MOPDC's 6th Annual Winter Intensive:
Dance, Choreograph, Envision
January 18 – January 20, 2020
Dates & Times:
Saturday Jan. 18th: 9:30am-6:30pm
Sunday Jan. 19th: 10am-6:30pm
Monday Jan. 20th: 10am-8:30pm*
*Informal studio sharing 7-8:30pmLocation:
Barnard Hall, Barnard College, Columbia University, NYC
MOPDC's weekend Winter Intensive offers intermediate/advanced dancers the opportunity to explore and connect with various dances of the African Diaspora, tools for creating socially conscious choreography, and experiential insight as to ways in which Dances of the African Diaspora can be incorporated in Dance Theater.
Workshops - 3 days of rotating Technique Classes in: Contemporary, Samba de Roda/Afro-Brazilian, Dancehall & Freedom, Salsa Across Continents, Contemporary Indian, Sabar, Afro-Contemporary Partnering, Fishtrap Method, and Improvisation/Diasporic Modalities. Workshops led by award winning Special Guest Artists: Paloma McGregor, Marie Basse Wiles, Marguerite Hemmings, Brinda Guha, along with MOPDC company members including Artistic Director, Bessie Award winning choreographer, Joya Powell! Each day will start with 2-3 technique classes for a total of 8 classes for the entire weekend. CLICK HERE FOR WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS AND BIOS
Choreographic Discussion - New this year, Full Intensive participants will join renowned Choreographer Camille A. Brown for a Choreographic Discussion on her creative processes.
Choreography Lab - Creating Socially Conscious Dance Theater Choreography facilitated by MOPDC company members. Each day will conclude with 3 hours of collaborative group choreography making/solo work or a company repertory class, where participants will be lead through MOPDC's best practices in creating Socially Conscious Choreography.
Company Rep - Participants will embody and contribute to one of MOPDC's current company repertory works. They will engage in a condensed process exploration of how the piece was crafted and will share a section of the work during the studio showing.
Studio Sharing - The Intensive will culminate in a free informal studio sharing of student work and excerpts of MOPDC company repertory. Participants will get the chance to discuss their process and receive audience feedback. Monday, Jan. 20th @ 7pm.
MOPDC's Winter Intensive is for dancers and choreographers who
are interested in embodying various dances of the African Diaspora as
well as envisioning and creating evocative Dance Theater choreography
that addresses sociocultural issues as a means to educate, inform and
ignite dialogue.
Cost & Registration:
Early Bird Discount Until December 19th 11:59pm
+ sharing
**All payments & deposits are non-refundable. No exceptions.
***Please note, all transportation, accommodations, and meals are the responsibility of each participant***
For questions or more information, please contact: contact at movementofthepeopledance dot com
Please see our FAQ's sheet for more details.
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