MELT series

MELT Intensive

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.

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Summer MELT 2026
ID: Summer MELT 2026

JOIN MR FRIENDS TODAY FOR THE PERKS!!

Become a Friend

All MR FRIENDS receive these base perks:

  • early registration for MELT + Workshops,
  • first looks at upcoming MELT + Workshop dates,
  • sneak peeks at MELT + workshop faculty members,
  • invitations to special events at Movement Research,
  • curated monthly newsletter,

…with additional perks at each donation level!

About MR FRIENDS

All of the innovation, research, and investigation at Movement Research is possible because of the MR FRIENDS, a collective giving effort that continues to bring our moving community together. Start or renew your MR Friendship today and join a thriving and ever-growing community of artists supporting artists. As a bonus for your generosity, you’ll receive some cool perks associated with Friendship, such as free classes, subscriptions to the MRPJ, sneak peeks of MR programs, and invitations to special events, which help you stay connected to the community as it moves forward!

Week 1: Jul 6-10

10am-12pm | nia love

11am – 12:30pm EDT* | Lisa Nelson

1-3pm | Marjani Forté-Saunders

1-3pm | Barbara Mahler

3:30-6pm | Tere O’Connor

*Workshop will take place over Zoom

 

 

 

 

 

Week 2: Jul 13-17

10am-12pm | Vicky Shick

11am-1pm EDT * | Sara Shelton Mann

1-3pm | Ogemdi Ude

3:30-6pm | Moriah Evans

*Workshop will take place over Zoom

 

Week 3: Jul 20-24

10am-12pm | Jordan Demetrius Lloyd

10am-12pm | Irene Dowd

1-3pm | Bradley Teal Ellis

1:30pm-3:30pm EDT * |  Stephanie Skura 

3:30-6pm | Jonathan González 

*Workshop will take place over Zoom

 

Week 4: July 27-31

10am-12pm | Angie Pittman

12-1pm EDT * | Petra Kuppers

1-3pm | mayfield brooks

3:30-6pm | Neil Greenberg

*Workshop will take place over Zoom

MELT Events

Coming soon…

Frequently Asked Questions

Refund Policy

Refund requests will be accepted until one week prior to the workshop start date and must be made in writing via email to melt@movementresearch.org. A $25 processing fee and credit card processing fees will be deducted for all individual workshops.

  • If you are feeling ill, we ask that you please stay home. In the case of illness, refunds may be given if a request has been made in writing to melt@movementresearch.org prior to class start time.
  • The doors will close 15 minutes past the start of class time (10:15am for a 10am workshop). Refunds will not be issued due to late arrival.
  • If a workshop is sold out, waitlist spots will be released 5 minutes past the start of class time (10:05am for a 10am start time).  Refunds will not be issued if your ticket is released to a waitlist spot.

Can I drop in to a workshop?

Unless otherwise noted, there are no drop ins available.

Can I get a discount if I have to miss a day of the workshop?

No, we are unable to offer discounts or prorate workshop fees due to missed days.

Can I transfer my registration to another workshop?

No, transfers are not possible between workshops.

Do you have any work/study or work exchange options?

MR has internships which follow a work/study format. Directions on how to apply can be found on our Internships at MR page.

Accessibility Notes

  • This workshop includes auditive guidance.
  • This workshop includes printed materials.

To request ASL interpretation or Audio Description, please email accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “ASL/Audio Description Request, MELT Barbara Mahler” at least three (3) weeks prior to the first date of the workshop.

For access-related questions and requests, please contact accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “Summer MELT 2026.”

Schedule

There are no workshops scheduled yet.

Check the calendar for a full listing of events, classes and workshops