At OnStage Dance Company (276 Broadway Somerville, MA)
Featuring Olivia Nguyen : Presented by OnStage Dance Company
Sun, May 26 @ 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Class Description:
This workshop will begin with a 10-15min warm up, followed by across the floor work on improv at different levels (floor work, standing, and jumps). During improv dancers will explore musicality, dancing not only to the lyrics of a song, but to the instrumental beats. Dancers will also work on executing flowy vs. sharp movements and learn how to keep these moves in more control and distinguished by focusing on their core as well as practicing how to achieve each shape to the fullest extent possible. The class will end with a challenging combo choreographed by the instructor, that incorporates the skills practiced during improv. Open to all levels.
Cost: $10.00 (Class passes are valid)
Instructor Bio:
Dancing since the age of 4, Olivia took a hiatus after she broke her arm in 5th grade. She returned to dance in high school briefly, but soon tennis took over her life and she stopped dancing. Olivia was accepted into the University of Vermont in 2007, and in her Sophomore year, after 4 years of not dancing, she auditioned for Orchesis Dance Company, a student run, non-profit dance club on campus that focused in various styles of dance including ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, modern, hip hop, and jazz funk. Joining Orchesis renewed her love of dance and she has been actively dancing ever since. After graduating from UVM, Olivia moved to Boston and accepted a research position at Forsyth Institute. She joined Onstage Dance Company for Seasons Two and Three, and now is now back for Season Five!
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At OnStage Dance Company (276 Broadway Somerville, MA)
Featuring Anyenda Inyagwa : Presented by OnStage Dance Company
Sun, June 09 @ 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Class Description:
Ever seen movies like "Stomp the Yard" and wish that you could learn to step? Are you wondering what step actually is? Being a percussive form of dance, step is a great way to mix powerful movements with awesome beats that you create. This workshop will teach a some basic moves and a short routine for you to launch your careers as steppers! All levels are welcome!
Instructor Bio:
Anyenda has been stepping for 8 years. Additionally, he has held workshops for dancers of all ages and levels and considers stepping to be the reason he has been able to branch off and try other styles of dance. He has previously performed with local groups such as BlackOut and Iconic Movement. He is now in his second season with Onstage!
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At Ipswich Moving Company Studio (2 Cogswell Street Ipswich, MA)
Featuring Janet Taisey Craft & Jenny Carlson : Presented by Ipswich Moving Company
Mon, June 24 @ 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Ipswich Moving Company offers a five-day Aerial Dance Intensive Workshop. Experience Ipswich Moving Company's unique Aerial Dance with canvas slings & looped climbing rope. Daily aerial technique, repertory, individual practice sessions culminating in a performance. Limited enrollment. Housing plus meals available for out of town participants.
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At Windhover Center for the Performing Arts (257R Granite ST Rockport, MA)
Featuring Dusan Tynek Dance Theatre of NYC : Presented by Windhover Center for the Performing Arts
Sun, July 14 @ 6:00 pm
Now in its 14th year, the mission of the Windhover Spreads Its Wings Workshop is to provide a supportive, fun, and creative environment in which to study dance for students ages 12 through High School.
The Windhover Spreads Its Wings Workshop was started in the Summer of 2000 by Carol Burnham and Pamela Wise, both former campers at Windhover and dancers with The Windhover Dance Company. Sallee Slagle, also a dancer with The Windhover Dance company for many years, now continues the tradition.
A typical Workshop day begins after breakfast with Pilates warm-up, followed by two technique classes in Ballet and in Modern Dance (Humphrey-Limon technique). Morning ends with a lunch break. Each afternoon, students have classes in Modern Dance Repertory and Dance Composition, including Laban Movement Analysis. Repertory will, again, feature original works by our faculty. We are very pleased to have members of the Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre returning this year as special guest faculty! There will be an informal performance for families and friends of the students' work at the end of the session.
Registration is due by June 15, 2013. Registration will be strictly limited to 30 students, with a maximum of 25 overnight students.
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At Nancy Chippendale's Dance Studioss (110 Sutton Street North Andover, MA)
Featuring Victor Smalley & Angel Armas : Presented by Nancy Chippendale's Dance Studios
Sat, July 20 @ 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Victor Smalley and Angel Armas, from the hit TV Show DANCE MOMS Miami, will be teaching in the Boston area for one day only this summer! Come take class with each of these extremely talented choreographers and take part in an exclusive Meet & Greet session afterwards. $75 / dancer, due at the time of registration, includes 75 minute class with Victor, 75 minute class with Angel & exclusive Meet & Greet Session. Space is EXTREMELY limited!
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At Nancy Chippendale's Dance Studios (110 Sutton Street North Andover, MA)
Featuring Various Artists : Presented by Nancy Chippendale's Dance Studios
Mon, August 05 @ 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
DANCE UNITED immerses aspiring dancers into a professional and disciplined atmosphere. This 10-day festival includes over 90 hours of workshop classes with more than 20 excellent teachers/choreographers from around the world. Students train in various dance styles, while continuing to advance their technique. Classes run Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00pm. DANCE UNITED is the home of the DANCER EXCHANGE Program, a fabulous cultural experience for all who attend.
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