KAI/NYC DANCE Program

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“Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.” — Martha Graham 🤍 #MondayMoments #KAI #kanyokartsinitiative #inspiration #quotesdaily #dancer #artistsoninstagram #marthagraham

Proceeding with our dance research project series with #KAIKids . Join us to explore the remarkable contributions of dance artists throughout history and their profound influence on the dance world. Up next we have Kate and she was assigned the icon himself Mr. Jerome Robbins 
An excerpt from Kate’s essay on Robbins✍🏼: Jerome Robbins started his career at age 6... composing his music. His compositions led him to his love for dancing. Jerome Robbins was born on October 11, 1918, in Manhattan NY. His career started as a ballet dancer in 1937. His career was filled with grace and beauty and he created beautiful ballets. He later created jazz and pedestrian dances and put them into shows. He won 4 Tony Awards, 5 Donaldson Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, The Screen Directors’ Guild Award, and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for his shows Fiddler on the Roof, The King and I, and West Side Story. He is very unique because of his skillful use of contemporary American themes in ballets and Broadway and Hollywood musicals. Jerome Robbins created 54 ballets and directed more than 20 Broadway shows. He was inspired by George Balanchine. He choreographed Fiddler on the Roof, West Side Story, Peter Pan, On the Town, Gatsby, high button shoes, and a funny thing happened on the way to the forum! He also did many more Broadway shows! Jerome Robbins passed away on July 29, 1998, at age 79. Although he is no longer with us, his legacy continues in his choreography and dance, which is known all over the world.🌎❤️ #KAI #kanyokartsinitiative #jeromerobbins #westsidestory #choreography #broadway #herstory #dancehistory #robbins

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” - Mahatma Gandhi 🤍 Let’s unite to show our respect and solidarity for the LGBTQI+ community and to provide them with our unwavering support. #happypridemonth #lgbtqi #KAI #pride #kanyokartsinitiative #gandhi #quoteoftheday #ally

KAI was thrilled to showcase their talents and join the community in a celebration of dance at the prestigious 18th annual @danceparadenyc event yesterday! 💛🤍 #danceparadenyc #danceparade #danceparadenewyork #nyc #KAI #kanyokartsinitiative #dancinginthestreet

We are so excited to be walking and dancing with the amazing companies and artists @danceparadenyc 💫 Come out and join everyone in celebration of dance, tomorrow, May 18th! 💃🏽🕺🏻🪩🩰🎶

It’s time to applaud the remarkable accomplishments of our graduating class of 2024 at KAI! Last but not least we have one of our remarkable seniors, Liana Wise, is heading to the University of Michigan to pursue her BFA in Musical Theatre @umichmusicaltheatre ! 💙💛 “Over the past two years, KAI has taught me countless lessons that apply to all aspects of my life. The accountability, professionalism and attention to detail that KAI teaches has helped me tackle the college audition process with confidence and clarity. The multidisciplinary training at KAI has greatly helped me throughout this process! Before coming to KAI, I was terrified to use my voice and sing in front of other people. However, the multiple opportunities to sing and perform in front of the greatest and most supportive peers has helped me become more comfortable and confident!” - Liana Wise @thelianawise We are immensely proud of you. The future holds great promise for Liana and all our graduates, and we cannot wait to witness the extraordinary heights they will reach!!!! 💛💫🖤

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our 2024 KAI graduating class! Another one of our outstanding seniors, Asha Mody, is about to embark on a new journey at the University of Southern California Dornslife @uscdornsife . She has been accepted as part of the freshman honors program and will also be pursuing a minor at Kaufman @usckaufman . ❤️💛 “I think my time at @kanyokartsinitiative has really shown me the importance of good work ethic and having respect for every space I step into. Each class I take at KAI has pushed me emotionally, mentally, and physically and the overarching message that you have to give your best to get the best results is something I will definitely carry with me.” - @asha_mody The future is bright for Asha and all our graduates, and we are excited to see the incredible things they will achieve. ✨#collegeacceptance #college #usc #uscdornsife #usckaufman #instagram #reelsinstagram #explorepage

“As a technical dancer, do you believe you have a “bad side”? And if you do, would you be comfortable with a choreographer utilizing it? Consider setting a goal for your summer to return in the fall with equally strong sides! As artists in training, it is important to set personal goals… keep getting stronger!” - Laurie ✨ #MondayMoments with founder and director Laurie Kanyok (@lkanyok ) #KAI #dance #kanyokartsinitiative

Exciting news! We are proud to introduce our latest program, tailor-made for rising seniors who are gearing up for college and scholarship auditions. Our 2-week program in NYC is designed to provide comprehensive support to help these talented individuals effectively showcase their skills to prospective colleges and universities. Visit our #linkinbio to schedule a meeting with Founder and Director Laurie Kanyok @lkanyok 🤩📌 KEY FEATURES - Customized Solo Choreography - Expert Coaching for Dance Solo - Professional Filming of Dance Solo - Well-crafted College Essay - Guided Assistance with 3 Supplemental Essays - Professional Resume Building - Stunning Headshots & Dance Shots - Valuable Advice on Dance Reel - Daily Warm Up Class/Seminars #kanyokartsinitiative #college #collegeprep #dancers #nyc #nycdance #danceeducation #summerprogram

On this International Dance Day, KAI extends heartfelt greetings to you and encourages you to unleash the transformative power of dance. Use dance to express yourself, connect with others, and elevate your spirits - let’s dance our way to happiness together! 💗#internationaldanceday #KAI #kanyokartsinitiative #dance #reelsinstagram #instadaily #explorepage

It’s time to celebrate the incredible achievements of our 2024 KAI graduating class! Our first shining star is Jenna Lombardo @jennarosedance . Jenna is all set to pursue her passion for dance at Marymount Manhattan College @nycmarymount @mmcdancedept . We can’t wait to see what Jenna and all our graduates will go on to achieve in the future! 💫 #collegeacceptance #college #danceschool #dancer #dancetraining #nycdance #dance #marymountmanhattan #marymountmanhattancollege #mmcdance #bfadancemajor #explorepage