Peridance Center

‼️ Peridance will be open FRIDAY, JULY 3, but we will be CLOSED on JULY 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Classes will resume SUNDAY, JULY 5. Stay safe and stay cool this holiday!

Hassan Imam Syed (hassan_syed), native of New York City, brings with him a rich background as a , educator, and choreographer, both nationally and internationally.

Hassan has had the privilege of performing works by acclaimed choreographers such as Sidra Bell, Rennie Harris, David Parsons, and more. His outstanding talent was recognized with a four-year Dance Merit Scholarship and first honors in .

Completing his academic journey, Hassan earned an MFA in Choreography from Temple University, where he was honored with the Rosenick Fund Award for his thesis. Additionally, he has trained under the world-famous Les Twins for over ten years, attending workshops in various cities across the globe. Hassan has attended summer intensives such as Jacob’s Pillow, ADF, David Parsons, and Sidra Bell’s Module.

As an active member of the community, Hassan has competed and battled in numerous events worldwide such as Juste Debout, Breakin Convention, and World of Dance. His choreographic creations have graced esteemed venues like Springboard Danse Festival, ACDA, ADF, Carmel Dance Festival, Fringe Arts, NY Live Arts, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and The Apollo Theatre, among others.

Hassan’s commitment to education is evident through his roles as Assistant Director of the Dance Ensemble at Drexel University and as an Ar-st in Residence at Georgian Court University. He has served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona School of Dance, where he also taught at the annual Jazz in AZ fes-val hosted by the school. Hassan also served as an Assistant Professor at The University of Alabama. Additionally, Hassan has taught at the Martha Graham Summer School Intensive.

Hassan is currently an Assistant Professor of Dance tenure track at California State Fullerton.


🗓️ Multiple Days (visit peridance.com for days and times)
⭐ Intermediate/Advanced Level
📍 Peridance Center. 126 E.13th Street, NYC

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📸 with Wesley Ensminger (Wesley Ensminger).

Wesley Ensminger’s class is an eclectic and full bodied experience that focuses on applying the roots and ideals of to find a healthy ease throughout the body as well as the ability to attack movement. This class utilizes the floor as a partner instead of just a surface, explores oppositional directions to help discover length and stability and delves into the relationship between strength and effortlessness. Through various set exercises starting from the ground up that are built to warm up the body and the mind, as well as an open ended and adaptable process of creating phrase-work together as a group, each will test their boundaries and research their own individual and authentic voice as a mover.

Release
🗓️ Tuesdays: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
🗓️ Fridays: 11:30 - 1:00 PM
⭐ Intermediate Level
📍 Peridance Center. 126 E.13th Street, NYC

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Behind the scenes photos from Nicholas Palmquist’s (Nicholas Palmquist) Performance Project. Over 30 — of all levels and ages — helped bring Nicholas’ work to life, for a magical morning of dance last Sunday. Stay tuned very soon for more opportunities that you can participate in!

Hosted by Peridance Center Peridance Center
Photos shot and edited by leela

🌃🗽🌆 THIS WEEKEND is MOPTOP Universal’s (MOPTOP UNIVERSAL) In-Person Audition! If you want to pursue a professional career in , learn from the best and teachers, and become one of the countless who’ve gone through the program, register now at Peridance.com!

In-Person Auditions for the MOPTOP Universal Professional Program
🗓️ Saturday, June 27: 4:30 - 6:00 PM
✍ Must Register Online
📍 Peridance Center. 126 E.13th Street, NYC

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🕺💃 Absolute Beginner Classes are back this summer!

The adult Absolute Beginner Class series offer introductory classes for absolute in . From to to , these classes are fun and dynamic while maintaining an encouraging and challenging atmosphere for new students. Absolute Beginner Classes are perfect for adult students who have little or no experience in dance.

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