January 9 – January 27, 2023
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
All individuals participating in an in-person workshop at a Movement Research location must:
1. Be fully vaccinated (i.e., two weeks following receiving both doses of a two-dose vaccine or a single dose of a one-dose vaccine) with a COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use by the FDA or WHO.
2. Present on-site proof of vaccination and photo ID (which may include driver’s license, passport, government issued ID, school issued ID, or work issued ID card) in order to gain entry into the class.
3. Movement Research is unable to admit anyone who is not able to present these documents. Wear K95/KN95/KF94 masks during the entire duration of the workshop. MR will provide complimentary K95/KN95/KF94 masks if you do not have/bring your own.
4. Complete COVID rapid testing for each day you are on-site at a Movement Research location according to testing guidelines below. MR will provide complimentary testing kits if you do not have your own.
*Notes: For iele paloumpis’ workshop, in-person participants will also be required to have received the most recent COVID-19 booster they are eligible for.
If circumstances related to COVID-19 arise that prevent you from attending a workshop(s) for which you have pre-registered, you will be issued a full refund.
Read the >>Movement Research COVID-19 Safety Protocols<< in FULL.
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.
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 acce[email protected], subject line "MELT SUMMER 2023."
WEEK 1: January 9-13
Eva Karczag: [Virtual] Honing a Practice – Grasping the Intangible
Mon-Fri from 9:30-11:30am EST
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Online via Zoom
Sage Ni´Ja Whitson: [Virtual] on beginning
Mon-Fri from 11:00am-1:00pm EST
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Online via Zoom
Kayla Hamilton and Elisabeth Motley: [Virtual] Crip Movement Lab
Mon-Thu from 5-7:30pm EST
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: Online via Zoom
WEEK 2: January 16-20
Ori Flomin: [In-Person] Dance & Healing - Exploring the healing body through movement and self-Shiatsu
Mon-Fri from 10am-12:30pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: MR's Ninth Street Studio at 122CC
Lisa Nelson: [Virtual] Reimagining the illusion of a stable world: a dancer's lab on composition, communication, and the sense of imagination
Mon-Fri from 12:30-2pm EST
Duration: 1.5 hours
Location: Online via Zoom
Eleanor Bauer: [In-Person] Collective Strategies
Mon-Fri from 3-6pm
Duration: 3 hours
Location: MR's Ninth Street Studio at 122CC
Note: As part of this workshop attendees can participate in a performative showing on Thursday, Jan 19 at 6:45pm (following the session).
WEEK 3: January 23-27
Antonio Ramos: [In-Person] Felden-crisis
Mon-Fri from 10am-12pm
Duration: 2 hours
Location: MR's Ninth Street Studio at 122C
iele paloumpis: [In-Person/Asynchronous] illder wisdoms
Mon-Fri (Wed, self-led) from 11am-1pm EST
Duration: 2 hours
Location: MR´s Courtyard Studio/Asynchronous is self-led
Marielys Burgos Meléndez: [Virtual] BodyPortals/ CuerpxPortales: Fascia, Heart, and Guts
Mon-Fri from 1:30-3:30pm EST
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Online via Zoom
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.
[Virtual] Honing a Practice – Grasping the IntangibleEva Karczag |
January 9 – January 139:30am – 11:30am |
[Virtual] on beginningSage Ni’Ja Whitson |
January 9 – January 1311:00am – 1:00pm |
[Virtual] Crip Movement LabKayla Hamilton, Elisabeth Motley |
January 9 – January 125:00pm – 7:30pm |
[In-Person] Dance & Healing - Exploring the healing body through movement and self-ShiatsuOri Flomin |
January 16 – January 2010:00am – 12:30pm |
[Virtual] Reimagining the illusion of a stable world: a dancer's lab on composition, communication, and the sense of imaginationLisa Nelson |
January 16 – January 2012:30pm – 2:00pm |
[In-Person] Collective StrategiesEleanor Bauer |
January 16 – January 203:00pm – 6:00pm |
[In-Person] Felden-crisisAntonio Ramos |
January 23 – January 2710:00am – 12:00pm |
[In-Person/Asynchronous] illder wisdomsiele paloumpis |
January 23 – January 2711:00am – 1:00pm |
[Virtual] BodyPortals/ CuerpxPortales: Fascia, Heart, and GutsMarielys Lely Burgos Meléndez |
January 23 – January 271:30pm – 3:30pm |