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2007 Spring Performance Workshops
Our Spring Performance Workshop season starts March 16th. If you've been itching to take the skills you've learned in the studio to the stage, now is your opportunity! (Not to mention that you'll have a lot of fun!)
Performances are Friday, June 8th (7pm & 9pm) and Sunday, June 10th (5pm & 7pm)
Pre-registration starts Friday, March 9th. Register early to receive a discount!
Read on for more information! If you have any further questions feel free to contact us at gen@rhythmandmotion.com or by calling 415-863-9830 x 100
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Fridays Workshops
Theater Jazz with Ann Barrett
3/16/07-6/10/07;
3:00-4:30 pm
Feintech Studio
Pre-reg: $156; late reg: $174; drop-in: $16
This class is for dancers and will focus on the classic movement and lines that sets jazz apart from other dance forms. At the Intermediate level more style and isolated movement is introduced. All aspects are a bit more challenging. Combinations vary in style providing the dancer with the versatility needed to perform show jazz. Broadway is alive and well; let's bring a little to our town.
Ann Barrett believes that nothing is more exciting than dancing done well. As an instructor she works very hard to get dancers to that point. Jazz encompasses many different styles and she trains dancers to be versatile and competent within them. Whether taking class for fun, or training for a career, Ann's classes are the place to be. Ann's choreographic credits include commerical work for Adidas, Macy's and Coca Cola.
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Afro-Colombian with Xiomara Salinas
3/16/07–6/10/07
6:00–7:30 pm
Argyle Studio
Pre-reg: $156; late reg: $174; drop-in: $16
This workshop focuses on CUMBIA and CURRULAO. CUMBIA originated in Cartagena, on the Atlantic coast of Colombia. It reflects the cultures of the African slaves, the Native Colombian Indian and the Spanish who brought the slaves. It represented a ritual of courtship between men and women. Women wear long, wide skirts that they hold and use to their advantage, and men wear white fisherman pants and a hay hat called sombrero vueltiao. Cumbia music is played by drums called Tambora, Alegre and Llamador, and a wind instrument called the Gaita. CURRULAO originated in Buenaventura, a port in the Pacific Coast of Colombia. It is a ritual of seduction between men and women. It was originally danced by Afro-Colombian people at the shores of rivers, during Colonial times. Women wear wide, long skirts and both men and women wear big hay hats and hold a handkerchief. The handkerchief is waved around by both partners in a sensual manner, as a symbol of seduction.
Xiomara Salinas was born and raised in Buenaventura and Cali, Colombia. As a young girl she studied and performed Afro-Colombian dance styles such as Cumbia, Mapale and Currulao. She also studied Salsa, Jazz, Ballet and Modern with Maria Sanford, a renowned dance academy. Soon she began appearing in popular TV shows like “Show de las Estrellas”. Later in the US, she studied a wider variety of dance styles at School of the Arts and Mills College, where she was awarded a scholarship. She continues to perform around the U.S. and on TV. She is the founder of “Xiomara Dance Company”
See her website for more information at: www.xiomara-salinas.com
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Saturdays:
Sevillanas with Danica Sena
3/17/07–6/10/07
4:00-5:30 pm
Argyle Studio
Pre-reg: $156; late reg: $174; drop-in: $16
In honor of the infamous "Feria de Sevilla", students will learn how to dance the colorful and beautiful pairs dance of Sevillanas*. Couples are encouraged, although not necessary. This class is a great introduction to Flamenco dance as it contains all of the basic structural and movement elements. *Castañets optional.
Danica Sena “La Mora” has toured and performed extensively throughout Europe, Japan, Mexico, and the U.S. Her Spanish dance was perfected under the tutelage of Masters Ciro, El Guito, La Tati, Paco Romero, Pedro Azorin, and Jose Granero, during a five-year residency in Spain. La Mora is the founder and artistic director of Anza Spanish Arts and she performs regularly in Bay Area theaters and clubs.
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House Dance with Flo-Ology
3/17/07–6/10/07
4:30-6:00 pm
Argyle Studio
Pre-reg: $156; late reg: $174; drop-in: $16
In this mixed-level workshop, you will learn the basic moves of house dance—a high-energy, musically inspired dance style started in Chicago following the disco era. Borrowing influences from hip hop and tap, house dance incorporates quick footwork with clear, upper-body syncopation. Your body will move in ways you never thought it could!
fLO-Ology Dance Company is composed of long-time “freestyle” dancers from around the nation, including choreographers Justin “TeN of Quad” Alladin and Sam “Odie” Kim. As artists of different dance backgrounds, they are innovators in creating impressive urban dance choreography entertainment. fLO-Ology has performed extensively in the Bay Area, including at the Hip Hop Dance Fest.
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Beg. Ancient Hula with Misao Mizuno (non-performance)
3/17/07–6/10/07
5:00-6:15 pm
Feintech Studio
Pre-reg: $156; late reg: $174; drop-in: $16
This non-performance workshop is for those who never done Hula before. Students will learn the basic steps and one mele. They will also learn the importance of protocol and chants.
Misao Mizuno has taught at colleges and major dance studios in the Bay Area. She has performed at the Opening Ceremonies of Merrie Monarch, Indigenous People's Conference, and at W.P.P.D. at Mt. Fuji. She and her troupe, Na Manu Lani O Anuenue (Heavenly Birds of Rainbow), have performed and supported many events that promote peace, unity, and the environment.
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Sundays:
Beginning Release w/ Kelly Kemp
4/22/07-6/10/07
11:30-1:30 p
Feintech Studio
Pre-reg- $104; Late-reg - $116; drop-in- $16
This workshop is designed to introduce release-based concepts to people with prior dance/movement experience. Material will include: using breath and energy efficiently, creating volume within the body to expand the dancer’s range of motion, building a knowledge base for proper alignment and injury prevention, and exploring three-dimensional space via floor work and (yes) inversion.
Kelly Kemp is a choreographer, dancer, and teacher. Her professional interests in education (BS, 1998) and dance (MFA, 2001) enable her to study and teach at studios, schools, and festivals throughout the states and abroad. She is the artistic director of kemp&company, freelances for projects and productions, and is ODC’s administrations manager.
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Rhythm Tap with John Kloss
Sundays: 4/1/07-6/10/07
2:30-4:00 pm
Skirball Studio
Pre-reg: $130; late reg: $145; drop-in: $16
In this multi-level workshop, students will build skills and experience the thrill of ensemble performance which incorporates traditional and contemporary rhythm tap styles.
John Kloss started to tap inspired by early performances of tap on film, and gained his first training in Chicago with many of tap's masters. John currently serves as founder and director of San Francisco's Bay Area Tap Festival, its critically-acclaimed concert component the Bay Area Rhythm Exchange, and the nonprofit organization STEPOLOGY (www.stepology.com).
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Andean & Afro-Peruvian with Luis Valverde
Sundays: 3/18/07–6/10/07
3:30-5:30 pm
Argyle Studio
Pre-reg: $156; late reg: $174; drop-in: $16
This workshop focuses on some of the most popular rhythms of the Peruvian Andes Mountains, especially those performed during Carnival Time. Many of these dances originate back to pre-hispanic times and have evolved into forms that combine hispanic and indigenous elements. Students will also learn the “Festejo”, the most popular Afro-Peruvian dance from the coastal region of Peru.
Luis Valverde is a musician, dancer, and researcher of Andean Art. As a member of a family of artists, he began his career in Lima in 1991 taking his first steps into the Peruvian arts under special training with Master of Music Americo Valencia Chacón and later with renowned Dance Master Edgar Meza Arestegui. He also has been member of the celebrated Peruvian ensemble Brisas del Titicaca, the Center for Peruvian Music Research (CIDEMP) and the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO). Valverde moved to San Francisco in 2000 as Director of Ballet Antakella in the Tradicion Peruana Cultural Center and in 2002 he founded the Peruvian Dance Company. For more info visit: www.perudance.com
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Int. Ancient Hula with Misao Mizuno
3/18/07-6/10/07
4:00-5:30 pm
Feintech Studio
Pre-reg: $156; late reg: $174; drop-in: $16
In this workshop, we will focus on Hula Pahu ---an unconventional style Hula Kahiko. The mele you will learn --- "Au'a 'Ia E Kama E Kona Moku" was written by the famous poet Keaulumoku who prophesied a devastating change in Hawai'i in the 18th century and he says to us "hold onto the root ". This session is open only to those who took the Winter non-performance workshop. Students who didn’t participate then can speak with Misao about taking part in this session.
Misao Mizuno has taught at colleges and major dance studios in the Bay Area. She has performed at the Opening Ceremonies of Merrie Monarch, Indigenous People's Conference, and at W.P.P.D. at Mt. Fuji. She and her troupe, Na Manu Lani O Anuenue (Heavenly Birds of Rainbow), have performed and supported many events that promote peace, unity, and the environment.
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Middle Eastern Dance Styles with Hannah Romanowsky
Sundays: 3/18/07–6/10/07
4:00–5:30 pm
Fisher Studio
Pre-reg: $156; late reg: $174; drop-in: $16
This workshop series highlights movement combinations and stylizations drawn from the regions that make up the greater cultural Middle East. Participants will experience coyly delicate gestures of the face and hands, intricate manipulations of the fluid torso and arms, percussive hip-work and exuberant turns that characterize the diverse tradition of women's dances found in the area spanning from North Africa to Central Asia. Arabic technique will be emphasized.
Hannah Romanowsky received her B.A. in Dance Ethnology and World Music from San Francisco State University and has extensive training in both Eastern and Western dance forms. She is founder and director of the educational youth program Danceversity. You can contact her at hannah@hannahdance.com.
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Beg. Hip Hop Jazz w/Christiane Crawford
4/1/07-6/10/07
6:00-7:30 pm
Feintech Studio
Pre-reg- $130; Late-reg - $145; drop-in- $16
Perform a powerful dance style that works body and spirit. With a style deeply rooted in Hip Hop and a commitment to the intelligent use of Jazz technique, Christiane offers a unique style and approach to movement.
We will learn choreography, set places and patterns, work on giving face and performance skills. All dancers get a video of the choreography to practice with.
A native San Franciscan from the Mission District, Christiane Crawford began teaching at age fourteen. She developed her own style and technique by blending street and club moves with formal training studied since age 5. She was a member of Culture Shock, the national hip-hop dance team and youth outreach program, ran her own company, Rare Form and has choreographed solo and group work for the San Francisco Hip-Hop Festival. Check out her website at: www.ccworkit.com
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Int/Adv. Hip Hop Jazz w/Christiane Crawford
4/1/07-6/10/07
7:30-9:00 pm
Feintech Studio
Pre-reg- $130; Late-reg - $145; drop-in- $16
We will learn choreography, set places and patterns, work on giving face and performance skills. All dancers get a video of the choreography to practice with.
Due to the mad skills we’re gonna’ bring, you must have Christiane’s OK to take this workshop. Come to the Intermediate/Advanced on-going class on Mondays, 8:00 to 9:15 before the workshop starts and tell her you are interested in the performance workshop or call (415) 905-8880.
A native San Franciscan from the Mission District, Christiane Crawford began teaching at age fourteen. She developed her own style and technique by blending street and club moves with formal training studied since age 5. She was a member of Culture Shock, the national hip-hop dance team and youth outreach program, ran her own company, Rare Form and has choreographed solo and group work for the San Francisco Hip-Hop Festival. Check out her website at: www.ccworkit.com
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Swimming Dragon Tai Chi with Liping Zhu
3/18/07-6/10/07
6:00-7:30 pm
Fisher Studio
Pre-reg- $130; Late-reg - $145; drop-in- $16
In these twelve weeks, we will study Taoist Master Yu Anren’s Taiyi swimming dragon chuan. Originating from the Wudang Mountain in China, it is a unique and graceful form combining tai chi, qigong, and the Chinese dancing arts. With patient practice, swimming dragon chuan will greatly improve your health and sense of well-being. No previous experience is necessary.
Liping Julia Zhu is a certified qigong instructor from China and a disciple of Taoist Master Yu Anren. She was a gold medalist in the 1996 International Martial Arts Tournament. She is a licensed acupuncturist and Zen Buddhist, currently residing at San Francisco Zen Center.
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