The Seichō Series
[Seichō (成長) = "Growth”]
Gaudanse’s Seichō Series is a holistic, tiered artist-development suite built around the life cycle of a plant. Just as a seed depends on soil, water, and sunlight to sprout, our artists require guidance, community, and resources to nurture their creative potential. From the first spark of interest to the day you “bear fruit,” The Seichō Series provides stage‑appropriate programming—plus year‑round mentorship and pop‑up intensives—to ensure that every artist has the support they need through seasons of drought and bloom alike.
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Programming is designed to build lasting skills, networks, and resources so artists can thrive long-term.
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Sliding-scale tuition, scholarships, and hybrid/virtual options ensure no one is left out—even during creative “droughts.”
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Every module incorporates mental and physical well‑being practices, from group meditation to somatic release techniques.
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Workshops and labs encourage risk-taking and fantasy, inspiring artists to envision new movement languages and performance realms.
🌰 Sprout: The very first green shoots
Who It’s For:
Youth (grades 6–8)
What It Offers:
Introductory dance & movement workshops, creative play sessions, early mentorship
🌱 Seedling: Young plants establishing roots
Who It’s For:
High school artists
Technique classes, portfolio-building, college-prep panels, peer community gatherings
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🌿 Vegetating: Steady growth before the first buds
Who It’s For:
Undergraduate/College students
Intensive residencies, cross-disciplinary labs, career seminars, artist-in‑residence prep
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🪷 Budding: First signs of creative bloom (COMING SOON!)
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Emerging professionals (post‑grad/apprentices)
What It Offers:
Project grants, choreographic labs, industry mentorship, performance opportunities
🍒 Flowering: Full bloom with fruiting opportunities
Who It’s For:
Emerging professionals, leaders, & presenting artists
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Admin support, festival showcases, press & marketing, industry conference training, and networking opportunities
🌊 Watering Your Garden: Ongoing nourishment
Who It’s For:
All professional in the field
What It Offers:
One‑on‑one coaching, peer cohorts, wellness check‑ins, grant writing support
🌾 The Greenhouse
The Greenhouse encompasses pop-up or special-focus intensives that accelerate growth in controlled, high-support environments (e.g., grant writing workshop, choreographic labs, fundraising crash course, etc.).
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A movement practice focusing on mental and physical wellbeing in creative spaces. It incorporates meditation methods, journaling practices, breathwork, mindful stretching inspired by Chinese Makko-Ho stretches, and cardio health to support a healthy practice.
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Tips on how to write for grants, about your work, about yourself, etc.
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Skills on how to organize production planning, communicate with tech people (i.e. lighting designer, sound engineers, sound technicians, musician/composers, stage manager, etc.), and producing a show.
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Learn how to choreograph the unconventional way or your way.
Want to learn more about our programming?
Feel free to contact us via email or fill out our contact form to discuss the details of our programming. We’re excited to work with you!