About Malashock Dance

Founded in 1988, Malashock Dance has been a cornerstone of San Diego’s cultural landscape for over 35 years. Under the Artistic Direction of Christopher K. Morgan, we continue to advance dance as an essential part of life—through performance, education, and professional development.

Our Mission

The mission of Malashock Dance is to illuminate the power of dance as an invaluable part of the human experience. It is a gathering place for artists to create new work, connect with audiences, and offer unique educational opportunities.

We believe dance belongs to everyone.

The Company

Our professional Company has created and performed over 100 original works, and commissioned works from top choreographers in San Diego and beyond. Each season offers audiences an opportunity to experience dance that is emotionally honest, artistically daring, and deeply human.

Education

Our school welcomes dancers of every age and ability to explore movement year-round. Our teaching artists inspire confidence, curiosity, and self-expression while delivering technique-based training.
Through community programs and partnerships with schools and organizations, we make dance accessible to people across San Diego, bringing dance outside the studio and into diverse community spaces. We believe everyone deserves to experience the joy of dancing. 

Professional Development

When artists thrive, the entire community thrives. Our professional development programs offer mentorship, shared resources, and creative space that support dancers and choreographers at every stage of their career. 

Our Values

Sourcing our decisions in our values aligns our behaviors with those values and enables us to show up in ways that are genuine, authentic and inspiring.

We light up with passion and excellence.

At every level of the organization, we demonstrate an insatiable desire to explore dance from every angle, then share it with others.

People thrive when they feel they belong.

First and foremost, its about creating spaces where people feel welcome and wanted.  It means designing inclusivity – regardless of race, ability, background – into everything we create, which in turn creates space for growth, empowerment, and bravery to expand and grow.  Our artists, teachers, students, and patrons are part of a community where they matter.

Dance expands human connections.

Malashock Dance brings individuals together to innovate, create, learn, and share their experiences.

Our Purpose

Create a gathering place for artists to expand what dance can do.

Produce events that connect creators, performers, and audiences

Nurture dance as a tool for life-long learning.

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