movers + makers
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MOVERS + MAKERS WORKSHOP
professional dance & choreography intensive
June 12-14, 2025 (Provo, Utah)
Movers+Makers is a three-day intensive designed for contemporary dancers and choreographers looking to push their craft to the next level. With two tailored tracks—one for performers (MOVERS) and one for choreographers (MAKERS)—participants will engage in immersive training, dynamic collaboration, and an evening performance showcasing new works.
The Mover track also serves as auditions for WCDC’s 16th season (August 2025–April 2026).
Location: SMASH Dance Academy, 188 W River Park Drive, Provo, UT
New This year: The Maker Fellowship offers full-tuition opportunities for five selected choreographers to develop and present their work.
deadlines + important dates
January 8 – February 19: Applications open for the Maker Fellowship.
January 8 – February 26: University students can apply for scholarships.
January 8 – April 23: Mover applications open (Early Bird tuition: $235).
March 5: Maker Fellowship applicants will be notified of results.
April 24 – May 28: Mover applications remain open (Regular tuition: $260).
May 30 – June 11: Registration open for dancers who would like to attend the final audition only (June 14, 9-12:45)
tuition pricing
Maker Fellowship: $0 NEW THIS YEAR
Maker Track Before April 24th: $115 (composition classes but not working with a cast to set choreography)
Maker Track After April 24th: $160 (composition classes but not working with a cast to set choreography)
Mover Track Before April 24th: $235
Mover Track After April 24th: $260
IMPORTANT NOTE: Tuition is not due until after the applicant receives an acceptance email. Tuition must be paid shortly after that point to assure the applicant’s place in the intensive. A delay in paying tuition may cause the applicant to lose their spot in the intensive.
refund policy
Application fees are nonrefundable. Tuition refunds can only be made until March 31 (minus a $40 nonrefundable portion). If the event is cancelled and cannot be rescheduled, participants will receive their full refundable portion.
faqs
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 even 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 14), dancers who are interested in being considered for company contracts should make sure to wear an audition number during the 2 classes that morning. Those who aren’t interested in being considered for company contracts can take class without an audition number on or join the Makers in their morning classes instead. Still trying to decide if auditioning is right for you? Read more about the company structure, schedule and requirements here.
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?
Because we really want participants to get the full intensive experience, the only way to participate in the intensive will be to commit to the entire schedule including classes and rehearsals. The only exceptions to this are 1) people who cannot attend the entire intensive but still wish to audition can attend the two classes on Saturday from 9-12:15 to be considered for company positions, and 2) there will be 7-11 spots for people who wish to take the Makers classes only.
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 the Makers classes. 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 early April.
Where will the Movers+Makers showcase be performed this year?
This year we will be performing at the Orem Library Hall at 58 N State St, Orem.
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 5 selected choreographers plus another 7-11 class members that attend the classes only (but not rehearsals). WCDC works hard to curate a personalized experience for a medium sized intensive, where participants can get to know each other well, receive feedback, and not be lost in a crowd of hundreds of participants.
Have more questions? Feel free to ask us anything by emailing wasatchcontemporary@gmail.com.
