Dear Friends,​

It's showtime again! JUST A PHASE will be presented by the La Jolla Playhouse's WOW Festival (April 23 & 24) and HORIZONS will play May 26-26, outdoors at Liberty Station. I'll be going deep into rehearsal-land starting next week and I'm looking forward to it. 

Among the special guest artists who will join us for HORIZONS, we have Tristian Griffin coming to choreograph a brand new work on the Company. He is a phenomenal talent and is our first official Guest Artist to be considered as part of the Malashock Evolution plan, toward seeking future artistic direction for Malashock Dance. Tristian is starting to get a lot of national attention for his work, so I am delighted to welcome him back to San Diego. 

You will not only get to see Tristian's new choreography in May, but you have the chance to interact with him directly while he is here in April. He will be teaching a free masterclass for the community in our studio on April 13th. I urge you to see his work or consider attending his class.  

I sincerely hope to see you at one of our upcoming shows!

Gratefully Yours,

John Malashock, Artistic Director

Dear Friend,

Creating access to dance is the heart of our mission. The generosity we receive from our community allows us to provide meaningful programs that are accessible in a variety of ways. Sometimes "access" looks like our school's culture of inclusion, acceptance and support for students of varying abilities, genders, and body types. Sometimes it looks like our in-school programs, which bring dance classes and performances into communities where performing arts is lacking. And sometimes it looks like offering free classes and programs that unite our community around our common love of the arts. We know that you will enjoy the upcoming free classes and performances as well as HORIZONS - our incredible national collaboration of dance we are presenting May 26-29. Tickets are on sale now!

With Gratitude, 

Molly Glynn Puryear, Executive Director

Molly@MalashockDance.org / 619.260.1622 ext. 2

 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

JUST A PHASE

Produced by La Jolla Playhouse: Without Walls Festival

Just a Phase is a program of ten short dance pieces, each representing various phases and experiences in everyone’s lives (childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, independence, relationships, community). These small works form a loose narrative, taking the audience on a trip through these life stages. The show features eight dancers from Malashock Dance to tell a story that everyone will relate to. The incredibly compelling music ranges from pop to classical to contemporary.

ADMISSION IS FREE

HORIZONS

Featuring Choreography by John Malashock,  Island Moving Company (Newport, RI) and Guest Choreographer Tristian Griffin (Kansas City, MO)

Malashock Dance is set to debut HORIZONS, a collaboration of live dance, featuring all-new choreography by iconic San Diego Choreographer John Malashock, Miki Ohlson of Island Moving Company (Newport, RI), and Tristian Griffin of Tristian Griffin Dance Company (Kansas City, MO).  The performance features six phenomenal dancers from Island Moving Company and the renowned dancers of Malashock Dance Company in a versatile and stunning array of contemporary dance styles. This unique collaboration brings together celebrated artists from across the United States, to provide San Diegans with a highly memorable concert. 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

COMPANY AUDITION

Malashock Dance is excited to be holding an in-person audition for future performance opportunities. We are seeking athletic dancers who are accomplished in modern, contemporary, partnering, and theatrical dance. Technical and partner work will be assessed as dancers learn a short phrase and partner work.

Where: Dorothea Laub Dance Place 2650 Truxtun Rd San Diego, CA 92106,  STE 200 

When: April 3, 2022 from 12:00pm-2:00pm, Studio will be open at 11:00am.

RESERVATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED. 

CAN'T ATTEND? Upload your resume and reel through the RSVP link.

 

Free Pop Up Class with Tristian Griffin!

Meet the 1st in our series of Evolution Campaign guest choreographers. Join us for this free, community Pop Up class and experience his style and personality first hand.

Malashock Dance is currently seeking a younger, visionary artist, capable of reshaping and leading the company into the future as Artistic Director. It is important to us that any candidate be enthusiastic about engaging the San Diego community in meaningful ways.

Guest choreographers brought in as part of the Evolution search will be offering pop up classes to create a chance for the community to learn more about them, experience their style, and

We would love for you to join us for this FREE pop up class and to provide us your feedback about our prospective candidates.

 

Modern Jazz Blues

The newest addition to our adult class schedule hits the studio on April 30, 2022 with a chance for you to try it for FREE!

Join us for a taster class of Maria Benjamin's new class and experience this lyrical Jazz class that’s a fusion of Horton, Graham, Limon, Afro, Gospel, Blues, and Ballet.
It focuses on and builds musicality, technique, strength and expression. The choreography will vary every one or two weeks, but will always bemusic driven and soulful. This class requires some prior dance training, but frequent attendance will help the dancer become stronger and improve their technique. The most important thing in this class is for students to use the space to move, express themselves through the choreography, and feel their spirits soar.

 

 

VAPA Spotlight Creative Community Engagement Award

Malashock Dance was honored to receive the VAPA Spotlight Creative Community Engagement Award as part of the San Diego Unified School District’s VAPA Spotlight Awards for its success in the Visual and Performing Arts in the San Diego Unified School District community. Thanks to our partnership with VAPA, we see our efforts transform the lives of students throughout multiple schools, specifically with our Math in Motion Program.

 
 

We know that you want to see quality dance that represents all of us for years to come, and now is the time to ensure that it is possible. Your donation or pledge will support fresh, innovative choreographic voices. Your participation will lead Malashock Dance into the future. Thank you to our generous donors who have already committed to helping us reach our goal to fund a five-year transition to new Artistic Leadership!

 

Join an energizing and fun group of individuals who are passionate about dance, community, and volunteerism! Malashock Dance will reach out as opportunities arise where we can use your support! Your participation will be rewarded with special perks, discounted classes, and invitations to volunteer appreciation events throughout the year!

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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