Artistic Instruction
Joseph is a seasoned Dance Instructor with over 14 years of specialized teaching experience in Classical Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary Ballet, Modern Dance Repertory, and Musical Theater / Jazz. I work with students aged 5-20, from amateurs to pre-professionals.
Teaching Experience Highlights
Starship Dance Theater, Guilford, CT:
Ballet, Pointe, Modern Repertory, Musical Theater & Musicality (2022 - Present)
New Haven Ballet, New Haven, CT
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Musical Theater Repertory & Musicality for Dancers (2021 - Present)
Peridance Center, New York, NY
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Guest Ballet Faculty (2022 - Present)
White Mountain Summer Dance Festival, Springfield, MA
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Guest Ballet & Modern Teacher / Teaching Assistant (2004 - 2008)
Directed by Laura Glenn (Jose Limon teacher at Juilliard). Responsible for marketing, online and social media materials, and student and teacher contract agreements.
Corvino School of Ballet, New York City
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Partnering / Teaching Assistant (2000 - 2004)
Guided by Ernesta Corvino (Ballet master for Tanztheater Pina Bausch), demonstrated and assisted in all classical ballet partnering classes.
Testimonials:
"I have known Joseph Simeone since he was a dancer with Merce Cunningham and have always enjoyed having him take my classes. He is an extremely gifted dancer who works with intense energy and purpose. He thoroughly understands the movement process and will be a great help to anyone who studies with him."
Finis Jhung
"Joseph is the best dance performance coach I have ever worked with: He helps me achieve more confidence & honesty in my performances; both on Broadway and at New York City Ballet — I love him!"
Tiler Peck, Principal Dancer, NYCB
For pricing & scheduling, please contact: (917) 304 - 4356
EDUCATION
THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL
Music Composition: Thomas Cabaniss, Milton Babbit
Acting: Richard Feldman
Voice: Kathryn LaBouff
Ballet: Ernesta Corvino, Andra Corvino, Ben Harkarvy, Stephen Pier, Hector Zaraspe, Alphonse Poulin, Lawrence Rhodes, Alexandra Wells, Zvi Gotheiner & Mark Morris
Limon: Laura Glenn, Risa Steinberg & Sue Bernhard
Horton: Milton Meyers
Taylor: Linda Kent & Carolyn Adams
Graham: Therese Capucilli, Christine Dakin, Jacqulyn Buglisi & Peter Lundon
Pas de Deux: Richard Cook
Contemporary Partnering: Laura Glenn, Linda Kent & Carolyn Adams
Dance Composition: Elizabeth Keen & Pat Catterson
Elements of Performing: Benjamin Harkarvy, Martha Clarke, Risa Steinberg