CONGREGATION is professional single day mentorship session integrating the working dance artist with leading visionaries, creative voices and key decision makers who are actively defining the art form today. The dance space is decidedly open-ended for the mentor to re-imagine the masterclass to reflect the skills and training required to thrive in the creative process, succeed in executing an original vision, and move the dance language forward. In CONGREGATION, we strengthen the relationship between the choreographer and dancer, build bonds among colleagues and cohorts, to walk into the field a wiser, healthier and unified WORKING CLASS.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

18+ Working Professionals and Highly Proficient Pre-Professionals 

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WHEN

Sunday, February 23rd

TONY TESTA • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

NINA MCNEELY • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

CHRIS SCOTT • 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

 

WHERE

DIAVOLO | Architecture In Motion

616 Moulton Ave 

Los Angeles, CA 90031

 

PRICING

One session, $45

Two Session package, $85

Three Session Package, $120

Due to the limited nature of these sessions there are no exchanges or reimbursements.

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VOLUME I MENTORS

TONY TESTA • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Phone Phace. Using only the smartphone, this dance-for-camera class is an in-depth guide to self-sufficiency through the tool in your pocket.  Students will oscillate between performer & director, dissecting the vital importance of understanding both roles.  Whether you are updating your show reel, sharpening your content-capture skills, or dancing with the demons of experimentalism, this class offers the tools needed for navigating the world of the moving image.

**Students are required to bring a smartphone and a notebook. 

 

NINA McNEELY • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Filling the Void with Your Voice is an exploration into discovering authenticity through movement and unlocking your own personalized vocabulary. We will discuss how to investigate and embrace your unique combination of influences. Students will engage in interactive, movement-based storytelling for both the stage and the screen. From composition to loosely structured phrase work to scenario-based partnering, we will practice, observe, and learn together in an environment that fosters acceptance, inspires bravery, and encourages collaboration.

 

CHRIS SCOTT • 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

The Why to the Movement. In this dynamic and immersive choreography class, students will have the rare opportunity to co-choreograph with the visionary Chris Scott. During this high-intensity creative session, dancers will be challenged to collaborate under pressure, pushing past limitations to uncover their personal story through movement. The process will emphasize musical adaptation, trust, and storytelling, as students navigate the balance between structure and spontaneity. With the ultimate goal of finding the truth in the movement, this experience will not only refine their technical skills but also deepen their emotional and artistic expression, preparing them for the demands of dance in cinema.

**Students are required to to bring an extra t-shirt and a notebook. 

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DISCUSSION

Students will be encouraged to bring curiosity and engagement. Each class will  include a brief informal discussion element where participants can ask and process. Additional details will be sent via email after registering.