CREATE Curriculum Highlights

Each day explores a specific theme in choreography, equipping participants with the tools to lead rehearsals, overcome creative challenges, and refine their artistry.

How to Effectively Run a Rehearsal

• Discover the essentials of rehearsal structure and time management.

• Explore methods to foster collaboration and create a productive atmosphere.

Working with Weight Sharing & Partnering

• Dive into the mechanics of weight sharing and its storytelling potential.

• Learn how to guide dancers through trust-building exercises and inventive partnering sequences.

Developing a Choreographic Voice

• Analyze what makes choreography distinctive.

• Explore methods to express personal style while drawing inspiration from diverse movement vocabularies.

Improvisation as a Choreographic Tool

• Use improvisation to generate authentic and innovative movement material.

• Learn techniques for guiding dancers through structured improvisation to contribute to the creative process.

• Analyze how improvisational discoveries can be refined into set choreography.

Musicality in Choreography

• Examine how to work effectively with music and soundscapes.

• Experiment with rhythm, silence, and phrasing to enhance movement dynamics.

Spatial Awareness & Staging

• Learn the fundamentals of crafting visual impact through staging.

• Explore spatial relationships and patterns to enhance storytelling.

Narrative vs. Abstract Choreography

• Explore the distinction between storytelling and abstract movement.

• Research how narrative structure or conceptual ideas influence choreographic choices.

• Experiment with both approaches to understand their impact on audience engagement.

Troubleshooting a Mental Block

• Tackle common creative challenges with improvisational exercises and tools for finding inspiration.

• Discuss strategies for navigating pressure and reigniting artistic flow.

 The Role of Emotion and Intention

• Investigate the relationship between movement and emotional expression.

• Discuss how intention shapes the choreographer’s vision and the dancer’s performance.

• Experiment with exercises that connect emotional states to physicality.

Designing for Collaborations

• Research methods for working collaboratively with composers, visual artists, and designers.

• Learn how to integrate elements such as lighting, costumes, and sound into the choreographic process.

• Study successful examples of interdisciplinary work to inspire innovative ideas.

Polishing and Presentation

• Refine choreography with a focus on detail and performance quality.

• Prepare for the final showcase by rehearsing with lighting and stage elements.

Audience Perspective and Engagement

• Examine how audience perspective influences the impact of choreography.

• Explore tools for crafting moments of surprise, connection, or reflection.

• Practice presenting work-in-progress pieces for peer feedback to understand audience reactions.

Tools for Finding Ways to Fund Your Work

These tools will help you craft a compelling narrative and identify multiple avenues to support your work financially, allowing your artistic vision to thrive.