MIP® is a unique summer dance intensive in New York City for advanced dancers, 18 to 23 years old. Dancers work with an extraordinary faculty of teachers, choreographers, and mentors in a project that encourages risk-taking, creativity, and the development of improvisational skills in a supportive environment; preparing the dancer to work in collaboration with today’s choreographers. The program includes ballet, improvisational workshops, and the exploration of the creative process. The 2017 MIP® program, July 2-July 21, concludes with a public Sharing at Baryshnikov Arts Center in NYC on July 21st from 5-6pm.