Workshops and Classes funded by Mettler Studios
Covid-19 Protocols:
Mettler Studios highly recommends participants have up to date Covid-19 vaccinations for all Mettler Studios in-person classes and events. Masks and sanitizer will be available to all who wish to use them.
For in-person courses meeting on consecutive days, we also ask that participants take a Covid test
immediately before attending. Unvaccinated participants will need to test twice weekly during a course. See the
Covid Safety
page for more details.
Persons with respiratory symptoms, recent close exposure to Covid-19, or testing positive to Covid-19 should contact us and follow CDC guidelines for staying home, testing and masking. Do not plan to come to class if there is risk of contagion, and please contact the teacher.
IACD members receive a discount to many Mettler Studios workshops.
Credit Card payment: Choose paying as a "Guest" on payment form if you do not use PayPal.
Persons with respiratory symptoms, recent close exposure to Covid-19, or testing positive to Covid-19 should contact us and follow CDC guidelines for staying home, testing and masking. Do not plan to come to class if there is risk of contagion, and please contact the teacher.
IACD members receive a discount to many Mettler Studios workshops.
TEACHER TRAINING
Mettler Studios Summer Dance Teacher Training in Person
Mon. through Sat. July 13-25, 2026
day off Sunday July 19
Plus 3 follow up sessions on Zoom TBA in Aug, Sept. Oct
Tucson Creative Dance Center 3131 N. Cherry Avenue Tucson, AZ
First week: $350 Full Course: $550 IACD members receive a $30 discount
Register and Pay HERE. Be sure to indicate that you are registering for the Teacher Training, the weeks you are attending, and the appropriate amount.
For details on the course see our Teacher Training Page or contact mabdance@aol.com
METTLER STUDIOS' OFFERINGS
AT THE TUCSON CREATIVE DANCE CENTER
3131 North Cherry Avenue, Tucson, Arizona
Saturday Morning Mettler-based Classes
4th Saturday of the month: Aug 23, Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 22.
10 am to 12 noon
taught by Greg Colburn
Suggested Donation $10
Payment by Cash or Check at the Studio. For Credit Card payments, click HERE
For more information contact gregory.colburn@gmail.com
Wednesday Evening Series of Mettler-based Creative Dance Classes
taught by Karenne Koo and Greg Colburn
Wednesday evenings 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Fall 2025 Series: Sept. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025
Fee: $60 for series/$54 for IACD Members Drop-In: $12 per class
Registration/Inquires: Karenne Koo at karenne.koo@gmail.com /914-522-2419
Registration/Inquires: Karenne Koo at karenne.koo@gmail.com /914-522-2419
Payment by Cash or Check at the Studio. For Credit Card payments, click HERE
Explore movement expressions through the free approach to body movement pioneered by Barbara Mettler. A variety of movement themes will be presented to encourage students to cultivate kinesthetic awareness, creativity and connection.
Please wear black top and bottom without designs or logos.
For safety reasons, jewelry should not be worn during class.
Prior dance experience not needed.
Hybrid Mettler Study Group 2025/2026
Tucson Creative Dance Center and via Zoom
6 Saturday sessions
10 am to 12 noon Tucson, Arizona (Mountain Standard) Time
those on Zoom please check your local time zone
those on Zoom please check your local time zone
led by Mary Ann Brehm
November 8, December 13, January 3, February 7, March 7, March 21
Tuition: $60 / IACD members $55
The study group uses Barbara Mettler's writings as a basis for dance studies and discussion. Experience in Mettler-based Dance is recommended although not required.
contact Mary Ann for information mabdance@aol.com
Register HERE
Winter Dance Retreat
Monday Feb. 23 through 27, 2026
Taught by Griff Goehring
Tuition: Full course--$325 Partial attendance--$75/day
The retreat is a 5-day gathering of dancers to practice group dance improvisation inspired by the principles and methods developed by Barbara Mettler. Participants are expected to be familiar with Mettler-based dance. Dancers who are relatively new to this practice may participate with permission of the instructor, Griff Goehring. The Retreat focuses on deepening participants’ understanding of this approach to dance and refining their skills as dance artists
Taught by Griff Goehring
Tuition: Full course--$325 Partial attendance--$75/day
The retreat is a 5-day gathering of dancers to practice group dance improvisation inspired by the principles and methods developed by Barbara Mettler. Participants are expected to be familiar with Mettler-based dance. Dancers who are relatively new to this practice may participate with permission of the instructor, Griff Goehring. The Retreat focuses on deepening participants’ understanding of this approach to dance and refining their skills as dance artists
Contact griffgoehring@gmail.com
for more information
OUTREACH WORKSHOPS
Sound and Silence in Dance Improvisation
One-day Workshop in Seattle
November 16, 2025
One-day Workshop in Seattle
November 16, 2025
taught by Mary Ann Brehm
Creative Dance Center
Creative Dance Center
12577 Densmore Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133
10 am to 3:30 pm Bring your lunch to eat during a lunch-time break at 12:30 pm
10 am to 3:30 pm Bring your lunch to eat during a lunch-time break at 12:30 pm
Tuition: $80
Click Here for information and registration at the Creative Dance Center
This workshop is offered by Seattle's Creative Dance Center with support from Mettler Studios
Click Here for information and registration at the Creative Dance Center
This workshop is offered by Seattle's Creative Dance Center with support from Mettler Studios
ZOOM OFFERINGS
Mettler-based Dance Improvisation on Zoom
5 week series in October, 2025
Wednesdays in Oct. 1-29 7:00-8:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time
(with optional 15 minute discussion time afterwards)
Please adjust for your time zone including Thursday morning for Asia
taught by Mary Ann Brehm
Tuition: $45/ IACD members $40 Register HERE
for more information contact mabdance@aol.com
5 week series in October, 2025
Wednesdays in Oct. 1-29 7:00-8:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time
(with optional 15 minute discussion time afterwards)
Please adjust for your time zone including Thursday morning for Asia
taught by Mary Ann Brehm
Tuition: $45/ IACD members $40 Register HERE
for more information contact mabdance@aol.com
Hybrid Mettler Study Group 2025/2026
Tucson Creative Dance Center and via Zoom
6 Saturday sessions
10 am to 12 noon Tucson, Arizona (Mountain Standard) Time
those on Zoom please check your local time zone
led by Mary Ann Brehm
November 8, December 13, January 3, February 7, March 7, March 21
Tuition: $60 / IACD members $55
The study group uses Barbara Mettler's writings as a basis for dance studies and discussion. Experience in Mettler-based Dance is recommended although not required.
contact Mary Ann for information mabdance@aol.com
