Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company's Move-It 2008 Summer Workshop SeriesJuly 21 - August 16, 2008, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Explore movement through dance, martial arts, & physical theater at an internationally-renowned workshop set in the stunning desert and mountain scenery of Utah.
Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company's Move It 2008 Summer Dance Workshops encourage and develop the creative spirit of all the participants. Through expert instruction and creative collaboration, a wide variety of experiences in modern dance and related dance subjects are provided. Workshops are available for the aspiring and the experienced dancer, middle and high school age dancers, and dance teachers. All classes are held in the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.
Move It began in 1980 to provide students with in-depth experiences in dance and to serve as a working environment for choreography. Each year a guest artist is invited to teach and choreograph a new work for the Company. Invited guests have included 2002 Cultural Olympiad choreographer Daniel Ezralow, Tandy Beal, Alison Chase, Moses Pendleton, Doug Varone, Jamey Hampton, Pascal Rioult, Creach/ Koester, Larry Keigwin, Andrea Beckham and others.
If you have questions or would like more information contact:
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Jessica Shurtleff 801/297-4241 |
Three Week Workshop*
July 21-August 8, 2008
Registration: $525 (before June 1, 2008)*
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Explore a range of dance fundamentals and special topics with some of the most innovative, forward-thinking contemporary artists working within the fields of dance and theater. This year's workshop will focus on modern dance technique and improvisation, the choreographic process, dance conditioning, physical theater, and Capoeira - adding a variety of movement to your dance vocabulary. There will also be performance and choreographic opportunities at the end of the workshop.
Featured faculty includes Charlotte Boye-Christensen, Kay Andersen, Jan Erkert, Abby Fiat, Sandra Shotwell, Tom Welsh, Eric Handman, Aikido instructor Geno Salvatori, and Jamaika, a nationally renowned Capoeira instructor.
* $50 deposit due at registration. Registration after June 1, 2008 - $575.
Three semester credit hours available.
Also Consider other grant or scholarship sources to help with tuition!
Technique Class
July 21-August 8, 2008
One Class: $10
Week Punchard (5 Classes): $40
Can't take the entire 3-Week Workshop? The Technique Class offered in the mornings from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. is available for students to drop in for $10 a class or $40 for the entire week. See Class Schedule for list of intructors.
Teacher's Workshop**
July 28 - August 1, 2008
Registration: $190, Utah Teachers: $90 (before June 1, 2008)**
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Celebrated teachers Jan Erkert and Abby Fiat will direct a workshop designed for teachers who are working in the university, professional, and secondary school settings. Shared experiences in technique, choreography, improvisation and experiential anatomy will provide participants the opportunity for artistic growth and rejuvenation. The mixed group of educators will address trends in the field and issues of dance training and dance making in order to increase and elevate the dialogue about teaching in the field.
** $25 deposit due at registration. Registration after June 1, 2008 - $210, Utah Teachers $110. University and in-service credit available.
Those signed up for the Teacher's Workshop can add on the Three-Week Dancer's Workshop for only $150 for one week or $300 for both!
Young Dancer's Workshops
Two-day workshops from August 11 - 16, 2008
Registration: $75
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These two-day workshops, taught by the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company dancers, are designed specifically for high school and middle school students. Classes include: modern dance technique, improvisation, folk forms, ballet, jazz, yoga and repertory. The Young Dancer's Workshop provides an incredible opportunity for students to work closely with Ririe-Woodbury Dancers. The Company will perform dances from their repertoire for the workshop participants.
Workshop dates:
August 11 & 12
August 13 & 14
August 15 & 16
Friday, August 8, 2008 7:30 p.m.
Move-It Student Showcase
Black Box Theater at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
Students of Ririe-Woodbury's intense Move-It Summer Workshop will present some of their own choreography in this free student showcase performance.
Scholarships
Three Week Workshop scholarships available. Must register for workshop before applying. Please submit a resume and two letters of recommendation to Jessica Shurtleff,
Housing
University of Utah - Student Housing at Olympic Village
Single Occupancy: $32/night + tax
Double Occupancy: $23/night + tax
This is where athletes stayed during the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. Rooms include linens and every two rooms share a bathroom. There are laundry facilities, a convenience store and a cafeteria on site.
Within walking distance to light rail system. $3/day or $58.50 for a month pass. 10-15 minute ride to the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center.
Housing reservations need to be made through Kathy Black - Workshop Coordinator. Please call 801/205-4445 for questions and to make a reservation.
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For more information contact Jessica Shurtleff 801/297-4241 |