Studio Workshops

The Merce Cunningham Studio offers a variety of workshops in Cunningham Technique taught by  past and present members of MCDC and other members of our highly qualified Studio faculty.

For further information on special classes and workshops please contact the company at:

info@merce.org

Cunningham Repertory Classes

For up to date information on dates and times, see the Class Schedule

Come and learn selections from the repertory of Merce Cunningham. Teachers will choose sections of Cunningham works to teach in these one-hour classes.  All Repertory classes follow morning Cunningham Technique™ classes.

Cost: Technique plus Repertory:  $25

          Just Repertory:  $15

Summer Intensive

Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1

Taught by Carol Teitelbaum, Faculty Chair

Date: Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1

Times: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm

A week-long intensive workshop in Cunningham Repertory and
Technique taught by Carol Teitelbaum, Faculty Chair and
former Company dancer. The program includes viewing of
archival film footage and a discussion of the historical context
of the works studied. Prior dance training is necessary, but no previous training in Cunningham Technique™ is required.

Cost: IP/ PTP Students: $200

          Open Program Students: $350

          New Students: $400

CLICK HERE to download an application    

Teachers Workshop

(Note: Change of date)

Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29

Taught by Director of Choreography, Robert Swinston, and the Faculty and Staff of the Cunningham Studio and the members of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company.

Date: Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29

Time: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm

The Teachers Workshop is a week-long intensive for professionals in the field of dance education. It is from approximately 10am-5pm, Monday through Friday, and will include special sessions in Cunningham technique, classes at the Studio, discussions and Q & A  sessions with senior Cunningham Studio faculty, an introduction to the use of chance operations and DanceForms in dance composition, and more TBD. Participants will take home a Cunningham Technique video, as well as classroom dance material and other teaching resources. Prior experience in Cunningham technique is not a requirement.

Cost: $500

CLICK HERE to download an application