Peter B. Schmitz has been working in the mediums of dance, theater and film/video for over 25 years. As a performer, he's had the great fortune to work with various artists including Terry Creach, Ann Carlson, Wendy Woodson, Yanira Castro, and Amy Chavasse. As a free-lance teacher/choreographer Peter has taught at various colleges and institutions throughout the U.S., Europe, New Zealand, and Turkey. Recent New York Theater performances include: Bent, Mother Courage, Limitless Joy, Endgame, as well as summer theater at the Bristol Valley Theater. Class for students runs from 12:10-2 PM. Public welcome to observe the class. Each session features a different guest artist who teaches a master class and sections from their repertory—this panorama of the contemporary dance field is presented to broaden the student’s awareness of what career possibilities are out there. The guest artist conducts a 30-minute technique class/warm-up and then teaches repertory that is performed by the class. In the final 15-20 minutes faculty coordinator Bill De Young conducts a Q and A interviewing each guest artist about their career and what recommendations they have about the transition from student to professional and what they look for when they audition dancers for their projects.