Community
New Classes & Workshops will begin in January 2026!
Email us with any questions about our upcoming workshops
Open Company Classes with Erica Santiago @ Cafe Dance
Dance Fusion
A class focusing on dance technique and functional movement investigations. We will workshop movement concepts, get into the details AND cultivate large sweeping movement phrases.
All Levels welcome
Wednesday 1:30-3 pm
Experiential Flow
A class based on structured Improvisation to provide a framework for dancers to run movement based experiments aimed at sharpening the mind/body connection and building phrase work that embodies the findings of our experimenting. Yes, We will sweat!
Intermediate to Advanced Movers Welcome
Suggested Donation $20
If you are paying online, please leave a note to tell us which class its for!
Community Events 2026
March 7
Community Contact Improv Jam
Cafe Dance
5- 7 pm
Kids Welcome!
Suggested donation $20
May 9th
Mother’s Day Brunch Fundraiser
Texas Keeper Cidery
Catch a sneak peek into our newest work, Activities for kids, Improv Jam for the brave, Live auction
June 13
SMDC Pop- Up
Mueller Farmer’s Market
More info TBA
Calling all Makers
Calling all Makers
Artist Files: Works in Progress #1
Date: April 2026
Venue: TBA
(more details to come!)
Artist Files: Works in Progress #2
Date: October 2026
Venue: TBA
What SMDC provides:
Two WIP events to show and receive feedback on the work
A one hour consultation with SMDC Artistic Director to determine the creative prompt
Stipend for participating in events *please note amount of stipend is dependent upon 2026 funding awards*
Artist mentor if requested
Are you a dedicated art maker? Are you ready to go deeper? SMDC Artistic Director is calling all makers to go on an experiential learning journey designed to support us in our creative process and strengthen a growth minded approach that encourages risk taking, rule breaking and using art as a means for peaceful activism and community building.
Here’s How it Works:
Step 1: Apply HERE by December 15. You will be notified by January 6 if you will be one of the 5 artists.
Step 2: Start making your work
Step 3: Choose and contact a trusted art making ally as a mentor once a month while developing your work
Step 4: Come to both Work in Progress showings facilitated By Kate Warren and receive feedback from your community
What Invited Artists provide:
Space for creation/rehearsal
All tools needed to create your work
Submit a log of time with Mentor as well as construction time to receive stipend
Artist Mentor
“I am organizing this year long growth journey as a way to reboot and deepen my own capacity for creation. I would love to bring a small group of like minded creatives with me! There is potential for so many partnerships after going on this ride together. I am holding the intention that within the group, new collaborative relationships are formed as well as the potential to premiere shared shows. Let’s see what is possible as a community! ”