Maria Torres Teaches a NYC Master Class

Maria Torres places one hand on her hip as she stands in a group of dancers in a master class. — Maria Torres teaches a Master Class at NY City Center; photo Mayah “My” Lourdes Burke

In March 2022, The School at Jacob’s Pillow led four in-person Master Classes at New York City Center. Led by Pillow Artist Faculty and Alumni, the Master Class Series is designed to inspire and connect dancers with our worldwide network of established artists in the field.

Check out this behind the scenes footage of Maria Torres’ Dance Theatre: Afro-Latin Immersion Master Class! Plus, catch a glimpse of Dwayne Beach and Milteri Tucker – two of the Creative Team members for the Dance Theatre: Afro-Latin Immersion program.

Film Crew

Production: @McGhieProductions
Producer: Trevor McGhie @trevorjmcghie
Photographer & AD: Mayah “My” Lourdes Burke @mayahlourdes
DP & Edit: Dillon Clancy @Shaolinvisuals
Production Assistant: Atianah Thomas @atianaahhh
Boom Operator: Christopher Leon Celaya @watagoofball
Directed by Javan Zapata @_eyeofthewolf

A group of dancers in a studio face forward and take a step on their right legs. — Maria Torres Master Class; photo Mayah “My” Lourdes Burke

A group of dancers face the camera, stepping backward and holding their arms in front of their bodies. — Maria Torres Master Class; photo Mayah “My” Lourdes Burke

A group of dancers face away from the camera, crossing their left legs behind their right and propping their weight on their left feet. — Maria Torres Master Class; photo Mayah “My” Lourdes Burke

A group of dancers stand with their feet together and extend their arms in a V shape, bending their wrists so their hands curl. — Maria Torres Master Class; photo Mayah “My” Lourdes Burke

Edited by Gillian Ebersole. Published March 2022.