Come join the Zen Monkey Project for a unique approach to intensive dance training. For over 10 years, the Zen Monkey Project has been consistently exploring the boundaries of somatic movement education and contemporary dance forms. Our style is rigorous, experimental, and alive. Investigating the body, developing dynamic presence, and supporting curiosity are hallmarks of our distinctive synthesis.

Our practice draws from a variety of methods and approaches for questioning the body and embodying questions. Our curriculum melds these influences into creative work. As contemporary movement artists we combine a reverence for tradition with respect for the individual's voice. As educators we support the student's current process while presenting them tools for enriching their potential. This intensive invites you to investigate and embody your own working process, learn with a diverse group of artists, and share your experience with others.

Overview of Scheduling
We will open the intensive in Studio 11 at McGuffey Arts Center at 9am on Monday June 19th. Class will run till 5:30 p.m. every day with evenings devoted to optional rehearsals and other special events (including an all night Authentic Movement practice). Saturday the 24th will be a day off. One full day will be dedicated to investigating the interface of art and nature in and along meadows, rivers, and forests at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The workshop will end at 1pm on Saturday, July 1st