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
taught by Mary Ann Brehm, Karenne Koo and Gregory Colburn
First week: $350 Full Course: $550 IACD members receive a $30 discount
For details on the course, see our Teacher Training Page or contact mabdance@aol.com
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.
METTLER STUDIOS' OFFERINGS
AT THE TUCSON CREATIVE DANCE CENTER 3131 North Cherry Avenue, Tucson, Arizona
Saturday Morning Mettler-based Classes
Taught by Greg Colburn
4th Saturday of the month 10 am to 12 noon
• Spring 2026 Series: Feb 28, Mar. 28, April 25, May 23
• Fall 2026 Series: August 22, September 26, October 24, November 28.
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 6:0 0 to 7:30 pm
• Spring 2026 Series: March 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 2026
• Fall 2026 Series: Sept. 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 2026
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
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
Tucson Creative Dance Center and via Zoom
Stay tuned for information coming in the Fall 2026 about the 26-27 Study Group
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
OUTREACH WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Moving From Within – Moving Together
Mindfulness in Motion and Creative Expression Mettler- Based Dance Improvisation
Fort Worden USO, Port Townsend, WA
Saturday, May 23, 2026 10am- 5pm
taught by Yael Schweitzer
Tuition: $85 by May 1, After May 1: $100
Information: yaelschweitzer.com
Registration: contact Lisa Bottomley e-mail lisab@olypen.com
Weekend Residential Retreat near the Sea
Windhover Performing Arts Center
Rockport, Massachusetts (north of Boston)
Friday evening Sept. 11 through Sunday Sept. 13, 2026
please note date change
taught by Mary Ann Brehm
Fee: $240 (includes tuition and housing) IACD members: $230
for information go to our
Windhover Page or contact
mabdance@aol.com
Register
HERE
Mettler-based Dance Improvisation: Practice and Pedagogy
Dean College, Franklin, Massachusetts
June 1 --June 5, 2026
taught by Mary Ann Brehm
For information contact mabdance@aol.com
This course is part of the Nancy and Walter Lob Legacy of collaboration with colleges and universities
Group Dance Improvisation: Democracy in Motion
Prescott College, Prescott, Arizona
September 10--14, 2026
taught by Griff Goehring
For more information from Prescott College and to register click
HERE
This course is part of the Nancy and Walter Lob Legacy of collaboration with colleges and universities
ZOOM OFFERINGS
Hybrid Mettler Study Group
Tucson Creative Dance Center and via Zoom
Stay tuned in the Fall 2026 for information on the upcoming 26-27 Study Group
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
