The 2025 FACT/SF Summer Dance Lab is designed for dancers new to Countertechnique and for those who have already had some experience with the practice. Within an open, investigative environment, a small group of participants will spend 9 days learning and experimenting with Countertechnique, partnering, and FACT/SF Repertory to heighten awareness, distill intention, have fun, get sweaty, and explore unknown terrain. Like all of FACT/SF’s workshops, the Lab is intentionally inclusive and non-competitive. This year’s Lab has three main goals: 1. working directly with each dancer to help them pursue their own individual goals, 2. introducing new dancers to Countertechnique and helping those already familiar with it deepen their level of understanding and ease of application, and 3. learning how to utilize Countertechnique tools in choreography.

The Lab will accept a maximum of 15 participants. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Lab has reached capacity. All Lab participants will also receive complimentary tickets to attend performances in the 2025 FACT/SF Summer Dance Festival. Instructors at this year’s Lab include Artistic Director Charlie Slender-White, Countertechnique Senior Teacher Joy Davis, and Countertechnique Teacher Maggie Costales. Additional instructors will be announced at a later date.

Learn more about the program and how to apply here.