ArtLab J Youth

Creation Intensive

Ages: 13-15 INT, 16-18 ADV

ArtLab J Youth Creation Intensive will allow young dancers the opportunity to experience building a dance piece with a working professional artist. This program will equip participants with tools for creating their own choreography, as well as guidance on how to structure and create a dance, all while positively challenging their artistic abilities. 

The piece created during this weekend-long workshop will have the wonderful opportunity to be performed at the renowned Detroit Dance City Festival in September. Students will experience performing at a major festival while also gaining exposure to various dance genres and industry professionals.


Saturday, August 24th Intensive DAY 1

Sunday, August 25th Intensive DAY 2

*Performance: Detroit Dance City Festival, Summer Stage on Saturday, September 7th at Detroit Institute of Arts 

Tuition: $350, Includes costume and festival fee.

Location: ArtLab J Troy, 165 Kirts Blvd #400, Troy MI 48084


Intensive DAY 1

9:30 am Arrive

9:45 am Meeting

10-11 am Group Contemporary Class 

11-12 pm Improvisation/Student Creation Time

12-12:30 pm Lunch Break 

12:30-1:30 pm Learn Choreography Phrases 

1:30-4 pm: Set Piece 


Intensive DAY 2 

9:30 am Arrive

9:45 am Meeting

10-10:30 am Group Warm Up

10:30-12:30 pm Review/Finish Any Choreography for Piece 

12:30-1 pm Lunch Break 

1-3 pm Run/Clean Piece 

3:30-4:00 pm Studio Showcase