Dance Camera West

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Film Screening

MVMNTFest LA x DCW x LA POPS UP
Wed. July 29, 8PM

LADP Studios 2245 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles CA

MovementFest LA is a new dance festival connecting where dance is trained, created, performed, and shared with the public, running July 27–August 9 across Los Angeles. Dance Camera West brings LA POPS UP to MovementFest LA for a one-night-only program that celebrates DCW's role in transforming Los Angeles into a vibrant home for screen dance. The evening honors both the early mission of DCW, which introduced LA audiences and artists to significant works from around the world at a time when dance film had not yet developed a strong independent presence locally and continues with a brand new selection of current films in LA POPS UP that highlights contemporary Los Angeles–based artists.

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Dance Film Creation Course

Duet with Film
Tue. October 15–Thu. October 22

Colburn School 200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Bring your dance vision to life on film  

Explore the exciting intersection of dance and filmmaking in this six-week immersive course designed for filmmakers, choreographers, dancers, and creatives interested in movement on screen. Whether you're looking to deepen an existing practice or discover a new artistic medium, Duet with Film will guide you through every stage of creating a compelling dance film. 

Led by Kelly Hargraves, Executive & Artistic Director of Dance Camera West, students will learn both theoretical and practical approaches to dance filmmaking, including: 

Concept Development 

Choreography for Camera 

Cinematography 

Site-Specific Filmmaking 

Editing & Post-Production 

Collaborative Production Techniques 

Participants will work together as cast and crew, with dedicated time and space to develop and produce original dance films throughout the session. 

The course culminates in a public film screening and artist feedback panel on October 22, 2026.

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