UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND MASTER CLASSES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 5-7PM
Ballroom and Latin Dance Class w/ Igor Gayenko & Ana Milan
Igor Gayenko is originally from Ukraine where he started international Ballroom and Latin training at the age of 5. It wasn’t too long before he became a successful competitor around the world, becoming a 3 times junior Blackpool finalist and United States youth National bronze medalist. Amongst his achievements: New York City Dance Festival Rising Star champion, Platinum Dancesport Rising Star champion and Kings Ball Rising Star champion. Igor competes with his students in United States as well as in Europe, achieving great results and helping them become finalists and winners of multiple major events such as Blackpool Professional/ Amateur division. Igor continues to compete , choreograph showcases and inspire students to achieve their goals.
Ana Milan is originally from Cuba and has been dancing since the age of 5. Ana dance journey started from Danzon and Mambo at a very early age. Her background extends to styles such as international Latin, Salsa, Bachata and international Ballroom. She was a finalist and winner of several competitions and showcases in the US. While continuing her dance career, Ana has choreographed multiple showcases and continues to compete with her students in all 4 styles across the nation from beginners to advanced levels .
PAST WORKSHOPS AND MASTER CLASSES
M.I.N.D – Movement Ideas for Navigation and Design, w/ Kate Tarlow Morgan
If you are curious about improvisation, honing your creative voice, and expanding your choreographic “tool belt”, this class is perfect for you!
This will be a movement (80%) class with dialogue (20%). Class will present improvisation practices that were developed during the post-modern dance era (1950-1990). Historical connections to modernism, progressivism, surrealism, beat and funk will further contextualize this tremendously fertile ground out of which emerged the dance, music and art of our own time. Participants of all disciplines are welcome to attend— improvisation levels the playing field!
First and Third Saturdays, 1:30-3:15 pm
Classes: March 7th, March 21st, April 4th, April 18th, May 2nd
To Register: brattleboroschoolofdance.com or for further information katetarlowmorgan@gmail.com.
Intermediate/Advanced Workshop w/ Los Little Guys: June 15-20 (ages 12-adult)
Los Little Guys is a physical dance theatre collaboration initiated in 2017 by Erik Elizondo and Dimitri Kalaitzidis after studying at the Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance in Austria. Since their foundation, Los Little Guys has engaged in residencies, presented work, and offered workshops and classes in Germany, USA, Mexico, India, and the UK.
In this workshop, Los Little Guys will focus on components of physical research through the study of improvisation, floor techniques, and structured material in order to discover the complexities and range of our movement potential. The goal is to develop an understanding of the sources of movement patterns in order to bring clarity and depth into the way we enact physicality and movement research.
An informal performance featuring Los Little Guys and participants of the workshop will be held on Saturday, June 20th at noon.
Register for this workshop as part of regular Summer Registration.
Modern & Contemporary Choreography Workshop: July 27-31 (ages 10-adult)
This workshop is meant for dancers of all ages and levels to explore and expand their creative voices. We will begin every day with guided improvisation and a modern dance class. We will learn about different choreographers and their approaches to creating, and we will develop a “choreographic tool belt” that helps us to be effectively inventive and articulate in our work.
Students will create solo and group work to be shown on the final day, July 31 at 4pm.
Register for this workshop as part of regular Summer Registration.
Colleen McCloskey-Meyer Memorial Ballet Class
Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 2:00
Join us for this annual event that brings our dance community together in remembrance of Colleen and celebration of dance. This is a time for BSD alum and the dance community at large to memorialize Colleen’s spirit with one of her favorite things in life – Ballet. Join in the class, taught by our beloved Carrie, or observe from a chair, or start at the barre and wind up in a chair…all are welcome. In keeping with her family’s wishes, all proceeds of this donation-based class will go towards the Colleen McCloskey-Meyer Scholarship Fund through Company of Muses. Light snacks and drinks after the class, so stick around and talk, reflect, remember, celebrate, and connect with all who loved Colleen.
Variations Workshop Series – March/April 2018
These variations are total classics that every dancer should have in their back pocket, whether you are focused on ballet or not. These ballets have huge historical significance and helped shape what dance is today. To learn these variations is to dance a piece of history!
Dates:
March 23rd & March 30th – Spanish Doll Variation
5pm – 6pm
This variation is from the ballet Coppelia. It is a lively variation danced with a Spanish fan. It includes quick jumps, turns, and Spanish flair. The Spanish Doll is one of the many dolls accidentally set in motion by Swanhilda after she sneaks into Dr. Coppelius’ shop in search of Coppelia.
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.
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.
Cost:
$40/variation series (2 classes)
$100/all three variations (6 classes)
(prices reflect the amount of preparation that goes into teaching each variation)
Registration:
To register, email Bridget or call the BSD office.
April Mini-Intensive & Creative Workshop – April 2018
We invite you to join us for a 3-day contemporary dance creation workshop for dancers age 9 and up.
Dates:
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
Registration:
Register by April 9th
To register online, please email us.
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