May 2019 In Dance

d g DANSPACE SUMMER INTENSIVE WITH ANDRA CORVINO AND ERNESTA CORVINO Danspace Mon-Sun, Jun 24-30, see website for times Danspace, Oakland Corvino ballet classes reflect the teaching approach developed over the past 50 years, first by Maestro Alfredo Corvino then subsequently by his daughters. Andra Corvino served on the faculty of The Juilliard School from 1995- 2014. Ernesta was ballet master for the José Limón Dance Company from 2006-2016 and is currently ballet master for Tanztheater Wuppertal/Pina Bausch. (510) 420-0920 info@danspace.com; danspace.com d g DANCE & PLACE Zaccho Dance Theatre Dance with Joanna Haigood amidst the remnants of the Radar Site on the top of Mt. Tamalpais June 29 & 30. A Thursday evening lecture at Zaccho Studio will introduce site specific dance in a broader cultural context. Then we venture onto the mountain for two full days of site- specific dance investigations in the historical and visually stunning landscape of West Peak. (415) 706-9535 seesonya@gmail.com; zaccho.org d g BODY WORK: SELF-MASSAGE WITH THE ROLL MODEL METHOD THERAPY BALLS The therapy balls release tension, unstick limitation, and show you how to find greater ease and functional movement in everything you do. The resulting full body massage will leave you feeling relaxed, grounded, and refreshed. (415) 863-3040 jamie@linesballet.org; linesballet.org JULY LUNA KIDS DANCE CAMP SESSION 1 Luna Dance Institute For ages 6-8. Creative dance lessons, solo and group choreography, nature walks and outdoor improvisation, costume and prop play, icebreaker games, and lunch at the park comprise the rhythm of their day. Past themes include nature, urban pathways, dance wizardry, and dance circus. No prerequisite. (510) 883-1118 anakagawa@lunadanceinstitute.org; lunadanceinstitute.org Thu, Jun 27, 7-9pm; Sat-Sun, Jun 29-30, 10am-5pm Zaccho Studio, SF and Mt. Tamalpais West Peak WITH STACEY ROSENBERG Alonzo King LINES Dance Center Sun, Jun 30, 2-4pm Alonzo King LINES Dance Center, SF Mon-Wed, Jul 1-3, 9am-1:30pm Luna Dance Institute, Berkeley

TOOLBOX: TWO DAYS OF SHARING FOR HIGH SCHOOL DANCE EDUCATORS

Kristin Damrow & Co / photo courtesy of artist

Shawl-Anderson Dance Center Thu-Fri, Jul 11-12, 11:30am-4pm Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, Berkeley For current and aspiring high school dance educators. Each session will be led by a local teaching artist in the field. (510) 654-5921 info@shawl-anderson.org; shawl-anderson.org d g ADULT & TEEN JAZZ Star Dance Studio Fridays, Jul 12-Aug 2, 7-8pm Star Dance Studio, SF Jazz Technique & Choreography with Tami Tang (415) 564-1200 info@stardancestudio.net; stardancestudio.net d g TEEN CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP SESSION 1 Luna Dance Institute Dancers aged 11-17 come together to learn the art of choreography during full-day camps. Camp themes provide a source of inspira- tion for their solo, duet, and group pieces, and they are supported in developing their aesthetic qualities and expressive storytelling voices as they make dances meaningful to them. (510) 883-1118 hstockton@lunadanceinstitute.org; lunadanceinstitute.org Mon-Fri, Jul 15-19, 10am-5pm Luna Dance Institute, Berkeley

SUMMER INSTITUTE Luna Dance Institute

LUNA KIDS DANCE CAMP FOR AGES 8-11 (SESSION 2) Luna Dance Institute

Mon-Sat, Jul 15-20, 9am-5:30pm Luna Dance Institute, Berkeley

Mon-Fri, Jul 8-12, 9am-3:30pm Luna Dance Institute, Berkeley

Extensive individualized Professional Learning for dance teaching professionals. A yearlong experience, the SI includes a 7-day summer intensive, follow-up workshops, individualized coaching, and collegial support. (510) 883-1118 jperena@lunadanceinstitute.org; lunadanceinstitute.org

Full-day camps allow dancers to spend the whole day sinking into their identities as dynamic dance makers, and building community with their new dance friends. Creative dance lessons, solo and group cho- reography, nature walks and outdoor improvisation, costume and prop play, icebreaker games, and lunch at the park comprise the rhythm of their day. (510) 883-1118 anakagawa@lunadanceinstitute.org; lunadanceinstitute.org AFRO-FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES ON BRAZIL, DANCE, AND ARTS OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA UC Berkeley’s Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies Mon, Jul 8-Fri, Aug 16 Bahia, Brazil Offered through UC Berkeley’s Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies, this six-week cultural experience in Bahia, Brazil is rooted in social justice and black feminist pedagogy. The course ex- plores the power of dance and performance with a particular focus on Afro-Brazilian dances, songs and rhythms for the Orixas, and Capoeira of the Candomble tradition. (510) 643-1493 summerabroad@berkeley.edu; studyabroad.berkeley.edu 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 d g ADULT & TEEN BEGINNING TAP Star Dance Studio Mondays, Jul 8-29, 7-8pm Star Dance Studio, SF Tap for Beginners workshops with Tim Welsh. (415) 564-1200 info@stardancestudio.net; stardancestudio.net d g ADULT & TEEN INTERMEDIATE TAP Star Dance Studio Tuesdays, Jul 9-30, 7-8pm Star Dance Studio, SF Intermediate Tap Technique & Choreography workshop with Tim Welsh. (415) 564-1200 info@stardancestudio.net; stardancestudio.net d g ADULT & TEEN BALLET Star Dance Studio Thursdays, Jul 11-Aug 1, 7-8pm Star Dance Studio, SF Ballet Technique workshop with Tami Tang. (415) 564-1200 info@stardancestudio.net; stardancestudio.net KIDS CAPOEIRA SUMMER CAMP - SESSION III ABADA Capoeira San Francisco Mon-Fri, Jul 8-12, 9am-4pm ABADA Capoeira, SF

GAGA & IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP James Graham Dance Theatre Mon-Wed, Jul 22-24, 10am - 2:30pm Joe Goode Annex, SF

Gaga/Dancers Classes where we investigate the Movement Language (Ohad Naharin/Batsheva), Improvisation sessions, and Methodica discussions. Jamesgrahamdancetheatre.com jamesgrahamdancetheatre@gmail.com KIDS CAPOEIRA SUMMER CAMP - SESSION IV ABADA Capoeira San Francisco Mon-Fri, Jul 22-26, 9am-4pm ABADA Capoeira, SF Children are exposed to diverse cultural arts, and introduced to the Mission neighborhood through mural tour adventures. Campers spend the day learning capoeira and maculelê movements, 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

BAYER BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE Bayer Ballet Mon, Jul 1-Tue, Aug 6 Bayer Ballet, Mountain View

Summer Intensive for serious dancers to refine their technique and artistry, while discovering opportunities to take their dancing to the next level. An artfully-rigorous curriculum, presenting Vaganova technique in its purest form, is delivered by internationally- acclaimed Bayer Ballet Faculty & Guest Instructors. Ages 9-12 & 13-Pre-Professional. (650) 988-9971 info@bayerballetacademy.com; bayerballet.com

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) AND DANCE WORKSHOP Shawl-Anderson Dance Center Fridays, Jul 5, 12, 26, Aug 5, 6-8pm Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, Berkeley

Deaf and hearing dancers of all levels are invited to participate in this workshop. Antoine Hunter, Zahna Simon, and Danielle Silk will lead the sessions, exploring ASL, dance, and theater. Students will be creating their own work and also exploring the work of Antoine Hunter, Artistic Director of the Urban Jazz Dance Company & Founder of the Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival. (510) 654-5921 info@shawl-anderson.org; shawl-anderson.org

San Francisco Ballet / photo by Chris Hardy

Alma del Tango / photo by Alli Novak

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