:30AM–12:30PM NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark 8:30–9AM Registration and warm-up session 9–10AM & 10:15–11:15AM Ailey Arts in Education Teaching Artists Theara Ward, Cedric Greene and Amos Machanic teach intermediate/advanced liturgical, hip hop and Horton technique Celebrate Dance featuring Community Teaching Artists Beginner Dance (Teens and adults age 12 and up) 9–10AM West African dance 10:15–11:15AM Ailey moves for processional Limited Movement Dance (Adults) 9–10AM Ailey moves for processional 10:15–11:15AM Pageantry Children’s Dance (Age 11 and under) 9–10AM Ailey moves for processional to Military Park 10:15 –11:15AM West African dance Show and Share 11:30AM–12:30PM Ailey's revelations celebration 1–4PM Military Park, Newark Prudential Presents Alvin Ailey’s Revelations Celebration will joyously bring together all ages and backgrounds to learn and perform excerpts from Alvin Ailey’s American masterpiece – acclaimed as a must-see for all. Made possible by the generous support of Prudential, the public workshop is led by former Ailey starNasha Thomas and features live music from a gospel choir and percussionist, and a participatory fan collage art project. Bring your friends and family—all ages are welcome! Create lasting memories through arts and movement. RSVP HERE Support Group for Injured Dancers The supportive community you need to recover from your dance injury. An 8-week group for professional dancers who are managing or recovering from an injury. Through open discussion and the sharing of resources and healthy coping strategies, this group will provide a safe space for dancers to support one another at all stages of the healing process. As a program of The Dancers’ Resource, this group will reduce isolation caused by injury and help dancers navigate their changing relationships with their bodies and dance. An initial interview is required for participation. Thursdays, April 11-May 30 10:30–12:30 pm The Actors Fund 729 Seventh Ave., 10th Floor New York, New York RSVP:Catherine Drury, LCSW, cdrury@actorsfund.org or 212.221.7300 ext. 166. |
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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." |