The Verdon Fosse Legacy® Training Programs’ mission is to empower today’s artists through diverse dance training. We uphold the original integrity & intent of Bob Fosse® and Gwen Verdon’s work to build uniquely powerful entertainers for tomorrow.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
PROGRAM I: FOUNDATIONS
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE - PROFESSIONAL DANCERS (Age 16+).
BY AUDITION ONLY.
Step into the world of Bob Fosse® & Gwen Verdon. Take daily Ballet, FOSSE® Jazz, and technique classes in Flamenco, Afro-Caribbean, Indian, Theatre Games, and Rhythm, as well as daily rotating segments of FOSSE® Repertoire.
July 7 - 18, 2025
PREREQUISITE: PTP I
Enter a rehearsal-like process delving deeply into extended pieces of FOSSE® Repertoire with Legacy Reconstructeurs over multiple days. Students continue their work in technique classes. Vocals, Horton & Jack Cole is introduced.
July 21 - August 1, 2025
PROGRAM II: TRIPLE THREAT
PROGRAM III: STAR QUALITY
PREREQUISITE: PTP I & II
Following Company Class each day, students enter various FOSSE® & commercialized work sessions to develop their unique style & strengths. Each day ends in an extended rehearsal, culminating in an In-Studio Presentation.
August 4 - 15, 2025
Following successful completion of Professional Training Program I, II & III, select students are invited to participate in Professional Training Program IV: The Showcase.
NEW IN 2025
This summer introduces the Intensive Training Program (ITP). Three Sessions. No prerequisites.
INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM
DEBUTING SUMMER 2025
NO PREREQUISITES.
Three separate 2-week long sessions for the advanced beginner to pre-professional dancer ages 16 and up.
SESSION I: July 7 -July 18, 2025
SESSION II: July 21 - August 1, 2025
SESSION III: August 4 - August 15, 2025
Your training begins with daily technique classes designed to reinforce foundational skills across multiple disciplines: Ballet, FOSSE® Jazz, Classical Indian, Afro-Caribbean, Flamenco, Rhythm, and Theatre Games. Afternoons are dedicated to the study of signature Fosse® choreography in a supportive and challenging environment. Each two-week session builds core abilities while exploring repertoire allowing you to deepen your understanding of the Fosse® method and style. Each session differs in repertoire.
Enroll in one, two, or all three sessions.
Successful completion of any session of the Intensive Training Program (ITP), may count as a pre-requisite for admittance to Professional Training Program II (PTP II) in future years.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM IV:
THE SHOWCASE
MUST COMPLETE PTP I, II & III.
BY INVITATION ONLY.
After immersing yourself in the legacy of Bob Fosse® and Gwen Verdon, select students are invited to participate in an individualized showcase for industry professionals. FOSSE® Repertoire, stylized commercial choreography, and ensemble work are chosen to highlight each performer.
To be eligible for an invitation to PTP IV, students must have successfully completed PTP I, II & III.
REGISTRATION
Intensive Training Program (Any Session): In-Person $3,500
Professional Training Program I: In-Person $3,750
Professional Training Program II: In-Person $3,750
Professional Training Program III: In-Person $3,750
50% deposit due upon admittance. Final payment due one month prior to the event. A limited amount of scholarship support may be available.
REGISTER FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM I & II or any two sessions of the INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM for $6,250
REGISTER FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM I, II & III or ALL THREE Sessions of the INTENSIVE TRINING PROGRAM for $8,500
A NOTE FROM NICOLE FOSSE
Welcome to The Verdon Fosse Legacy® Professional Training Programs! I have designed these inclusive educational training programs to immerse you in the world, history, and style of Bob Fosse® and Gwen Verdon's time. We provide an elite level of training for the next generation of Fosse® dancers that includes their foundational influences, dance vocabulary, and choreography. We are so excited for you to train with us!-Nicole Fosse
Founder and Artistic Director