June 7-8, 2024 in Provo, UT
Movers and Makers is a 2-day professional dance and choreography workshop that will hone your craft whether you are a contemporary dancer or choreographer. Tracks designed for both performers (MOVERS) and choreographers (MAKERS) will culminate in an evening performance on June 8 showcasing the works created throughout the intensive.
This dance and choreography workshop will also serve as auditions for WCDC’s 15th season, August 2024-April 2023. Applications for the Mover and Maker tracks will open January 17.
SMASH Dance Academy
188 W River Park Drive
Provo
Sample Schedules
Movers Track
June 7
9-10:30 AM Ballet Technique
10:45-12:15 PM Contemporary Technique
12:15-1:15 PM Lunch break
1:15-2:45 PM Contemporary Floorwork
3:00-5:30 PM Rehearsal with an emerging choreographer
5:30-6:30 PM Dinner break
6:30-8:30 PM Rehearsal continues
June 8
9-10:30 AM Improvisation
10:45-12:15 PM Contemporary Technique
12:15-1:15 PM Lunch break
1:15-5:15 PM Rehearsal with an emerging choreographer
5:15-6:15 PM Dinner break
6:15-6:45 PM Show run through
6:45-7:15 PM Warm up
7:30-8:30 PM Performance
Makers Track
June 7
9-10:30 AM Solos, Duets, Trios and other Groupings
10:45-12:15 PM Contact Improvisation
12:15-1:15 PM Lunch break
1:15-2:45 PM Beginnings, Endings, and Everything in Between
3:00-5:30 PM Rehearsal with your cast
5:30-6:30 PM Dinner break
6:30-8:30 PM Rehearsal continues
June 8
9-10:30 AM Improvisation for the Lens
10:45-12:15 PM How to Work with Your Composer
12:15-1:15 PM Lunch break
1:15-5:15 PM Rehearsal with your cast
5:15-6:15 PM Dinner break
6:15-6:45 PM Show run through
6:45-7:15 PM Warm up
7:30-8:30 PM Performance
Refund Policy
Application fees are nonrefundable. Tuition refunds can only be made until March 31 (minus a $30 nonrefundable portion). If the event is cancelled and cannot be rescheduled, participants will receive their full refundable portion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I attend Movers+Makers if I am still a university student?
Absolutely! We encourage students to strengthen their resumes and network with dancers and choreographers through this event, even if auditioning is not their main objective at this point. Meeting WCDC directors a few years before you hope to audition is also a great way to let directors see your progress and trajectory.
Can I attend Movers+Makers if I am not interested in auditioning for WCDC at this time?
Yes! One of our main goals in hosting Movers+Makers is to create a professional training program in an area where nothing similar to it exists. Even if auditioning for WCDC is not your objective right now, come take class with us and benefit from this one-of-a-kind intensive! On the last day of the intensive (June 10), dancers who are interested in being considered for company contracts should attend the final audition class from 9-12 PM. Those who aren’t interested in being considered for company contracts are invited to join the Maker track for a contact improvisation class and a Dance and Film class.
Can I do the Makers classes during the first half of the day and Movers rehearsals in the second half of the day?
You must first talk to a director by emailing us at wasatchcontemporary@gmail.com, but this is an option we can offer a handful of dancers.
Can I take the Movers classes but not stay for rehearsals?
We really want dancers to enjoy the whole package – training, rehearsal and performance. But we understand this doesn’t always work for everyone’s budgets and work schedules. While we give priority to those who can commit to the entire experience, remaining class spots will open up for individual sign up on May 29. We encourage you to try to attend the entire event if possible though – this is the best way to get to know if WCDC is a good fit for you, allow directors to see you through every kind of work that company members perform, and strengthen your resume in many different ways.
Can I take the Maker classes only and not create work on a cast of dancers?
Yes, there will be class spots available to those who wish to only take class. These limited class spots are offered first to those who apply to create work with a cast but are not selected to create work. Remaining class spots on the Maker track will open for registration around late March.
Where will the Movers+Makers showcase be performed this year?
This year we will be performing in a studio at SMASH Dance Academy, transformed into a “theater in the round”.
How many company contracts are you looking to fill through this event?
WCDC requires all company members to re-audition every year, so technically all company contracts are open to auditionees. This amounts to roughly 8-10 positions.
How many participants will be at Movers+Makers?
The Mover track can accommodate approximately 45 dancers. The Maker track can accommodate the 3-5 selected choreographers plus another 7-9 class members that attend the classes only (but not rehearsals).
Have more questions? Feel free to ask us anything by emailing wasatchcontemporary@gmail.com.