PLAY MOTION LAB

The mission of Play Motion Lab began in an effort to provide affordable classes and workshops as the cost of open classes, workshops, and training for dancers continues to rise unsustainably. 

It has now expanded as a groundswell and niche space to build community amongst professional dancers actively working in New York.

To date we have served over 400+ dancers and held workshops across New York, San Francisco, Peru, and Hawaii.

PLAY

A space to play openly with ideas, concepts, movement. Freely without judgment. 

MOTION

The basis of our world is movement and motion.

LAB

An open lab for research, work, experimentation, and exploration.

UPCOMING CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

CONTEMPORARY FORMS (INT/ADV)

Feat. Dareon Lowe (Misfits Dance Co) x Peter Cheng (PLAY MOTION LAB)

Our August session begins with a full-body guided warm up with Peter, tapping into the inherent mobility and extension of the muscles and joints, coupled with bringing sensory and peripheral awareness of moving in space with others.

The second half of the session, led by Dareon, explores structured improvisation through sudden shifts in timing, direction, and texture, blending contemporary dynamics with hip hop influence. Dancers will engage with the residue of movement, allowing moments to settle before rupturing into the next. Rooted in cause and effect, the class invites freedom through form, playing with both literal and abstract concepts to challenge physical and imaginative boundaries.

Phrase & floor work will be included, knee pads are encouraged.

Date & Time:

Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 12pm-2pm

Location: Chez Bushwick, 304 Boerum St #23, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Cost: Free

📸 Dareon by Isabel Rancier / Peter by Jason Lam

Play Motion Lab is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council.