Experimental Dance/Theatre Workshop with Company XIV

Aug 24, 2009 - Aug 28, 2009; Mon - Sat
Monday through Friday: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Austin McCormick's Company XIV is coming to Peridance Center to teach a unique workshop for women only.

Austin McCormick continues his exploration of the female archetypes present in the poetry of Charles Bukowski in this experimental dance/theatre workshop.

Open to Advanced and Professional female dancer/actors. Students will begin with a rigorous warm up taught by Laura Careless consisting of yoga and borrowing from acting techniques (Lucid Body, Stanislavski etc.) Teaching of Company XIV repertory as well as development of new choreography will follow with emphasis on personal interpretation and in depth coaching.

Subject matter is not for the light of heart and will deal with femininity, objectification, sexuality, and relationships. Performers will be asked to work on characters outside of their usual “type”. Material developed in the workshop may be included in McCormick’s BETTING ON THE MUSE an ongoing performance project in New York. Please bring character shoes/heels and journal.

See the company's website www.companyxiv.com




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Company XIV's The Judgement of Paris review from Broadway World.com

Pilobolus Workshop Promotion with the Joyce

PILOBOLUS AT PERIDANCE CENTER AND AT THE JOYCE THEATER!! Experience Pilobolus to the fullest! Sign up for Pilobolus workshop at Peridance by July 12 and get a FREE DRINK when you come see Pilobolus at The Joyce Theater! Show proof of class registration when you buy your tickets at The Joyce Theater Box Office to receive your free drink.

The Pilobolus Workshop at Peridance will take place
Monday - Friday, August 3 - 7, 3:30pm - 5:30pm at Peridance
Pre-registration is highly recommended.
Call 212-505-0886 or register at www.peridance.com

Pilobolus is at the Joyce Theater from July 13- Aug 8
more details about the performance here, www.joyce.org

Register for three complete workshops at Peridance and
receive 5% discount!
Photo by: John Kane

Rituals, Modern Technique Workshop with Nathan Trice

Jul 13, 2009 - Jul 17, 2009; Mon - Fri
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

A New York based dancer/choreographer Mr. Trice has trained at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and with Aulani Chun in San Diego. Having danced with Momix, Donald Byrd, Complexions and Kevin Jeff, this former Navy crewman combines a stunning athleticism and power with musicality and emotional vulnerability that is thrilling. He is a master phrasemaker and brings astounding speed and intensity to his multi-faceted movement combinations. He is a positive role model for all youth and will draw on his richly layered experience to blend text and composition with music and technique.

Sokolow Theater Dance Ensemble Repertory Workshop

Sokolow Theater Dance Ensemble Repertory Workshop
Jul 6, 2009 - Jul 10, 2009; Mon - Fri
Technique: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Repertory: 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

"We see in a person’s work what he asks from life and from art. Art should recognize all our needs." as quoted by Anna Sokolow (a disciple of Martha Graham and Louis Horst). Continuing the historic tradition of these legends, Artistic Director Jim May is a devoted descendant of Ms. Sokolow and a former member of the José Limón Dance Company. Receiving a Bessie Award for a lifetime achievement, Mr. May is an internationally recognized teacher and has been on the faculty of Juilliard, SUNY Purchase and Princeton University. At his home teaching base, Peridance Center, Mr. May plans to share the past voice of Anna Sokolow through teaching selections from her repertory, and exploring her dramatic contemporary imagery that shows both the lyric and stark aspects of life.

The workshop is in two parts.
Technique: 10:30am - 11:45am
(drop in classes are permitted)
Repertory: 11:45am - 1pm
(drop in classes are not permitted. Students must take full week)

Waackin' & Voguing with Archie

Waackin' & Voguing Workshop
Jul 6, 2009 - Jul 10, 2009; Mon - Fri
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

This workshop will introduce you to Waackin', a style of dance in the early 70's underground Dance scene which surfaced on the ever ground-breaking Soul Train and Voguing, a dance popularized in the underground gay club scene. Stigmatized by it's roots it manages to attract a newly found respect for the art form applicable and accessible to all.