Train and Create

March 28-29, 2026

In-person at CHI Movement Arts Center

Sat-Sun, 9am-4pm

Discounted pricing available until October 31

Bates Dance Festival’s 1st ever intensive in Philly is in partnership with Philly Dance Share! Offering inspired dance training and creative exchange, this two-day intensive is designed for intermediate and advanced dancers

Train and Create takes place Saturday, March 28 through Sunday, March 29, 2026 in the studio spaces in CHI Movement Arts Center. The four teachers offer a taste of BDF’s Professional Training Program and the experience of both rigorous dance training and making each day. Morning classes will be postmodern technical training on both days with Chelsea Murphy and Miles Yeung and in the afternoon one-day workshops with Raphael Xavier and Tania Isaac will be unique to each instructor’s creative processes. 

Please note that due to limited capacities there will be no drop-in classes this year.