Movement Research at the Judson Church. Alyssa Gersony. Photo by Ian Douglas.

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MELT Summer 2023

July 10 – August 4, 2023

About MELT:

MELT Intensives are a series of daily workshops in technique, somatics, improvisation, composition and other areas offered each summer and winter. 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.


COVID-19 Safety Protocols:

Movement Research COVID-19 protocols are subject to change.

For extended workshops (including MELT), we require testing on the first day of the workshop and potentially on subsequent days depending on COVID transmission at the time of the event (MR provides rapid test on-site).
You will be provided with more info prior to the event.

If circumstances related to COVID-19 arise that prevent you from attending a class or workshop for which you have pre-registered, you will be issued a full refund.

Please, carefully read our current>>Movement Research COVID-19 Protocols<<.


Registration Guidelines:

1. Go to the SCHEDULE tab and click on your favorite Workshop.
2. Carefully read the Workshop description and click >>REGISTER HERE<<
3. Select the Workshop(s) desired in the new link and complete your order. You will receive an email confirmation with details.

Please note all programming is subject to change. For updates stay tuned to our Social Media and Sign up for our >>NEWSLETTER<<.


Accessibility Notes:

Accessibility information about Movement Research 122 Community Center.

For access requests and questions, please contact [email protected], subject line "MELT WINTER 2023."

WEEK 1: July 10- 14

[Virtual] Jennifer Harge: On the Underside of Flesh: An Offering to Black Fascia
Mon-Fri from 11am-1pm EDT
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Online via Zoom

[In-Person] Joanna Kotze: Technique Laboratory
Mon-Fri from 10am-12pm
Duration: 2 hours
Location: The Judson Memorial Church

[In-Person] K.J. Holmes: Contact Improvisation as Basic and Advancement
Mon-Fri from 1-3pm
Duration: 2 hours
Location: The Judson Memorial Church

[In-Person] mayfield brooks: Falling into Attunement: Let's Play!
Mon-Fri from 3:30pm-5:30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Location: The Judson Memorial Church

WEEK 2: July 17- 21

[Virtual] Fana Fraser: Devising a Labyrinth
Mon-Fri from 10am-1pm EDT
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Online via Zoom

[In-Person] Vicky Shick: Morning Dance
Mon-Thu from 10am-12pm
Duration: 2 hours
Location: The Judson Memorial Church

[In-Person] Barbara Mahler: Klein Technique™: Understanding how we Move, as we Move
Mon-Fri from 1-3pm
Duration: 2 hours
Location: The Judson Memorial Church

[In-Person] luciana achugar: A Spell for Utopia
Mon-Fri from 3:30pm-5:30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Location: The Judson Memorial Church

WEEK 3: July 24- 28

[In-Person] Fabio Tavares: Alexander Technique
Mon-Fri from 10am-12pm
Duration: 2 hours
Location: The Judson Memorial Church

[Virtual] Petra Kuppers: Crip/Mad Archive Dances
Mon-Fri from 11:30am-1pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Location: Online via Zoom

[In-Person] Sara Shelton Mann: Moving Alchemy
Mon-Fri from 1pm-4pm
Duration: 3 hours
Location: The Judson Memorial Church

WEEK 4: July 31- August 4

[In-Person] Irene Dowd: Spirals - Choreographic Warm-up and Training for Dance
Mon-Fri from 10am-12pm
Duration: 2 hours
Location: The Judson Memorial Church

[Virtual] Estrellx Supernova: "Consensual Fault Lines or Glitch in the Crossroads, Phase 2 or Soggy Cereal-as-Praxis"
Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm
Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online via Zoom

[In-Person] J. Bouey: Somatic Astrology for Abolition
Mon-Fri from 1pm-3pm
Duration: 2 hours
Location: The Judson Memorial Church

[In-Person] Tere O'Connor: Mean Moves
Mon-Fri from 3:30pm-5:30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Location: The Judson Memorial Church

We accept credit card payments on our website.

These workshops are offered on a sliding scale. Please make an assessment of your financial needs and your ability to support our teaching artists. For more information or for further inquiries email: [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: “drop-in” classes are not available.

[In-Person] Technique Laboratory

Joanna Kotze
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July 10 – July 14

10:00am – 12:00pm
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[Virtual] On the Underside of Flesh: An Offering to Black Fascia

Jennifer Harge
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July 10 – July 14

11:00am – 1:00pm
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[In-Person] Contact Improvisation as Basic and Advancement

K.J. Holmes
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July 10 – July 14

1:00pm – 3:00pm
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[In-Person] Falling into Attunement: Let's Play!

mayfield brooks
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July 10 – July 14

3:30pm – 5:30pm
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[Virtual] Devising a Labyrinth

Fana Fraser
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July 17 – July 21

10:00am – 12:00pm
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[In-Person] Morning Dance

Vicky Shick
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July 17 – July 21

10:00am – 12:00pm
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[In-person] Klein Technique™: Understanding how we Move, as we Move

Barbara Mahler
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July 17 – July 21

1:00pm – 3:00pm
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[In-Person] A Spell for Utopia

luciana achugar
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July 17 – July 21

3:30pm – 5:30pm
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[In-Person] Alexander Technique

Fabio Tavares
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July 24 – July 28

10:00am – 12:00pm
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[Virtual] Crip/Mad Archive Dances

Petra Kuppers
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July 26 – July 28

11:30am – 1:00pm
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[In-Person] Moving Alchemy

Sara Shelton Mann
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July 24 – July 28

1:00pm – 4:00pm
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[In-Person] Spirals - Choreographic Warm-up and Training for Dance

Irene Dowd
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July 31 – August 4

10:00am – 12:00pm
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[Virtual] Consensual Fault Lines or Glitch in the Crossroads, Phase 2 or Soggy Cereal-as-Praxis

Estrellx Supernova
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July 31 – August 4

11:00am – 2:00pm
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[In-Person] Somatic Astrology for Abolition

J. Bouey
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July 31 – August 4

1:00pm – 3:00pm
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[In-Person] Mean Moves

Tere O'Connor
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July 31 – August 4

3:30pm – 5:30pm
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