Our low-cost classes and workshops are led by established, progressive dance artists.
During Covid-19, Movement Research is offering [Virtual] classes through Zoom, some are *Free* others are available through a SLIDING SCALE. [In-person] classes will continue during spring 2022.
COVID Safety Guidelines at Movement Research
We are thrilled to host [In-person] classes at Movement Research starting October 2021. Please review our Covid Safety Protocols for in-person classes, workshops, and events.
- Movement Research offers [Virtual] and [In-person] classes.
- [In-person] classes are open-level. New to a movement class? Welcome! Please Review the class description and the faculty bio before class starts.
- Pre-registration is needed for [In-person] classes. All participants must comply with the latest NYC safety mandates noted in class description.
- [Virtual] classes are held through Zoom. Review the MR Zoom Etiquette Guidelines posted on the class description before class begins.
- Automated closed captioning will be available for all [Virtual] classes and workshops held through Zoom.
Our Classes
Morning Classes
Morning Classes were once held everyday at 10am, but now happen throughout the week at various times of day. Classes offer the opportunity to experience an artist Faculty's movement practices, investigations, histories. Classes may include somatic, improvisation, and movement phrase exercises. If dance experience is recommended, it will be denoted on the class webpage.
[In-Person] Morning Class: Thursday MorningsVicky Shick |
Thu, Oct 13 – Dec 15 | 10:00am–12:00pm |
[In-Person] Morning Class: Anchoring in SpaceMolly Lieber |
Tue, Nov 29 – Dec 20 | 10:00am–12:00pm |
Physical Inquiry and Somatic Practices
A series of ongoing, weekly drop-in classes based in a variety of body practices, designed to expand one’s understanding and efficient use of the body. Classes are suitable for professional dancers and non-dancers alike.
[Virtual] BodyMind Dancing™Martha Eddy, Stephanie Tack, Sherry Greenspan |
Mon, Sep 12 – Dec 19 | 6:00pm–7:00pm |
[Virtual] Starship SomaticsPetra Kuppers |
Tue, Sep 13 – Dec 21 | 11:00am–12:00pm |
[Virtual] Topf Technique /Dynamic AnatomyJaime Ortega |
Tue, Sep 13 – Dec 20 | 1:00pm–2:30pm |
[In-Person] Klein Technique™ / Movement ClassBarbara Mahler |
Fri, Sep 16 – Dec 23 | 10:00am–12:00pm |
[Virtual] Klein Technique™/Stretch and PlacementBarbara Mahler |
Thu, Sep 22 – Dec 22 | 1:00pm–2:30pm |
[In-person] Pilates Mat Class for DancersJohanna S. Meyer |
Tue, Sep 27 – Dec 21 | 2:00pm–3:15pm |
[In-Person] Alexander TechniqueSarah White-Ayón |
Wed, Nov 2 – Dec 21 | 2:00pm–3:45pm |
[Virtual] ReleasingJulie Mayo |
Mon, Dec 5 – Dec 19 | 10:00am–11:00am |
[In-Person] Feldenkrais® and ImprovisationAntonio Ramos |
Wed, Dec 7 – Dec 21 | 12:30pm–2:00pm |
Trisha Brown Dance Company Class
Movement Research partners with the Trisha Brown Dance Company to host a $16 in-person weekly Company Class taught by a rotating cast of current and former company members.
[In-person] Trisha Brown Dance CompanyJamie Scott, Lisa Kraus, Leah Ives, Patrick McGrath, Vicky Shick, Shelley Senter, Cecily Campbell, Mariah Maloney, Wendy Perron, Trisha Brown Dance Company |
Wed, Sep 21 – Dec 22 | 10:30am–12:00pm |
Dark Room Ballet
Hosted by Movement Research, Dark Room Ballet is taught by Krishna Washburn and designed specifically for the educational needs of blind and visually impaired people.
Click to learn about upcoming classes:
[Virtual] Dark Room Ballet: Open Level Class
[Virtual] Dark Room Ballet: Introductory Level Class
[Virtual] Dark Room Ballet: Open Level ClassKrishna Washburn |
Mon, Oct 3 – Dec 26 | 8:00pm–9:30pm |
The Dark Room Presents: Audio Description as an Art FormKrishna Washburn, Alejandra Ospina |
Sat, Nov 5 – Dec 17 | 4:00pm–5:30pm |
Improvisational Forms
Movement Research hosts a variety of classes in improvisational forms. Weekly Contact Improvisation classes take place in the evenings at Eden's Expressway and Gibney Dance 280 Broadway. The Underscore, developed by Nancy Stark Smith, is held monthly at Eden's Expressway on every second Sunday and led by a rotating roster of Underscore Facilitators. On Saturday mornings, K.J. Holmes leads Athletics of Intimacy, which explores dancing through the improvisational lenses of somatics, contact improvisation, and perceptual composition.
The UnderscoreUnderscore Facilitators, Luce Mahler |
1:00pm–4:30pm | |
[In-Person] Athletics of IntimacyK.J. Holmes |
Sat, Oct 15 – Dec 17 | 11:00am–1:00pm |
Our Workshops
Workshops
Workshops assist the pursuit of deeper levels of exploration into new dance processes, techniques, and ways of thinking and working, for faculty and students alike. Workshops are scheduled during MELT (Summer and Winter Intensives), in conjunction with the Movement Research Festival and at various times throughout the year.
[Virtual] Honing a Practice – Grasping the IntangibleEva Karczag |
Jan 9 – Jan 13 | 9:30am–11:30am |
[Virtual] on beginningSage Ni’Ja Whitson |
Jan 9 – Jan 13 | 11:00am–1:00pm |
[Virtual] Crip Movement LabKayla Hamilton, Elisabeth Motley |
Jan 9 – Jan 12 | 5:00pm–7:30pm |
[Virtual] Before your eyesLisa Nelson |
Jan 16 – Jan 20 | 12:30pm–2:00pm |
[In-Person] Collective StrategiesEleanor Bauer |
Jan 16 – Jan 20 | 3:00pm–6:00pm |
[In-Person] Felden-crisisAntonio Ramos |
Jan 23 – Jan 27 | 10:00am–12:00pm |
[In-Person] illder wisdomsiele paloumpis |
Jan 23 – Jan 27 | 11:00am–1:00pm |
[Virtual] BodyPortals/ CuerpxPortales: Fascia, Heart, and GutsMarielys Lely Burgos Meléndez |
Jan 23 – Jan 27 | 1:30pm–3:30pm |
MELT
MELT
Movement Research’s Winter and Summer intensives featuring the most innovative teachers and creators in dance today. Workshops include technique, composition, somatic practices, and improvisation as well as non-studio topics like lighting design, reading groups, and “movie” nights.
For details visit >>MELT Summer 2022 webpage<<
[In-Person] Dance & Healing - Exploring the healing body through movement and self-ShiatsuOri Flomin |
Jan 16 – Jan 20 | 10:00am–12:30pm |
[In-person] Conversations: a Performative ShowingEleanor Bauer |
Thu Jan 19 | 6:30pm–8:00pm |
Locations
Our classes and workshops are located in a variety of studio spaces across New York.
