Testimonials

"It really opened my eyes to just how much more we are all capable of artistically! I’ve been choreographing for some time, but to have a space where we can explore things and ask questions was really great and it inspires me."

WIP 2025 Participant (Choreography focus)

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"So much knowledge can be acquired at WIP. It expands your range in choreography and artistry."

WIP 2025 Participant (Choreography focus)

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"It was such an incredible experience to get to know beautiful artists, lovely people and a lot of fun. I grew a lot, not only as an artist but as a human being. I wish just we had a couple of days more!"

WIP 2024 Participant (Choreography focus)

 

"it was a week of exploration, warmth, and freedom in a time when that was exactly what i needed!"

WIP 2024 Participant (Choreography focus)

 

"WIP was a really great opportunity to network with BDT company members and other artists in the field, and provided a plethora of choreographic tools to further the craft that is choreographing. I am so thankful I got to have this experience and would absolutely return."

WIP 2023 Participant (Choreography focus)

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About

BDT's Immersion Projects are designed as a rigorous training experiences for motivated dancers, ages 18 and older, within a professional contemporary dance company environment. Participants 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.

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All Boston Dance Theater Immersion Projects can also be used as an audition for BDT's Trainee Program or Apprentice positions.

 

The Winter Immersion Project (WIP) normally takes place during the first week of January. WIP is a choreography-based workshop for dancers to learn, create, and experiment with new movement material through the exploration of composition and choreographic tools that come from a variety of practices. Practices shared/taught at WIP draw from BDT's artistic processes and are facilitated by current Core Members.​​

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When 

Winter Immersion Project -- January 13-16, 2026

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Where 

To Be Announced - accessible via MBTA

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Tuition & Fees

$550 + No application fee 

(does not include meals or housing)

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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.

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Faculty + Company

Bios

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Sample Schedule - Subject to change

10:00-10:15 - Open Studio / Prep time for rehearsal

10:15-12:15 - Choreographic Toolkit

12:15-1:45 - Rehearsal 

1:45-2:15 - Lunch 

2:15-3:45 - Rehearsal 

3:45-4:30 - Showing

4:30-5:00 - Pack up and exit space

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