Open Company Class/Audition
Jul
24
to Sep 18

Open Company Class/Audition

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We invite professional dancers to attend our open company class as part of an audition process for the upcoming season (mid November 2025 – September 2026).

Classes will focus on principles used in our choreography and conclude with learning a phrase from our repertory.

We are looking for strong and versatile dancers who bring diversity to our group.

Suggested donation: $15

Classes take place in a private studio in Brooklyn. Once selected, we will coordinate a date that works for you.

To be considered, please send your bio and a video demonstrating your technical proficiency to info@mcgdance.org

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Intensive at École de danse Anouk Dénervaud in Switzerland
Sep
14
5:00 PM17:00

Intensive at École de danse Anouk Dénervaud in Switzerland

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Marie-Christine Giordano will be teaching a three-day intensive at École de danse Anouk Dénervaud in Switzerland from October 3–5, 2025.

This workshop will immerse participants in the principles that shape her choreography, blending fluidity, precision, and authentic expression. Dancers will explore movement vocabulary unique to Marie-Christine’s work and learn excerpts from her repertory.

Dates: October 3–5, 2025
Location: École de danse Anouk Denervaud, Fribourg, Switzerland
Level: Advanced/Pre-professional dancers

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Behind the Scenes at the Loft
Sep
14
5:00 PM17:00

Behind the Scenes at the Loft

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Join us at our home loft for a special gathering of members and friends of Marie-Christine Giordano Dance.

Enjoy fun, wine, and noshes along with a peek behind the scenes, and warm exchange.

Location: MCGD Home Loft, Sunset Park, Brooklyn

If you are interested in attending, please contact us to RSVP. Space is limited.

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Esquisses, Performance at Green-Wood Historical Chapel
Jun
20
8:30 PM20:30

Esquisses, Performance at Green-Wood Historical Chapel

One-night-only performance on the summer solstice day at the Gothic Revival-style Historic Chapel in Green-Wood Cemetery, designed by the prestigious firm Warren & Wetmore and completed in 1913.

Through raw and exquisite movement, the dancers will embody the contrast between the permanence of the stone and the ephemeral fluidity of dance, set against the striking backdrop of the grey stones.

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Behind the scene
Oct
27
3:30 PM15:30

Behind the scene

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You are invited to a behind the curtains' event with wine and laughs. This event is limited to 20 guests.

We will explore the dialogue between dancer Anna McGary and drum player Peter Leonardo It will be fun, informative and interactive.


When: October 27, 4PM

Where: at our live/work space in Brooklyn

RSVP by Thursday, October 24 @info@mcgdance.org. First come, first served up to 20 guests.

Biographies:

Anna McGary is a dancer, choreographer, and performer based in Brooklyn. She was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky where she studied dance and musical theater until moving to New York to attend Marymount Manhattan College. It is her third season with us.

Peter J. Leonardo is a versatile drummer, proficient in a wide range of styles. He has played with multiple bands across Long Island and beyond, making a name for himself through his adaptability and talent in diverse musical genres. It is his first time working with us.

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Movement Class for Adults
Oct
15
to Dec 16

Movement Class for Adults

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MOVEMENT CLASSES FOR ADULTS ALIGN -STRETCH -STRENGTHEN

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

FIRST CLASS FREE THEN DONATION BASED

WE WILL FOCUS ON:

1. Posture check - SPINE ALIGNMENT

You will get personal attention in order to achieve/maintain a good posture as I will work with a small group of people.

2. Stretch tight muscles - STRETCHING EXERCISES

Stretching increases the range of motion and flexibility of your spine. Several studies have found that stretching and yoga improve spinal mobility, especially for adults. It makes sense that you might experience back pain if the muscles supporting or working with the spine are tight.

These muscles include:

Erector spinae- Provide support on either side of the spine. Help straighten the back.

Oblique - Supports the torso, connects the abdominals to the lower back muscles and aids in rotation.

Glutes and hip flexors- These muscles help distribute force from the lower to upper body and take pressure off the spine.

Pecs and shoulders- Rounding your back or slouching when you sit puts stress on the cervical (upper) and thoracic (middle) spine.

3. Strengthen the muscles that support a good posture - CORE STABILITY EXERCISES

The spine is our body central support structure. Your spine is responsible for carrying the weight of your head, supporting the torso and arms allowing your body to move in every direction. Keeping the postural muscles strong helps protect your spine and prevent injuries.

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Work-in-process: Sens
Jan
3
to Aug 30

Work-in-process: Sens

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“ Le mot “ sens ” est le diamant concentré du vocabulaire français : En une syllabe “ sens ”, en réalité tout est dit, parce que ses trois acceptations sont les trois étages de notre vie humaine : la sensation, puis la direction et puis la signification, c’est à dire la réalisation “. -François Cheng

Translation: "The word "sens" is the diamond of the French vocabulary: In a single syllable "sens", in reality everything is said, because its three meanings are the three stages of our human life: the sensation, then the direction and then the meaning, that is to say the realization". François Cheng

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Brooklyn Public Schools Lecture Demonstrations
Dec
14
to Jun 30

Brooklyn Public Schools Lecture Demonstrations

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THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED, IN PART, BY PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY COUNCIL.

In collaboration with Brooklyn and New York City public schools, MCGD brings lecture demonstrations of MCG Dance Technique and repertoire to students all across Brooklyn. The program was created by Marie-Christine Giordano and is implemented by Giordano and associate company dancers.

This program was developed and based on the fact that we strongly believe that dance is a much-needed expressive, transformative, healing, and unifying art form. We present thoughtful and moving pieces that explore core values of the dignity of all form of life. We use dance and movement forms to convey positive messages of hope, accomplishment, inclusiveness, and community that go well beyond language and cultural differences. We aim at educating young people about the role of dance as an art form as well as inspire them through a unique experience that they would otherwise not have access to.

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MCG Dance Method Virtual Class
Jan
19
to Jun 14

MCG Dance Method Virtual Class

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Tuesday Class at noon.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Pay what you can. $5 suggested via Venmo or paypal: paypal.me/dropsaccumulated

Register for one or more classes: info@mcgdance.org

Ms. Giordano's method, based on principles of modern dance and ballet she considers valuable, develops in her dancers a powerful center, granting them the freedom to explore the full potential of their physical and artistic expression. It is a unique approach to movement, incorporating spirals, circular movements, crisp lines, shifts of weight, slow motion, a distinctive dynamic and the capacity to veer from total control to total abandon.

We offer classes that build you from the core/foundation and allows you to give yourself entirely to e-motion (energy in motion). We guide each dancer with comprehensive tools. Our method is respectful of a healthy alignment of the back and articulations, and guides students who want to become dancers and artists seeking a long career. Our process develops from the inside out with power and beauty. We create quality.

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Virtual Public Schools lecture Demonstrations
Jan
5
to Jun 25

Virtual Public Schools lecture Demonstrations

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MCGD will bring 10 free lecture demonstrations/workshops to Brooklyn and Lower East Side Public Schools. Each event is free to the school and the students. All students enrolled in the school are welcome to attend. The program was created by Giordano and is implemented by Giordano and company members. The program is based on our strong beliefs that dance is a much-needed expressive, healing, unifying, and disciplined art form. We present pieces that explore the landscape of the human heart as well as current societal challenges and core values of the human experience. We use dance to convey positive messages of hope, accomplishment, inclusiveness, and community that go well beyond language and cultural differences.

Feb. 19, 2021 PS. 140, PS. 142, Holiday Camp at 1PM

Feb. 24, 2021 PS 24 in Sunset Park

This program is supported in part by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council

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FREE PUBLIC SCHOOL LECTURE DEMONSTRATION
Mar
13
4:00 PM16:00

FREE PUBLIC SCHOOL LECTURE DEMONSTRATION

MCGD will perform at P.S. 142, Lower East side, in Bed-Stuy for all students enrolled at the school.

In collaboration with Brooklyn and New York City public schools, MCGD brings lecture demonstrations of MCG Dance Technique and repertoire to students all across Brooklyn. The program was created by Marie-Christine Giordano and is implemented by Giordano and associate company dancers.

This program was developed and based on the fact that we strongly believe that dance is a much-needed expressive, transformative, healing, and unifying art form. We present thoughtful and moving pieces that explore core values of the dignity of all form of life. We use dance and movement forms to convey positive messages of hope, accomplishment, inclusiveness, and community that go well beyond language and cultural differences. We aim at educating young people about the role of dance as an art form as well as inspire them through a unique experience that they would otherwise not have access to.

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MCGD Artists' Salon
Mar
1
3:00 PM15:00

MCGD Artists' Salon

Salon events are free and allow musicians, dancers, writers, and visual artists to share short works or works-in-process and dialogue in an inviting, friendly setting. Our guests can look forward to experiencing diversity and socializing with art makers and fellow art enthusiasts. These events take place in the loft space of Marie-Christine located in Brooklyn. It provides a warm environment for artists at different stages of their career to investigate together.

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Winter Intensive - Grow, learn the foundation of our method and audition!
Dec
18
to Dec 20

Winter Intensive - Grow, learn the foundation of our method and audition!

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Unique opportunity for a selected small group of dancers to be considered for company membership. 8 short paid performances between the end of January and the end of May. Minimal rehearsal time.

Marie-Christine Giordano will hold a 3 days winter intensive in her intimate loft space in Brooklyn for a very small group of dancers. You'll get to work on a healthy alignment of the spine and articulations, strengthen your core and, learn phrases from the Marie-Christine Giordano Dance repertory.
 

Dates: Wednesday, Dec. 18, Thursday Dec. 19 and Friday, Dec. 20.

Time: 9:30AM to noon.

Price: $125

To apply send a video clip and your resume to info@mcgdance.org

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Artists' Salon Fall and dance
Nov
10
3:00 PM15:00

Artists' Salon Fall and dance

Salon events are free and allow musicians, dancers, writers, and visual artists to share short works or works-in-process and dialogue in an inviting, friendly setting. Our guests can look forward to experiencing diversity and socializing with art makers and fellow art enthusiasts. These events take place in the loft space of Marie-Christine located in Brooklyn. It provides a warm environment for artists at different stages of their career to investigate together.

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Summer Intensive/Audition
Aug
20
to Aug 23

Summer Intensive/Audition

Marie-Christine Giordano Dance is looking for dancers that represent the diversity of NYC for its upcoming 2020 NYC Season.
We will be holding an intensive for up to 12 students in order to work closely with each dancer.

Dates: Tuesday August 20 to Friday 23.

Technique class: 1PM to 3PM immediately followed by 1 hour of repertory.

Total: 3 hours for 4 days.

Cost $160.

To apply, send us your resume and a short dance clip: info@mcgdance.org.


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FREE INTERACTIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL LECTURE DEMONSTRATION
Jun
5
3:00 PM15:00

FREE INTERACTIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL LECTURE DEMONSTRATION

June 5, 2019, 4PM to 5PM.

Location: P.S. 140, The Nathan Straus Preparatory School, 123 Ridge Street, Manhattan NY10002

This program was developed and based on the fact that we strongly believe that dance is a much-needed expressive, transformative, healing, and unifying art form. We present thoughtful and moving pieces that explore core values of the dignity of all form of life. We use dance and movement forms to convey positive messages of hope, accomplishment, inclusiveness, and community that go well beyond language and cultural differences. We aim at educating young people about the role of dance as an art form as well as inspire them through a unique experience that they would otherwise not have access to.


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FREE INTERACTIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL LECTURE DEMO
May
30
12:30 PM12:30

FREE INTERACTIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL LECTURE DEMO

Thursday, May 30, 12:30PM to 1:30PM

Location: PS 25, Eubie Blake School, District 16, Brooklyn

This program was developed and based on the fact that we strongly believe that dance is a much-needed expressive, transformative, healing, and unifying art form. We present thoughtful and moving pieces that explore core values of the dignity of all form of life. We use dance and movement forms to convey positive messages of hope, accomplishment, inclusiveness, and community that go well beyond language and cultural differences. We aim at educating young people about the role of dance as an art form as well as inspire them through a unique experience that they would otherwise not have access to.

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