ZOE RAPPAPORT specializes in cultivating open spaces for participants to feel free to express themselves, deepen into their artistry & co-create community. Zoe currently teaches for AMDA College of Perorming Arts and has led guest workshops at Hammer Museum, UCLA, Pieter Performance Space, Genesis Studios, Everybody Dance, Destiny Arts Center, Grand Street Settlement, Riker's Island & more. Many of her students have been signed to agencies and have gone on to dance for major artists, films and brands including Rihanna,
Alicia Keys, LA Lakers, Savage Fenty, "In The Heights" & much more.
Zoe currently teaches virtually and/or in-person for 1-1 mentorship, guest workshops, masterclass and intensives.
Please see below for all offerings. To book, please contact jim@movement-agency.com at
Movement Talent Agency (MTA)
1-1 MENTORSHIP
Are you an emerging dancer, choreographer, educator or multi-hyphenate artist trying to navigate and find your place in the industry? Are you looking for guidance that aligns with your purpose and artistry, while also figuring out how to support yourself and make a living within the arts? I love to work 1-1 with dance-artists to help direct and discover each individual's hidden gems and superpowers that are completely singular to them, and how to best utilize one's unique skill set to build a sustainable career.
MASTERCLASSES + INTENSIVES
EXPERIMENTAL CONTEMPORARY
In this class, dancers gain deeper awareness and understanding of contemporary movement through their freedom of expression.
By cultivating a safe and open space, dancers are encouraged to discover the many facets of their authentic movement language, and find their artistic voice. Through a series of guided improvisational exercises, students tap into their artistry, break habitual patterns, and discover new possibilities — all while building community through the Art of Dance.
​CONTEMPORARY PARTNERING
This class teaches the cornerstones of successful contemporary partnering by exploring fundamental practices focused on weight bearing, support, strength, flexibility and connection. Students also learn to partner with the floor, props and site in addition to each other. By learning the foundations of partnering skills & performance, students will be able to partner anyone by the end of this workshop, preparing them for what is currently being used in the commercial dance industry.
THE ART OF DANCE FILM
In this hands-on workshop, dancers learn techniques and tools necessary to create their own dance films on their smart phones. By learning about the history of the genre of dance film, or "screendance," dancers gain a contextual understanding as well as practical skills in order to best utilize camera to enhance their dance. This is an invaluable skill set for self-tape auditions,
social media, content creation and film work.
MENTORSHIP 4 DANCERS
To have a sustainable career in today's dance world
— as a professional dancer, choreographer, artistic director or educator –
One must know themselves as an Artist, and possess the creative entrepreneurial skills necessary to carve one's own path.
​12-WEEK PROGRAM
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Mentorship 4 Dancers (M4D) is an international, holistic & hybrid professional program for emerging and established dancers of all ages to deepen into their artistry, explore creative possibilities and strengthen
their position in the commercial space in order to become Empowered Movement Artists.
This program is designed to support dancers' journeys, both in the short & long-term.
Dancers will build & strengthen their portfolios, receive direct feedback, gain practical tools, real-world knowledge and increase their global network to support them in navigating their direction.
M4D grounds dancers in their ability to see themselves as Artists —
not just those who dance behind them.
Dance in the 21st Century is experiencing a revolution.
Dance is everywhere — in advertisements, on television, in the streets... Professional dancers of the next generation are more versatile than ever before, and thus need to be properly prepared for a myriad of career trajectories.
Whether you are interested in pursuing commercial | concert | choreography | freestyle
creative direction/production or education, M4D will support you towards your vision.
TESTIMONIALS
Zoe Rappaport is not only an incredibly inspiring & knowledgeable professor, but a genuine person in the industry whom i can trust. She goes above and beyond for her students’ successes and will be a forever mentor; always teaching, always there.
HANNAH GRAVELLE / PROFESSIONAL DANCER / L.A. LAKER GIRLS
Zoe creates a space for movement exploration with no judgement, which is a little rare to find nowadays! She offers a perspective on dance through storytelling, rather than shape-making, and encourages you to push past your own artistic limiting beliefs.
MCKINSEY SHEA / PROFESSIONAL DANCER / B.F.A. COMMERCIAL DANCE PROGRAM GRADUATE
Not only did Zoe’s mentorship give me truthful and helpful advice about pursuing a career within the dance industry and the varieties of careers and specializations to explore, but it validated my desire to major in dance in college and encouraged me to follow my artistic goals. I expanded my artistic portfolio, met professionals who shared their path and experiences, and received advice on my professional materials like my resume, headshots, and reel...I even began to implement a creative ritual into my life, which keeps me accountable and brings me back to the studio even when life gets busy with other things. I am so grateful for the many ways Zoe and the
mentorship course inspired me to keep creating dance!
EMMA LAWRENCE / MAJOR IN DANCE & SPANISH AT SMITH COLLEGE