move NYC is based in New York City with a satellite program in
(07:50):
Washington, DC. Dancers perform cutting edge
works by renowned and emerging choreographers in New York City
at premier venues such as New York City Center, Little Island,
Jazz at Lincoln Center, BrooklynAcademy of Music and more, along
with sites in Washington, DC. The Class of 2025 life changing
(08:11):
opportunities included an incredible performance at the
2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, followed by an amazing
opening act for the 2024 Radio City Christmas Spectacular and
more. About MOVE NYC Move NYC focuses
on shaping the next generation of dance artists and leaders by
(08:33):
providing tuition free artistic training, mentorship and
professional development, and presenting opportunities and
other essential resources for career advancement to promising
dancers. Through its programs,
activities, and youth ensemble, Move NYC is committed to
artistic excellence, mentorship,community engagement, equity,
(08:55):
and social change. Please visit www.movenac.nyc.
Move NYC dancers to take flight at the Juilliard School, Yale
University, Purchase College Conservatory of Dance, NYU Tish,
Boston Conservatory, Carolina Ballet Company and more.
Young dancers collectively received over 5 million in
scholarships. Move NYC Co founders Chanel De
(00:21):
Silva and Nigel Campbell and Executive Director Nya Nicholson
proudly announced the 17 membersof the Class of 2025 Young
Professionals program that are admitted to the nation as top
colleges and conservatories including The Juilliard School,
Yale University, Purchase College, Conservatory of Dance,
NYU Tish, Boston Conservatory, Pace University, Carolina Ballet
(00:47):
Company and more. Celebrating its 10th
anniversary, MOVE NYC is a leading edge New York City based
arts and social justice organization whose mission is to
cultivate greater diversity and equity in the dance field and
beyond. MOVE NYC focuses on shaping the
next generation of dance artistsand change agents.
(01:10):
Since its first full graduating class in 2019, 100% of the Move
NYC graduates matriculated to some of the nation's top
colleges, conservatories and professional training programs,
as well as professional dance companies around the world.
The 2025 class collectively received over 5 million in
(01:33):
scholarships. Chanel De Silva, Move NYC Co
founder and CEO of Strategy and New Initiatives, said.
We are thrilled to celebrate theextraordinary class of 2025
young professionals. Over this past decade, Move NYCS
impact has been deep and wide. Excellence requires access.
(01:58):
Our dancers have accelerated their careers into the
collegiate and professional dance fields by feeling
empowered and truly ready to move forward.
We have watched them reach for the stars and shared their
dreams and ambitions, and their success is our greatest 10 year
anniversary achievement. The Move NYC Young Professionals
(02:18):
program is 100% tuition free. The year round Mentorship and
College Conservatory Prep program is designed for New York
City teenagers ages 13 to 18 whodemonstrate exceptional
potential for a career in dance and identifies talent at every
stage of technical development. By offering critical access to
(02:40):
opportunities for mentorship andtraining, young dancers are
prepared for admission to collegiate Conservatory
programs. Move NYC.
Nigel Campbell, Co founder, artistic director and CEO of
Programming and Artist Development, said Our goal has
always been to cultivate a dancefield more reflective of the
(03:02):
world. We are proud to continue doing
this work with artistic excellence and diversity at the
forefront. When we see our dancers on
stage, we are witnessing a new generation of energy, talent and
spirit who share their joy of dance with new audiences and
demonstrate the transformative power of art.
(03:22):
We can't wait to see what happens next.
Tenzin Niles from Brooklyn will be attending the Juilliard
School. I auditioned for the Young
Professionals program because I started my training in classical
ballet and felt a need to expandmy horizons.
MOVE NYC gives us the opportunity to grow as an
artist. I found out how much bigger the
(03:46):
world of dance could be. Move NYC teaches us to be
fearless and there is no point in being timid.
If you want to dance, you have to dance.
Because we are young, some people see us as not really sure
about what we are doing here. We are valued as artists and
(04:06):
Move NYC gave me that power. We also have the opportunity to
benefit from a community of alumni who are professionals in
the field. This is a brotherhood and
sisterhood of people you feel connected to in life because the
alumni understand us and have been on this journey before.
Thanks to MOVE NYC, I have been able to make bold connections
(04:29):
and seize the possibility of forging a future in dance.
Cai Williams Lovell from Queens will be attending Yale
University. Cai started dancing at the age
of four, she said. As I reflect on my three years
with MOVE, NYCI can confidently say that being a part of the
(04:49):
Young Professionals Program has made me not only a better
artist, but also a better person.
As I approached high school, I wasn't he sure how I would
integrate dance into my adult life.
I didn't he know how many opportunities there really were
to dance professionally. This program has equipped me
with everything I need to succeed technically,
(05:12):
professionally, and artistically.
I have felt myself grow and experience the transformation
first hand. MOVE NYC has opened my eyes to a
world of artistic possibilities that I am excited to dive into
in college and beyond. Luis Pauletta from the Bronx
will be joining the Carolina Ballet Company.
(05:33):
Luis started dancing at the age of nine, he said.
Move NYC has made a huge impact on my future as a dancer by
providing me with incredible resources, tools and a true
sense of home. Being part of the Young
Professionals program for three years has been a once in a
lifetime opportunity, especiallysince I was reconnecting with
(05:56):
dance and expanding beyond just ballet into different styles.
Lily Ruiz from Manhattan will beattending Purchase College
Conservatory of Dance. Lily started dancing at the age
of 3. She said.
Move NYC has truly changed my life as both a dancer and a
person. Before I joined the program, I
(06:19):
really didn't he know what it would take to become successful.
Even in paths outside of dance. I have learned and continue to
learn important and professionallife lessons that have guided me
to who I am today and where I will continue to go throughout
college and beyond. I am eternally grateful to MOVE
NYC as their mission has and will forever guide me on a path
(06:42):
of excellence. Members of the MOVE NYC Class of
2025 include Fabricio Aguilera Purchase College Conservatory of
Dance Emma Boyles Point Park University Riley Chan Purchase
College Conservatory of Dance Ava Nicole Fincher Purchase
College Conservatory of Dance Bea Gibbons University of
(07:04):
Michigan Angelina Jaramillo Purchased College Conservatory
of Dance Aver Rachel Lieber, NYUTish Musical Theater Skyla
Miller Boston Conservatory Tenzin Niles, The Juilliard
School, Luis Pauletta Carolina Ballet Company, Christina Poon,
George Mason University Brianna Ruiz, University of Tampa Lily
(07:28):
Ruiz Purchase College Conservatory of Dance.
Casey Cypherpace University, Lucia Cell, Purchase College
Conservatory of Dance, Alana VasPurchase College Conservatory of
Dance and Cai Williams Lovell, Yale University.
Move NYC is based in New York City with a satellite program in
(07:50):
Washington, DC. Dancers perform cutting edge
works by renowned and emerging choreographers in New York City
at premier venues such as New York City Center, Little Island,
Jazz at Lincoln Center, BrooklynAcademy of Music and more, along
with sites in Washington, DC. The Class of 2025 life changing
(08:11):
opportunities included an incredible performance at the
2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, followed by an amazing
opening act for the 2024 Radio City Christmas Spectacular and
more. About MOVE NYC Move NYC focuses
on shaping the next generation of dance artists and leaders by
(08:33):
providing tuition free artistic training, mentorship and
professional development, and presenting opportunities and
other essential resources for career advancement to promising
dancers. Through its programs,
activities, and youth ensemble, Move NYC is committed to
artistic excellence, mentorship,community engagement, equity,
(08:55):
and social change. Please visit www.movenac.nyc.
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