Past Events

CREATE

A weekend workshop based in NYC. CREATE provides a mix of repertoire, creative processes, improvisation, and composition classes. For artists 15 and up, CREATE has been connected over 70 artists in NYC and has hosted guest choreographers such as Kayla Farrish, Alexander Anderson, Chanel DaSilva, and more.

Photography by Hannah Mayfield

ThinkFAST

ThinkFAST is a series of one-day long creative workshops in NYC.

This workshop focuses on giving artists the creative tools and tasks to create work quickly and efficiently. With the goal of helping artists get past creative blocks, ThinkFAST provides a safe and encouraging environment filled with choreographic and collaborative games.

Photography by Owen Burnham

Intensives around the Nation

In addition to NYC, MFD has hosted intensives in Texas, Oklahoma, and Los Angeles. We have also partnered with wonderful organizations such as JUMPSTARTLA, HD Theatre, Theatre Arts, and more. We have commissioned choreographers and educators such as Sidra Bell, Maleek Washington, Norbert De La Cruz, Dana Pajarillaga, and many more.

If you’re interested in co-creating a dance education event for your studio or school, email movingforwarddancecollective@gmail.com.