Student Choreography

The Process

• Mentorship - Choreographers will meet with the Artistic Director at key points throughout the summer. An initial meeting before rehearsals begin helps refine ideas and prepare for working with dancers, followed by periodic check‑ins offering guidance with music, costumes, lighting, and choreographic development.
• Cast Your Dancers - Choreographers may independently choose who they would like to have dance in their piece. Outside dancers are permitted. Dancers must be available for all rehearsals the week leading up to the show.
• Create Your Rehearsal Schedule - Choreographers will work with their cast to build a rehearsal schedule. They will have access to our studio space. Schedules must be coordinated with the Artistic Director at least 1 week in advanced. Choreographers should plan for a minimum of 8 hours of rehearsal throughout the summer.
• Costuming - Choreographers are responsible for selecting and sourcing costumes for their piece. They may choose specific items for their dancers to purchase, set a general color or style for dancers to provide from their own wardrobe, or supply the costumes themselves.
• Music Editing - Choreographers will learn to edit their own music.
• Plan Stage Lighting - Choreographers will work with the theater's lighting designer to set lighting cues to elevate their dance piece.
• On-Stage Rehearsal - During tech week, choreographers will run a short on-stage rehearsal to ensure their staging, lighting and choreography is ready for performance.