| | | Dear Friend, During this time of year, I am in a constant state of gratitude. Your generosity at this critical time has been uplifting and I want you to know that all of us at Malashock Dance are so grateful for each of you. You hear from me a lot, so this month, I'd like to lift up a few voices in our community by sharing what they have to say about Malashock Dance!  Molly Puryear, Executive Director |
| “Malashock Dance is a friendly, multi-cultural, multi-generational, dance environment where everyone feels part of the community. The studio is huge, airy, and gorgeous with amazing views, so it’s a very inspiring atmosphere.” - Andrea Sperling, Adult Student |
| | “You took me on a tour of the human spirit and emotion. What I learned from the dancers is how much of the human experience you can share with someone without screaming it in their face.” - Eve New Audience Member |
| | "I love working for Malashock Dance because of its commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, and nurturing creativity. being part of a team that share my passion for dance and education is incredibly fulfilling.” - Lilian Ibarra, Teaching Artist |
| | “Malashock Dance is a treasure in our community. I deeply appreciate the care and consideration the company gives to collaborators and audiences alike.” - Gina Bolles Sorensen, Guest choreographer, Community Partner, Educator |
| | |  | HELP US REACH $40,000 BY DECEMBER 31 |
| | | | SAVE THE DATE! SEED: APRIL 3-6, 2025 SEED (formerly EveryDay Dances) invests in the San Diego creative economy by commissioning new short form works from local choreographers to be staged on Malashock Dance’s professional company of dancers and presented in a mixed bill performance in the Malashock Black Box Studio Theater and partner venues throughout the region. In a small arts ecosystem with few paid opportunities for choreographers to create new work, SEED plays a critical role in supporting San Diego dancers and dancemakers while expanding our audience reach by commissioning choreographers that represent the diversity in age, ethnicity, socio-economic background, and cultures of San Diego. |
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| | MALASHOCK DANCE AT THE SAN DIEGO AIRPORT San Diego International Airport’s (SAN) Performing Arts Program provides a unique platform to celebrate San Diego’s culture and diverse talent in dance, theater, and live music, through an ongoing concert series, special performances, and residencies. During Malashock Dance's residency, oral history interviews gathered from diverse communities and individuals in San Diego will form the soundtrack for the dance performances, which include solo, duet, and group choreography that is responsive and representative of the narrative. This work is embodied by Malashock Dance Company members under the direction of Christopher K. |
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| CULTIVATE: PRODUCTION SNAPSHOT 743 Audience members, students, and artists came together to innovate, create, learn through the performances and related activities. 148 hours were spent in the creative process, providing compensation for 24 artists including choreographers, dancers, designers, and other creatives. 6 Commissioned Choreographers presented work 7 Company Dancers performed |
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| | | GIFT CARDS MAKE GREAT GIFTS Looking for a gift that's not just another "thing"? Give the gift of dance this year and send a Malashock Dance Gift Card! Gift cards are available in any amount and can be used for anything from classes to shoes! You can choose to send a digital card or print out a certificate to wrap and present! |
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| SPRING YOUTH SESSION REGISTRATION OPEN NOW Our schedule of classes for dancers starting at age 3 and includes creative dance, ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, and hip hop. Classes are designed to foster artistic expression and technical skill. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to nurturing each dancer's potential in a supportive environment. Give the young mover in your life the exciting opportunity to explore the world of dance and cultivate their passion for movement. |
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| | Want bi-weekly emails with class schedules delivered right to your inbox? Join the mailing list to make sure you're up to date on all the new and exciting classes! |
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| HOLIDAY DROP & SHOP FUNDRAISER Need just a few more hours to get things done before the holidays? Drop your kiddos off for 3 hours on December 21 - we'll dance, do a craft, and more! This fundraiser directly supports our students by eliminating financial barriers for costumes and performance fees. |
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| | GREENHOUSE: Grant Writing Workshop Series Convenings for professional dancers and choreographers that fill gaps of knowledge in creative practice and arts administration. This ongoing series of mini workshops, seminars, and peer working groups incubate ideas in a wide range of dance genres, choreographic research, arts administration, and arts education practices. REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! Workshop Series: Grant Writing for Artists with Christopher K. Morgan and Molly Puryear December 19: Grant Writing: Brass Tacks and Examples January 23: Peer to peer practice grant writing in a supportive and collaborative environment. |
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| GERMINATE: Space Grants for Artists GERMINATE invests in the San Diego creative economy by offering space grants to local choreographers. GERMINATE provides rehearsal space and a supportive environment for artists to deeply engage with their work and creative process. The development of this space grant program is in direct response to the need for uninterrupted time and space to experiment and innovate that has been articulated by our peers in multiple Town Hall gatherings Malashock Dance has held over the past few years. GERMINATE is part of our mission to foster a hub where artists come together to create new work. |
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| | | THANK YOU TO OUR YEAR-END FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN DONORS Ryan Anaya, Vincent Baglin, David and Amita Bardwick, Phylaine Bemel, Maria Benjamin, Erica Buechner, Colette & Gary and Gary Christie, Colette and Gary Christie, Kevin Crilly, Diane Dauble, Elizabeth Dimelfi, Paul Engel, Paul Engel, Paul Engel, Ronald Ericsson, Pat Finn, Mike and Nancy Glynn, Harris and Linda Goldman, Idylia Hachi and Steve Alexander, Idylia Hachi and Steve Alexander, Victoria Hamilton, Jessica Hanson York and Keith York, Elyse Hegstad, Cecily and Scott Holcombe, Mark & Nance Hunter, Pam Jong, Joan Kanter and George Buck, Suzy Liu, Hamilton Loeb, Lane Mashal, Harry Matheny, Keith Mautner, Barbara Measelle, Maria Penny, Mary and John David and John David Peters, Daniel M Shepherd, Daniel M Shepherd, Rand Steiger, Fei Li Tan Twite, Colette York, Pam Zimbalist |
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| Contact Us Malashock Dance
2650 Truxtun Rd. Suite 104
San Diego, California 92106
(619) 260-1622
info@malashockdance.org |
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