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CURRENT PRODUCTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Tuesday
Feb212012

Not Man Apart Invited Audition - Thursday March 1st

Not Man Apart – Physical Theatre Ensemble

Hosting Auditions @ The Electric Lodge - Thursday, March 1st

For productions and workshop performances 2012-13

of

Desire

A Movement Play

(Based on the Tennessee Williams classic A Streetcar Named Desire)

Directed by Justin Yoffe

Choreographed by Jones Welsh & the Not Man Apart Ensemble

 

Invited Auditions - Thursday March 1st7:45pm-10:15pm in the Theatre

Call Backs - Friday March 2nd6:30pm - 8:30pm in the Studio

Finals - Sunday March 4th4pm - 7pm in the Studio

 

ADDRESS
 of Electric Lodge

1416 Electric Ave

Venice CA 90291

 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO AUDITION FOR US PLEASE MAKE PRIOR CONTACT –

Jones Welsh – jones@notmanapart.com 818-618-4772

- Email headshots and resume and bring hardcopies with you -

Monday
Feb202012

JOIN US IN MARCH! Train with NMA in The Body Electric

Thur Mar 8,  7:45-10:15pm w/John

Sun Mar 11, 4pm - 7pm w/John 

Thur Mar 15, 7:45pm-10:15pm w/Jones

Sun Mar 18, 4pm - 7pm w/Jones 

Thur Mar 22, 7:45pm-10:15pm w/John

Sun Mar 25, 4pm - 7pm w/Jones

Thur Mar 29, 7:45pm-10:15pm w/John

Sun Apr 1, 4pm - 7pm w/Jones 

Not Man Apart - Physical Theatre Ensemble’s Training Workshop

The Body Electric – Sensation & Physicality

Thursdays & Sundays in March @ The Electric Lodge, Venice

w/ Artistic Director John Farmanesh-Bocca & Assoc. Artistic Director Jones Welsh

Click HERE to Register!

Workshop Description

The Body Electric teaches to the style and performance approach of Not Man Apart’s signature physical theatre productions, imparting our creative shorthand to potential company members so that they are equipped with tools for rapid creation in rehearsal and dynamic presence in performance. 

Part Dance, Part Abandoned, Part Fun, Part Jedi.

John will cover a deep examination of Kin-aesthetic Energy and how it can instantly spark creation and inform improvisation.  The focus will be to amplify skills and develop a practice of anticipating, reading and partner dancing with energy.

Jones will guide participants to feel deeply into another body to sense presence and intention with expanded awareness.  Sharing weight and partnering through elements of Contact Improvisation and acrobatics leads to a safe understanding of rich, free self-expression in partnership.

Location

Free parking at the Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave, Venice CA 90291

Registration

Entire Workshop: $350

Can’t come to all? Talk to us and we'll work something out!

Click HERE to Register!

Friday
Feb032012

Warrior's Way - Next Diavolo Workshop in March!

  

Diavolo Class - Workshop Series

"The Warrior's Way: Martial Arts in Choreography"

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-1030am, March 6, 8, 13, 15

Saturday 3-6pm, March 17

Instructors: Jones Welsh (818-618-4772 jones@diavolo.org)

 

Workshop Description:

Training with elements of Capoeira and Wushu, Jones works in theatrical exercises to bring out the aggressive Warrior Spirit that characterizes certain Diavolo dances like D2R, Dreamcatcher, and Bench. Developing and abstracting fight choreography into dynamic movement phrases, participants will learn how to increase their energy output on stage and collaborate with partners through resistance and conflict.

Diavolo Classes always include a rigorous physical warm-up, followed by elements of dance phrase work, partnering, acrobatics, martial arts, improvisation, catching and flying, and working with Diavolo structures which are key elements in the company's signature movement style.  All are invited to come, move, and learn more about how Diavolo works, any age and ability level welcome.  

Prices: Entire Workshop - 9 hours of instruction for $100 or 3 hour Saturday only for $35. Drop-In by reservation only, contact Jones Welsh, the series manager (818-618-4772 jones@diavolo.org). 

Register Through Diavolo Website Here!

Bring: Water, Movement Clothes, Knee Pads, Athletic Shoes (Hard Sole Jazz, Wrestling, or Running).

Location: All classes at Diavolo Dance Theatre Space, 616 Moulton Avenue, Downtown LA, 90031, in the Brewery Arts Complex off North Main and the I-5.  For more info about Diavolo or the space: call Ilona at Diavolo 323-225-4290 or visit www.diavolo.org

Diavolo Dance Theatre is L.A.s renowned touring dance company and hosts regular company class when the dancers are rehearsing in town.  This workshop series is gauged to have continual training opportunities for the L.A. community when the company is on tour.  When Diavolo is in town, company class is always open for drop-in training, and as interest grows, more workshops and intensives will be added.

 

ALSO Spots Left In:

Current Diavolo Workshop Series

"Soar: Take Offs and Landings"

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-1030am, February 16, 23, 28, March 1

Saturday/Sunday 3-6pm, February 25, 26

Instructors: Jones Welsh 818-618-4772 courage@joneswelsh.com

 

Using bodies as propulsion systems and drag brakes, start with fundamentals of flight, spotting, and catching, then raise the elevation onto Diavolo's unique sets and structures. You fly only as high as you can imagine! For any age and ability level.  Jones will lead a rigorous physical warm-up, followed by dance phrase work, partnering, acrobatics, yoga, improvisation, catching and flying, and working with Diavolo structures which are key elements in the company's signature movement style.  All are invited to come, move, and learn more about how Diavolo works.  

Diavolo Dance Theatre is L.A.s renowned touring dance company and hosts regular company class when the dancers are rehearsing in town.  This workshop series is gauged to have continual training opportunities for the L.A. community when the company is on tour.  When Diavolo is in town, company class is always open for drop-in training, and as interest grows, more workshops and intensives will be held.

Prices: Entire Workshop - 12 hours of instruction for $125 or 6 hour weekend only for $80. Drop-In by reservation only, contact Jones.  Register Through Diavolo Here!

https://diavolodance.secure.force.com/ticket

Bring: Water, Movement Clothes, Knee Pads, Athletic Shoes (Hard Sole Jazz, Wrestling, or Running).

Location: All classes at Diavolo Dance Theatre Space, 616 Moulton Avenue, Downtown LA, 90031, in the Brewery Arts Complex off North Main and the I-5.  For more info about Diavolo or the space: call Ilona at Diavolo 323-225-4290 or visit www.diavolo.org

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Jones Community Workshop Series

Jones Welsh offers ongoing classes in Improvisation, Theatre, Dance, and Gymnastics throughout Los Angeles.  Current workshops from the Artist Community are listed below, and also available for private bookings and residencies.

Winter 2012 Calendar (Click Here)