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Final Submission Deadline: Oct. 1, 2026

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Join us for DCW’s next festival, January 16–24, 2027 at Colburn and Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK), as we once again explore the newest, boldest visions of dance on screen. The festival will feature short docs, experimental films, feature-length documentaries, and other special programs showcasing global talent—including the best of Southern California creators through LA POPS UP, our Visibility Program championing diverse voices, with additional programs to be announced.

Film Screening

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

LADP Studios • 2245 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles CA

Wednesday, July 29, DCW takes the spotlight at MovementFest LA with a one-night-only screening featuring selections from the DCW archives and newer work from LA POPS UP, highlighting Los Angeles–based artists. Together, the program celebrates DCW’s role in transforming LA into a vibrant home for screen dance—introducing audiences to groundbreaking international films while also cultivating the artists expanding the form here today.

Selected from the DCW archives are three historically significant international films that reflect the innovative and influential films that played role in establishing DCW: Touched by Wendy Houstoun and David Hinton (UK, 1991); Reines d’un Jour by Pascal Magnin (Switzerland, 1996); and There Is a Place by Katrina McPherson and Simon Fildes (UK, 2010).

LA POPS UP, an initiative from Kitty McNamee and Hysterica Productions highlights contemporary Los Angeles–based artists. The program features work by Mike Tyus, Luca Renzi, Joy Brown, Mike Cruz, Danny Dolan, Nicole Spring, Stephanie Kim, Ryan Spencer, Keean Johnson, Paul Zivcovich, Or Schrader, and Charissa Kroeger.

MovementFest LA brings L.A. Dance Project’s studios to life from July 27–August 9, connecting the many ways dance is trained, created, performed, and shared with the public. Through its programming arm, LADP Presents, L.A. Dance Project provides space and a platform for non-repertory work by affiliate artists and partners, including performances, film screenings, cross-disciplinary projects, and educational and community-focused initiatives.

Dance Film Creation Course

Duet With Film

Tue. Sept. 15–Thu. Oct 22
Colburn School • 200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Bring your dance film to life in Six Weeks for $500!
Led by Kelly Hargraves, Director of Dance Camera West

Explore the dynamic intersection of dance and filmmaking in this immersive six-week course for dancers, choreographers, filmmakers, and other artists interested in movement on screen. Whether you are deepening an existing practice or discovering dance film as a new creative medium, Duet with Film offers a rare opportunity to develop an original project under the guidance of Kelly Hargraves, an internationally recognized filmmaker and Director of Dance Camera West.

Participants will be guided through every stage of creating a compelling dance film, combining theoretical and practical approaches to concept development, choreography for the camera, cinematography, site-specific filmmaking, editing and post-production, and collaborative production techniques.

Working together as cast and crew, students will have dedicated time and space to develop, shoot, and complete original dance films throughout the session. The course culminates in a public screening and artist feedback panel on October 22, 2026.

Dates: September 15–October 22, 2026

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Ages: 18+

Tuition: $500

Registration opens today, and space is limited.