Forza Dance

We’re looking for three dancers to join our dynamic company for this season’s production of Shindig: a social gathering with dance! This year we are taking it to an exciting, well-known stage 👀

Learn more and submit your application at the link in bio.

📩 Apply by June 26
🗓 Invited Audition: July 11 at New York Live Arts
Audition Groups: 3:00-4:00pm and 4:30pm-5:30pm
Callbacks: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Paid rehearsals + performance stipend.

Photos by Sydney Wright

CONTEMPORARY FOR THE CAMERA 🎥

Step into the studio—and in front of the camera! This *NEW* contemporary phrasework class blends technical and artistic development with the chance to document your growth alongside a professional videographer and photographer.

Rooted in Forza Dance’s mission to provide positive, accessible, and evolving opportunities for emerging artists, this session is designed for curious movers ready to uplift their confidence in front of the camera and their movement materials.

You’ll:
• Learn dynamic phrasework from Forza Dance’s Artistic Director, Michaella Barron (Michaella Barron)
• Explore dancing for camera in a supportive, low-pressure environment
• Receive professional video and photo footage captured by Emerging Artist Resources—perfect for reels, auditions, or your personal archive

💥Monday, June 22 from 4:30-6:00pm at Ballet Hispanico
💥Presented by Forza Dance
💥Videography/Photography by Emerging Artist Resources (EAR)

Space is limited—register now via the link in bio. We’re excited to offer this class + professional footage to our community for just $20. Don’t miss out!!

Photo by Madison

FORZA DANCE COMPANY AUDITION 🗣️

We’re getting ready for our 4th annual Shindig — our signature event where bold performance meets an unforgettable community celebration. We’re looking for three dancers to join our dynamic company for this season’s production! Dancers of all gender identities and expressions are encouraged to apply.

Expect contemporary, physical work with theatrical elements, partner work, and a little play.
📩 Apply by June 26
🗓 Invited audition: July 11 at New York Live Arts
Audition Groups: 3:00-4:00pm and 4:30pm-5:30pm
Callbacks: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Paid rehearsals + performance stipend.

If you’re ready to create, collaborate, and be part of the Forza Fam — we want to meet you. Learn more and apply today at the link in bio!

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Next up: catch us flipping our hair and grooving onstage at 🪩✨

📍 May 16 | 6:45 PM
Tompkins Square Park, NYC (Main Stage)

Free and open to all!

We’ll be sharing Vita Viva a short, vibrant work designed to leave you lighter, brighter, and maybe even dancing on your way home.

Want to join the magic? Dance Parade NYC celebrates the right to dance and honors movement as a unifying, expressive force across cultures and styles.

DM us to strut through the streets with us and be part of the joy 💃

This post is dedicated to the Forza team, our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and audience members! 🫂

THANK YOU to our small but mighty and dedicated team of dancers and administrators who wear all the hats 🎩 + our special volunteers for ensuring a fun and smooth festival weekend.

THANK YOU to our individual donors wether you’ve contributed one time or many, you are so special to us. Including without which BLOOM wouldn’t have been possible 🌷

THANK YOU to for donating goods that fueled our performers and audiences. Such an aligned and meaningful collab! ⚡️

THANK YOU to our audience for showing up admist the spring break holiday and bringing the positive energy! 🫶

Photos from BLOOM: Emerging Artist Festival April 3-4 captured by .ceo

BLOOM: Emerging Artist Festival🌷

A few moments from this year’s festival that hosted 25 choreographers, nearly 100 dancers, and over 150 audience members from near and far.

Reflecting on how special it is to come together, share different ideas and perspectives, and support emerging voices that will shape our future!

From performances April 3-4 at Teatro LATEA.
Captured by .ceo
More info about BLOOM linked in bio.