MICHIYAYA Spring INTENSIVE

MICHIYAYA Spring Dance Intensive
Friday-Sunday, May 24-26, 2024
9:30am - 6pm
The Floor | 310 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201

3 Full Days of Class, Creative Process, and Discussion

With Anya & Mitsuko Clarke-Verdery, Artistic Directors of MICHIYAYA Dance and guest artists.

There will be an optional post-intensive audition. Participants auditioning will be considered for the roster of MICHIYAYA Dance Artists. Opportunities include paid residencies, rehearsals, and potential performance opportunities for 2024-2025.

Application Deadline: May 10 or until all spaces are filled.



Classes: Morning Contemporary classes will be led by either Anya Clarke-Verdery or guest artist Donovan Reed, company member of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham.

Creative Process: Through contemporary dance and performance art, participants will work collaboratively with Anya and Mitsuko. Together they’ll generate movement, build phrase work, improvise, play, and experiment.

Repertory: Learn excerpts from one of MICHIYAYA’s unique works.

Discussion: Open discussions on sustaining your artistry, forming a collective, and more.

  • Day 1: Friday, May 24

    9:30am: Arrival
    10:00-11:45am: Class with Anya Clarke-Verdery
    11:45am-12pm: Break
    12-2pm: MICHIYAYA Creative Process
    2-3pm: Lunch
    3-6pm: MICHIYAYA Repertory

    Day 2: Saturday, May 25

    9:30am: Arrival
    10:00-11:45am: Class with Guest Artist Donovan Reed
    11:45am-12pm: Break
    12-2pm: MICHIYAYA Creative Process
    2-3pm: Lunch
    3-6pm: MICHIYAYA Creative Process

    Day 3: Sunday, May 26

    9:30am: Arrival
    10:00-11:45am: Class with Guest Artist Donovan Reed
    11:45am-12pm: Break
    12-2pm: MICHIYAYA Creative Process
    2-3pm: Lunch Discussion
    3-6pm: Audition

  • Intensive: $250 for all three days

    If interested in our work exchange program for the intensive, please email info@michiyayadance.org. Accepting inquiries for the work exchange until March 30. We are only accepting 2 work exchange participants.

Application Deadline: May 10