About Malashock Dance

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

Dance
We value movement as a mode of self-expression and interpersonal connection.

Gathering
We value witnessing, performing, creating, and practicing dance together—live and in person.

Collaboration
We value working with artists, audiences, students, families, neighbors, funders, volunteers, staff, and partner institutions to create more than we could alone.

Diversity
We value programs that reflect the communities we serve, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexuality, socioeconomic background, or physical or mental ability.

Dance is for every body, every age, and every brain. All are welcome.

Our Purpose

To create welcoming spaces where people gather through dance, deepen human connection, and experience the power of movement together.

To support artists, audiences, and communities in expanding what dance can be and who it can serve.

To nurture dance as a lifelong practice of creativity, expression, learning, and belonging.

Contact Us

Kaely Garred
Operations Director

619.880.6650
[email protected]