May 2019 In Dance

 SUMMER WORKSHOP GUIDE

MINI DANCE CAMP FOR CHILDREN (- YRS) Luna Dance Institute

Mon-Fri, Jun 17-Jul 21, 9am-12pm Luna Dance Institute, Berkeley

Imagination-filled half-day camps for children 5-7 offer a chance for deep exploratory play through dance. A camp day typically includes two creative dance lessons, movement improvisation games, park play and snacks with friends, and time for reflection through dance-in- spired collage-making. Past themes have been the environment, water cycles and wildlife. (510) 883-1118 anakagawa@lunadanceinstitute.org; lunadanceinstitute.org

SUMMER WORKSHOP WITH ROBERT MOSES Robert Moses KIN Mon-Fri, Jun 17-21, 10am-3:30pm ODC, SF

Robert Moses will lead this technically demanding, intellectually chal- lenging, and artistically stimulating workshop. This choreographic and performance program provides an opportunity for intermediate and advanced dance students who are dedicated, disciplined, and have a love the arts to immerse themselves in an intensive training session. The course is recommended for dancers, actors and composers desir- ing to understand the major issues associated with problem solving, process, and forcing context in representational work. (415) 863-6606 info@robertmoseskin.org; odc.dance

FACT/SF Summer Dance Lab / photo by Gregory Lorenzutti

DUNHAM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP Shawl-Anderson Dance Center Sundays, Jun 2, 9, 23, 30 1:30pm-3:00pm Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, Berkeley

ADVANCED BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE Berkeley Ballet Theater Mon-Fri, Jun 17-28, 9:30am-4:30pm Berkeley Ballet Theater

Dunham certified dance teacher Eyla Moore will lead a 4-part series for beginning and intermediate level dancers interested in exploring the technique and work developed by modern dance pioneer Kather- ine Dunham. (510) 654-5921 info@shawl-anderson.org; shawl-anderson.org

This summer’s advanced workshop will feature a different master teacher each week, providing dancers currently enrolled in Levels 6-8, 13-21 years of age, with the opportunity to challenge themselves in new and complementary ways. Artistic foci include: classical, neoclassical, and contemporary repertoire; choreography and improvisation; and somatic work. (925) 402-1073 eddieh@berkeley; berkeleyballet.org d g DANSPACE BALLET INTENSIVE WITH BETH HOGE Danspace Mon-Fri, Jun 17-21, most days 10:30am-12:30pm; Thu, 12-2pm Danspace, Oakland An intensive taught by Beth Hoge and based on the Corvino approach. Classes reflect a unique approach to the understanding, practice and application of Ballet technique. (510) 420-0920 info@danspace.com; danspace.com

INTRODUCTION TO SWING DANCE Alma del Tango Thursdays, Jun 6-27, Jul 11-25, Aug 1-29, 5-6pm Alma Del Tango Studio, San Anselmo d g

Enjoy a fun and lively night of dancing with dancer, instructor and performer, Jasmine Worrell. This course will cover the basics of East Coast Swing which evolved from Lindy Hop in the late 1940’s and early 50’s, and is based on six-count patterns that are simplified from 8-count Lindy Hop patterns. (415) 250-3593 debbie@almadeltango.org; Almadeltango.org d g TAMALPA EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP Tamalpa Institute Sun, Jun 9, 10am-1pm Joe Goode Annex, SF The Tamalpa Experience introduces an approach that enlivens dialogue between body and imagination, and life experiences and art making. In this Tamalpa Experience Workshop participants will be guided to use movement, drawing, poetic writing, and improvisational performance to tap into art’s symbolic language to uncover metaphors and identify themes associated with the Hands and Arms. (415) 457-8555 info@tamalpa.org; tamalpa.org CHILDRENS’ CAPOEIRA SUMMER CAMP - SESSION 1 ABADA Capoeira San Francisco Mon-Fri, Jun 10-Jul 14, 9am-4pm ABADA Capoeira, SF This experiential camp is full of fun, friends, and learning! During each one-week session, children are exposed to diverse cultural arts, and introduced to the Mission neighborhood through mural tour adven- tures. Campers spend the day learning capoeira and maculelê move- ments, playing instruments including trying their hand at drumming, singing songs in Portuguese, and playing capoeira-based games. (415) 206-0650 info@abada.org; abada.org ADULT BALLET SUMMER WORKSHOP San Francisco Ballet Mon-Fri, Jun 10-14, 9am-4:45pm, Sat, Jun 15, 9am-1pm San Francisco Ballet School, SF This summer, join dance lovers from across the country for five and a half days of ballet technique and repertory classes. San Francisco Ballet School’s acclaimed faculty and special guests will teach partici- pants in our beautiful studios with live piano accompaniment. Classes include: Mat Class, Ballet Technique, San Francisco Ballet Repertory, music, dance history, etc. (415) 865-6700 classes@sfballet.org; sfballet.org SPARKS: A NEUROLOGY IN ACTION WORKSHOP WITH BETH HARRIS Shawl-Anderson Dance Center Tue, Jun 11, Thu, Jun 13, & Tue, Jun 18, 5pm-6pm Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, Berkeley Come explore three body systems: vision and the eyes, balance and the vestibular system of tiny fluid filled vessels of the inner ear, and finally mobility and proprioception from position-sensing neurons in the tissues surrounding the joints of the body. “Sparks” are movement and sensory activations to make great movement choices to express more grace, accuracy, power, ease, stamina, & dynamics. (510) 654-5921 info@shawl-anderson.org; shawl-anderson.org

KIDS AT LINES AT FORT MASON Alonzo King LINES Ballet Mon-Fri, Jun 17-21, 9am-3pm Fort Mason Center, SF

Luna Dance Institute / photo courtesy of Luna staff

TAMALPA SUMMER WORKSHOP Tamalpa Institute Sat-Wed, Jun 15-19, 10am - 5:30pm Mountain Home Studio, Kentfield

LINES’ littlest dancers (ages 3-5) wiggle and giggle together as they explore creative movement and foundational dance concepts on the stage of an actual theater, Fort Mason Arts Center’s Southside Theater. Dancers start to build confidence through their creativity as they discover their world through movement, while exploring the magical world of the theater. (415) 863-3040 community@linesballet.org; linesballet.org

Throughout times 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 opportunities for participants to find meaning connected with the real issues in their lives. This workshop is designed for everyone. No previ- ous experience in dance or art is needed. (415) 457-8555 info@tamalpa.org; tamalpa.org COMPANY CLASS WITH AMY SEIWERT’S IMAGERY Amy Seiwert’s Imagery Sat-Sat, Jun 15 - Jul 13, Weekdays 10-11:15am; Sat 11-12:15pm Zaccho Dance Theatre, SF Professional and pre-professional dancers are welcomed for a contem- porary ballet class to join Imagery dancers during their daily warm-up at Zaccho Studio. Pay what you can. We believe no dancer should be denied training due to lack of funds. (415) 342-6661 admin@asimagery.org; asimagery.org d g AFRO CONTEMPORARY CHOREOGRAPHY AND PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH ARVEJON JONES Choreography will incorporate dances of the African Diaspora and traditional modern dance techniques, while introducing abstract, less codified ideas associated with contemporary dance. Workshop ends with a public performance at Yerba Buena Gardens on August 8. (415) 863-3040 jamie@linesballet.org; linesballet.org KIDS CAPOEIRA SUMMER CAMP - SESSION II ABADA Capoeira San Francisco Mon-Fri, Jun 17-21, 9am-4pm ABADA Capoeira, SF This experiential camp is full of fun, friends, and learning! During each one-week session, children are exposed to diverse cultural arts, and introduced to the Mission neighborhood through mural tour adven- tures. Campers spend the day learning capoeira and maculelê move- ments, playing instruments including trying their hand at drumming, singing songs in Portuguese, and playing capoeira-based games. (415) 206-0650 info@abada.org; abada.org Alonzo King LINES Dance Center Mondays, Jun 17-Aug 5, 5:30-7pm Alonzo King LINES Dance Center, SF

Dance & Place with Zaccho Dance Theatre / photo by Joanna Haigood

SOMATICS WEEKEND Shawl-Anderson Dance Center Fri-Sun, Jun 21-23, Fri, 2:30-7pm; Sat, 11am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, Berkeley This 3-day workshop will explore various somatic practices (Felden- krais, Body Mind Centering, Alexander Technique, etc) as well as somatic applications within the creative process, teaching, perfor- mance, and arts administration. Fifteen sessions will be offered with local and visiting teaching artists. (510) 654-5921 info@shawl-anderson.org; shawl-anderson.org LANGUAGE OF DANCE IN ACTION INTENSIVE Luna Dance Institute Mon-Fri, Jun 24-28, 9:30am-4:30pm Luna Dance Institute, Berkeley Create, perform, respond, and connect with the Language of Dance to develop dance literacy. Explore the Movement Alphabet & integrate Motif symbols into dance experiences to connect physical, cognitive, socio-emotional and aesthetic learning. Transform your creative and teaching practices. Taught by Tina Curran, co-founder of the Language of Dance Center. No prerequisite. (510) 883-1118 PL@lunadanceinstitute.org; lunadanceinstitute.org

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