Open Arts Studio Company is a new teen dance company in Brooklyn led by Choreographer and Artistic Director Laura Peterson and Sofia Quezairs, Rehearsal Director.

We are forging a "Young Dancer as Artist" training program driven by exploratory research. Company members share their own work and collaborate with choreographer Laura Peterson on an original dance work.

Working in a dance company is an important opportunity for individual and artistic growth. We work in person, in real time, communicating our concepts and developing our community. We learn how to navigate the complexities of the body and mind to become more prepared citizen artists, ready to create the future.

Our fall season rehearsals begin in September 2024.
Each week includes one class and one rehearsal.
Option for 2 additional technique classes during the wee

View the first Open Arts Studio Company Performance, March 15-16, 2024.

2024 Company Dancers
Hades Velasquez
Yomi Martinez
Shahab Aldeeb
Finnegan Mankins
Elaine Alcantara
Olivia Caraballoso

Rehearsal Director
Sofia Quizaire