Michelle Boulé will present excerpts from 3-4 different works. The leading theme or topic is how her own journey of healing, growth, and self-inquiry has shown up thematically in her work--the subjects she chooses to research, the structures she then created, and the ensuing understanding she gained (aka lessons learned). She hopes to present this […]
Sapphire Chronicles Sapphire Chronicles are a series of dance-inspired short stories pushing visceral, super-sonic modalities into literary fantasies. It shares the journey of Sapphire, a time traveling golden goddess moving through non-linear moments and memories. Told through an Afro-futuristic lens, these stories display humanity canvassed in an evolving constellation of Black feminine identity. It pulsates […]
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 10-11, 12-3 PM EST Workshop Description Waacking is an LA born 70’s Gay club dance—it inspires individuality, confidence, and self love. Join Princess Lockerooo in a two-day workshop, where you'll learn the Waacking foundation through arm combos & footwork drills. Waack dancers illustrate emotions & character, all the while being a […]
Start the season with clarity and drive – revamp the way you work with a handful of helpful organizational systems and intentional frameworks for getting it all done! Break down a maximalist workload into an easy workflow that motivates rather than overwhelms. You’ll leave the workshop with my personal to-do list system, strategies for databasing […]
Join Elizabeth Barchi, MD of the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries in a workshop exploring mental health considerations specific to the dance training environment shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include the biopsychosocial model, resiliency, perfectionism in an imperfect dance environment, and dancers’ relationship to their art form. ABOUT DR. BARCHI Dr. Barchi is […]
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 24 - 25, 12 - 3PM EST One Day Option: $30 Two Day Option: $60 Workshop Description LAJAMARTIN offers a two day workshop with hyper-dynamic movement defined by musicality and rhythm that allows the body to experience the challenges and sensations of various qualities. Grounded in floor-work and highly physical […]
In this session, we’ll talk through ways to strategically grow your professional network. Appreciating the current state of the world, the session will prioritize using LinkedIn and other digital resources to build your network. We’ll address how to identify targets, how to craft your approach, and how to nurture your network after the initial connection. […]
The pandemic has impacted all of us, including The Bessies. As one might have anticipated, there will be changes to the ways we mark The Bessies in 2020. Please join us for this Town Hall to learn more to engage with us in discussion around the upcoming December events. “This past year has presented unprecedented […]
another piece apart Jennifer Nugent and Paul Matteson are known for their phenomenal partnering work, creating duets that are intense, forceful, and passionate. Their duet, another piece apart, rests in silence, reflecting on a history of a fractured togetherness and a shared love for dance. The movement is off-balanced yet precise and multi-focused, blurring the […]
In this workshop, we will define and discuss extrinsic considerations when teaching or dancing from home and how these relate to injury prevention. Topics covered will include environmental factors such as flooring, temperature, and space; footwear; and conditioning modifications. Educators, parents, and students can gain tools readily applicable to dancing at home as well as […]
We acknowledge the incredible humanity and expertise in every space and celebrate a diversity of perspectives as vital through Gibney’s philosophy for action that informs all we do: look inside, speak through movement, work together, and take care. During this 'Artists as Agents of Change' workshop, we’ll engage in both moving our bodies and moving […]
Acting for Dancers: Moving into Language with Charlotte Bydwell Weekend 1 ('Exploring'): October 31 - November 1 Weekend 2 ('Interpreting'): November 7 - November 8th 'Moving Into Language' is an approach to acting created specifically for trained dancers. It uses movement as the launching pad for building character, unlocking scenes and arriving at a unique […]