Thank You,
for being a part of our first
choreographic residency in Marin!

“Last summer was truly a dream come true. We are so honored to have shared the studio with an incredible company of professional artists and collaborators, and we were so impressed by the drive and dedication of every student in the intensive program. It was a beautifully inspiring two weeks, and we want to express our deepest gratitude to all of you for sharing in this adventure. None of this would have been possible without the support of Marin Dance Theatre; a massive ‘thank you’ to Lynn, Erica, Lexi, and the fantastic MDT team. We’d also like to acknowledge everyone who financially supported this initiative. The trust you invested in us allowed our dream to become a reality, and the experience it created for everyone involved exceeded all expectations.

We are so grateful to all of you for your role in launching the Marin Residency for Professional Dance, and we can’t wait to celebrate our second year with you all in June of 2026.”

— Ben & Sadie, Directors of the Marin Residency for Professional Dance

Looking ahead to more dance in 2026...

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To support the 2026 residency:

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Both the Immersive Summer Intensive and Choreographic Residency of Marin programs will be returning in June 2026, and we have some exciting updates to share.

  • We will be expanding to a 3-week program

  • Students will have the option to enroll for one, two, or the full three-weeks.

  • Our roster of 4 resident professional dancers will expand to 6 incredible artists.

  • After the live performance we will offer a unique, post-performance recap day for participants to fully digest and process the discoveries they made through this program.

To register for the 2026 Immersive Summer Intensive:

  • "I think that every dancer should experience at least one if not more ISI programs because it truly shifted my personal view on dancing and being an artist in the industry. I was able to hear about so many different perspectives from many different types of people and how they have managed their careers in dancing. Anyone who wants to be a professional dancers should 100% join this program because it was life changing for me."

    —Charlie Newhoff, ISI Student 2025

  • "One thing I learned from the Immersive Summer Intensive was to be open to anything and try my best, even if it's a little more complicated."

    —Taylor Sauter, ISI Student 2025

  • "My favorite part of the ISI was how we got to work with dancers and choreographers from so many companies and states. This summer intensive really helped me shift my mindset and how I see myself in dance. This program helped me gain more confidence."

    —Sofia Gidrim, ISI Student 2025

Watch “Woven Fragments”

This world premiere was created specifically for the Choreographic Residency of Marin by renown choreographer, Brandon Ragland. Brandon currently serves as the artistic director of Dayton Ballet. His creativity, motivational attitude, and insightful guidance was an inspiration to both the professional artists and the Immersive Summer Intensive students.

Watch the post-show Q&A:

The live performance was followed by a brief Q&A featuring the professional dancers and choreographers of the Choreographic Residency of Marin. This special conversation offered unique insights on the creative process and how this program aims to nurture the next generation of dance professionals.

0:00 - Introductions
5:00 - For Woven Fragments, did the music come first or the movement?
7:14 - As choreographers do you start by internally visualizing the movement, feeling it, or responding to the people and influences around you?
13:00 - When performing do you ever start unintentionally improvising?
14:27 - How was your first experience dancing these pieces?
16:23 - How do you remember all the different choreography?
19:40 - As a choreographer, do you imagine your work from the audience’s or the dancer’s perspective?
23:40 - Did you have a theme for the residency?
24:40 - How much of the process with the professional dancers carried over to the students’ training and the student choreography?
28:00 - Closing