p5.score Workshop: Open Call for Choreographers

Are you a choreographer curious about code? Do you want to explore how computational thinking can expand your creative practice?

We invite movement artists to participate in p5.score, a workshop series that merges dance and code through the creative use of p5.js, a JavaScript library for visual and interactive programming. This project explores how code can generate visual iconography and dynamic environments for performance, offering new ways to think about choreography, improvisation, and the role of technology in dance-making.

This workshop takes place over two days, exploring movement scores, coding in p5.jsand beta testing the new p5.score library, currently in development.

What to Expect:

• Hands-on sessions introducing p5.js as a choreographic tool

• Experiments in algorithmic choreography and visual score generation

• Collaborative exploration of the relationship between movement, code, and visual form

• A supportive environment for artists of all technical backgrounds—no prior coding experience required!

Who Should Apply:

• Choreographers and movement-based artists interested in interdisciplinary practice

• Artists eager to explore new tools and rethink the role of the computer in creative processes

• Those open to experimentation, collaboration, and play

Workshop Details:

Workshop Lead: Kate Sicchio

Dates: Sept 27 & 28th

Location: Richmond, VA

Participation: No cost to participants. Accommodation and travel stipend will be provided to selected participants.

Application Deadline: September 5, 2025

To apply, please submit a short statement of interest and a brief bio here: https://forms.gle/Xrj81sVsac7xEGbi8

Can’t participate this time? No problem! This is an open source project and materials will be shared soon!