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Dance Film Workshop: Prototyping Lab for Movers

Dance Filmmaking Workshop: Prototyping Lab for Movers

Produced by Third Space Dance Project & Dances With Tech. Facilitated by Ri Lindegren.

Saturday April 18, 2026

9am-12pm

Dark Hall Coffee, near downtown Phoenix, AZ

RSVP & payment required for participation

A hands-on dance filmmaking lab for professional dancers presented by Third Space Dance Project in collaboration with Dances With Tech.

Structure your idea, map a few shots, and test it through short filming experiments.

No perfection, just practice.

You have a dance film idea. Or a question. Or a feeling you keep circling.

But instead of waiting for the “perfect” conditions, gear, or timeline…what if you tested it?

This 3-hour Dance Filmmaking Workshop is a hands-on, outdoor lab for professional dancers who want to explore dance film through structure, camera thinking, and small experiments.

Rather than making a full dance film, we’ll focus on tiny prototypes: short filming tests that help you understand how choreography, camera, space, and environment actually work together.

You’ll leave with:

Clearer film ideas
Short clips you can build from
New questions (the good kind)
And practical insight you can carry into future projects

Bring your phone or camera, your curiosity, and a willingness to try things out.

Workshop fee:

$45 — Sustaining Rate

Supports the work and helps make lower-cost spots available for others

$30 — Supported Rate

For those who need a little extra accessibility right now

10 spots available

About the Workshop

This workshop is designed for professional dancers and movement artists who want to approach dance filmmaking with intention, without needing a full crew, studio, or post-production plan.

We’ll move through a 3-part arc:

Structure before filming
Clarify what you’re making, why it matters, and how it’s shaped.
Shot mapping + camera thinking
Translate your idea into a simple, filmable plan using phones or cameras.
Prototype lab (outside)
Test your ideas through short filming experiments instead of polished scenes.

This is a space for process, experimentation, and learning, not perfection.

The camera is treated as a collaborator. The body stays at the center.

What This Is / What This Isn’t

This IS:

A creative lab for dance filmmakers in the making
Focused on structure, experimentation, and embodied decision-making
Supportive, curious, and process-oriented
Accessible with just a smartphone

This is NOT:

A technical deep dive or gear-heavy class
A full dance film production workshop
An editing workshop
About “doing it right”

Q & A

Who is this for?

Professional dancers, choreographers, and movement artists who are curious about dance filmmaking and want to explore it through practice and experimentation.

Do I need filmmaking experience?

No. You don’t need to be a filmmaker, but you should be comfortable working creatively and trying things out.

What will we actually do?

You’ll:

Clarify a dance film idea or question
Map a few simple shots
Film short experiments outside
Reflect on what worked, what shifted, and what you’d try next

What equipment do I need?

A smartphone is perfect.

You’re welcome to bring:

Tripods
Small lights
Cameras or other gear

…but nothing is required beyond a phone.

Will we be editing?

No. This workshop focuses on pre-production thinking and filming prototypes, not editing.

Is this indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors. We’ll work with natural light and real environments. No studio lighting provided.

Will I leave with usable footage?

You’ll leave with prototype clips—short tests meant to inform future work. Some may turn into something more later, some may simply teach you what not to do next time.

What should I bring?

Smartphone + charger
Comfortable movement clothes
Optional gear
A short movement phrase or idea you’re open to exploring

What’s the biggest takeaway?

Confidence in your process.

Clarity about how your movement and the camera want to talk to each other.

And a way forward that doesn’t rely on waiting for “someday.”

How do you define "professional dancer"?

Someone who gets paid to dance, perform, direct, choreograph, or produce work. This isn't a workshop for beginning dance students just starting to choreograph or create work. It's for people already contributing to the dance field who want to dive in deeper and explore co-choreographing with cameras. Ultimately, YOU decide if this workshop is right for you. You can be in school and producing professional work. You might have been away from the dance field for years and want to step back in to a new medium. Either way, we aren't here to keep you out of creative spaces. We want to welcome you in.

RSVP HERE

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