The Verdon Fosse Legacy® Training Programs’ mission is to empower today’s artists through diverse dance training. We uphold the original integrity & intent of Bob Fosse® and Gwen Verdon’s work to build uniquely powerful entertainers for tomorrow.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
(Pre-Professional & Professional Dancers 16+)The Verdon Fosse Legacy® Professional Training Program is an elite invitational six-week summer intensive for professional and pre-professional dancers ages 16 and up in New York City.
This comprehensive, only-of-its-kind immersive program delivers a journey from foundational training through a professional company experience. Your mornings begin with essential grounding in Ballet, Fosse® Jazz, or Jack Cole technique (Jack Cole's blend of modern dance and global vernacular styles profoundly influenced Gwen Verdon's artistic development). Auxiliary Technique classes expand to encompass the vast array of styles and vocabulary that influenced Verdon & Fosse's methodology, including Classical Indian, Afro-Caribbean, Flamenco, Rhythm, Theatre Games, and Mime.
As the program progresses, your schedule mirrors that of a professional company with Company Class, followed by intensive Fosse® Repertoire work sessions studying longer excerpts from the choreographic canon. The multi-focus curriculum develops you as a complete triple-threat performer through small-group vocal sessions, acting exercises, scene work, and singing, while daily rehearsals with Legacy Rehearsal Directors & Reconstructeurs provide extended coaching and direction within a professional rehearsal setting.
The final weeks concentrate on rehearsing both authentic Fosse® Repertoire and new commercial choreography in the style of Fosse®, cultivating the increased confidence and artistry needed to be competitive in today's market. This challenging, in-depth, and constructive learning environment prepares the next generation of Fosse® trained dancers through an intensive, immersive, and inspiring training experience not available anywhere else.
The program culminates with an In-Studio Presentation of your work for peers, family, teachers, and the theatrical community on August 14, 2026.
DATES
July 6 - August 14, 2026 (M-F)
FEE
In-Person Only $8,500
50% deposit due upon admittance. Final payment due one month prior to the event. A limited amount of scholarship support may be available.
APPLY HERE FOR THE 2026 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
This is a 6-week Program, should you only be available for 2 or 4 weeks, please apply to the INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM.
INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM
NO PREREQUISITES.
Two separate 2-week long sessions for the advanced beginner to pre-professional dancer ages 16 and up.
SESSION I: July 6 -July 17, 2026
SESSION II: July 20 - July 31, 2026
Your training begins with daily technique classes designed to reinforce foundational skills across multiple disciplines: Ballet, FOSSE® Jazz, Classical Indian, Afro-Caribbean, Flamenco, Rhythm, and Theatre Games. Afternoons are dedicated to the study of signature Fosse® choreography in a supportive and challenging environment. Each two-week session builds core abilities while exploring repertoire allowing you to deepen your understanding of the Fosse® method and style. Each session differs in repertoire.
Enroll in one or both sessions.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM IV:
THE SHOWCASE
MUST COMPLETE PTP I, II & III.
BY INVITATION ONLY.
After immersing yourself in the legacy of Bob Fosse® and Gwen Verdon, select students are invited to participate in an individualized showcase for industry professionals. FOSSE® Repertoire, stylized commercial choreography, and ensemble work are chosen to highlight each performer.
To be eligible for an invitation to PTP IV, students must have successfully completed PTP I, II & III.
REGISTRATION
Deadline to apply is December 31, 2025. Admission is on a rolling basis.
INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM (Any Session): $3,500
SESSION I: July 6 - 17, 2026 (M-F)
SESSION II: July 20 - July 31, 2026 (M-F)
REGISTER FOR ANY TWO sessions of ITP for $6,250
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM: $8,500
SIX WEEKS: July 6 - August 14, 2026 (M-F)
50% deposit due upon admittance. Final payment due one month prior to the event.
A NOTE FROM NICOLE FOSSE
Welcome to The Verdon Fosse Legacy® Professional Training Programs! I have designed these inclusive educational training programs to immerse you in the world, history, and style of Bob Fosse® and Gwen Verdon's time. We provide an elite level of training for the next generation of Fosse® dancers that includes their foundational influences, dance vocabulary, and choreography. We are so excited for you to train with us!-Nicole Fosse
Founder and Artistic Director