Returning for its 23rd year, Footnote’s yearly summer professional development series Choreolab is a staple in the Aotearoa dance calendar.

Movement artists from across the country and beyond come together for two weeks in the capital to deepen their movement practice and connect as a community.

2026 Choreolab Tutors

Antony Hamilton (Australia)

Rodney Bell (Aotearoa)

Jessie McCall (Aotearoa)

Celia Hext (Aotearoa)

Sebastian Geilings (Australia)

Applications for the full Choreolab programme are now closed.

For other ways to participate, see the Pōneke Artists Series below.

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Pōneke Artist Series

Alongside the regular two week programme, we will be offering open evening workshops lead by some of Pōneke’s local artists. These are open to all to attend, no matter your experience level. You do not need to be registered for the full Choreolab programme to attend any of the Artist Series workshops.

Cyphers and Dancing with Shifting Centre

The Voice in Movement with Lila Crichton

Creative Process with Ella Williams

Introduction to Composing with Jesse Austin-Stewart

Introduction to Producing and Marketing with Melanie Hamilton and Maeve O’Connell