About Malashock Dance

Malashock Dance puts emotion in motion. As a premier California Dance Company, we create, educate and collaborate.

Currently in its 20th season, Malashock Dance is an integral part of San Diego's vibrant arts community - providing performances, educational programs, outreach projects and classes to thousands of people each year. Founded by John Malashock in 1988, following his extensive career in dance and theater, Malashock Dance performs in various San Diego venues and events and has toured nationally and internationally.

Complementing Malashock Dance's full performance schedule are the activities of The Malashock Dance School: a full range of classes for children, adults, pre-professional and professional dancers; and education and outreach activities throughout San Diego.

Malashock Dance has also taken a leadership role in the creation of Dance Place San Diego housed in a spectacular historic building at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma's Liberty Station. It is the Company's new home and will serve the entire dance community of San Diego.

Associated Organizations
Dance USA San Diego Performing Arts League
San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture Dance Films Association



John Malashock, Artistic Director

Staff 
Paloma Patterson
Education Director
Barbara Riggs
Development & Marketing Manager

Michael Mizerany
Assistant to the Artistic Director
Rachel McRoberts
Administrative Assistant

Board of Directors
Russell King
President
Van E. Haynie
Secretary
Pat Finn
Meg Goldstein
Richard Warburg


The Malashock Dance School Instructors
John Malashock
Michael Mizerany
Debi Toth
Molly Puryear
Erica Buechner
Leo Francisco

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