Choreo Lab w/ Jenna Davis

Saturday, June 20

11 AM -2 PM 

Oak Cliff Cultural Center (223 Jefferson Blvd Dallas, TX 75208)

Sliding Scale $5 - $15

Together we’ll dive into the interpretation of words and music through movement. We’ll explore what it looks and feels like to transform a song or piece of text into movement that is a reflection of our individuality, then blend over movements together into an ensemble dance. We’ll create choreography from an honest and organic place. Some movement experience is preferred, but not required.

Choreo Lab is an experiment in short-term, low-stakes creative processes that mutually benefit dancers and dancemakers. Led by a new choreographer each session, we create instant ensembles, giving the choreographer an opportunity to test out creative ideas on bodies other than their own and dancers the opportunity to meet collaborators, learn new movement styles, and be in a process-oriented environment. Dancemakers might ask participants to create their own material, play with spacing/facing, and engage with other compositional elements. 

Each session will start with a 15-30 min warm up depending on the needs of the process. Before each session participants will receive more details about what to expect including notes on apparel and other elements that might be involved like writing, speaking, and/or physical contact. A sliding scale of $5-15/person for each session will help cover the cost of studio space and admin. 

Choreo Lab was conceived by Lauren Kravitz with considerable support from Rai Barnard. Together, we’ll facilitate and develop this series.

Choreo Lab is supported by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.