2016 BDF Intern Testimonials 
This summer the Bates Dance Festival had nineteen interns working behind the scenes of the theater, office, and more to help keep this vibrant festival up and running. The BDF interns…
Chava LanskyAugust 5, 2016
PTP Student Profile: Leigh Lotocki
The roughly 150 students in the Professional Training Program include dancers from all backgrounds and walks of life. While some of these students are here for the first time, many…
Chava LanskyAugust 5, 2016
Collaboration and Creativity Lead in Moving in the Moment
On Wednesday, July 28 the Bates Dance Festival presented Moving in the Moment, the annual improvisatory performance by the Festival’s faculty and musicians. The show is an iconic part of…
Chava LanskyAugust 3, 2016
The Making of YAP – Week 2.5 
Love Is Eternity As the Festival Finale creeps closer and closer, the Youth Arts Program faculty and staff have begun shaping and finalizing their ideas. On Monday, the students…
Sydney BurrowsAugust 2, 2016
PTP Student Profile: Manuel Meza
This year’s Professional Training Program has attracted a diverse and talented group of dancers from around the world. I sat down to chat with Manuel Meza, a student from California…
Sydney BurrowsAugust 2, 2016
Business of Dance: Vital to a Dancer’s Career
Here at Bates Dance Festival, we offer workshops and master classes in addition to the daily classes. Last night, Sara Juli, the Founder/Director of Surala Consulting and former Director of…
Sydney BurrowsJuly 29, 2016
All About Michel Kouakou
This summer, I have had the privilege of being enrolled in Michel Kouakou’s Afro-Modern class at the Bates Dance Festival. It is first thing in the morning, and I always…
Sydney BurrowsJuly 29, 2016
Young Dancers Workshop: A Day in the Life with Camper Jill Savoca
The Bates Dance Festival begins each summer with the Young Dancers Workshop, a three week intensive for dancers aged fourteen through eighteen. The program is an “alternative educational experience designed…
Chava LanskyJuly 26, 2016
The Making of YAP: Week One Progress
Day Three and Already Inspired! Although the Youth Arts Program only began on Monday, the YAP faculty are already feeling inspired and are exploring ideas for the final showing. This…
Sydney BurrowsJuly 22, 2016
Farewell and Welcome: A Conversation with Outgoing and Future Admissions Directors
Throughout the whirlwind of this first week of the Professional Training Program, Meredith Lyons began her transition from Admissions Director/Operations Manager here at Bates Dance Festival to her new position…
Sydney BurrowsJuly 21, 2016
