Check out special Sunday Workshops taking place @ 812 Chestnut in March!
noize freak workshop
Led by Vince Johnson
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Sundays March 5th - 26th
1-2:30pm at 812 Chestnut Culminating with Noize Freak Party at 2100 Chestnut on April 1st 8pm-12am! PRICING: $100 for the month Includes admittance to In Da Lab: House Dance, Steps and Footwork Intensive, Groove and Rejoice Pop Ups (see below), as well as to Noize Freak Party on April 1st |
The Noize Freak Workshop provides dancers with the opportunity to learn in an environment supported by live musicians. The musical study will lean on the contemporary Black Vernacular Aesthetic, which means Blues to House.
My artistic work has been grounded in collaboration with musicians, opposed to using copyrighted recorded music. Often my work has been outside of my vernacular practice, yet informed. I've been compelled to work with musicians, because of my prioritization of collaboration, building community and stretching outside of my comfort zone.This preference has inspired a lot of learning from musicians, often resulting in me being humbled and more aware of my shortcomings in my own craft. Overall, all of my exchanges with musicians have greatly informed my approach to dance. Although, the workshops in March are not a part of an artistic project of mine, they are informed by some of what I've learned over the years working with musicians. I hope that some of the barriers that I've overcome working with live musicians will provide useful insights to participants on how they can flourish in circumstances when sharing with live musicians |
in da lab
Led by Vince Johnson
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In Da Lab: House Dance, Steps and Footwork Intensive
Sundays March 5th - 26th 11:45-12:45pm at 812 Chestnut $60 4 weeks advance $25 single drop in |
This workshop intends to challenge dancers regarding their lower extremities in house dance. This workshop will focus on drills that support dancers with cleaning their steps and leg movements, while also building the technical proficiency for more complexity. Dancers will be provided opportunities to explore various stylings and aesthetics in how they step and use their legs in house. This workshop is aimed at supporting improvisers. It will be drill and performance focused. Choreography is not a focus. This workshop is suggested for those who have an intermediate level in house.
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sunday grooves & rejoice
Led by Vince Johnson
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Sundays March 12th and 19th
10:30am-11:30am @ 812 Chestnut $20 Drop In |
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This class is all about generating a sweat and having a good time via the vocabulary and technique of house dance. A broad range of steps and grooves will be taught, designed to be picked up by an advanced beginner while motivating intermediates in house. Energy and expression will be central in this class. The goal is for participants to leave feeling lifted and brightened for the new week. |