WORKSHOPS
Presented by Blacksmith's Daughter: Arts Programming and led by many of the event's performers, along with guest artists, to help the
audience avoid passive engagements with the themes and movement explored onstage, public workshops will be held all day on Saturday,
March 17, 2007, at the Kumble Theater. Full-day registrants may participate in Mind/Body classes led by Equinox fitness instructors and
will receive free admission to a performance of their choice.
A class schedule is available for download here; click here to complete a registration form.
To purchase a full day of workshops, please click below.
WOOMENMOVES:
MY IMAGE NOT CAPTURED BY THE CAMERA'S EYE:
A WOMAN'S WORKSHOP FOR SELF-EXPRESSION
This body-voice workshop explores the impact of
media-derived definitions on women's identity—
Superwoman syndrome, body imaging, calorie watching,
forever young—commercially portrayed on television and
in print ads. Working within an interactive listening space,
we’ll use movement, breath work, voicing and journaling as
tools to both listen to each woman and hear ourselves freely
express, in our own voices, our own experiences.
With special guest MARLIES YEARBY
POETRY AND THE BODY
This workshop will consist of movement, breathing,
and writing techniques to help access sound and text
waiting to be discovered in the body.
With TRACIE MORRIS
CONTEMPORARY/MODERN LAB
This class will focus on finding freedom in
movement while expanding physical, expressive,
and technical ranges. Movement is release-based,
athletic, and organic, and designed to challenge
the vertical axis. Components of the class include
improvisation, contact, partnering, travelling passages,
and moments of supported, uncontrolled movement.
With VINCENT E. THOMAS
MODERN/JAZZ LAB
This class is an exploration of the connections between the
physical, emotional, and spiritual centers as expressed
through rhythm and musicality. A short warm-up, stretching the
body, will be followed by across-the-floor movement. A phrase
will be given, working with syncopation, rhythm and weight changes.
With guest artist KATITI KING
IMPROVISATION LAB
In this class we will work both with building physical awareness
and connection in our bodies and scores that develop
our improvisational listening and sourcing. Physically guided
warm-ups will lead into solo, duet, and group structures. Over time,
this work builds a strong, sensitive, and deeply aware mover.
With NIA LOVE
HORTON-BASED MODERN DANCE CLASS
Lester Horton developed an approach to movement that
focused on the whole body, incorporating elements as
diverse as Native American dances and jazz. This class
will emphasize alignment and placement.
With ZANE BOOKER
UNDERGROUND DANCE FUNDAMENTALS
Spend the afternoon learning the basics of b-boying
(breakdancing), house dance, and hip-hop dance with the
hottest b-girl crew on the East Coast. You’ll learn how to
toprock and perform fundamental footwork patterns, b-boy
freezes, and basic house footwork with style and finesse.
With FOX FORCE FIVE
TAP FUNDAMENTALS
This workshop will include two one-hour classes that
focus on the basics and rudiments of tap dance. Each class
will include a brief overview of the history and origins of
various steps, which will be followed with instruction for
proper execution and strong, clear articulation. It is hoped
that the workshop experience will encourage students to
further educate themselves about the art form, and therefore
help to preserve and perpetuate the art of rhythm tap dancing
for generations to come.
With MAURICE CHESTNUT
2:00 PM SESSION
3:00 PM SESSION
WORD! AN EXPLORATION IN TEXT AND MOVEMENT
This choreographic workshop will focus on the relationship between
words and physical language by exploring various structures and
games. A variety of texts can be used as springboards for
explorations. The Critical Response Process will be used as a
method to discuss and receive feedback about choreographic work.
With VINCENT E. THOMAS
SPIRIT OF THE SABAR
This workshop will explore the Sabar as a spirited and spiritual
experience rooted in a core of technique and unique personal styling.
A taste of West African folkloric movement for all to enjoy.
With AISSATOU BEY-GRECIA
AFRICAN JAZZ CLINIC (MUSIC)
This class will encourage discussion and dance in collaboration with
African and Jazz styles.
With ANTOINE RONEY AFRICAN PROJECT
HARDCORE: DANCE CONDITIONING
A new age body conditioning format incorporating corrective
exercise, stabilization, balance, and functional training in
a group class. Core, core, core: use it or lose it!
With LAMAR TALBERT
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