Past Events
VIRTUAL YOGA W/ AUDREY SURINA
MoCo Mash-Up: Jazz & Dance Meet Live Improvisation
MoCo & Thrill Halloween Trilogy
December 2, 2020
Yoga with Audrey Surina via ZOOM! Audrey recently received her 200-H Yoga Certification through Vibe Yoga in the summer of 2020. We can't wait to join her this week as we unwind with a nice yoga flow. See you online soon!
MoCo & Thrill Halloween Trilogy
MoCo Mash-Up: Jazz & Dance Meet Live Improvisation
MoCo & Thrill Halloween Trilogy
October 31, 2020
Find us online this Halloween! Join us on our social media to learn some spooky moves. Content includes a Time Warp warm up, a Disturbia jazz combo, and some of the original choreography to Michael Jackson's Thriller!
MoCo Mash-Up: Jazz & Dance Meet Live Improvisation
MoCo Mash-Up: Jazz & Dance Meet Live Improvisation
MoCo Mash-Up: Jazz & Dance Meet Live Improvisation
October 9, 2020
Movers and musicians, join Movement Cooperative for an event that explores the similarities and differences of improvisation in the jazz and dance worlds. The event will be focused on the collision of these two mediums across a mutual practice. All levels of movers and musicians are welcome.
Let's Move! Yoga & Dance w/ IU Moco
Let's Move! Yoga & Dance w/ IU Moco
MoCo Mash-Up: Jazz & Dance Meet Live Improvisation
September 25, 2020
Join IU MoCo and Contemporary Dance professor Liz Shea for a 45-minute yoga flow, followed by a short improvised performance of dance and conversation! (All levels welcome. Please bring your own mask, yoga mat and water. No materials will be supplied)
Callout meeting / sunet yoga
Let's Move! Yoga & Dance w/ IU Moco
Callout meeting / sunet yoga
August 30, 2020
Join us for our first event of the year! Meet the board, hear about MoCo's fall events, and partake in an outdoor sunset yoga session led by board member Carly Liegel and assisted by board member Chelsea Kummeth. (All levels welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat and water. No materials will be supplied)
Carly Liegel Jazz Clazz
Let's Move! Yoga & Dance w/ IU Moco
Callout meeting / sunet yoga
August 10, 2020
Join us for our third and final virtual class of the summer with MoCo Board member and IU Contemporary Dance major Carly Liegel!
Chelsea Kummeth Contemporary Class
Chelsea Kummeth Contemporary Class
Chelsea Kummeth Contemporary Class
July 22, 2020
Join us for our second virtual class of the summer with MoCo Board member and IU Contemporary Dance major Chelsea Kummeth!
Annie Petro Yoga Class
Chelsea Kummeth Contemporary Class
Chelsea Kummeth Contemporary Class
June 29, 2020
Join our first virtual class of the summer with IU Contemporary Dance major Annie Petro!
Past Events
Cameron Barnett Choreography Class
Cameron Barnett Choreography Class
Cameron Barnett Choreography Class
April 14, 2020
Log onto our Instagram Live for a choreography class led by IU Contemporary Dance major Cameron Barnett.
Claire Liechty Yoga CLass
Cameron Barnett Choreography Class
Cameron Barnett Choreography Class
April 9, 2020
Join us on Instagram Live for an at-home yoga session led by IU Contemporary Dance major Claire Liechty.
Megan Kudla Aerobics Class
Cameron Barnett Choreography Class
Megan Kudla Aerobics Class
April 1, 2020
Join us on Instagram Live for an Aerobics session with MoCo President & IU Contemporary Dance major Megan Kudla.
Koi Roi Popping Class
New Year, New LuLu Lemon
Megan Kudla Aerobics Class
February 23, 2020
Join us for a street style dance class taught by Koi Roi! Koi is part of a street style dance crew called Insert Crew Name here. He's won varies battles and has been teaching regularly in Indianapolis. Learn more about Koi and his crew at icnhdance.com.
New Year, New LuLu Lemon
New Year, New LuLu Lemon
New Year, New LuLu Lemon
January 26, 2020
MoCo's annual clothing exchange! Bring all of your old dance clothes you no longer want and sell them to fellow dancers! Then join us for an Aerobics class led by MoCo President & IU Contemporary Dance major Megan Kudla.
Past Events
Carly Liegel Contemporary Class
Carly Liegel Contemporary Jazz Class
Carly Liegel Contemporary Jazz Class
February 14, 2020
Join us for a contemporary class taught by MoCo board member and IU Contemporary Dance major Carly Liegel.
Carly Liegel Contemporary Jazz Class
Carly Liegel Contemporary Jazz Class
Carly Liegel Contemporary Jazz Class
January 16, 2020
Join us for a contemporary jazz class taught by MoCo board member and IU Contemporary Dance major Carly Liegel.
Josh Gilstein Gaga Class
Carly Liegel Contemporary Jazz Class
Josh Gilstein Gaga Class
November 19, 2019
Gaga is an innovative movement practice created by Ohad Naharin. Gaga is a new way of gaining knowledge and self-awareness through your body. Connect your body and imagination through a creative framework, increase your physical awareness, and experience the pleasure of movement in a welcoming, accepting atmosphere.
Joshua Gilstein is an artist and arts administrator studying at IU's O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He worked with Batsheva Dance Company in summer 2019 and took gaga dance classes throughout the summer.
MoCo Showcase
DJ Gray Pilates Class
Josh Gilstein Gaga Class
November 17, 2019
MoCo's annual dance showcase, featuring works by student choreographers.
Boo-Ga
DJ Gray Pilates Class
DJ Gray Pilates Class
October 29, 2019
A Halloween themed yoga session led by MoCo board member & IU Contemporary Dance major Maddy McCarthy.
DJ Gray Pilates Class
DJ Gray Pilates Class
DJ Gray Pilates Class
October 6, 2019
Join us for Pilates with DJ! DJ Gray is a performer and choreographer. She performed on Broadway in several shows. DJ has also staged TV appearances and events for Broadway, including Xanadu, The Early Show, Broadway in the Park, and the Tony Awards.
First Thursdays
So You Think You Can Make a Dance
First Thursdays
October 3, 2019
Come out and hang out with us at this month's First Thursday!
Arboretum Yoga
So You Think You Can Make a Dance
First Thursdays
September 26, 2019
Join us for yoga in the Arboretum led by IU student Emily Issacman.
So You Think You Can Make a Dance
So You Think You Can Make a Dance
So You Think You Can Make a Dance
September 22, 2019
Join us for our annual event So You Think You Can Make a Dance and learn different types of choreography tools and strategies.
Callout Meeting/Sunset Yoga
Callout Meeting/Sunset Yoga
So You Think You Can Make a Dance
September 11, 2019
Join us for MoCo's annual Callout meeting and sunset yoga. Meet the board and hear about the upcoming semester. Then partake in a yoga flow led by MoCo board member & IU Contemporary Dance major Maddy McCarthy.
Welcome Fest
Callout Meeting/Sunset Yoga
Student Involvement Fair
August 29, 2019
Come out to meet our board and hear about our upcoming events!
Student Involvement Fair
Callout Meeting/Sunset Yoga
Student Involvement Fair
August 29, 2019
Come out to meet our board and hear about our upcoming events!
Past Events
End of Year Yoga
Composition Workshop with Allysen Hooks
Corey Boatner Jazz Class
May 2, 2019
Don't miss the last MoCo event of the year! End of the year yoga led by IU Contemporary Dance major Claire Liechty.
Corey Boatner Jazz Class
Composition Workshop with Allysen Hooks
Corey Boatner Jazz Class
April 7, 2019
Join IU Contemporary Dance major Corey Boatner for a fun, sassy, funky jazz class to take your mind off school!
Composition Workshop with Allysen Hooks
Composition Workshop with Allysen Hooks
Composition Workshop with Allysen Hooks
March 1, 2019
Allysen Hooks has been a member of Gallim Dance since 2012. She graduated from The Julliard School in 2010. Her work deals with how we can embody emotion, imagery, and our own stories.
Elaina Welch Heels Class
Kelsey Smock Contemporary Class
Composition Workshop with Allysen Hooks
February 13, 2019
Join us for a heels class with IU Contemporary Dance major Elaina Welch. This class is open to all skill levels and abilities
New Year, New LuLu Lemon
Kelsey Smock Contemporary Class
Kelsey Smock Contemporary Class
January 19, 2019
MoCo's annual clothing exchange! Bring all of your old dance clothes you no longer want and sell them to fellow dancers! Then join us for an Aerobics class led by Contemporary Dance major Megan Kudla.
Kelsey Smock Contemporary Class
Kelsey Smock Contemporary Class
Kelsey Smock Contemporary Class
November 13, 2018
Join us for a contemporary combo class taught by IU Contemporary Dance major Kelsey Smock.
MoCo Showcase
MoCo Showcase
MoCo Showcase
November 11, 2018
MoCo's annual dance showcase, featuring works by student choreographers.
Morning Yoga
MoCo Showcase
MoCo Showcase
October 21, 2018
Join MoCo for morning yoga at 10 am! It will be in 161 led by IU Contemporary Dance major Maddy McCarthy. There will be free food!
Friday Forum
MoCo Showcase
So You Think You Can Make A Dance
October 19, 2018
Present an idea or work to receive constructive feedback from your peers.
So You Think You Can Make A Dance
So You Think You Can Make A Dance
So You Think You Can Make A Dance
September 22, 2018
Join us for our annual event So You Think You Can Make a Dance and learn different types of choreography tools and strategies.
Callout Meeting/Sunset Yoga
So You Think You Can Make A Dance
Callout Meeting/Sunset Yoga
September 4, 2018
Join us for MoCo's annual Callout meeting and sunset yoga. Meet the board and hear about the upcoming semester. Then partake in a yoga flow led by IU Contemporary Dance major Claire Liechty.
Past Events
Just Dance, It'll Be Okay: Improv Party
Just Dance, It'll Be Okay: Improv Party
Just Dance, It'll Be Okay: Improv Party
Come on out for a chance to make movement or observe as we create dance together! This is an event dedicated to the art of creating dance through improvisation and how simply moving in the moment can make brilliance! Anyone is welcome, please bring any friends who you think will be interested and just love to move. MoCo would love to have the studio filled with fun, open-minded movers as the school year is coming to a close.
Morgan Johnson Zumba CLass
Just Dance, It'll Be Okay: Improv Party
Just Dance, It'll Be Okay: Improv Party
April 8, 2018
Stay right after MoCo's tap class for some a high energy Zumba class with Morgan Johnson. Make sure you have water, tennis shoes, and a small towel, it can get hot in the court! Bring some fun energy and bring some friends!
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Just Dance, It'll Be Okay: Improv Party
Diamond burdine Hip-Hop Class
April 8, 2018
Come enjoy our first tap class in MoCo! Taught by IU Contemporary Dance majors Claire Liechty and Victoria Antonini. Bring some tap shoes, if you have them, or tennis shoes, and some water! Come learn some fun tap moves and a cool combination for all levels of tap ability, from beginner to advanced.
Diamond burdine Hip-Hop Class
Diamond burdine Hip-Hop Class
Diamond burdine Hip-Hop Class
February 24, 2018
Take part in this opportunity to show off your hip hop moves taught by IU Contemporary Dance major Diamond Burdine. Enjoy this class for all levels of hip hop from beginner to advanced.
New Year, New LuLu Lemon
Diamond burdine Hip-Hop Class
New Year, New LuLu Lemon
January 28, 2018
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Past Events
Show & Tell with Jaclyn Walsh
Show & Tell with Jaclyn Walsh
Show & Tell with Jaclyn Walsh
January 26, 2017
This is a show and tell of the senior dance residency with renowned choreographer Jaclyn Walsh! This will be about an hour showing of the dance and questions afterwards.
Jaclyn Walsh Residency
Show & Tell with Jaclyn Walsh
Show & Tell with Jaclyn Walsh
January 21-26, 2017
A week long residency with renowned choreographer Jaclyn Walsh.
MoCo Showcase
Show & Tell with Jaclyn Walsh
MoCo Showcase
November 12, 2016
MoCo's annual dance showcase, featuring works by student choreographers.
Past Events
MoCo Showcase
MoCo's annual dance showcase, featuring works by student choreographers.
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Improv Party
MoCo's 1st Birthday
MoCo's 1st Birthday
February 20, 2015
We are going to have a super FUN improvisational jam! This is going to be super low stakes, open to all, chance to dance with everyone! When else do all the classes get to just dance together? Come to move, watch, draw, write. There is no pressure! Just come to move with each other and have FUN.
MoCo's 1st Birthday
MoCo's 1st Birthday
MoCo's 1st Birthday
December 14th, 2014
Come celebrate the holidays, the end of fall semester, and MoCo's FIRST BIRTHDAY at The Owlery! They will be creating a delicious special feast just for us, so get dressed up nice and fancy, and join us for a lovely night out! All are welcome, all are invited!
MoCo Goes to Muncie
MoCo's 1st Birthday
Kathleen Hermesdorf & Albert Mathias Residency
February 8, 2015
MoCo took a day trip to Muncie, IN! While there they were welcomed to move with the Ball State Dance Department.
Kathleen Hermesdorf & Albert Mathias Residency
Kathleen Hermesdorf & Albert Mathias Residency
Kathleen Hermesdorf & Albert Mathias Residency
March, 2015
MOCO sponsored a one week residency with Kathleen Hermesdorf and Albert Mathias, with the help of Selene Carter. The students partook in modern classes, rep classes, lunches, Q&A, and a special showing at the end of the week.
Brush Strokes
Kathleen Hermesdorf & Albert Mathias Residency
"In Part: A Study of Two"
December 9, 2014
MoCo will be exploring the motion of brush strokes, the postures and positions of figures in classical artwork, and the effect sound has on a group of movers. All movement will be created on the spot in the form of three improvisational scores. Please join us in celebrating this blending of dance, art, and sound.
"In Part: A Study of Two"
Kathleen Hermesdorf & Albert Mathias Residency
"In Part: A Study of Two"
March, 2015
Board Members Leah Fournier and Amelia Koper put on an independent project with help of MoCo. The show featured choreography by Leah Fournier, Amelia Koper, Eryn Blair, and Annie Ellis.
Movie Night: "Unsettled"
Movie Night: "Unsettled"
Movie Night: "Unsettled"
September 2014
MoCo members met to watch and discuss the collaboration between David Dorfman and Korhan Basaran as part of DanceMotion USA's fourth season. The piece was produced by and performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and explored the concept of reconciliation.
Past Events
"Peace of Ass" Israeli-Palestinian Fashion Show
"Peace of Ass" Israeli-Palestinian Fashion Show
"Peace of Ass" Israeli-Palestinian Fashion Show
Independent artist Ariel Katz and IU professor Jon Simons worked with MoCo members to create a performance art fashion show to perform at the Zizek Studies Conference to bring together the Israeli-Palestinian cultures and promote a message of peace.
"The Making Of."
"Peace of Ass" Israeli-Palestinian Fashion Show
"Peace of Ass" Israeli-Palestinian Fashion Show
April 17, 2014
A dance concert presented by senior dance major Eryn Blair in collaboration with The Movement Cooperative at Indiana University. See new and revisited works by Eryn Blair, Annie Ellis, Amelia Heintzelman, and Ryan Galloway.
"Living Sculptures"
"Peace of Ass" Israeli-Palestinian Fashion Show
"Living Sculptures"
March 26th and 28th, 2014
This live performance art series led by MoCo board member Leah Fournier was performed in the beautiful Indiana University Art Museum Atrium. The piece drew inspiration from sculptures in the human form and explored movement in an improvisational score format.
One Billion Rising
Koresh Dance Company Master Class & Performance
"Living Sculptures"
February 14, 2014
MoCo teamed up with the Middle Way House to participate in their One Billion Rising flash mob! This is an event that occurs annually worldwide to raise awareness of sexual and domestic violence, and promote the empowerment of women.
Koresh Dance Company Master Class & Performance
Koresh Dance Company Master Class & Performance
Koresh Dance Company Master Class & Performance
February 1st, 2014
MoCo members headed back to Contemporary Dance Theater in Cincinnati for a master class with Koresh Dance Company in the morning, followed by a performance by the company in the evening. We filled our extra hours between the class and the show exploring the Cincinnati Art Museum and having some impromtu improvisational fun.
Advocacy for the Arts
Koresh Dance Company Master Class & Performance
Koresh Dance Company Master Class & Performance
December, 2013
MoCo performed in this night of the arts hosted by Stop the Silence, an organization which promotes the awareness of child sexual abuse. Dancers worked in two and threes and created compositions focused on an idea of support.
Doug Verone & Dancers Master Class & Performance
Doug Verone & Dancers Master Class & Performance
Doug Verone & Dancers Master Class & Performance
November 2nd, 2013
MoCo had its first field trip to Cincinnati's Contemporary Dance Theater where we had the opportunity to take a master class taught by Doug Varone dancer Julia Burrer. Later that evening, the group attended a performance by the company and a post-show discussion with the dancers and Doug Varone.