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WORKSHOPS
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| Classes and Workshops are flexible in length and level - from a one- hour introduction to a month-long residency - and can be designed for: | |||
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Experienced performers • Children ages 6 and older • Adults and teens new to movement and theater The different subjects described below can be taught separately or in combination. Special workshop themes can be designed by request. Instruction is offered in French, German, or English. |
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THE
MAGIC OF MIME
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actions speak louder than words? This workshop presents the spontaneity
and expressiveness of mime, with techniques from traditions both
Western (silent film, classical French mime, circus) and Eastern
(Indian classical dance, Chinese animal movements). Class begins
with a thorough preparation for alignment, balance, and flexibility.
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of study include character development, illusions, physical training,
traditional movement vocabulary, mask and makeup fundamentals, improvisation,
and performance techniques. This course enhances students' imagination,
coordination, and expressiveness. A presentation is often the finale
of longer workshops. |
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FUNNY
BUSINESS: THE ART OF CLOWN
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workshop, popular with children as well as adults, offers: a thorough
warm-up, discovering a unique clown persona, physically expressing
character and reaction, using ordinary everyday objects as comic
props, improvisation,) and
learning classic clown routines. Other topics which can be included
are: makeup and costumes, the role of the clown in different world
cultures, and creating material for performance. Longer workshops
can culminate in a final performance. |
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OPENDANCE:
MOVEMENT IMPROVISATION
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workshop for new and experienced dancers explores spontaneous expressions
in dance, presenting techniques to develop spontaneity, focus, and
expressiveness. As in jazz music, improvisation in dance is based
on the interplay of structure and freedom. Class begins with exercises
to open and strengthen the body, and to increase awareness of internal
and external worlds. Various elements of dance improvisation are
presented, which include: physical focuses both internal and external;
structures and themes; elements of composition; partnering; group
dynamics; and free improvisation. Students develop more confidence
and grace, discovering the joy and power of their own movement.
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