Teaching and Commissions

RAWdance is available to create new work for intermediate to advanced dancers, and to teach classes and workshops to students of all levels.

Founders Smith and Rein have been commissioned to set new and repertory works on professional companies and students. Schools have included Webster University, Williams College, Brown University, Marin School of the Arts, and ODC School, among others. Professional engagements include Dance St. Louis, which commissioned Rein and Smith to create a new work for St. Louis-based MADCO for New Dance Horizons 2017. As part of the program, two company members took part in a multi-week teaching residency in St. Louis public schools. RAWdance repertory has also been taught to company Ziru Dance for touring performances in China.

RAWdance co-Artistic Directors regularly teach workshops and master classes in technique, partnering, and composition.