Join the artists of CHOP SHOP 2021 for a series of master classes highlighting diverse approaches to modern and contemporary dance. The Master Class Series is open to dancers ages 12+ with a minimum of three years of dance training, with all classes taught at an intermediate/advanced level. 

This year the CHOP SHOP Master Class Series will be held online and all classes will be offered on a pay-what-you-can sliding scale. All proceeds will go to the festival artists. We encourage you to register early, as each class will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants.

Class Schedule
All classes run from 11am - 12.30pm Pacific Time and will be held via Zoom.

Saturday, January 16: Contemporary Technique & Repertoire with Nicole von Arx

Saturday, January 23: Dance Collage with Lauren Horn

Saturday, January 30: Movement Research & Choreography with Omar Román De Jesús

Saturday, February 6: Dynamic Form with Daniel Costa

Saturday, February 13: Exploring the Artist - Tools for Improvisation with Javier Padilla

Saturday, February 20: Ballet for Contemporary Dancers with Mark Haim

Pricing
All classes in the 2021 CHOP SHOP Master Class Series are offered on a pay-what-you-can sliding scale and all proceeds will go to the festival’s artists.

What does pay-what-you-can mean? When you register on Eventbrite for one of our pay-what-you-can events you'll be invited to enter the price of your choice. We offer suggested donation amounts on the Eventbrite registration page, but please select the price that feels comfortable and appropriate to you. All proceeds will be shared by the festival’s artists.

Registration
Learn more about each class and find registration links here.

Photo: natalya shoaf teaches at master class at CHOP SHOP 2019, photo by Bret Doss.