New Paradigm Dance Theater
New Paradigm Dance Theater develops creative artists and thinkers of the future by creating an artistic environment where dancers and choreographers can be vulnerable, question and break assumptions, and focus on creating their own pathway to artistry. Our vision for New Paradigm is to have separate productions/programs for both youth and adult companies with opportunities to collaborate together. We would love to have the ability to learn with and from each other to deepen our community connection and love for dance. Co-Artistic Directors Julia Wilkinson Manley & Chris Harris have extensive experience directing both adult productions and student performance companies. New Paradigm Dance Theater will combine professionalism with a safe, non-judgmental, dancer-based focus. Fostering artistic expression, vulnerability, and creativity, our goal is to create beautiful, intellectually stimulating and enjoyable art to bring our audiences along with us in our explorations.
Support New Paradigm's Inaugural Company
New Paradigm Dance Theater 24/25 Summer Training Requirements:
- CML Dancers, E2 & F
- Minimum of 90 classes over summer (a minimum of 45 must be completed at CML) between May 20 – August 10
- CML Adult Dancers, Intermediate/Advanced 18+
- Minimum of 36 classes completed at CML between May 20 – August 10
- CML Adaptive Dancers, Teen/Adult
- Minimum of 20 hours of classes completed at CML between June 3 – August 10
NPDT Auditions August 3, 2024
- 12:00-1:30 Adult dancers
- 2:00-3:00 Adaptive dancers
- 3:30-5:00 E2/F dancers
Who:
CML Dancers, E2 & F
- Dancers ages 11-12
- Minimum of 8 hours of technique classes/week (all pointe training requirements must be fulfilled to dance en pointe) – must be completed at CML or approved by NPDT Artistic Directors
- Dancers ages 13-14
- Minimum of 9 hours of technique classes/week (all pointe training requirements must be fulfilled to dance en pointe) – must be completed at CML or approved by NPDT Artistic Directors
- Dancers ages 15-18
- Minimum of 11 hours of technique classes/week (all pointe training requirements must be fulfilled to dance en pointe) – must be completed at CML or approved by NPDT Artistic Directors
NOTE: All dancers who perform at RDA must be at least 12 years of age. Dancers can be 10+ to attend the Festival.
CML Adult Dancers, Intermediate/Advanced 18+
CML Adaptive Dancers, Teen/Adult
Description of performance opportunities:
- Additional pieces in CML performances
- CML Winter Sharing
- CML May Festival
- RDA Festival
- In-school performances
Cost: Season 2024-25 TBD