2018 Summer WORKSHOP GUIDE
REDISCOVERING BALLET AS A SOMATIC MOVEMENT PRACTICE: A WORKSHOP FOR INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED DANCERS SHAWL-ANDERSON DANCE CENTER Sat-Sun, Jul 21-22, 3-5pm Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, Berkeley Participants will approach the traditional ballet class structure as a place to explore movement efficiency, whole body connectivity, positive self-image, mindfulness, and the joy of traveling through space with clear intention. jill@shawl-anderson.org; shawl-anderson.org ODC/DANCE AUDITION WORKSHOP ODC DANCE COMPANY Sun-Fri, Jul 21–27, 9am–6pm ODC Dance Commons, SF Participants will take class with master teachers Sandra Chinn, Vanessa Thiessen and ODC/Dance members and Artistic Directors and explore compositional elements with ODC Choreographers. Dancers will attend art talks with ODC’s Founder and Artistic Director, Brenda Way and Bay Area choreographer Eric Garcia, as well as two performances by ODC/Dance. dancecompany@odc.dance; odc.dance/auditionworkshop d g DANCE ON LAND INKBOAT Sun-Sat, Jul 22-28, 9am-5pm inkGround, Petrolia Led by Shinichi and Dana Iova-Koga, develop your sensorial mind and creative responsiveness through rigorous physical and improvisational training rooted in Noguchi Taiso, Body Weather Training, Action Theater and Qigong exercises. Immerse yourself in diverse environments- for- ests, river, ocean and field. info@inkboat.com; inkboat.com EMPOWERING CREATIVITY THROUGH MOVEMENT/ DANCE AND LIFE/ART METAPHORS WITH DARIA HALPRIN TAMALPA INSTITUTE Sun-Fri, Jul 22-27, 10am-5pm Esalen Institute, Big Sur Throughout time, movement, dance, and the expressive arts have pro- vided individuals and communities with a means of soulful expression, healing, and connection with the spirit. This workshop will generate op- portunities for participants to find such meaning. Guest artists: Dohee Lee and Jahan Khalighi. Special appearance by Anna Halprin. info@tamalpa.org; esalen.org FILM PRODUCTION FOR DANCE AND MOVEMENT UC BERKELEY DEPT OF THEATER, DANCE, AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES Topics include: history of screen dance and video editing basics; production and post-production techniques; relationship of the body to the camera, composition, and sound design; large and small screen projects. No experience needed. tdps@berkeley.edu; tdps.berkeley.edu TEEN CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP LUNA DANCE INSTITUTE Session 1: Mon-Fri, Jul 23-27, 10am-5pm Session 2: Mon-Fri, Jul 30-Aug 3, 10am-5pm Luna Dance Institute, Berkeley Dancers ages 11-16 come together to learn the art of choreography. Throughout the week, they find original movement themes to develop into personal expressions. Ends with a group work for families and friends. hstockton@lunadanceinstitute.org; lunadanceinstitute.org d g POST:WORKSHOP POST:BALLET Mon-Fri, Jul 23-27, 10am-4pm daily Dance Mission, SF Designed for emerging and professional dancers interested in exploring a modern approach to their classically-based technique. Includes con- temporary ballet class, choreography, and Post:Ballet repertoire. rnicholson@postballet.org; postballet.org Mon-Fri, Jul 23-Aug 10; 9am-12pm & 1-4pm 285 & 295 Kroeber Hall, UC Berkeley campus
KHEPRI PRODUCTIONS SUMMER INTENSIVE ANDREA SENDEK KHEPRI PRODUCTION Tue-Fri, Jul 24- 27, 10am-6pm (1 hour lunch break) TBA, SF
Focus on belly dance technique, anatomy, injury prevention and building a holistic practice. Designed as a mixed level intensive, their curriculum is rooted in foundational training. Beginning level dancers will have the opportunity to learn in a thoughtful and safe environment and interme- diate/advanced dancers will get the time they need to revisit and refine their foundations. andreasendek@gmail.com; andreasendek.com DEVISED PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP DETOUR DANCE detour dance company artists, guest facilitators El Beh and Erin Mei-Ling Stuart, and participants come together with the goal of deepening cre- ative + performance practices. The focus is on embodied voice, physi- cality/movement, text, devising, the ensemble, presence, risk, and play. detourdance@gmail.com; detourdance.com d g FOUNDATIONS COURSE LEVEL 1 – DEVELOPING & IMPLEMENTING DANCE CURRICULA – A LUNA DANCE INSTITUTE Mon-Fri, Jul 30-Aug 3, 9am-5pm Mills College, Oakland Offering a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of dance teach- ing. Learn the elements of dance, human development theory, how to integrate dance across subject matter, how to design dance lessons aligned with Common Core standards & more, all while exploring your inner dancer. For new & veteran teachers of dance. DIDC-B is scheduled the following week so that you can attend both. jperena@lunadanceinstitute.org; lunadanceinstitute.org BERKELEY BALLET THEATER SUMMER WORKSHOP – Sat, Jul 28, 10am–3pm Little Boxes Theater, SF PAY WHAT YOU CAN
UpSwing Aerial Dance Company / photo by Andy Mogg
Khepri Productions / photo by Rachel Duff
AUGUST HISTORICAL DANCE AT PLAY NEW YORK BAROQUE DANCE COMPANY Fri-Sun, Aug 2-5, 9am-6:30pm San Jose State University, San Jose
ADVANCED SESSION 2 BERKELEY BALLET THEATER Mon-Fri, Jul 30- Aug 17, 9:30am-4:30pm Berkeley Ballet Theater, Berkeley
Learn historical dance and period concepts of creativity, improvisation and the responsibility of the performer to express their individuality. Dancers, teachers, students, musicians are all welcome. jen@sfrenaissancedancers.org; nybaroquedance.org d g FOUNDATIONS COURSE LEVEL 2 - DEVELOPING & IMPLEMENTING DANCE CURRICULA – B LUNA DANCE INSTITUTE Learn to create curricular units; deepen your understanding the elements of dance & learning theories: investigate choreography & meaning-making; develop your own teaching pedagogy. DIDC-A is scheduled the previous week so that you can attend both. jperena@lunadanceinstitute.org; lunadanceinstitute.org HAMSTER DANCE SUMMER CAMP: WEEK TWO For kids 4-10 years old. Includes free play, dance games, movement exploration, outdoor lunch (bring your own), crafts, and playtime in neighborhood playground. Led by Mary Carbonara, with guest artists. director@studio200.org; studio200.org d g AXIS DANCE COMPANY SUMMER INTENSIVE & TEACHER TRAINING AXIS DANCE COMPANY Module 1: Aug 6-8, Module 2: Aug 9-11, Module 3: Aug 13-15 Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, Oakland Learn new skills in three modules from the company's working ethos and repertoire. Email to inquire if space is still available. info@axisdance.org; axisdance.org d g THE FRENCH SESSIONS® RNP+ARTS Mon-Fri, Aug 6-10 & 13-17 Adv: 11:45am–4:15pm; Int: 4:15pm-7:15pm Pascale Leroy Ballet Center, SF Two one-week sessions in classical ballet technique (French school) for serious Intermediate and Advanced Students aged 11 to 20. info@thefrenchessions.org; codaconsulting.org FRAMING & RE-FRAMING PHRASEWORK SHAWL-ANDERSON DANCE CENTER Fri, Aug 10, 4-6pm; Sat, Aug 11, 3-5 pm; Sun, Aug 12, 3-6pm Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, Berkeley Led by Abigail Hosein. Day 1, focus on seeing and physically integrating new material. Day 2, brings the choreographer's voice into the process. Day 3, dancers to personally manipulate the material. jill@shawl-anderson.org; shawl-anderson.org SPIRALDYNAMIK® INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP STUDIO 200 Sat, Aug 11, 9:30am-4:30pm Studio 200, SF An introduction to Spiraldynamik®, with attention to leg alignment and the 3-dimensional foot. Designed for movers of all disciplines, physio- HAMSTER DANCE ACADEMY Mon-Fri, Aug 6-10, 9am-3pm Studio 200, SF Mon-Fri, Aug 6-10, 9am-5pm Luna Dance Institute, Berkeley
Open to new and returning students, offers training for advanced danc- ers in a diverse, supportive environment. Daily schedule includes rigor- ous classical ballet class, modern, jazz, capoeira, and pilates. info@berkeleyballet.org, berkeleyballet.org d g KRISTIN DAMROW & COMPANY PERFORMANCE INTENSIVE
KRISTIN DAMROW & COMPANY Mon-Fri, Jul 30-Aug 3, 10am-3pm Joe Goode Annex, SF
KDC’s Performance Intensive is for dancers that are interested in honing their technical skills and diving into their creative process. Daily contem- porary technique, company rep, and workshops in activating character, emotion, and experience as a performer. Showing Fri, Aug 3, 2:30pm. Scholarships are available. kristindamrow@gmail.com; kristindamrow.com
Keith Hames at the Lively Foundation / photo by Justice Renaissance
therapists and movement instructors. director@studio200.org; studio200.org d g FACT/SF: SUMMER DANCE LAB FACT/SF Sun-Fri, Aug 12-17, 10am-4pm Joe Goode Annex, SF
Offering Countertechnique, Forsythe Working Methods, Improvisation, and FACT/SF Repertory as catalysts for inquiry, discovery, and discussion. workshop@factsf.org, factsf.org
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