| Dear Friend, In a time when the arts funding landscape feels especially uncertain and precarious, the work we do together becomes all the more vital. Every program we launch this season is not only an offering of artistry, but also an act of hope and commitment to sustaining the voices of dancers and choreographers in San Diego. As you read our newsletter below you'll see the vast number of offerings we have that support creativity and self expression for so many different communities. We recognize the seriousness of asking for your support during a time when so many are feeling the weight of limited resources. Yet it is precisely in moments like these that your engagement—whether by attending a performance, applying for a residency, participating in a workshop, or sharing our work—becomes a lifeline for artists. We invite you to join us this season: to witness new work, to carve out space for creativity, and to invest in the future of dance in our city. Together, we can continue to nurture the seeds of possibility and ensure that our artistic community thrives. With gratitude and anticipation, 
Christopher K. Morgan, Artistic Director |
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|  | Seed October 25 - November 2 Experience the vibrant pulse of San Diego’s dance community with Seed, the latest production from Malashock Dance. This season’s Seed features bold new works by four San Diego-based choreographers, alongside a powerful piece by Artistic Director Christopher K. Morgan. Brought to life by Malashock’s acclaimed professional company, Seed is a celebration of powerful movement, fresh perspectives, and the unstoppable energy of San Diego’s dance scene. Don’t miss this performance experience — where the future of dance takes root. CHOREOGRAPHERS: Giovanna Francisco, Iverson Harding, Nick McGhee, Christopher K. Morgan, Lexii Regina BONUS EXPERIENCES: October 26: Post show Q&A with choreographers and performers October 31: Industry Night (artist and dance community encouraged to come!) and post-show Q&A with choreographers and performers. |
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| Open Rehearsal with Malashock Dance Company October 19: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Join us for an open rehearsal with Artistic Director Christopher K. Morgan and Seed Choreographer Lexii Regina Observe rehearsal with the Malashock Dance Company Dancers. Stay for conversations, coffee, and cookies to provide input and learn more about the creative process. SUGGESTED DONATION: $10 - $50 per person |
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| |  | $5 Fall Frenzy - Coming Soon October 6-12 is this year's $5 Fall Frenzy!
Ready to try something new or level up your skills? All adult dance classes are only $5 during our Fall Frenzy. Bring a friend, try a new style, or revisit your favorite moves—either way, you’ll leave inspired, energized, and a little warmer to the core. Fall Frenzy is October 6-12 - Don’t Miss Out! |
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| Still Time to Join Youth Classes The Fall session is off to an amazing start! With 21 classes on the schedule there's something for everyone and there's still room for your dancer to join in! Check out the schedule and set up a trial today! |
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| Special Bon Voyage Class - September 15 Join us in wishing Rachel Catalano all the best in her next adventure in Paris, France. She will be teaching a special open level contemporary "Bon Voyage" last class on her last day - September 15 at 6:30. |
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| Don't Let the Curtain Fall We are 55% of the way to our goal and all donations up to $20,000 will be MATCHED thanks to a generous patron of the arts. Together we can save our Spring show! This year, with severe cuts to federal, state, and local arts funding, our Spring Concert — the centerpiece of our season — is at risk. For nearly four decades, Malashock Dance has brought powerful, original performances to San Diego audiences…please don’t let the curtain fall. Our ambitious goal is to raise $35,000 by September 30, 2025. We urgently need your support to raise the funds to fill our financial gap: $20,000 Pay our professional dancers for rehearsal and performance $10,000 Studio and Theater rental costs $5,000 Hire our production and technical crews (GIFTS OF ALL SIZES, MONTHLY GIVING, AND IN-KIND SUPPORT ARE APPRECIATED!) Malashock Dance is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 33-0394537 |
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| |  | Germinate: Space Grants Available 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. Germinate Space Grant Awardees will be given up to 40 hours of rehearsal time in the Malashock Dance Studios within a two week grant period and receive a $500 honoraria. While there is no pressure for a product to be created during the residency, Space Grant Awardees will be offered the opportunity to have a one hour informal (no tech) studio showing open to the public. Should an Awardee choose to have an informal showing, Malashock Dance will provide front of house and marketing support for this event. Space Grant Awardees will receive a Professional Development consultation session with Malashock Dance leadership and be able to attend the Greenhouse Professional Development series for free. |
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| Greenhouse Workshop Series: Workshops for Artists GREENHOUSE is a series of 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. 2025 – 2026 WORKSHOPS Pedagogy and Instruction series SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2025 Visit SD Neurodance 10:15 – 11:15 am; followed by workshop at Malashock Dance (2studio 204) 12:30- 2:30 pm Applying for Funding and Opportunities for Independent Dance Artists THURSDAY DECEMBER 11, 2025 and DECEMBER 18, 2025 6:00-8:00 pm in the Malashock Dance Office (ste 104) JANUARY 22, 2026 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Malashock Dance Office (ste 104) |
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| |  | Join the Arts District Liberty Station Emerging Artists in Residence for a works in progress showing as part of the September First Friday at Liberty Station. At the start of the third month of their residency, come enjoy what they have been working on and ask questions or give feedback. Works by Giovanna Francisco, Miguel Galvan, Lilian Ibarra Pantoja, and Rachel Torres. September 5, 2025 Showings at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, and 6:30pm 2650 Truxtun Road Ste 205 San Diego, CA 92106 |
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| | | THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS 2025-2026 DONORS Audrey Baran, David and Amita Bardwick, Carise Baril, Cathy Baron, Maria Benjamin, Colette and Gary Christie, Gisa Dang, Elizabeth Dimelfi, Paul Engel, Gaela Fernandez Florin, Pat Finn, Jo Fojtik-Koll, Joyce Gattas, Diana Gingell, Carl Glowienke, Mike and Nancy and Nancy Glynn, Janet Glynn, Nancy Gordon, Idylia Hachi and Steve Alexander, Kate Hatmaker, Elyse Hegstad, Mary Pat Hutt, Sue Kahl, Joan Kanter and George Buck, Linda Keller, David Lees, Richard and Carolyn Lief, Patricia R Low and Mark Majette, John and Nina Malashock, Zeigh Marcus, Melinda Mariano, Mary McGroarty and Chris Smith, Anastasia Nagel, The Estate of Joani Nelson, Patricia O'Connor, Eileen Paley, Maria Penny, Susana Peredo Swap, William Purves, Michelle Rosenberg, Daniel M Shepherd, Ronald and Anne Simon, Marilyn Stenvall, Alston Tyndall, Angela Wang and Douglas Conrad, Katie Warner, Dylan Yates, Colette York, Alan Ziter |
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