LABS
Masterclass with Mike Tyus
Join Live Arts Miami as we welcome LA-based choreographer Mike Tyus to Miami for an electrifying dance master class that will focus on the exploration and creation of contemporary dance through the perspective of a highly-acclaimed movement director who has taken the dance world and social streams by storm.
Utilizing improvisation, ballet technique, floor work, partnering, and choreographic tools to break habits, this in-person workshop will challenge the limits of the human body with the goal of gaining access to something greater than dance.
Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned dance professional working in South Florida, this workshop is guaranteed to challenge and inspire you, as you learn a new physical movement vocabulary and hone your skills under Mike’s guidance.
Book your spot today as this Live Arts Labs session is expected to fill quickly!
Audition with Mike Tyus & Co.
South Florida dancers and movement artists can audition for a paid opportunity to perform with Mike Tyus & Co. within the teamLAB exhibit at SuperBlue the weekend of August 19-20.
*Participation in the performance will require availability for an intensive 2-week rehearsal process beginning August 9th. Full schedule and rehearsal location TBA.
Selected artists will also get to be part of an original dance film that Mike and his team will create at SuperBlue on August 21st. To see some of his past work, click here.
There are multiple ways to audition:
- Online: Submit your 1-minute dance sample and professional resume at this Google Form. The deadline is August 4.
- In Person: Attend the Mike Tyus Master Class in Miami on August 8. Note, there is a fee to attend the class, as it is a training opportunity.
- Both: Audition online and in person at the master class!
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Mike Tyus
Mike Tyus is an award-winning dancer, choreographer, and creative director from Los Angeles, CA. He has been performing and creating dance works for the stage and screen for over 15 years. As a performer Tyus has performed in Cirque Du Soleil in “IRIS” and “KOOZA”, at the Oscars, and with singer/songwriter Sia. Tyus’ choreographic work derives from techniques and styles from his past. Circus theater, acrobatics, ballet, and Greco-Roman wrestling are abstracted and synthesized to create something unique. In 2020, Tyus directed and choreographed a dance film called ELSEWHERE that was showcased on PBS. He also choreographed a culturally significant Facebook commercial directed by FKA Twigs that now lives in the MOMA’s archives. That same year, Tyus created Mike Tyus & Co, a dance company that focuses on the creation of Tyus’ work with over 13 films and the creation of a piece called “Hunger” developed at Orsolina28, a dance residency in Moncalvo, Italy. As a creative director Tyus has developed branded campaigns for Anthropologie, Veuve Clicquot, Apple, and more, focusing on the relationship between dance and commerce. Community and Creation are at the core of Tyus’ mission and continue to drive his efforts in crafting work that feeds the human spirit and reflect the times in which we live.
This program is part of Live Arts Miami LABS, a new series of professional development opportunities designed to fuel and celebrate Miami’s artist ecosystem. Both emerging and established artists can discover opportunities to refine skills, develop creative practice, and push artistic boundaries, while fostering meaningful collaborations. Through a series of master classes, intensive workshops and thought-provoking seminars on timely topics in our field, LABS aim to provide Miami artists with a dynamic gateway to grow, explore and ultimately create.