MOVE|NYC|'s PRE-YPP, a high school readiness program, exposes young dancers to the rigor of a professional dance career as they develop into versatile, socially conscious, and well-rounded artists— propelling each young dancer to the next phase of their technical and artistic training.
The PRE-YPP is a TUITION-FREE Mentorship & High School Prep Program for New York City’s young pre-professional dancers who demonstrate exceptional potential for a career in dance. The PRE-YPP identifies talent at every stage of technical development and provides critical access to opportunities for professional mentorship and technical training, which prepares each young dancer for a successful high school career.
This robust program, running from August to June annually, offers an unparalleled year-round experience designed to nurture young dancers into well-rounded, socially conscious, and technically exceptional artists—fully funded by donations, allowing participants to focus on their growth without financial barriers.
August 3-24, 2025
Ballet and Modern with a focus on execution, musicality, and performance quality.
With Co-Founder Nigel Campbell and leading industry professionals.
Work with choreographers to create new pieces performed at showcases and community events.
Solo coaching for performing arts auditions.
Public speaking, networking, and professional conduct.
Insights from successful, reflective working artists.
Attend professional performances at New York City's top venues at no cost.
Professional headshots and application guidance.
Tamisha Guy, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, began her dance training at Ballet Tech and later attended SUNY Purchase College, double majoring in dance and arts management. She has performed works by choreographers such as William Forsythe, Merce Cunningham, and Mark Morris. In 2016, she was named one of Dance Magazine's Top 25 to Watch and received the Princess Grace Award. Guy was also recognized as one of Dance Europe's Best Dancers of the Year in 2017 and received the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Dance in 2021. She currently dances with A.I.M. under Kyle Abraham and teaches at Barnard College.
