4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Masterclass with Jock Soto in the gallery of the Wildflower Playhouse

This class is for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12 – professional and consists of classical technique, Balanchine style, with a partnering section towards the end.

6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. ‘An Evening with Mr. Jock Soto’ COMMUNITY EVENT

Mr. Soto will present a film and host a discussion at the Wildflower Playhouse. Tickets are available at www.balllettaos.com for $15. Seating is limited. The film is recommended for ages 12 and up. NMDC Friday masterclass participants attend for free.

10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Masterclass with Nikoloz Makhateli onstage at the Taos Center for the Arts Community Auditorium (TCA).

This classical ballet technique masterclass, consisting of barre and center, is for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12 – professional.

12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Masterclass with Diana MacNeil onstage at the TCA.

This modern dance technique class, taught in the style of Bella Lewitsky, is for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12 – professional.

1:45 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Masterclass with Sandra Kerr onstage at the TCA.

This class is for beginning and intermediate dancers ages 8 – 11 years.

3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Masterclass with Mark Carlson onstage at the TCA.

This classical ballet technique class, consisting of barre and center, is for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12 – professional.

4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Rehearsal onstage at the TCA for all performers.

6:30 P.M. – Doors open to public at the TCA.

7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. COMMUNITY EVENT NMDC PERFORMANCE at the TCA.

A collaborative performance presented by International Youth Ballet, Ballet Taos, Zikr Dance Ensemble, and choreographer Jock Soto. Tickets are available at www.ballettaos.com for $20. All NMDC participants attend for free.

10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Masterclass with David Taylor & Guest Artists from Zikr Dance Ensemble onstage at the TCA.

This contemporary ballet class, consisting of barre and center, is for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12 – professional. At the end of class, Zikr Dance Ensemble will teach a repertoire section, exploring their current season’s work.

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Masterclass with Casandra Romero onstage at the Wildflower Playhouse.

This Flamenco class is for beginning and intermediate dancers ages 8 – 11 years and introduces basic flamenco fundamentals.

Registration is required for all dancers. Register Now.

Deadline to register is March 4, 2023.

Registration Fees:

Students ages 8-11 $75.00

This includes all masterclasses for their age group, and admission to the Saturday performance.

Students ages 12+ $125.00

This includes all masterclasses, and admission to the Friday film and Saturday performance.

Students ages 12+ SATURDAY ONLY OPTION. $75.00

This includes all masterclasses and Saturday performance.

Professional Dancers from New Mexico may attend all masterclasses free of charge. Advanced registration is required by March 4. Please call Megan Yackovich, NMDC Coordinator, at 575.779.9128.

For a behind the scenes look at the world of dance, all masterclasses will be open for public viewing for a suggested donation. NMDC highly encourages our community to observe the hard work that goes into preparing for a professional career in dance.

NMDC masterclasses also serve as an audition for dancers who are interested in apprenticeships or positions with Summer Company Projects as well as Summer Intensives held across the region. For example, during NMDC’s past, full and partial scholarships have been offered to New Mexico dancers to attend summer intensive programs from participating schools and companies. It’s an amazing opportunity for young professionals to see what our region has to offer for training that is close to home. Criteria for selection are personal drive, work ethic, and willingness to apply corrections. NMDC believes these qualities to be essential in any aspiring professional. All schools in our region are encouraged to attend and share their upcoming summer dance intensive information and promote future projects and performance.