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Sound Cypher Saturday, September 24, 2016 (7:30-10pm) Gabe Winns and the Students of Sound present: An event with hopes to create a space for tap dancers from every corner of the community to come together and celebrate tap dance. There will be jams happening in two different rooms, food and drinks, a trivia raffle, footage & more! Suggested donation $5 To reserve a space on the floor, call us at: 646-230-9564 Authentic Movement Workshopwith Paula Josa-Jones
Saturday September 24 10am-1pm - in Kent, CT (address given with registration) $45 For more information or to register: josajo@vineyard.net Authentic Movement is a meditative, intuitive improvisational movement practice involving a mover and a witness. With eyes closed, maintaining a focus on bodily sensation and the flow of consciousness, the mover allows herself to be moved by whatever impulses are arising from the body. The format is simple: the mover with eyes closed the mover begins standing, sitting or lying down, allowing herself to focus inwardly, and to enter a contemplative state where the somatic unconscious can emerge. There is no music; the mover listens to and senses his or her bodily self. Time for movement may be short - ten to twenty minutes. Participants will have the opportunity both to move and to witness. Afterwards, movers may draw, write or talk directly about what occurred for them. The witness may respond but does not interpret. Authentic Movement:
PAULA JOSA-JONES, MA, CMA, RSME/T is a dancer, choreographer, movement educator and therapist known for her visually rich, emotionally charged dance theater. Her work includes choreography for humans, inter-species work with horses and humans in dance, film and video. She has taught in the dance programs at Tufts University, Boston University and at universities, colleges and dance festivals nationally and internationally. Paula is a Certified Laban Movement Analyst (CMA) and a Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist (RSME/T) accredited by ISMETA (the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association). She is currently completing her training in Somatic Experiencing, the trauma healing work of Dr. Peter Levine. Her writings on movement and dance have been published in Contact Quarterly. Paula has been teaching Authentic Movement for the past twenty-five years. www.paulajosajones.org Photo by Pam White. Sculpture by Gillian Jagger. Umoja Dance Studio
Fall Registration Saturday September 17,2016 12:00pm-2:00pm Ages 4 to adult Ballet, Modern, Creative Movement, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Capoeira, Boys Hip-Hop, Children's Drum Class, African dance, Adult Drum Class, More classes coming soon.... Questions: please call (908)-258-0839 umojadancestudio@gmail.com Classes begin October 1st David Thomson Madison Square Park September 15 – 18 Presented by Madison Square Park Conservancy, this second installment of Thomson’s The Voyeurs “…involves new characters and narratives instigated by what was seen from afar. Eavesdrop on a phone conversation as two people struggle to untangle issues of race, gender, desire and violence within our complex cultural history,” according to the release. RSVP Here Reservations desired but not required. Find out more here Jill Sigman Gibney Dance Center September 7 - 10 To create Weed Heart, “Jill Sigman embarked on extensive research about the plants we call “weeds” and the hidden histories they reveal. Movement improvisation, urban foraging, seed storing, sculpture, community discussions, and tea serving have all been part of her process. Weed Heart investigates resilience, toxicity, invisibility, and power, and offers a ritual to re-connect us to plants, people, and places. Performed by Sigman, vocalist Kristin Norderval, and a cast of spontaneous urban plants in an installation of salvaged metal readymades,” notes the release. Find out more here Brooklyn Emerging Artists in Theater (BEAT) Festival Various Venues September 15-23 The fifth annual BEAT Festival promises to showcase "...Brooklyn's ...local theater, dance, and voice talent, performing in unique locations borough-wide..." notes to the release. Find out more here Dances Patrelle The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College September 15-18 The Company will present Patrelle’s Macbeth described as a “…balletic retelling of the Bard's classic story…set to a sweeping, patchwork score of Tchaikovsky symphonies,” notes the release. Find out more here Belén Maya Fridays At Noon September 16 Flamenco dancer, Maya with guitarist Pedro Cortes and singer José Moreno, joins K. Meira Goldberg, Ninotchka Bennahum and Michelle Heffner Hayes, editors of Flamenco on the Global Stage in an afternoon of discussion and dance – “Flamenco: Beyond the Body of the Sensuous.” Find out more here Miro Magloire - New Chamber Ballet City Center Studio 5 September 16 - 17 The Company will present two world premieres: Tanz Tanz, set to music by contemporary Germany composer Reiko Fueting, and a new work to a commissioned score by Michel Galante. Other works by Magloire to music by Giuseppe Tartini and Ravel will complete the program. Find out more here Brendan Connelly and Scotty Heron Abrons Art Center September 16-18 & 23-25 Composer/musician Connelly and choreographer/ performance artist Scotty Heron return with their first collaborative work Appalachian Spring Break which premiered last year at JACK. Find out more here Various Artists Astor Place – Various Venues September 16 - 17 The Village Alliance presents their inaugural Astor Alive! Festival, “…free to the public, to celebrate The New Astor Place, a vibrant cultural district with over two dozen historic theater, dance, music, architecture, and art institutions,” according to the release. Slated to perform at various venues are Douglas Dunn + Dancers, Laurie Berg, Rod Rodgers Dance Company, and many more. Find out more here New York Theatre Ballet Farm Fresh Festival September 17 New York Theatre Ballet join local and national businesses, NYC non-profit organizations, entertainers, and a network of community volunteers, “…to transform The Seaport District into an interactive and experiential farm environment for kids and families,” notes the release. This is a FREE event, but everyone must pre-register through Eventbrite. Tickets are limited. Find out more here Kate Weare Company September 18 Guggenheim Museum Weare's newest work, Marksman, a sextet with an original score by saxophonist Curtis Robert Macdonald, “…zeroes in on our ability to precisely intuit one another with senses remote from modern consciousness yet imperative to our survival,” notes the release. Find out more here Kinesis Project dance theatre Along the beach of Fort Tilden September 18 and October 16 Hosted by The Rockaway Artist Alliance and National Parks Service, Kinesis will take audiences on a fall walk of discovery and a visit to the Rockaway Artist Alliance Gallery. Audience is advised to wear clothes for a fall day at the beach and shoes for walking. Find out more here NORA CHIPAUMIRE'S portrait of myself as my father THIS Wednesday - Saturday September 14-17, 2016 @ 7:30pm BAM Fisher 321 Ashland Pl, Brooklyn $25 [buy tickets] #NoraChipaumire #BAMNextWave #BlackDanceTraditions We hope to see you tonight for Nora Chipaumire's portrait of myself as my father Opening Night! In case you missed the Facebook Live conversation last week between Nora Chipaumire and dance historian Charmaine Warren, check it out here to learn more about the work and get ready to dive into this powerful piece with Nora and her collaborators, Sengegalese dancer Kaolack and Jamaican-born dancer Shamar Watt. Can't make it tonight? portrait of myself as my father runs till Saturday, September 17th. For those hungry for a deeper conversation, join the Post-Show Discussion On Masculine Identity TOMORROW, September 15th, with Nora, moderated by Simon Dove. The post-show discussion is free for same-day ticket holders. It's going to be an explosive week! ATTENTION CHOREOGRAPHERS: The composers are lining up to meet you, but we haven't heard from many of you yet! This event will be a success only if YOU'RE there to meet them, too.
(And yes, there's still room for a few more composers.) Space is limited, so register ASAP! This is a great opportunity to find new collaborators and explore new networks and new artistic horizons! The event will include: – Advance links and info about the other participants so you can arrive with some familiarity with their work. (You'll provide this information when you register.) – A “speed dating”-style opportunity for each choreographer to meet all the composers, and vice versa. – Group discussion on artistic, logistical, and financial issues of collaboration. – Wine and cheese, of course. Registration is only $18 ($16 ticket + $2 Artfully fee) and will be open only through Thursday, September 15. Date: Sunday, September 25, 3:00-6:00 pm Location: GK ArtsCenter, 29 Jay Street, Brooklyn Studies Project Series - Fall 2016/Winter 2017
A series of artist-instigated panel discussions, roundtables, performances and/or other formats that engage issues of aesthetics, philosophy and social politics relevant to the dance and performance community. All Studies Project events take place at Abrons Arts Center Studio G05. Tuesday, September 13 Back to School with Teaching Artists Tuesday, October 11 Does the Dance Field Make Room for Parenting? Wednesday, November 2 Diversity and Accountability: A conversation with the MR Artists of Color Council Wednesday, November 30 Movement Research Festival Fall 2016 Studies Project RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED and ADMISSION IS FREE PODCASTS of previous Studies Project Events are available on iTunes Check our website for details. FROM DANA KALMEY:
I'm searching for a dance choreographer who can put together a minute-long routine for a guy in a film I'm directing - my first narrative short! Kind of a hip-hop, pop style routine. It can be something they've already put together, he just needs to be coached a bit in the film and they'll be on camera together, so if they have acting experience and / or want to act, that would be awesome! We're filming the dance portion on Saturday night (overnight shoot). Here are the details: It's a narrative short (tentatively titled STRIVE) about a father and son set in the music world that poses the question "how far is too far to go to be great." It's written by my boyfriend, a SAG actor, with script finessing by a talented screenwriter. The producer and I have both had films at Sundance and two of the actors are SAG members. We have a talented DP and editor on board, ready to put in the fun and hectic work it will take to finish the film by Sept 23rd! We're aiming to film and edit to submit for the Sundance shorts deadline on the 23rd - I know, very soon! The film will be approximately 10 minutes long (maybe shorter). Exact shooting times are tentative right now, but here is an approximate breakdown - Fri, Sept 16 - 8am to 8pm Sat, Sept 17 - overnight - 8pm to 4am or 6am or so Sun, Sept 18 - 2pm to 12pm (start time will depend on when we finish filming the night before) Exact shooting times are tentative right now, but here is an approximate breakdown - Fri, Sept 16 - 8am to 8pm Sat, Sept 17 - overnight - 8pm to 4am or 6am or so Sun, Sept 18 - 2pm to 12pm (start time will depend on when we finish filming the night before) We'll be filming in two locations - one is a studio in Midtown, 48th & 9th Ave (Saturday night and maybe Sunday night) and one is an apartment in either Brooklyn, Harlem/Inwood, or South Bronx - still searching for an apartment. Meals will be provided. We're working pretty much with no budget - camera gear I and the DP own, sound and lighting equipment we're borrowing from my former grad school - and all crew/actors are jumping on board with with hopes of this being a really fun, collaborative team process with a good film at the end. While we can't pay a day rate this time around, we're planning to use the short to eventually raise funds for a feature, and would hope to bring our crew along with us then. We may also do an Indiegogo or kickstarter sometime soon. I (and the rest of the crew) know it's a lot to ask, but please know we'd be immensely grateful for your time, help, and expertise on our set!! I'm also keen to recommend good people for lots of paying film opportunities that people contact me for pretty frequently. Dana Kalmey Filmmaker CONTACT Find out about the 2016 Lineup HERE & Come Share In the Fun!
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AuthorI am a performer, historian, consultant and dance writer. I am a Empire State College's online program Center for Distance Learning. I am also a former faculty member at The Ailey School and the Alvin Ailey/Fordham University dance major program, Hunter College, Sarah Lawrence College (Guest), Kean University and The Joffrey Ballet School's Jazz and Contemporary Trainee Program. I write on dance for The Amsterdam News, Dance Magazine and various publications. Click below to read more about me at my home page - "About Me." |