MOVERS + MAKERS WORKSHOP

makers workshop

The Makers Workshop is a 14-hour immersive experience designed for advanced choreographers, professionals, and emerging artists ready to deepen their creative practice. Through a dynamic blend of composition and improvisation classes, along with exploratory technique sessions, participants will expand their artistic voice in a collaborative, thought-provoking environment. The workshop also includes opportunities for networking and a ticket to attend the Movers + Makers showcase—offering insight into the work of both peers and invited artists. Please note: this is a workshop experience and is not the same as the Makers Fellowship—participants will not be assigned casts or creating new work in evening rehearsals.

Held June 4–6 in Orem, Utah, this is one of the only open-enrollment advanced choreography workshops in the western U.S., making it a rare and accessible opportunity to study with a high-caliber roster of teaching artists. While designed for participants ages 21+ with advanced experience, dancers are encouraged to self-determine their readiness and enroll. With limited spots available, the Maker Workshop offers a focused, intimate cohort experience for those serious about refining their craft and expanding their creative perspective.

class info

June 4-6, 2026
See schedule below
SMASH Dance Academy
188 W River Park Drive, Provo, UT

showcase info

June 6, 2026
7:30 PM
Orem Library Hall
58 N State Street, Orem, UT
Ticket to attend included in tuition

important dates

• April 22: Last day to pay Early Bird tuition ($125)

• April 23 – May 20: Regular tuition rates apply. ($150)

• June 4-6: Movers + Makers Intensive

schedule

See last year's schedule below. This year's teachers will be finalized in mid April. To read about class descriptions and teacher bios, click here.

eligibility

Choreographers should be at least 21 at the time of registration with a suggested minimum of 3 years previous choreography experience. This intensive is designed to help invested and dedicated choreographers to further their skills and career and is not designed to teach choreography principles for beginning or intermediate choreographers.

classes

While classes change up every year, the intensive always offers a wide array of composition tools and modalities, taught by esteemed local artists. Utah County and the surrounding area is home to many incredible teachers and choreographers who have experience in academia, research, professional performance, arts administration, and composition. Classes cover topics such as structuring your choreographic work, using narrative, utilizing technology, videography, and props in choreography, utilizing different group sizes, different movement generator tools, and unique improvisation inspiration to enliven your work.

refund policy

Tuition refunds can only be made until April 15 (minus a $40 nonrefundable portion). If the event is cancelled and cannot be rescheduled, participants will receive their full refundable portion.

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