We are thrilled that you are joining us for PULSE Summer NYC and we are incredibly excited and honored to bring you the hottest summer dance training of 2011!
Get ready to DANCE ALL WEEKEND!
Below is some helpful information to prepare you for your PULSE event. Please continue to visit this page prior to the workshop, as it will be updated with new information.
IMPORTANT! You must have a signed Release & Waiver Form to participate at The PULSE On Tour. If you are unsure if you agreed online, please download and fill out a form just in case. Participants without a signed Release & Waiver Form will not be allowed to check in.
Event location:
The Grand Hyatt
109 East 42nd St. at Grand Central Terminal
New York, NY 10017
(212) 883 - 1234
*As a reminder, if you have not done so as of yet, please be sure to provide the hotel your credit card information to confirm your reservation
About your hotel:
Located at New York's Grand Central Station and seconds away from the best New York shopping experience! This hotel features a business center, complimentary concierge services, valet parking, and high-speed wireless internet access. Accommodations include 1,311 oversized guestrooms all equipped with the Hyatt Grand Beds, flat screen TVs, individual climate control, and full deluxe bath amenities. Enjoy all that Manhattan has to offer and return to luxury at the Grand Hyatt Hotel!
Parking:
Click here for more info on parking
Additional hotel!
The Helmsley - Five minute walk from the Hyatt!
212 East 42nd Street
New York, New York, USA 10017
Tel: +1 212 490 8900
Toll-free: +1 866 961 3782
BOOK A ROOM!
We have two separate check in times for PULSE participants. Please come to whichever is more convenient for you (you do not need to come to both).
Wednesday, July 27th
6:00-8:00pm Early Check in for all PULSE participants
Thursday, July 28th
11:00-1:00pm Regular Check in for PULSE participants
*PROTEGES check in on Wednesday, July 27th: 9:00 – 11:30am
*PULSE INTENSIVE DANCERS check in on Wednesday, July 27th: 9:00 – 11:30am or 3:00 – 4:00pm
*SOLO SCHOLARSHIP PERFORMERS check in on Wednesday, July 27th: 9:00 – 11:30am
What is check-in?
At check in, you will meet our registration team and receive your packet and wristband. Your wristband is your entry into whichever level you pre-registered for (Intermediate, Intermediate/ Adv, Advanced, or Advanced Pro). You will only have access to classes offered for your specific level (depending on enrollment, some levels classes may be combined). We may consider on-site level changes only on a case-by-case basis, depending on space and registration.
Individual dancers must be present at check in to receive their bands. Parents and teachers may NOT check in for dancers. Group Leaders (with groups of 10 or more) will pick up bands for all dancers in their group at the Group Check-in table.
Pre-purchased observer bands and gala tickets will be included in each dancers packet. Additional observer bands and gala tickets (if available) will be sold at Customer Service during check-in times.
What should I bring to check in?
You MUST bring your signed Release & Waiver Form with you to check in (unless you agreed online). If you are not sure if you agreed online, please download and bring a signed waiver with you just in case. Download the waiver here.
Please note: If you are a group leader you must hand in your waivers for your entire group BEFORE the event by mailing or faxing them (212.582.9320) into the office.
It's not required, but smart to also bring your confirmation or invoice with you just in case. No photo ID is necessary.
Wristband Policy
Due to the popularity of this event, there will be security at each door. Please be prepared to wear and show your wristbands at all times. Registrants receive only one band for the weekend. Lost or removed bands require full repayment of registration fee.
**Please note, we are constantly working on making your PULSE weekend the most unique and exciting dance experience possible. For this reason, our schedule is always subject to change. Our celebrity faculty is also subject to change as they are constantly creating, pitching, and working on exciting, new ideas and jobs. Please continue to revisit this page, as our schedule and faculty will be modified and perfected up to the minute!
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At The Welcome, our staff and directors will greet you for this amazing workshop and introduce our incomparable faculty. We will update you on any last-minute news and brief you on your schedule. This time is only for paid participants and parents who have an observer wristband. Please note, you must have a wristband to enter The Welcome.
PULSE Summer NYC is jam packed full of exciting bonuses including a Master Class from the in-demand choreographer, Peter Chu, an appearance and seminar with Clear Talent Agency, Editors from Dance Spirit Magazine and more! Stay tuned to find out what other exciting guests will be stopping by!
Plus! Capezio, the official sponsor of The PULSE On Tour, is offering all PULSE attendees 20% off any purchase (available at their stores only)! Just show your PULSE wristband for your exclusive discount!
The Solo Scholarship Program is an opportunity for registered dancers to be able to perform their solo for written and audio critique!
This performance is held on Wednesday, July 27th beginning at 3:00pm. The performers will be critiqued by master faculty from Broadway Dance Center and professionals in the industry. The top soloists will be asked to perform in The Final Night GALA on Sunday, July 31st as a part of either The Opening Number (choreographed by Ashlie Wells) or The Closing Number (choreographed by Judson Emery). The soloist panel will also choose PULSE Premiere Performers who will be asked to perform their solo at The Final Night GALA. These performers will also be invited to perform their solo during the regional tour.
Solo Performers: If you have questions about The Solo Scholarship Program, please contact Christina. Soloist performers will receive a separate e-mail with their specific solo performance time slot. VIDEOTAPING is NOT allowed at The Solo Scholarship Program, or any PULSE Performance.
The PULSE Performance Showcase is an opportunity for groups (10 or more dancers) and individuals (5 or more dancers) to perform in front of The PULSE Faculty. The Showcase is held Saturday, July 30th, at 8:00pm in the main ballroom and is open to everyone to watch. Come cheer for your fellow dancers! Admission is FREE!
*Space is still available! Bring your group!
Showcase Performers: If you have questions about the performance, contact Christina. You will receive a separate email with showcase call time and dressing room details. VIDEOTAPING is NOT allowed at The PULSE Performance Showcase or any PULSE Performance.
We know The PULSE Faculty is hard to catch in between classes for photos so we have designed a great system ensuring that all dancers can have a PULSE photo in a timely and organized fashion! This is the only time we will host a group photo session with the faculty throughout the workshop. In order for this opportunity to run smoothly, we ask that you abide by the procedure created by the staff and faculty.
• Following The PULSE Performance Showcase on Saturday evening, we will ask you to gather by a designated sign in the main ballroom. Groups of 10 or more will have studio signs arranged alphabetically, then small groups, and individual dancers will line up behind them. This helps us get the large groups out of the way first.
• The Faculty will be seated together on a couch and groups of dancers will approach and pose for their photo! Our professional photographers from ProPix will snap the picture, and dancers will exit out the opposite side. You will also be able to use your personal cameras, though we move very fast -- snap when you can!
• If you are an individual dancer or small group, we ask that you form a group of at least five friends. There will be no individual photos taken due to limited time.
• Your PULSE ProPix photos will be available for purchase at the ProPix Vendor Booth during the day on Sunday.
Our PULSE Faculty Photo Shoot is a well-oiled machine and moves quickly and efficiently! Please cooperate and follow our PULSE Staffís directions.
PULSE Faculty Photo Shoot is Saturday evening following our PULSE Performance Showcase. If you want to take your photo, but do not plan to watch the performance that is ok! Come to the ballroom just before the showcase is over.
We know you want to hear what the faculty has to say! The PULSE Uncensored is an open floor Q & A session where you can ask The PULSE Faculty questions about the industry, their training, or making it in "the biz!" It's a great time to get to know our faculty and always provides an entertaining and inspiring end to the weekend. Start thinking about your questions now!
The PULSE Uncensored: Saturday, July 30th, 5:45 pm
To make sure you get the most out of your PULSE weekend, we've integrated your scholarship opportunities into your PULSE classes! Auditioning is not required at The PULSE, however we encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity. You will have the option of wearing a scholarship number during your classes all weekend. These numbers will be picked up at check in. The PULSE Faculty loves choosing dancers that catch their eye in class!
Last year we proudly awarded over $30,000 in scholarships at each city! Our scholarships include: PULSE Proteges, Broadway Dance Center Class scholarships, The PULSE Convention scholarships, Teacher Workshop scholarships, PULSE Summer partial and full scholarships, sponsor scholarships, and MORE!
Scholarships are our favorite way to show our support for you and dance education and we're happy to bring you the opportunity in a stress free way. Just have fun! We will announce our scholarship winners on Sunday evening after our PULSE Uncensored. If you have to leave before the scholarship ceremony but would like to know if you won a scholarship, contact Courtney! You have ONE WEEK to redeem your scholarship. Failure to do so will result in immediate expiration of your scholarship.
The Final Night Gala is a performance showcasing dancers from the Faculty Intensives, Top Solo Scholarship Program performers, Choreographer's Picks from Saturday’s Performance and guest artists. We will also be announcing our Elite PULSE Protégés for the 2011-2012 season. The performance will be held in the main ballroom on Sunday, July 31st. Tickets to this event are $25 each. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Courtney.
NOTE: Not all dancers who attend the PULSE are featured in the Gala
Listen to one of the industry’s leading agents from Clear Talent Group as they give you the details of the business. This is an open seminar – feel free to ask questions. Bring your parents!
Clear Talent Group Agent Talk: Thursday, July 28th, 5:15pm
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE! Every great dancer needs a great professional headshot! Headshots are now color in the dance industry. Don't get caught without a current headshot for your next audition, school event, or local newspaper. A professional resident photographer, will take your portrait right at the PULSE for a discounted PULSE only rate! Top off your weekend experience by taking advantage of this very special offer. Sign up for your desired time slot on site (keep in mind it may be before, between, or after classes). Each appointment will last 30 minutes. You will receive your professional digital images organized on a CD with the photographers opinion of the best shots indicated before you leave. These files can be printed at ANY photo lab for nice enlargements.
This is a $200-500 value! If you would still like to add this option to your account,
please contact Krysha.
Color Headshots: $150 per participant.
Click here are some tips for participants who have already signed up for headshots.
Education is our number one goal at The PULSE and we know it’s your number one goal at your studios too! One of our favorite parts of being on tour is meeting and hosting dance educators, teachers, and instructors from across the country. We value and appreciate every one of you and the work you do; we want to make sure you get the most out of your weekend as a teacher at our event.
Registering as a teacher at The PULSE allows access into all levels and classes. We also planned a few special events just for you:
Teacher Talk
We invite teachers to meet our PULSE Directors and guests for an open-floor discussion about the dance world. We welcome you to ask any questions you may have concerning your students or your studio. We will go over last-minute updates for the PULSE NYC, and the schedule.
Teacher Talk: Friday, July 29nd, 10:30 am
Are you a group leader?
If you've registered for the PULSE with a group of 10 or more dancers, we have a few special treats just for you! Your group packet will be ready for you at check-in! Upon check-in, you will receive your very own Group Leader goody bag. In addition, all groups of 10+ receive a PULSE Plaque for your studio!
INTERESTED IN TAKING MORE?
Our 11th Annual Teacher Workshop will be taking place at The Hyatt at the same time! Registration is still open! Please contact Courtney if you would like to purchase a Teacher Workshop upgrade ($100).
A big thank you to all of our PULSE Parents! We know you have several choices when it comes to your child’s dance education and we’re so glad you’ve chosen The PULSE. It takes a lot of planning, time, and money to support young dancers and travel to dance workshops and we want to make sure your weekend is as meaningful as your dancer’s.
Parent Chat
Join our Directors, Pam Chancey and Mary Andreasen, for a coffee chat (and maybe even a treat or two!) and Q & A. They love hearing your feedback, taking your questions, and giving advice for you and your young dancers. No wristband required!
Parent Chat: Thursday, July 28th, 3:45 pm
Parent Class
Don't be shy, we know who the PULSE dancers get their talent from! Join us for a casual, fun dance class just for you. Come as you are- no special clothing, shoes, or experience necessary. Just bring some enthusiasm and be ready to have fun!
Parent Class: Sunday, July 31st, 1:45pm
Parent Showcase
Come take a quick glimpse into what your dancer has learned at PULSE Summer NYC. This is free to watch, no observer band required.
Adv and Adv/Pro Parent Showcase: Sunday, July 31st, 3:00pm
Int and Int/Adv Parent Showcase: Sunday, July 31st, 4:15pm
Observer Bands
We know you want to support your dancers and get a first hand view of what they are learning at The PULSE. All general workshop classes can be viewed by purchasing an observer band. It’s important to us to preserve the quality, focus, and energy of a consummate learning atmosphere for our faculty and dancers. For this reason we limit the amount of observers allowed in the room and we request observers to follow a few simple guidelines and rules. *
Pre-registration is strongly suggested as observer bands often sell out. You may purchase or add observer bands to your online registration up until Monday, July 11th. If available, observer bands will be sold on-site at both check ins (CASH ONLY).
*All observer bands are non-refundable and may not be transferred from one person to another. The PULSE is not responsible for lost or stolen bands. Noise level and activity should be kept to a minimum out of consideration for the faculty and dancers. No cell phones, talking, videotaping, or note taking. Please do not bring your child's lunch into the observation area, speak on your cell phones, allow your cell phones to ring, or chat loudly with fellow observers. Also please note, you must be accompanying a dancer to observe.
There is no dress code for The PULSE -- come as you are! Most dancers wear hip hop clothes, sweats or tighter-fittingoutfits for contemporary classes. Remember, you will be dancing on carpet, so bring several dance shoe options such as jazzshoes, sneakers, dance paws, knee socks or whatever you feel comfortable in. Be sure to pick up the hottest PULSE gear to wear in class as well! Please be mindful of your age when choosing your outfit. We encourage age appropriate dance attire! Thank you!
Lunch Options
Our goal is to keep you dancing all day, so we keep your lunch breaks short. We'll host a quick “cash and carry” lunch in the area outside the ballrooms. There are many great choices all around Grand Central for food including Grand Central Market, grab and go, delis, fine restaurants and more!
Payment Options
All registration sales, as well as our PULSE retail, will accept cash or credit card payment (MasterCard or Visa only).
On-site shopping
The PULSE hosts the hottest vendors in dance wear and dance gear -- take a break and do some shopping! Shop our DANCE EXPO for the latest in dance apparel, footwear and accessories! It features our favorite vendors including Capezio, NappyTabs, Suagr & Bruno, and Tia’s Dancewear!
Also make sure to check out the PULSE Merchandise --T-shirts, socks, dance pants, basketball shorts and more!
This event is too exciting not to capture on film! ProPix professional photographers will be onsite all weekend, so be sure to check out the photos of yourselves to purchase. You are however, welcome to use your personal still cameras throughout the workshop. There will be no videotaping permitted at the Showcase or in any PULSE workshop classes.
Make sure to visit “The Official Studio” of The PULSE On Tour, Broadway Dance Center! With over 200 different weekly classes, Broadway Dance Center hosts hundreds of dancers each week in their new 23,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility. Broadway Dance Center: 322 West 45th Street, 3rd floor.
Pam Chancey, Executive Director
Mary Andreasen, Managing Director
Registration@ThePulseOnTour.com
212.582.3474 or 877.PULSE.01
347 West 36th Street, Suite 1501, New York, NY 10018
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