
Applications accepted through January 19, 2024.
Join NexGen YDP (Youth Dance Project) this January and embark on a transformative dance experience for your child. Our 12-week program is carefully designed to provide young dancers with a comprehensive and holistic approach to dance education, fostering confidence, strength, and creativity.
NexGen/YDP uses a holistic approach to training future dance artists. The program enables youth to enhance technical skills, explore creativity and manage stress and wellness in a fully supportive environment. Students will receive 2 – 3 hours of weekly high–level training and education from professionals in dance and health care in the areas of ballet technique, modern technique, embodied movement therapy, and nutrition.


Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Jan 27 – Apr 20, 2024
Beginning, Level 1
(for youth with 0-3 years formal training or placement based on prior YDP experience)
Ballet: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Modern: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Nutrition / Embodied Movement Exploration: 11:30 a.m. – Noon
Cost: $450.*
Saturdays, Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Jan 27 – Apr 20, 20234
Intermediate, Level 2
(for youth with 3+ years formal training or placement based on prior YDP experience)
Ballet: Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Modern: 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Nutrition / Embodied Movement Exploration: 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $475.*
*Need-based scholarships available through registration.
Applications accepted through January 19, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I have to wear to class?
These can be reasonably purchased online at Discount Dance (https://www.discountdance.com/search/black-leotard) or another online store, as well as local stores such ad Step n’ Stretch or Grand Jete.
What will I learn in the nutrition workshops?
What is embodied movement exploration?
For additional questions, email Angela at aericson@threadsdance.org.