Diavolo Improv Dance Series May 31-June 21, 2012

Christopher Filkins – Zigrolling, 12-3pm, June 9, 10, 16, 17

            4 classes for $150, 1 Weekend for $80,

Sharon Jakubecy – Full Force Freedom, 7-930pm June 13 & 20, 4-630 June 17

            3 classes for $150 and a single class $65.

Jones Welsh – Improvising on Unstable Terrain, 10-1130am May 31 & June 1, 3-6pm June 2

            3 classes for $50, 1 Weekend for $40, 1 Weekday for $20

Jones Welsh – Acrobatics in Architecture, 10-1130am June 13, 15, 19, 21

            4 classes $60, single class $15

Meg Finlay and Jones Welsh – Finding movement in words 11-2pm June 18&20

            2 classes $40, 1st class only $25

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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Workshop Descriptions

Instructor Bios

Calendar

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Map of Diavolo Space at The Brewery

The Body Speaks - Physical Dynamism, Creation and Performance Technique

Not Man Apart - Education Outreach

Presents

The Body Speaks

N.M.A. Physical Dynamism, Creation and Performance Techniques

w/ Artistic Director,  John Farmanesh-Bocca

Juilliard School Drama Division, Directing Fellow 03’-05’: Guest Faculty, New York University Classical Studio

Artistic Director, Not Man Apart & Shakespeare Santa Monica

*** 7 Sundays ***
4-7pm @ The Electric Lodge, Venice
& Diavolo Downtown (for 1^st 2 Sundays)
April 29th - June 10th

 

Workshop Description

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

The Body Speaks 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. 

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.

A rich, free self-expression in partnership.

Location

Diavolo Dance Theatre, 616 Moulton Ave., Los Angeles CA 90031

4-7pm Sundays, April 29th - May 6th

Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave, Venice CA 90291

4-7pm Sundays, May 13 - June 10th

Free parking!

Registration

Full Workshop: $325

NMA, SSM & BSTL Workshop Alumni: $250

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

 Register Here!

New Diavolo Workshop Series

Diavolo Workshop Series with Jones Welsh

"Improvising on Unstable Terrain"

3-day Diavolo Workshop Series, All Skill Levels

Thu May 31, 10-1130am @ Diavolo Dance Theatre

Fri June 1, 10-1130am @ Diavolo Dance Theatre

Sat June 2, 3-6pm @ Diavolo Dance Theatre

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

Subsequent workshop series will be taught by Current and Alumni Diavolo Company Members

Jones will guide participants through fundamentals of Contact Improvisation and partnering exercises, then shift focus to moving with objects as dance partners, expanding awareness of architecture, and maintaining safety within potential dangers of a shifting landscape. Starting with other bodies as a moving floor, we will quickly move on to play and improvise with Diavolo's unique sets and structures in an intense and encouraging environment.  This workshop is for any age and ability level.  Jones will lead a rigorous physical warm-up, including dance phrases, partnering, acrobatics, yoga, improvisation, catching and flying.  Participants will have the rare opportunity of 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 - 6 hours of instruction for 3 classes for $50, 1 Weekend for $40, 1 Weekday for $20. Drop-Ins okay, contact Jones. Register 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