
Education
Established in 2016 as an educational initiative, MFD began by providing young artists with creative outlets and a supportive environment to develop their creative voices. Rooted in its mission of education, we have held workshops dance communities across Texas, Oklahoma, Los Angeles, and beyond, offering opportunities that empower artists at every stage of their careers.
With a commitment to cultivating artistic excellence and risk taking, MFD has also provided young artists with the opportunity to be a part of creative processes with choreographers such as Sidra Bell, Norbert De La Cruz, Maleek Washington, Cristie Lou Partelow. We have also awarded ten half and full scholarships to every MFD event, two $500 college tuition scholarships, and created platforms for new voices to be seen and heard.
MFD also supports photographers and videographers by providing a photographer in residence position at every event. Learn more about our past events below.
CREATE
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 resident photographer 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 resident photographer 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.