The BDCM Summer Untensive is a two-day gathering for dancers, artists, and movement-based organizers who want to build power, practice care, and connect artistry to action.

Unlike a traditional dance intensive, the Untensive focuses on leadership, advocacy, political education, embodied practice, and collective transformation.

The Untensive is for dancers, artists, cultural workers, and movement-based organizers ages 18+ who are passionate about advocacy, leadership, Black liberation, and making change in the dance field and beyond.

You should attend if you are:

• A Black dancer, student, professional, teacher, choreographer, educator, administrator, or leader

• A dance educator or community organizer looking to engage in movement-based advocacy

• A BDCM HOMIE or non-member who aligns with our mission

• Interested in using dance as a tool for social change

• Not Black, but committed to Black liberation, anti-racist organizing, and learning from Black-led movement traditions with humility and care

This event is not for people looking for a traditional dance technique intensive.

There will be embodied practices and movement-based sessions, but this is not a technique-based intensive.

Movement will be used as a tool for grounding, storytelling, organizing, reflection, and connection. You do not need to prepare choreography or be at a specific technical level to participate.

The Summer Untensive is like a huge mutual aid campaign. We are pooling our resources to make this gathering happen together. Every registration is a seed planted in rich soil—rooted in care and collective power. It grows into shared meals, creative tools, sacred space, and the stipends that honor our community’s labor. Together, we are tending something bigger than any one of us.

We offer sliding scale pricing to allow you to choose the payment tier that best reflects your access to resources and your relationship to this work. No matter what you choose, your presence is valuable.

🖤 BDCM HOMIES – $125
This tier is for current members of Black Dance Change Makers. Your presence is the heartbeat of this space. Thank you for continuing to build, organize, and move with us!

✨ Non-BDCM HOMIES – $175
This ticket is for non-members who want to join us. You’re stepping into a space of radical joy, care, and community-led transformation. We’re so glad to have you here.

💛 Solidarity Tier – $250
This tier is for non-Black community members with the financial means to pay full price and support equitable access. Your ticket helps us subsidize attendance for Black dancers who need a reduced rate and ensures this space remains rooted in care, joy, and justice.
You’re not just attending — you’re standing in solidarity with the movement.
📌 Note: If you are non-Black but do not have financial resources to pay the Solidarity Rate, you are welcome to select the Non-BDCM HOMIES Rate instead.

🤝 Ally Tier – $375
This tier is for individuals or institutions who want to go beyond attending and actively resource this space. Your contribution covers your participation and supports someone else’s. It’s an invitation to deepen your relationship with Black Dance Change Makers and the liberatory work we’re building together.

Yes. Payment plans are available.

Payment plan invoices are sent at registration and must be paid within 7 days. All payment plan balances must be paid in full by July 17, 2026. Registration closes on July 17, 2026.

Click the “Register Now” button on our website and complete the form. You’ll receive a confirmation email with event details after your information is processed.

• Full refunds are available up to June 15th

• After this date, refunds will be case-by-case due to event costs already incurred.

• If you cannot attend, we encourage you to transfer your ticket to another attendee.

No, BDCM will not be providing accommodations for attendees. If you are traveling from out of town and need help finding a place to stay, we are happy to work with you to reach out to our networks to assist with recommendations or possible housing connections.

However, the responsibility to secure housing will ultimately be yours.

If you need assistance in finding accommodations, please contact us as early as possible so we can try to help connect you with resources.

🛍 Recommended items:
✅ Comfortable clothing for movement workshops
✅ Notebook & pen for workshops and discussions
✅ Water bottle & snacks (though light meals will be provided)
✅ Any personal care items you need throughout the day

Yes!

Coffee, tea, breakfast, and lunch included on both days!

If you have dietary restrictions, please note them in your registration form so we can accommodate you.

There is no formal dress code—wear what makes you feel comfortable. Since some sessions involve movement, we recommend casual or activewear.

Absolutely! The Untensive is a space for collaboration and connection. You’ll have opportunities to meet like-minded artists, leaders, and speakers throughout the event.

Our main venue for the BDCM Summer Untensive is:

📍 La MaMa
74A East 4th Street, New York, NY

Please note the following about the space:
Accessibility:
La MaMa has accessible entrances as well as elevators.

Breaks + Outdoor Space:
There are outdoor spaces available to take breaks as needed.

Safety + Comfort:

• A First Aid Kit will be available.

• Wi-Fi details will be shared with attendees as available.

• We will be providing optional masks and rapid COVID tests on both days of the Untensive.

• Additional health and safety details may be shared closer to the event.

We recognize that this space is not accessible to everyone, and we name that with care and accountability. 
As a Black grassroots organization with limited resources, we are doing what we can to create an inclusive and welcoming experience, and we remain committed to supporting our community in showing up as fully as possible.

Do you have any accessibility needs, concerns, or dietary accommodations we should be aware of in order to best support your participation? We’ll do our best to work with you to find solutions and support your participation.

Yes! The Untensive centers Black dancers and organizers, but ALL are welcome to attend if they align with our mission and are committed to dance-based social justice and advocacy.