MELT Intensives are a series of daily workshops in technique, somatics, improvisation, composition and other areas offered each summer (5 weeks) and winter (3 weeks). Taught by Movement Research’s internationally recognized faculty as well as acclaimed guest artists, these workshops provide students with the unique opportunity to engage with some of the most highly regarded and innovative artists in the field of dance today.

Upcoming MELT series

Summer MELT 2012 will run from July 9 - August 10, and will take place at Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church. Please note: Irene Dowd, Joe Levasseur, and Jenn Joy's workshop DO NOT take place at Danspace Project.

    • Irene Dowd's workshop will be held at Douglas Dunn Studio, 541 Broadway, 3rd Floor.
      Jenn Joy's workshop will be held ay NYU's Department of Performance Studies, Tisch School of the Arts, 721 Broadway, 6th Floor.
      Joe Levasseur's workshop will be held at Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St.
Tuition

Registering for full weeks saves you significant amounts of money:

$1250 for 5 full weeks, 10am-6pm, (15 workshops, a savings of $550)
$1050 for 4 full weeks, 10am-6pm, (12 workshops, a savings of $390)
$825 for 3 full weeks, 10am-6pm, (9 workshops, a savings of $255)
$600 for 2 full weeks, 10am-6pm, (6 workshops, a savings of $120)
$310 for 1 full week, 10am-6pm, (3 workshops, a savings of $50)

Individual workshops cost $115-$160.

Payment in full reserves your spot in any workshop or package enrollment. For packages, you may also make a deposit to reserve your spot. Balance of tuition is due no later than June 13, 2012.

Housing
Movement Research does not provide housing. Recommended housing options include: CAVE Art Space, which provides a special discount for artists studying with Movement Research and can be contacted via http://www.cavearts.org/?p=39 or studio@caveartspace.org, the Movement Research Facebook page housing discussion, www.studenthousing.org, www.craigslist.org, www.nyhabitat.com, or www.stephaniediamond.com/listings. We encourage students and those with housing available to become our friends on Facebook and post on our housing discussion board.

refund policy: Refunds will be available for individual workshops until 1 week before start of workshop minus a $50 processing fee per workshop. For week-based package enrollment, refunds will be available until 1 week before start of full enrollment, minus a $75 processing fee. Refunds cannot be given if notice is not received as stated. Credit towards future classes and workshops may be extended in the event of illness or injury. All refund and credit requests must be made in writing. Email info@movementresearch.org with any such requests.

upcoming classes & workshops

  • Nia Love
    May 16
    Wednesday 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    Morning Class
  • Emily Faulkner
    May 16
    Wednesday 12:30 pm-2:00 pm
    Alexander Technique
  • Jill Sigman
    May 17
    Thursday 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
    Workshop
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upcoming performances & events

  • Open Performance
    May 16, 8:00pm
    Moderated by Moriah Evans*
    Laurel Atwell, Elana Lanczi, Sarah Konner & Austin Selden, Danielle Russo
  • Open Performance
    May 23, 8:00pm
    Moderated by Strauss Bourque-LaFrance*
    Aimee Plauche, Jessica Parks, Hilary Melcher Chapman, Lindsay Gilmour
  • Festival
    May 29, 6:00pm
    Notebook Exhibition and Opening Reception
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