Dance in the Magic of Winter in New York City

​The New York Winter Festival welcomes dancers ages 11 through adult, with no upper age limit.Dance students, performers, choreographers, dance schools, companies, and performing groups from the United States and around the world are invited to participate.Participants may join the workshop, perform their own work, represent a school or company, or take part in the complete workshop and performance experience.

Participants may register for:Workshop and PerformanceWorkshop OnlyPerformance OnlyJoin only the performance, attend only the workshop, or take part in the complete workshop and performance experience.Select your preferred option on the application form.

The workshop takes place Monday through Friday and includes three daily classes taught by professional dancers of Ajkun Ballet Company:Ballet TechniqueVariations: Individual and group coaching on the participants’ own dances prepared for the Festival performanceChoreographic Laboratory: A fun and creative group experience in which participants collaborate to create an original dance under the guidance of an Ajkun Ballet Company teaching artistWorkshop participants rehearse and present the completed group dance during the Festival performance.

The workshop welcomes dancers with prior ballet training, from intermediate-level students to advanced and professional dancers.Participants should be familiar with the structure and terminology of a ballet class and able to follow instruction independently.Professional or pre-professional status is not required.

Workshop and Performance participants receive:·       Five days of dance training·       Ballet Technique classes·       Variations coaching·       Choreographic Laboratory·       Participation in the Festival performance·       Performance of one Soloist dance·       Performance of the group dance created during the workshop·       Program insuranceA Soloist dance may be a Solo, Duet, or Trio.

Performance applications are welcomed from:·       Solo performers·       Duets·       Trios·       Choreographers·       Dance schools·       Dance companies·       Performing groups

Participants may present original choreography, public-domain works, or choreography for which performance permission has been obtained.All dance styles, genres, and cultural traditions are encouraged. Works must be suitable for audiences of all ages.

The Soloist category includes:SoloDuetTrioA Group entry includes four to ten dancers and may include one optional non-performing supervisor.

Maximum performance times are:·       Solo, Duet, or Trio: 2 minutes and 45 seconds·       Group dance: 5 minutesWorks exceeding the applicable limit must be shortened before submission.

Yes. Individuals, choreographers, dance schools, companies, and performing groups may submit more than one Soloist or Group work.The Additional Dance fee applies to each work beyond the dance included with the selected participation option.

The Festival performance brings together dancers, choreographers, schools, companies, and cultural traditions from the United States and around the world.Participants present their work before a New York City audience, share the stage with artists of different styles and backgrounds, and connect with an international dance community.Schools, companies, and performing groups may showcase their dancers and choreography, while individual group members may also join the workshop for the complete Festival experience.

Workshop and PerformanceUS$1,265 per participantIncludes:Five days of trainingBallet TechniqueVariations coachingChoreographic LaboratoryParticipation in the Festival performanceOne Soloist danceThe collaborative group dance created during the workshopProgram insuranceWorkshop OnlyUS$895 per participantIncludes:Five days of trainingBallet TechniqueVariations coachingChoreographic LaboratoryProgram insurancePerformance OnlyUS$399 per danceIncludes:Participation in the Festival performanceOne Soloist or Group danceProgram insuranceThe Performance Only fee is charged per dance, not per performer.Additional DanceUS$195 per additional danceThe fee applies to each additional Soloist or Group work.

Yes. Participants may invite individuals, businesses, or organizations to contribute toward their participation through the Dancer’s Ring.The participant’s full name and New York Winter Festival should be included with the contribution so it can be correctly identified.

Complete the New York Winter Festival application form and select:Workshop and PerformanceWorkshop OnlyPerformance OnlySubmit the completed form and required registration materials according to the application instructions.A place is confirmed after Ajkun Ballet Theatre receives the completed application, all required signatures, the applicable participation fee, and parent or legal guardian authorization when required.

Every performer must complete an individual application form.Applications for dancers performing together should be submitted together and use the same group or school name. Parent or legal guardian authorization is required for participants who are minors.

No. Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodation, travel to and from New York City, airport transportation, local transportation, meals, and personal expenses.Ajkun Ballet Theatre staff may share accommodation information and suggestions to help registered participants plan their stay. Please request accommodation information on the registration form.

Yes. The New York Winter Festival welcomes international dance students, performers, choreographers, schools, companies, and groups.Festival classes, schedules, and communications are conducted in English.Participants are responsible for determining and completing the passport and entry requirements applicable to their nationality and travel circumstances.

The detailed timetable is emailed from artisticstaff@ajkunbt.org to registered participants in December. Participants should add artisticstaff@ajkunbt.org to their contacts and check their spam or junk folder regularly.For application and administrative questions, email ajkun@aol.com.For questions about classes, choreography, rehearsals, the timetable, the performance, or performance music submissions, email artisticstaff@ajkunbt.org.Please include the participant’s full name and, when applicable, the group or school name and selected participation option.