About

The Summer (SIP), Winter (WIP), and Creation (CIP) Immersion Projects are designed as a rigorous training experiences for motivated dancers, ages 18 and older, within a professional contemporary dance company environment. During SIP, WIP, and CIP you will study, rehearse, create, and perform with co-artistic director Jessie Jeanne Stinnett and members of the company. All students will take daily class taught by current company members.

When 

January 3-6, 2023

Where 

Greater Boston Area (Studio location TBA, Public Transit accessible)

Application Deadline

December 19, 2022

Tuition & Fees

$450 + No application fee 

(does not include meals or housing)

Who Should Apply

Students and professionals ages 18 years and older who wish to jumpstart or expand their own dance making process through the practice of choreographic and compositional tools. Participants will engage in solo research and also have the opportunity to set work on other WIP participants. Applicants must have an interest in expanding compositional expertise through advanced improvisational tasks, used to generate movement material. It is highly recommended that prospective participants research the choreographers whose works are part of the company's repertory before completing the application.

All Boston Dance Theater Immersion Projects can also be used as an audition of BDT's Trainee Program.

How to Apply

WIP 2023 application form

Faculty + Company Bios

Sample Schedule

9:30-12:00 -- Choreographic Toolbox Session

12:00-12:45 -- Lunch

12:45-1:00 -- Prep Time 

1:00-2:30 -- Rehearsal + 1:1 Mentoring 

2:30-3:30 -- Showings