Variations Special Workshops

April 6th & April 13th – Gamzatti Variation
5pm – 6pm
This variation is from the ballet La Bayadere. It is an energetic and joyful variation with lots of grande allegro. It is danced before Gamzatti’s wedding in act II of La Bayadere.

There will be a make-up class held for the Spanish Doll variation on Friday, April 20th, 5pm-6pm 

April 27th & May 4th – Dulcinea Variation 
5pm – 6pm
This variation is from the ballet Don Quixote. It is a graceful and elegant variation, requiring strength and balance. Dulcinea is a beautiful and perfect vision that appears to Don Quixote, turning his heart away from Kitri.

$40/variation series (2 classes)
$100/all three variations (6 classes)
(prices reflect the amount of preparation that goes into teaching each variation)

APRIL BREAK is right around the corner…

And we are holding a mini-intensive that will keep you in shape – creatively AND physically!

We invite you to join us for a 3 day contemporary dance creation workshop for dancers age 9 and up (including adults!)

Dates & Times: 
Monday, April 16th: 9am-2pm
Tuesday, April 17th: 9am-2pm
Wednesday, April 18th: 9am-6pm (this includes an informal studio showing that is open to the public)

Each day will be structured as follows

9am-10am
We will begin the day with an hour-long improv-based warm up where students will explore different ways of moving and expand their physical limits.

10am-11am
The second hour will consist of a choreography and composition class where dancers learn choreographic tools and methods.

11am-12pm
We will have a snack/lunch break during which time we will show videos of work by some of the greatest contemporary choreographers of today.

12pm-2pm
Students will work individually AND as a group to create a dance that will be shown on the last day. This time will include a showing and feedback session so that we can develop ways of seeing and talking about dance in a constructive and supportive way.

On Wednesday, April 18th we will have the regular schedule with the following additions:

2pm-3pm
Snack break and planning session with costume prep.

3pm-5pm
Rehearsal

5:30pm 
Informal studio showing for parents and friends.

Cost:
$150 for the entire workshop
$15 drop-in for 9am-10am improv class

Register by April 9th! 
For for more info and to register, please email: info@brattleboroschoolofdance.com