WHAT IS DUDE LAB?

An All-Boys Performance Program at Dance Lab

A performance and competition-based training program designed exclusively for boys who love to move, perform, and be part of an incredible team.

Whether your dancer is brand-new to dance or already training at a high level, DUDE LAB focuses on building athleticism, confidence, musicality, and camaraderie in an environment designed just for guys.

Read our lovely handbook for more info.

Weekly Commitment

Three required classes each week (plus a rehearsal):

  • Dudes Only Movement Class

    • Strength

    • Athletic movement

    • Tricks

    • Musicality

    • Performance quality

    • Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acro, Breaking, and commercial movement foundations

  • Dude Lab Friday Company Rehearsal (Dudes Only)

    • Choreography

    • Cleaning

    • Performance preparation

    • Team building

    • Male mentorship and master class once per month

  • Two Additional Weekly Classes of choice

    • Recommended by faculty based on age and level

    • Helps each dancer continue developing technical skills

    • I.e., breakdance and tap

Performance Opportunities

DUDE LAB members will perform:

  • One all-boys competition routine

  • Rat King piece or two

  • Dance Lab Year-End Concert

  • Community performance opportunities throughout the season (as available)

Competition Season

The DUDE LAB team will attend:

  • 3 regional competitions alongside the Lab Co Competition Track.

Why DUDE LAB?

We're building more than great dancers—we're building confident young men.

Through movement, teamwork, mentorship, and performance, dancers will develop:

  • Athleticism

  • Discipline

  • Creativity

  • Confidence

  • Leadership

  • Lifelong friendships

Whether their future is dance, sports, theater, or simply becoming a confident human, the skills they gain here last far beyond the stage.

DUDE LAB
Charleston's All-Boys Dance Crew.
Train hard. Perform big. Find your people.