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FOSSE® Rep: Who’s Got The Pain? with Lainie Sakakura
In this 3-hour FOSSE® Rep Class Students join Verdon Fosse Legacy® Teacher Lainie Sakakura to learn the one number captured on film of Bob Fosse® & Gwen Verdon dancing together: “Who’s Got The Pain?” from Damn Yankees (1955).
This is an open class available for the Advanced Beginner to Professional Dancer of all ages.
Come warmed up and ready to dance. Bring a hat!
Classes may be purchased individually, or as a 6-class bundle at a discounted rate.
IN PERSON ONLY
Ripley Grier Studios @ 520 Eighth Ave
FOSSE® Rep: Whatever Lola Wants with Dylis Croman
In this 3-hour FOSSE® Rep Class Students join Verdon Fosse Legacy® Teacher Dylis Croman to learn one of Gwen Verdon’s most iconic numbers “Whatever Lola Wants” from Damn Yankees (1955).
This is an open class available for the Advanced Beginner to Professional Dancer of all ages.
Come warmed up and ready to dance.
Classes may be purchased individually, or as a 6-class bundle at a discounted rate.
IN PERSON ONLY
Ripley Grier Studios @ 520 Eighth Ave
FOSSE® Rep: Steam Heat with Alex Sanchez
In this 3-hour FOSSE® Rep Class Students join Verdon Fosse Legacy® Teacher Alex Sanchez to learn the breakout number from Bob Fosse®’s Broadway choreographic debut “Steam Heat” from The Pajama Game (1954).
This is an open class available for the Advanced Beginner to Professional Dancer of all ages.
Come warmed up and ready to dance. Bring a hat!
Classes may be purchased individually, or as a 6-class bundle at a discounted rate.
IN PERSON ONLY
Ripley Grier Studios @ 520 Eighth Ave
FOSSE® Rep: I Love A Piano with Dana Moore
In this 3-hour FOSSE® Rep Class Students join Verdon Fosse Legacy® Founding Reconstructeur Dana Moore to learn the rarely taught “I Love A Paino” from Bob Fosse® & Carol Haney’s TV Appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show (1956).
This is an open class available for the Advanced Beginner to Professional Dancer of all ages.
Come warmed up and ready to dance.
Classes may be purchased individually, or as a 6-class bundle at a discounted rate.
IN PERSON ONLY
Ripley Grier Studios @ 520 Eighth Ave
FOSSE® Rep: From This Moment On with Skye Mattox
In this 3-hour FOSSE® Rep Class Students join Verdon Fosse Legacy® Guest Teacher Skye Mattox to learn “From This Moment On” from the film adaptation of Kiss Me, Kate (1953) which starred Bob Fosse® himself on the big screen.
This is an open class available for the Advanced Beginner to Professional Dancer of all ages.
Come warmed up and ready to dance.
Classes may be purchased individually, or as a 6-class bundle at a discounted rate.
IN PERSON ONLY
Ripley Grier Studios @ 520 Eighth Ave
FOSSE® Rep: Two Lost Souls with Lloyd Culbreath
In this 3-hour FOSSE® Rep Class Students join Verdon Fosse® Legacy Founding Reconstructeur Lloyd Culbreath to learn the exuberant ACT II number “Two Lost Souls” from Damn Yankees (1955).
This is an open class available for the Advanced Beginner to Professional Dancer of all ages.
Come warmed up and ready to dance.
Classes may be purchased individually, or as a 6-class bundle at a discounted rate.
IN PERSON ONLY
Ripley Grier Studios @ 520 Eighth Ave
Professional Training Program II: TRIPLE THREAT
Program II of The Verdon Fosse Legacy Professional Training Program focuses on rounding out the advanced dancer (age 16+) to be competitive in today’s market. A Triple Threat.
Back for its second year, and expanded into a two week program, your days are spent grounding in the Fosse® style and vocabulary in FOSSE® Jazz, followed by an acting, singing or rhythm class where you will strengthen all aspects of yourself. This is followed by technique classes that inspired Fosse®’s work in East Indian, Afro-Cuban, Flamenco, Jack Cole and/or Horton. In the afternoon, you will be in a professional rehearsal setting delving deep into signature pieces of Fosse® choreography in an individualized, constructive, and challenging class environment.
In addition to technical training and repertoire, you will receive individualized feedback, mock auditions, and an understanding of what it means to be a ‘Fosse® dancer’ from Fosse® veteran performers and other TBA industry guests.
Be one of the first to take part in this EXPANDED intensive, immersive, and inspiring training program for the next generation of Fosse® dancers.
You do not need to have taken PROGRAM I to take PROGRAM II, but must be a strong technician and ready for an advanced professional level.
Professional Training Program I
The Verdon Fosse Legacy Professional Training Program, back for its third year, is an elite invitational summer intensive for pre-professional & professional dancers ages 16 and up.
Daily technique classes in ballet, East Indian, Afro-Cuban, Flamenco, Rhythm, and Acting set up your critical foundational training to be the quintessential ‘Fosse® dancer.’ Your afternoons will be spent studying longer excerpts from signature pieces of Fosse® choreography in an in-depth, constructive, and challenging class environment.
In addition to technical training and repertoire, you will receive individualized feedback, audition prep, and an understanding of what it means to be a ‘Fosse® dancer’ from Fosse® veteran performers and other TBA industry guests.
Take part in this intensive, immersive, and inspiring training program and join the next generation of Fosse® dancers.
FOSSE® Rep: “If My Friends Could See Me Now” with Jessica Lee Goldyn
In this 3-hour FOSSE® Rep Class Students join Verdon Fosse® Legacy Guest Teacher Jessica Lee Goldyn (Currently Broadway’s Nini in Moulin Rouge) to learn “If My Friends Could See Me Now” from Sweet Charity.
Come warmed up and ready to dance. This is an open class available for the Advanced Beginner to Professional Dancer of all ages. Bring a hat & a cane (an umbrella is a great substitute)!
Classes may be purchased individually or as a 6-class bundle at a discounted rate.
IN PERSON ONLY | Ripley Grier Studios
(520 Eighth Ave, 16th Floor)
FOSSE® Rep: “I’m A Brass Band” with Scott Jovovich
In this 3-hour FOSSE® Rep Class Students join Verdon Fosse® Legacy Teacher Scott Jovovich (FOSSE, head of PACE Commercial Dance) to learn the joyous number “I’m A Brass Band” from Sweet Charity.
Come warmed up and ready to dance. This is an open class available for the Advanced Beginner to Professional Dancer of all ages.
Classes may be purchased individually or as a 6-class bundle at a discounted rate.
IN PERSON ONLY | Ripley Grier Studios
(520 Eighth Ave, 16th Floor)
FOSSE® Rep: “The Heavyweight & The Big Finish” with Lainie Sakakura
In this 3-hour FOSSE® Rep Class Students join Verdon Fosse® Legacy Teacher Lainie Sakakura (FOSSE dance reconstruction alongside Gwen Verdon & dance captain) to learn the rarely taught “The Heavyweight & The Big Finish” from “The Rich Man’s Frug” from Sweet Charity.
Come warmed up and ready to dance. This is an open class available for the Advanced Beginner to Professional Dancer.
Classes may be purchased individually or as a 6-class bundle at a discounted rate.
IN PERSON ONLY | Ripley Grier Studios
(520 Eighth Ave, 16th Floor)
FOSSE® Rep: “The Aloof” with Dana Moore
In this 3-hour FOSSE® Rep Class Students join Verdon Fosse® Legacy Founding Reconstructeur Dana Moore (DANCIN', SWEET CHARITY ('86), FOSSE, CHICAGO ('96 revival), FX's "Fosse/Verdon", the Career Transition for Dancers' annual jubilee gala, and the Radio City Rockettes' Fosse® tribute) to learn “The Aloof” from “The Rich Man’s Frug” from Sweet Charity from The Ponytail girl herself!
Come warmed up and ready to dance. This is an open class available for the Advanced Beginner to Professional Dancer of all ages.
Classes may be purchased individually or as a 6-class bundle at a discounted rate.
IN PERSON ONLY | Ripley Grier Studios
(520 Eighth Ave, 16th Floor)
FOSSE® Rep: “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This” with Tommy Scrivens
THERE'S GOTTA BE SOMETHING BETTER THAN THIS
with Tommy Scrivens
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 2:00- 5:00PM (EST)
In this 3-hour FOSSE® Rep Class Students join Verdon Fosse® Legacy Protégé Tommy Scrivens (“Beat Me Daddy (Eight To The Bar), American Dance Machine for the 21st Century, Liza Minelli’s 75th Birthday Celebration) to learn the iconic number “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This” from Sweet Charity.
Come warmed up and ready to dance. This is an open class available for the Advanced Beginner to Professional Dancer of all ages. Bring A Skirt!
Classes may be purchased individually or as a 6-class bundle at a discounted rate.
IN PERSON ONLY | Ripley Grier Studios
(520 Eighth Ave, 16th Floor)
FOSSE® Rep: “Big Spender” with Mimi Quillin
In this 3-hour FOSSE® Rep Class Students join Verdon Fosse® Legacy Teacher Mimi Quillin (SWEET CHARITY '86; performer, dance captain, assistant to the choreographer. FX's "Fosse/Verdon", Dancers for Good annual gala, and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS "Broadway Backwards" concert) to learn the iconic number “Big Spender” from Sweet Charity.
Come warmed up and ready to dance. This is an open class available for the Advanced Beginner to Professional Dancer. Recommeded Age 16+
Classes may be purchased individually or as a 6-class bundle at a discounted rate.
IN PERSON ONLY | Ripley Grier Studios
(520 Eighth Ave, 16th Floor)
Worldwide Fosse® Fridays with Alyssa Epstein
In this unique class, only offered online, The Verdon Fosse Legacy invites dancers all around the world to step into world of Bob Fosse's signature style, vocabulary, and inspiration.
The class is taught by VFL Teacher Alyssa Epstein. As a protégé, Alyssa assists in recreating, archiving and teaching the work of Mr. Fosse to the next generation of dancers. She has spent the last 14 years kicking up her heels as a Radio City Rockette. Alyssa has been seen dancing on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, Live with Kelly and Michael, America's Got Talent and many more!
Ms. Epstein has a unique, high-tech setup, perfect for learning Fosse® Jazz virtually. She has a mirrored camera, a front and back view, personal microphone & sound system. This is an open level class well-suited for beginners, Fosse®-fans, and experienced dancers alike looking to hone their skills.
Virtual Only on ZOOM
Worldwide Fosse® Fridays with Alyssa Epstein
In this unique class, only offered online, The Verdon Fosse Legacy invites dancers all around the world to step into world of Bob Fosse's signature style, vocabulary, and inspiration.
The class is taught by VFL Teacher Alyssa Epstein. As a protégé, Alyssa assists in recreating, archiving and teaching the work of Mr. Fosse to the next generation of dancers. She has spent the last 14 years kicking up her heels as a Radio City Rockette. Alyssa has been seen dancing on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, Live with Kelly and Michael, America's Got Talent and many more!
Ms. Epstein has a unique, high-tech setup, perfect for learning Fosse® Jazz virtually. She has a mirrored camera, a front and back view, personal microphone & sound system. This is an open level class well-suited for beginners, Fosse®-fans, and experienced dancers alike looking to hone their skills.
Virtual Only on ZOOM
Worldwide Fosse® Fridays with Alyssa Epstein
In this unique class, only offered online, The Verdon Fosse Legacy invites dancers all around the world to step into world of Bob Fosse's signature style, vocabulary, and inspiration.
The class is taught by VFL Teacher Alyssa Epstein. As a protégé, Alyssa assists in recreating, archiving and teaching the work of Mr. Fosse to the next generation of dancers. She has spent the last 14 years kicking up her heels as a Radio City Rockette. Alyssa has been seen dancing on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, Live with Kelly and Michael, America's Got Talent and many more!
Ms. Epstein has a unique, high-tech setup, perfect for learning Fosse® Jazz virtually. She has a mirrored camera, a front and back view, personal microphone & sound system. This is an open level class well-suited for beginners, Fosse®-fans, and experienced dancers alike looking to hone their skills.
Virtual Only on ZOOM
Worldwide Fosse® Fridays with Alyssa Epstein
In this unique class, only offered online, The Verdon Fosse Legacy invites dancers all around the world to step into world of Bob Fosse's signature style, vocabulary, and inspiration.
The class is taught by VFL Teacher Alyssa Epstein. As a protégé, Alyssa assists in recreating, archiving and teaching the work of Mr. Fosse to the next generation of dancers. She has spent the last 14 years kicking up her heels as a Radio City Rockette. Alyssa has been seen dancing on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, Live with Kelly and Michael, America's Got Talent and many more!
Ms. Epstein has a unique, high-tech setup, perfect for learning Fosse® Jazz virtually. She has a mirrored camera, a front and back view, personal microphone & sound system. This is an open level class well-suited for beginners, Fosse®-fans, and experienced dancers alike looking to hone their skills.
Virtual Only on ZOOM
Advanced Professional FOSSE® Jazz with Dana Moore
Fosse® Jazz empowers dancers with foundational training in the vocabulary, style, technique, and historical influences integral to Bob Fosse’s iconic work. Fosse® Jazz follows a traditional class structure with a comprehensive warm-up of classical jazz isolations and contractions, center work breaking down signature Fosse® walks, jumps, and port de bras, and culminating with a deep dive into an excerpt of authentic Fosse choreography.
In this first of a kind class, students will be given a 30 minute ballet/classical jazz warmup, 20 minutes exploring Fosse® steps, phrases, isolations and port de bras, followed by 70minutes learning rep each week. The class is taught by various master teachers and reconstructeurs and brings dancers into a professional rehearsal setting.
Classes may be purchased one at a time or as a 10-class bundle at a discounted rate.
Intermediate FOSSE® Jazz with Kenneth Michael Murray & Alyssa Epstein
Fosse® Jazz empowers dancers with foundational training in the vocabulary, style, technique, and historical influences integral to Bob Fosse’s iconic work. Fosse® Jazz follows a traditional class structure with a comprehensive warm-up of classical jazz isolations and contractions, center work breaking down signature Fosse® walks, jumps, and port de bras, and culminating with a deep dive into an excerpt of authentic Fosse choreography.
In this first of a kind class, students will be given a 30 minute ballet/classical jazz warmup, 20 minutes exploring Fosse® steps, phrases, isolations and port de bras, followed by 70minutes learning rep each week. The class is taught by various master teachers and reconstructeurs and brings dancers into a professional rehearsal setting.
Classes may be purchased one at a time or as a 10-class bundle at a discounted rate.
Worldwide Fosse® Fridays with Alyssa Epstein
In this unique class, only offered online, The Verdon Fosse Legacy invites dancers all around the world to step into world of Bob Fosse's signature style, vocabulary, and inspiration.
The class is taught by VFL Teacher Alyssa Epstein. As a protégé, Alyssa assists in recreating, archiving and teaching the work of Mr. Fosse to the next generation of dancers. She has spent the last 14 years kicking up her heels as a Radio City Rockette. Alyssa has been seen dancing on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, Live with Kelly and Michael, America's Got Talent and many more!
Ms. Epstein has a unique, high-tech setup, perfect for learning Fosse® Jazz virtually. She has a mirrored camera, a front and back view, personal microphone & sound system. This is an open level class well-suited for beginners, Fosse®-fans, and experienced dancers alike looking to hone their skills.
Virtual Only on ZOOM
Worldwide Fosse® Fridays with Alyssa Epstein
In this unique class, only offered online, The Verdon Fosse Legacy invites dancers all around the world to step into world of Bob Fosse's signature style, vocabulary, and inspiration.
The class is taught by VFL Teacher Alyssa Epstein. As a protégé, Alyssa assists in recreating, archiving and teaching the work of Mr. Fosse to the next generation of dancers. She has spent the last 14 years kicking up her heels as a Radio City Rockette. Alyssa has been seen dancing on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, Live with Kelly and Michael, America's Got Talent and many more!
Ms. Epstein has a unique, high-tech setup, perfect for learning Fosse® Jazz virtually. She has a mirrored camera, a front and back view, personal microphone & sound system. This is an open level class well-suited for beginners, Fosse®-fans, and experienced dancers alike looking to hone their skills.
Virtual Only on ZOOM
Advanced Professional FOSSE® Jazz with Tommy Scrivens
Fosse® Jazz empowers dancers with foundational training in the vocabulary, style, technique, and historical influences integral to Bob Fosse’s iconic work. Fosse® Jazz follows a traditional class structure with a comprehensive warm-up of classical jazz isolations and contractions, center work breaking down signature Fosse® walks, jumps, and port de bras, and culminating with a deep dive into an excerpt of authentic Fosse choreography.
In this first of a kind class, students will be given a 30 minute ballet/classical jazz warmup, 20 minutes exploring Fosse® steps, phrases, isolations and port de bras, followed by 70minutes learning rep each week. The class is taught by various master teachers and reconstructeurs and brings dancers into a professional rehearsal setting.
Classes may be purchased one at a time or as a 10-class bundle at a discounted rate.
Intermediate FOSSE® Jazz with Spence Ford
Fosse® Jazz empowers dancers with foundational training in the vocabulary, style, technique, and historical influences integral to Bob Fosse’s iconic work. Fosse® Jazz follows a traditional class structure with a comprehensive warm-up of classical jazz isolations and contractions, center work breaking down signature Fosse® walks, jumps, and port de bras, and culminating with a deep dive into an excerpt of authentic Fosse choreography.
In this first of a kind class, students will be given a 30 minute ballet/classical jazz warmup, 20 minutes exploring Fosse® steps, phrases, isolations and port de bras, followed by 70minutes learning rep each week. The class is taught by various master teachers and reconstructeurs and brings dancers into a professional rehearsal setting.
Classes may be purchased one at a time or as a 10-class bundle at a discounted rate.
Worldwide Fosse® Fridays with Alyssa Epstein
In this unique class, only offered online, The Verdon Fosse Legacy invites dancers all around the world to step into world of Bob Fosse's signature style, vocabulary, and inspiration.
The class is taught by VFL Teacher Alyssa Epstein. As a protégé, Alyssa assists in recreating, archiving and teaching the work of Mr. Fosse to the next generation of dancers. She has spent the last 14 years kicking up her heels as a Radio City Rockette. Alyssa has been seen dancing on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, Live with Kelly and Michael, America's Got Talent and many more!
Ms. Epstein has a unique, high-tech setup, perfect for learning Fosse® Jazz virtually. She has a mirrored camera, a front and back view, personal microphone & sound system. This is an open level class well-suited for beginners, Fosse®-fans, and experienced dancers alike looking to hone their skills.
Virtual Only on ZOOM
Worldwide Fosse® Fridays with Alyssa Epstein
In this unique class, only offered online, The Verdon Fosse Legacy invites dancers all around the world to step into world of Bob Fosse's signature style, vocabulary, and inspiration.
The class is taught by VFL Teacher Alyssa Epstein. As a protégé, Alyssa assists in recreating, archiving and teaching the work of Mr. Fosse to the next generation of dancers. She has spent the last 14 years kicking up her heels as a Radio City Rockette. Alyssa has been seen dancing on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, Live with Kelly and Michael, America's Got Talent and many more!
Ms. Epstein has a unique, high-tech setup, perfect for learning Fosse® Jazz virtually. She has a mirrored camera, a front and back view, personal microphone & sound system. This is an open level class well-suited for beginners, Fosse®-fans, and experienced dancers alike looking to hone their skills.
Virtual Only on ZOOM
Advanced Professional FOSSE® Jazz with Lloyd Culbreath
Fosse® Jazz empowers dancers with foundational training in the vocabulary, style, technique, and historical influences integral to Bob Fosse’s iconic work. Fosse® Jazz follows a traditional class structure with a comprehensive warm-up of classical jazz isolations and contractions, center work breaking down signature Fosse® walks, jumps, and port de bras, and culminating with a deep dive into an excerpt of authentic Fosse choreography.
In this first of a kind class, students will be given a 30 minute ballet/classical jazz warmup, 20 minutes exploring Fosse® steps, phrases, isolations and port de bras, followed by 70minutes learning rep each week. The class is taught by various master teachers and reconstructeurs and brings dancers into a professional rehearsal setting.
Classes may be purchased one at a time or as a 10-class bundle at a discounted rate.
Advanced Professional FOSSE® Jazz with Dana Moore
Fosse® Jazz empowers dancers with foundational training in the vocabulary, style, technique, and historical influences integral to Bob Fosse’s iconic work. Fosse® Jazz follows a traditional class structure with a comprehensive warm-up of classical jazz isolations and contractions, center work breaking down signature Fosse® walks, jumps, and port de bras, and culminating with a deep dive into an excerpt of authentic Fosse choreography.
In this first of a kind class, students will be given a 30 minute ballet/classical jazz warmup, 20 minutes exploring Fosse® steps, phrases, isolations and port de bras, followed by 70minutes learning rep each week. The class is taught by various master teachers and reconstructeurs and brings dancers into a professional rehearsal setting.
Classes may be purchased one at a time or as a 10-class bundle at a discounted rate.
Advanced Professional FOSSE® Jazz with Lloyd Culbreath
Fosse® Jazz empowers dancers with foundational training in the vocabulary, style, technique, and historical influences integral to Bob Fosse’s iconic work. Fosse® Jazz follows a traditional class structure with a comprehensive warm-up of classical jazz isolations and contractions, center work breaking down signature Fosse® walks, jumps, and port de bras, and culminating with a deep dive into an excerpt of authentic Fosse choreography.
In this first of a kind class, students will be given a 30 minute ballet/classical jazz warmup, 20 minutes exploring Fosse® steps, phrases, isolations and port de bras, followed by 70minutes learning rep each week. The class is taught by various master teachers and reconstructeurs and brings dancers into a professional rehearsal setting.
Classes may be purchased one at a time or as a 10-class bundle at a discounted rate.
Intro to FOSSE® Jazz with Mimi Quillin
Fosse® Jazz empowers dancers with foundational training in the vocabulary, style, technique, and historical influences integral to Bob Fosse’s iconic work. Fosse® Jazz follows a traditional class structure with a comprehensive warm-up of classical jazz isolations and contractions, center work breaking down signature Fosse® walks, jumps, and port de bras, and culminating with a deep dive into an excerpt of authentic Fosse choreography.