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  • 2026 OPEN ACCESS INTENSIVE

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  • WHAT IS OPEN ACCESS?

    Expand your potential at the 2026 MOVE|NYC| OPEN ACCESS Intensive. Modeled after the sought-after Young Professionals Program, OPEN ACCESS provides opportunities for talented dancers, between the ages of 13-18, to experience the artistic rigor, leadership training, and empowerment that MOVE|NYC| has to offer. OPEN ACCESS affords the next generation of artists with exposure to relevant, hands-on training that is needed in order to achieve a professional dance career. It is our mission to provide this training to as many young dancers as possible at this critical juncture in their technical and artistic development.

    WORKSHOP DATES:

    February 18 - 21, 2026 

    ELIGIBILITY: 

    Ages 13-18

    TUITION: $475

    *Limited scholarships are available*

     Application Deadline: January 11, 2026

     

    In order to successfully complete the application, all required fields with an asterisk (*) must be completed.

  • APPLICANT INFORMATION

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  • APPLICANT SUBMISSION MATERIALS

  • Please list your current and previous dance training experience, including the name of school and years of training at each school.

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  • FINANCIAL NEED


    We offer limited scholarships to participants who demonstrate urgent financial need. The most competitive statements often are the most detailed when being considered for scholarship support and at which level. Please read through the list below to determine if you meet the criteria for scholarship consideration.

    Are your immediate financial needs related to?: 

    • Loss of income (lost full-time, part-time, or contract-based work)
    • Caretaking (unable to afford to care for my dependents, which could include children, elders, or other loved ones)
    • Housing (unable to pay rent or maintain a steady or safe living situation)
    • Medical (unable to secure necessary medications for pre-existing or current conditions)

    Do any of these statements apply to you?:

    • My parent/guardian has lost full-time, part-time, or contract-based work
    • My parent/guardian is unsure when they will make any income again
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  • Terms & Conditions: Please carefully review the following terms and conditions in order to complete your 2026 OPEN ACCESS Intensive Application Form. You and your parent/guardian's e-signature are required in each of the following sections: Photo & Video Release and Consent. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Programs Manager Jalene Medina at info@movenyc.nyc.

    Photo and Video Release: I hereby authorize MOVE|NYC| Foundation Inc. to use, reproduce, distribute, and/or publish photographs and/or video that may pertain to me - including my image, likeness, and/or voice without compensation as it sees fit. I understand that this material may be used on the web, in various publications, recruitment materials, and/or for other related endeavors deemed appropriate in order to promote/publicize MOVE|NYC| Foundation Inc. programs.

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  • Thank you for submitting your application to the 2026 OPEN ACCESS Intensive. Please note that MOVE|NYC| does not provide housing or travel support.

    Our staff will be in touch after the January 11th deadline with additional information. Please note that we are unable to provide feedback on any video submissions.

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