ChoreoLABs are workshops that explore the art of dance making. We introduce and explore various choreographic tools that help dance makers generate their own authentic movement, find new ways to synthesize phrases, and hone compositional skills. Open to dance artists of all genres and levels, these workshops encourage participants to develop their own choreographic voice. In ChoreoLAB: MERGING […]
This is an open level class which focuses on exploring key concepts and theories of Taichi (太極). Inducted as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020 by UNESCO, this ancient Chinese martial art dates back 2000 years and is widely practiced today as a health exercise. Students will explore foundational concepts like silk pulling/reeling(纏/抽), sinking (沉), […]
About the event Our two AADF2026 Collaborative Residency choreographers Forest Lee and Hannah Joo are offering up their works-in-progress to the "wrecking" process as part of their choreographic research. They will play with each other’s work and remake it live, in front of an audience! Dance artists Adie San Diego and Odessa Uno are also invited to […]
This intermediate/advanced level contemporary dance class dives deeper into floorwork technique. We introduce more challenging shoulder rolls, more interesting ways of getting in and out of the floor, and more intricate phrasework. Geared towards dancers with previous floorwork experience who are comfortable with basic shoulder rolls. *Recommendations Pants or leg coverings are highly recommended, as well […]
