Critical Response Process

At Dance Exchange, we are proud to integrate Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process (CRP) into our creative and collaborative practices. Developed in 1990 by choreographer Liz Lerman, CRP is a structured method for giving and receiving feedback on works-in-progress, designed to leave the creator eager and motivated to continue their work.

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CRP at Dance Exchange

As the birthplace of this methodology, Dance Exchange holds a deep-rooted commitment to its practice and evolution. We regularly use CRP not only to support artists in developing their creative work, but also as a key tool for internal reflection and feedback. At Dance Exchange, CRP is applied across a wide range of contexts: to generate and assess program ideas, strengthen grant applications, structure feedback moments within dance classes, and cultivate practices of noticing and response. This process helps us foster a culture of thoughtful dialogue, shared learning, and continuous growth and evolution through inquiry.

Meet Our Certified CRP Facilitators:

Cassie Meador
Executive Artistic Director
Certified CRP Facilitator

Stephen Clapp
Director of Racial Equity and Creative Producer
Certified CRP Facilitator

With extensive experience in wide application of CRP, Dance Exchange facilitators are available for hire to lead CRP sessions and teach the methodology to individuals, organizations, and communities seeking to implement meaningful feedback systems.

What is Critical Response Process?

CRP is a four-step process that fosters meaningful dialogue between creators and responders. The steps include:

1. Statements of Meaning:

Responders share what was meaningful, evocative, or striking in the work they have just experienced.

2. Artist as Questioner:

The artist poses questions about their work, and responders answer, focusing on the artist’s inquiries without offering unsolicited opinions.

3. Neutral Questions:

Responders ask neutral, open-ended questions about the work, encouraging the artist to reflect and articulate their intentions.

4. Permissioneed Opinions:

Responders offer opinions by consent only, on topics the artist has indicated interest in hearing about, ensuring feedback remains constructive and relevant.

This method empowers artists by actively involving them in the critique process and promotes a collaborative environment for feedback.

For more information or to schedule a CRP workshop with Cassie or Stephen, please contact us at: registration@danceexchange.org

Embracing the Critical Response Process can transform the way feedback is exchanged, leading to more dynamic and refined creative outcomes. At Dance Exchange, we are dedicated to sharing this invaluable tool with our community and beyond. For more about CRP, visit LizLerman.com.