Summer Programs 2010

Donald Byrd Workshop & Audition

Workshop: June 14-18th; 11-4pm
Audition: June 19th; 12-3pm
Cost: $60/day or $275/week - Audition fee $30
Location: Madrona Dance Studio – 800 Lake Washington, Seattle, WA 98122

Pre-registration with payment is required by calling 206-325-4161 or emailing: staff@spectrumdance.org

Donald Byrd's workshop is comprised of a two hour technique class, followed by approximately 2.5 hours of repertory.

Mr. Byrd's aesthetics emphasize a relaxed, strong, and flexible torso with sharp and highly articulated feet and legs. The technique portion of the workshop is designed to enhance this usage of the body, as well as increase rhythmic and spatial exactness. With this focus on accuracy, the dancer becomes more efficient and effective in the management of energy and more able to control the visual, emotional, and physical impact of their body moving.

A characteristic of Donald Byrd's choreography is its speed and abundance of movement information. The repertory session is structured to allow the dancer, by learning existing works or through compositional process, to gain skills and experience managing these demanding elements.

The workshop culminates with the Company audition. It is highly recommended that if you are planning to audition for the Company, that you also attend the workshop.

Elia Mrak Workshops

$15 per workshop or $40 for all three.
June 21st, 23rd and 25th 6-7:30PM

June 21st: Y(our) Rhythm: Musi'Physicality
Rhythm is inside of all of us, we just have to let it out. We will learn how to bring music inside of us, so we can dance it back out. We will transform the body into a musical instrument, giving shape, form and energy to beats, melody and rhythm. We will develop our unique Musi'Physicality.

June 23rd: Passing Through: The Game
Playing physical games, we go around, over and under each other, composing the space as we pass through. Moving to different types of music, we surprise ourselves and inspire the movements of others as they pass through. We learn to play with, and partner visible and invisible forces. We play to inspire creativity, physicality and artistry. We play to have fun. We play to dance.

June 25th: Flying Low
We will learn to love the floor. We will slide, dive, roll and jump in and out of the floor. Dissolving the hard floor into a lush swimming pool, we will transform our bodies into water. Using the resistance of the floor, we will develop speed, strength and artistry. We will glide, we will suspend. We will fly. Low.

DANCE SAMPLES CAMP

Ages 7-10
July 5th – July 9th
12-3pm

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
12-1pm Beginning Ballet
1:10-2pm Beginning Jazz
2:10-3pm Beginning Tap

Tuesday, Thursday
12-1pm Brazilian Samba
1:10-2pm Hip Hop
2:10-3pm Improvisation

Are you new to dance and not sure what form of dance to try first (or next)? Well, here is your chance, come participate in our Dance Samples Camp! In one week you will be able to tryout six different dance styles: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Brazilian Samba, Hip Hop, and Improvisation. Don’t miss this amazing camp, register today!

DRama/Dance Camp
African folk Tales

August 9-13th
Ages: 7-11
10-4pm

Students will perform a collection of dramatized African Folk Tales. The ancient folk tales of Africa, with characters such as the Trickster Spider and the Clever Hare, are believed to be some of the oldest fables in human existence. Fables have been and still are one of the best means of conveying life lessons and philosophies. Adding dance and masks delves even deeper into the ceremonial and primal/tribal roots of theatre itself.

Summer Youth Intensive

August 2-6th
12pm - 5pm

· 12:00-1:30 Ballet Technique
· 1:35-2:35 Contemporary
· 2:35-3:00 Lunch
· 3:00-3:55 Lyrical Jazz
· 4:00-5:00 Choreography

Tuesday/Thursday:
· 12:00-1:25 Ballet Technique
· 1:30-2:30 Contemporary
· 2:30-3pm lunch
· 3:00-4:00 African Dance
· 4:00-5:00 Improvisation

The day begins with students deepening their experience and knowledge in Ballet and Contemporary with daily classes in technique. The afternoons will be an opportunity for them to delve into many other forms of dance including Lyrical, African, Improvisation and choreography.

DANCE & DRAMA CAMP
THE NIGHTINGALE

July 19th – 23rd
Ages 7-11
10-4pm

In this exciting camp, students will spend the week learning dance choreography of various styles, an engaging script, improvisational games, and mask making, as they immerse themselves in the “Nightingale.” The story of an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real and beautiful nightingale. When the Emperor grows gravely ill, the true nightingale’s enchanting song restores his health and the Emperor is forever changed. This camp is a must to experience!