GESTURES DANCE ENSEMBLE GESTURES, the pre-professional resident dance company of Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, celebrated its 15th Season June 19, 2004. The ensemble is a performance workshop for students, ages 13 and older. Acceptance into the Gestures Dance Ensemble gives a serious dance student the opportunity to experience what it is like to be in a professional company. From challenging rehearsals to fully produced performances that are open to the public. DANCE AUDITION ALERT LEAP Program and GESTURES Friday October 5, 2007 4:30 Musical Theater Production Saturday, September 29th 2:00 Theater Repertory Company September 29th 4:00 call for additional information 212-427-2244 ext. 570/558 BY AUDITION ONLY Five years of technical training required in order to audition. This is an intense, accelerated program. Only those with strong commitment and desire to pursue dance training need apply.

Modeled after a professional company, the ensemble requires dancers to attend: - weekly 3-hour rehearsals - rigorous training - full performance schedule

Training includes: - Ballet - Jazz - Pointe variations - Choreography