ChoreoLAB
What is ChoreoLAB
ChoreoLAB is a series of choreography workshops for dance artists of all genres who are interested in dance making, who want to develop their own choreographic voice, and who are eager to practice and hone their choreographic and editing skills.
ChoreoLAB can be held in partnership with another dance organization and customized to fit the needs of attendees.
What to Expect
The 3-4 hour workshop divides into three sections with breaks in between.
Section 1 includes introductions and a warm-up. We'll get to know each other and review the order of events. Then we'll prepare for movement by getting our bodies heated and our joints greased up.
Section 2 focuses on generating movement and creating phrases. Various prompts are introduced in order to initiate movements unique to each individual. We then discuss and implement multiple choreographic tools, used to play with and manipulate the generated movements. We eventually combine those movements to create phrases.
Section 3 is dedicated to workshopping each other's phrases through facilitated mini "wreckings" and sharing the outcomes. This highly useful choreographic process not only provides participants with unique insight into their ideas, but also helps develop editing skills. Learn more about "wrecking".
Each ChoreoLAB is a stand alone workshop, focusing on a particular theme or set of tools and prompts - one workshop is not dependent upon the previous. Participants will glean something different with each workshop, building and adding to their choreographic toolbox.
Currently, these workshops focus on solo work. While any of the generated phrases can be adapted to group work, that is not the focus. We do not cover movement and composition tools for groups (duets, trios, etc.). If interest arises, we may address group work in future workshops.
Upcoming ChoreoLABs
ChoreoLAB: Merging Influences
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1pm - 5pm
BalletCenter Studios
246 W Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103, USA
In ChoreoLAB: MERGING INFLUENCES, we'll play with our choreographic toolbox while looking through the lens of heritage and culture. We’ll explore movement generation, using various tools and prompts. We’ll look at ways to manipulate our own movements. We’ll create short phrases and share them, and then discuss our outcomes and learnings. Together, we'll explore how cultural identity can influence our dance making, regardless of our practiced dance form.
What to bring:
- Pen/pencil and notebook (or something to take notes on).
- Suggest a phone or something to video record yourself, but not required.
- Water and snacks - we will have short breaks.
- Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared for movement.
- No outside shoes in the studio - bare feet, socks, or studio only shoes.
- Joyce Lien Kushner is of Taiwanese descent and will be using examples from her heritage. If interested in exploring your own cultural heritage, please bring:
- short poem or literature passage from your heritage
- link to videos of traditional dances from your heritage
Fee:
$45 - Pay It Forward
$40 - General
$35 - Student/Artist
*Please reach out if the cost is prohibitive for you - tiltshiftdance@gmail.com - no one turned away for lack of funds.