EMERGE125's 2025 Summer Workshop is a must-attend experience for dance enthusiasts who are ready to elevate their talent. You'll experience five intensive days filled with classes, seminars, collaborations, physical assessments, a studio showing, and classes with Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher. Take a leap towards inhabiting the life of a professional dancer at this week of movement, creativity, and fun!

WORKSHOP FEE:
$495/participant
Our Early Bird price has ended.

Ages 14-23, Intermediate/Advanced Level
10:00AM - 4:00PM Daily
Located at Marymount Manhattan College - Nugent Hall 460

The suggested age range for the Workshop is 14-23, however, dancers over the age of 23 are also welcome to participate, especially in the single class offerings (see below).

SINGLE CLASS OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

$15/class. 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Class Options:
Monday: Contemporary/Modern (with Tiffany Rea-Fisher)
Tuesday: Contemporary/Modern & Jazz
Wednesday: Ballet & Afro-Caribbean
Thursday: Contemporary/Modern, Jazz, & Afro-Caribbean

Use the dropdown menu to select individual classes at registration.

Our teaching artists will instruct participants in styles including ballet, modern, Afro-Caribbean, and jazz. Beyond expanding your skills and repertoire, our team will aim to give you actionable direction about navigating the day-to-day realities of being a practicing artist, suggest ways to capitalize on your strengths, and provide the foundation necessary to cultivate your artistic voice. You'll have the chance to speak directly with E125 Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher, get networking and career-building advice from E125 Executive Director Juliane Slater, confer with a Board Certified Physical Therapist and licensed Nutritionist to learn how to better develop your body, and perform internationally presented E125 repertoire at a culminating studio showing where you're the star!

With an eye toward embracing everyone from an advanced high school student to a regularly auditioning college level dancer, this summer workshop presents a unique opportunity to learn from talented instructors, engage with elite industry figures, and connect with your fellow artists. Don't miss out on this incredible experience to build your skills, ignite your passion for dance, and find a community. Mark your calendars and expect to EMERGE as a stronger artist!

July 5-27, 2025
Tuesdays-Sundays
FREE at Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem

EMERGE125 is back with Classical Theatre of Harlem, bringing MEMNON to the stage. With choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher. We hope you’ll join us this summer!

More information to come!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of dance as EMERGE125 makes its exciting move to El Museo del Barrio for our NYC Season! May 29-31, 2025.

Thursday, May 29th at 7:30PM
Friday, May 30th at 7:30PM
Saturday, May 31st at 4:00PM

The EMERGE125 company dancers push the limits of physicality, with works like Pre-Show Jitters (a raw exploration of the emotional intensity before stepping on stage), 1:3:4:1 (a mesmerizing journey through the physicality of visual artists), and For Joy (a reimagined piece about resilience and joy in a challenging world). You'll also experience the deeply personal solo I Want You, a stunning full-company premiere To The Root, and the breathtaking, emotionally-charged finale Heart of Glass.

EMERGE125 will be teaching dance classes at Stars of Tomorrow Project during the Spring semester. The students will be learning choreography as well as participating in Modern technique classes.

EMERGE125's educational initiatives aim to educate and empower all students to reach their unique potential as artists and productive members of society. Arts education opens the door for exploration and new opportunities. By offering diverse dance education programs, we can provide a unique and creative way to better serve our communities. This season, E125 continues our partnership with The Stars of Tomorrow Project. As we continue to give back to the community, the goal of our education programs is to establish a steady network of dance students to consistently increase participation in E125 Education programs, Company Seasons, and other events. E125 could not be prouder of our company teaching artists for their commitment to dance education, our students, and the communities that we serve. We’re excited to see our progress and success as we reimagine existing programs and roll out a new agenda.

The Stars of Tomorrow Project, Inc. is a FREE youth development organization, that gives the youth of New York City the opportunity to discover the world, and the tools to navigate it. Using the art of acting to help students develop while mentoring and nurturing them in safe spaces. We provide young people with places to express themselves while developing into productive world citizens and tomorrow’s leaders.

The Stars of Tomorrow Project is a year around program, with a fall, spring, and summer semesters. Young people ages 14-25 have access to free programming in acting, voice, dance, and movement. Teens work with professional artists in the heart of the theater district in midtown Manhattan, see performances from the performing arts conservatories at SUNY, and Purchase College, and visit cultural institutions throughout the city.

EMERGE125 is currently in residency with Trinity School teaching dance classes to the 3rd Grade students. The residency will culminate in a showcase on March 14th.

Past events at Trinity School included a Harlem Renaissance education outreach event coordinated by E125’s Director of Education, Kat Files. E125 recognizes that in our multicultural state, especially the diverse atmosphere of NYC and its 5 boroughs, arts education serves as a bridge across cultural and language differences and builds connections within and between communities. Executive Artistic Director, Tiffany Rea-Fisher, alongside Company Dancers presented choreography from “Rights of Renaissance,” a work created by Tiffany Rea-Fisher and E125 that pays homage to the Harlem Renaissance. There were 64 students in attendance. Dance education helps students broaden their perspectives and understand their world and the diverse cultural influences that surround them. We hope to continue building a partnership with Trinity School!

EMERGE125 will be teaching dance classes at Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts during the Spring semester. The Sophomore students will be learning choreography as well as participating in Ballet Residency with technique classes each week.

EMERGE125's educational initiatives aim to educate and empower all students to reach their unique potential as artists and productive members of society. Arts education opens the door for exploration and new opportunities. By offering diverse dance education programs, we can provide a unique and creative way to better serve our communities. This season, E125 continues our partnership with The Stars of Tomorrow Project. As we continue to give back to the community, the goal of our education programs is to establish a steady network of dance students to consistently increase participation in E125 Education programs, Company Seasons, and other events. E125 could not be prouder of our company teaching artists for their commitment to dance education, our students, and the communities that we serve. We’re excited to see our progress and success as we reimagine existing programs and roll out a new agenda.

Looking for a class that's the perfect balance of fire and fun?! This new year, EMERGE125 is launching a monthly Masterclass Series led by internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer, Tiffany Rea-Fisher. You can expect a high velocity, contemporary/modern dance class with an emphasis on physical technical ability. Masterclasses will take place at multiple locations in NYC throughout the year.

*Be sure to sign up for our April event which will include a movement class, repertoire workshop, and professional talkback.

February 1, 2025 / 1-2:30pm / New York Center for Creativity & Dance
March 1, 2025 / 1-2:30pm / Marymount Manhattan College
*April 5, 2025 / 11am-3pm / Marymount Manhattan College

Our May 3rd and June 7th classes have been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please keep an eye out for any additional classes with Tiffany Rea-Fisher in the future!!

Levels: Intermediate/Advanced
Participants: 16+
Masterclass Fee: $27 per class; $25 per class with purchase of 2 or more classes

*Join us on April 5th, 11-3PM for our SPRING WORKSHOP at Marymount Manhattan College:

Our Spring Workshop features a movement class, repertoire session, and an exclusive Q&A with Tiffany!

ABOUT TIFFANY REA-FISHER

A graduate of SUNY Purchase, a student of Kevin Wynn (Complex Movement) and follower of the work of Virginia Johnson (Dance Theatre of Harlem), Rea-Fisher approaches the dance studio with over 25 years of pedagogy in her field. She describes her specialty style as "contemporary modern with an emphasis on high-level physical technical ability," which means you'll never be so excited to work this hard!

Rea-Fisher's works have been performed at the Joyce, the Apollo, New York City Center, Joe's Pub, the Guggenheim and New York Live Arts. Her recent accomplishments include a 2022 Dance Theatre of Harlem commission and choreographing The Public Theater’s 2023 The Tempest. One of her own dancers recently described Tiffany as having "the unique ability to cultivate a space where both rigor and joy are forever accessible."

A seven-time AUDELCO award nominee, National Dance Project Award winner, and Bessie's Award Selection Committee member, Rea-Fisher received a special citation on behalf of New York City for her cultural contributions. At this opening masterclass of 2025, you'll learn her teaching philosophy and participants will live the EMERGE125 experience in person. Don't miss this deep immersion in athleticism, technique and inimitable swag. Limited slots available now!

IABD is bringing it’s on the 1 | dance class series to Pittsburg, PA as part of their 35th Annual International Conference and Festival. The festival takes place January 23-25, 2025.

EMERGE125 Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher will be teaching Contemporary class on:

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23rd - 2:30-4:00PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24th - 12:00-1:30PM

Both classes will be help at Point Park Conservatory, 201 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA.

Dance classes are $20 per class for IABD Members and $25 per class for the general public. Click below for the full class schedule and registration!

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) hosts its 35th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance – The Bridges We Build: From Revolution to Legacy.

EMERGE125 is proud to take part in this year’s conference and festival that runs from January 22nd - 26th, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Catch EMERGE125 in the Established Artist’s Showcase on Friday, January 24th at the Benedum Theatre!