WIP was co-founded by choreographers Stephanie Zaletel & Kate Wallich to offer artists a “low-tech, high-visibility” space to showcase their evolving works to audiences at various stages of development, fostering an environment for rigorous dialogue and critical analysis in the field of dance and performance.
WIP’s mission is to provide a supportive environment for artists to share evolving choreographies and receive valuable feedback, to catalyze artistic experimentation and advancement within the Los Angeles dance scene, and to show progressive and innovative dance works that challenge conventions.
WIP aims to support local, independent dance makers at various stages in their careers and practices, to encourage curiosity, questions, and empathetic relationships between viewer and artist, and to deepen the sense of care between artist and audiences.
The format is simple. Each WIP spotlights two artists showing 25 minutes of work in progress with a post-show moderated talk with the artists. Each artist gets 10 hours of rehearsal space at G-Son Studios. Ticket sales support WIP and bar sales support the artists. Please note that G-Son is unfortunately not an accessible space. You have to climb about 20 stairs to access the studio.
Stephanie Zaletel: Programming & Artist Relations
Belize Wilheim: Residency & Operations
Kate Wallich: Marketing & Development
Thanks to our sponsors and supporters: G-Son Studios, Studio Iguana, Nocaut, Nic Weltyk, Miranda Reilly, Robert, Sara Silkin, Ghia, Body, Sylvester Rovine Selections, Duncan and Jonathan for sound, Los Angeles Performance Practice, volunteers, artists, audience, and friends.
We accept inquiries on an on-going basis. Please read the eligibility below before submitting your application. Apply here