arts assembly a2
We learn by doing.
Arts Assembly A2 is dedicated to providing exceptional contemporary movement experiences for humans of all ages in a diverse array of modalities, in a welcoming environment and to fostering creative research and cultural exchange opportunities for local, national and international artists in support of the Southeast Michigan cultural ecosystem.
Pre-Professional
Professional &
Adult Programming
Contemporary movement research for beginners, pre-professionals, and professional movement practitioners, with classes, workshops, and intensives exploring fundamental movement pathways, adaptability through play, coordination and rhythmic action, balance and totality through full bodied encounters, as well as floorwork progressions, soft acrobatics, partnering, improvisation, choreographic research, dance theater methodologies, and acting.
Our Vision & Mission
Arts Assembly A2 is the home of celebrated dance theater company and research platform VIM VIGOR. This space is dedicated to providing access to contemporary dance practices, dance theater research, process based arts education involving visual arts, theater, and movement, as well as residencies and partnerships with local, national and international artists exploring their creative work in Ann Arbor. Our goal is to foster creative risk taking with community reward.
January 17, February 21, March 14 (10am - 3pm) Three Saturdays of contemporary practice involving floorwork, partnering, improvisation, and dance theater exploration. Join us for one, two or all three sessions.
Engage with artists, collectors, and curators in a night of thought-provoking discussions and live demonstrations.
Weekend Workshops and Week-Long Intensives, dedicated to nurturing rising contemporary dance artists seeking professional training to support their studio work, college applications, and professional launch into the dance world.
Contemporary Modern, Floorwork, Partnering, Improvisation, Solo Creations, and Mentorship.
Supports young artists interested in building movement vocabulary that moves into and out of the ground, muscle memory, and quality of action, through playful exploration of contemporary modern and floorwork forms. Intended to boost confidence, curiosity and joy.
Performance Projects offer interested young artists the opportunity to co-create a dance theater performance. Participants will expand their movement vocabulary, build choreographic memory, explore character and acting, build trust in an ensemble, and experience the joy of performing. Our projects are led by U-M Professors in Dance and Theater and local artists with extensive backgrounds in the Arts. Our aim is to boost confidence, curiosity and joy in young artists in a creative, safe, and supportive environment.
