"For discovery to happen for my students I have to give them time for reflection and I have to give them opportunities to be leaders."

Workshop participant

Residencies & Courses

We present residencies and courses in New York City and around the world. Each residency, comprised of 3-20 sessions, is designed in collaboration with the host organization and tailored to the specific needs of the participants. The residency may involve a combination of:

  • Public Performances from the Nicoll+Oreck repertoire
  • Creation of new work involving the participants
  • Workshops for students, teachers or community members
  • Seminars or consulting on issues on arts education topics


Some topics of current and past residencies and courses include:

  • A Creative Approach to Dance Technique
  • Choreography and Improvisation
  • Performance-Based Assessment
  • The Reflective Teacher
  • Holistic Curriculum: Teaching to Both Sides of the Brain
  • Improvisational Theater Games in the Classroom