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Festival Overview
Registrants may choose classes a la carte or may choose one of three immersion experiences: ballet, contemporary or historical. There are sessions designed for Intermediate/advanced students as well as sessions for all ages, all levels. On Saturday, participants will have two integrated techniques and one repertoire class with a community of other dance artists. These experiences will be shared in a group session at the end of the afternoon in a culminating session.
Available on both days: you can begin the immersion experience on Friday and/or Saturday.
Friday April 27, 2012 - Day 1
10:30am-11:30am Young Artists’ Concert
Students from Columbus city schools, AIMs Impact, Canton Public Schools, Thiossane West African Dance Institute and BalletMet Columbus will perform. The concert is free and open to the public.
2:00pm-3:00pm
Registration, Performance space
3:00-4:15pm
Technically Speaking, Noelle Chun and CoCo Loupe
(Int/Adv/15+) We’ll make our way through ideas about technique, performance, mechanics, weight, time, effort, focus, strength, flow, release, shape, musicality, momentum, rhythm, subtlety, hyperbole, poetry, anatomy, simplicity,line, balance, efficiency, complexity…you know? dancing. (contemporary immersion)
Contemporary Ballet, David Shimotakahara Founding Artistic Director GroundWorks DanceTheater. (Int/Adv/15+) (ballet immersion)
Folks Dance, Mimi Chenfield (all levels, all ages) A fun, joyful celebration of folk dances from around the world. Only requirement-membership in the human family.
(historical immersion)
Funding session-Ruby Harper, Grants & Services Director, Greater Columbus Arts Council; Kathy Signorino, Program Coordinator, Individual Artist Grants and Services/Percent for Art, Ohio Arts Council. Funders discuss programs they offer for artists. “Artists in the Community” is GCAC’s grants and services program designed to support individual artists in the community. Fellowships, supply grants and much more. OAC-Individual Excellence Awards program and other services provided to artists, with a focus on choreographers.
4:30-6:30pm
Dance Share, Facilitated by Marlene Leber, Director of Dance at Hathaway Brown School, Shaker Heights and Kelly Berick, Director of Dance at Firestone High School, Akron Pre-selected groups will have an opportunity in a non-competitive setting to show works-in-progress or completed works for guided peer feedback, and will explore ideas for advancing some portion of their work through compositional exploration. Attendees must be students enrolled in a school that is an organizational member of OhioDance and must be willing to take part in all components of the workshop (showing, providing feedback, and work sessions).
4:30-6:00pm
Contemporary, Susan Honer (Int/Adv/15+)
Honer’s modern class works in four parts. It begins by moving through the floor in a guided strength building warm up influenced by bodyworker Irene Dowd. This warm up is designed to prepare the body to move toward performative. Then move into simple improvisation exercises to realize our bodies natural movement tendencies through our breath, our weight, tension and release. Technical exercises follow this to help support our work as dancers, and finally end with a movement combination that will challenge our bodies physically and asks us to stay mentally aware of how our bodies move through space. We will break down the phrase to understand its initiations, its weightiness and lightness, in order to find its true movement intention with our own bodies. (contemporary immersion)
Ballet, Jimmy Orrante, Choreographer, BalletMet company member (Int.Adv/15+) (ballet immersion)
Tap, Jenna Papai (Beg/Int/all ages)
A beginner/intermediate level class with a focus on the clean articulation of steps, as well as the personal expression of rhythm, through various combinations and short choreographed pieces. (historical immersion)
re-DESIGN-ing Arts Education
Join the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education for an energized and engaging professional development opportunity titled, Arts Education Assessment. Experienced professionals with expertise in curriculum and assessment will guide participants through hands-on experiences that lead to better understanding of tools used in assessing student learning. Participants will be provided with information, resources, and reflection time. This workshop is funded (in part) by the Ohio Arts Council.
8:00pm
Discount on select tickets offered to festival participants for BalletMet’s performance of DanceTech (purchasing code will be sent with registration confirmation)
Saturday, April 28, 2012 – Day 2
8:00-9:00am
Registration, coffee and networking
Performance space
9:00-9:20am
Plenary session, Ann Cooper Albright facilitator
9:30-11:00am
ACTS OF PASSION: Tracing History through the Dancing Body, Ann Cooper Albright (all ages, all levels)
Oftentimes dancers think of history as the opposite of innovation. This is unfortunate, for dancing histories can, in fact, lead us into a deeper exploration of choreographic as well as technological innovation. Certainly this is the case with the work of Loie Fuller, one of the most interesting and paradoxical figures in early twentieth- century dance history. As a dancer specializing in the combination of light, fabric, and motion, Fuller embodied fin-de-siècle images of woman as flower, bird, or nature. Yet her theatrical work, with its emphasis on technology and illusion, fits uneasily into the dominant narratives of early modern dance. In this workshop, dancer/choreographer Ann Cooper Albright and lighting designer Jennifer Groseth will give participants hands-on experience with some of Fuller’s most famous theatrical innovations and guide them into an exploration of the elements of movement, fabric and light in their own work. (historical immersion)
Ballet, Erich Yetter (Int/Adv/15+) This class will focus on classical ballet technique with emphasis on neck/vertebral/rib cage alignment, abdominal core engagement, proximal femoral/pelvic rotation (turn out), proper carriage of the arms (port de bras), the shape/pathway of the foot/arch/instep on and off the floor, extension of the line of the body, disposition of the spine in static positions (especially in arabesque), musicality/presentation in pirouettes, and the flow of movement in centre combinations. Vocabulary, style and historical underpinnings of ballet will also be discussed. (ballet immersion)
Historical and Contemporary Reflections on Black Women in Classical Ballet, China White, Joyelle Fobbs, Alexis Wilson, and Melanye White Dixon will present a panel on the presence of Black women in Classical Ballet in the United States. Their presentation will consider cultural, historical and political contexts that have informed training and performance opportunities for African American female dancers who have pursued careers in ballet from the 1950s to the present.
Contemporary, Marlene Leber (Beg/Int/15+)
Students will be guided through specific combinations from the Bill Evans movement repertoire while integrating Bartenieff fundamentals and Laban principles. The goal of the class will be to assist the students in discovering breath support, clarity of spatial intent, and qualitative expressiveness. It will consist of a Bartenieff centered warm up and Laban centered standing and across the floor combinations. (contemporary immersion
11:15-11:45am
Lunch Break
11:45-12:45pm
Guest Speaker, Dianne McIntyre
1:00-2:30pm
Cunningham, Demetrius Klein (Int/Adv/15+)
This class is based on concepts and principles derived from the Cunningham technique. The class begins standing: using curving, arching, rotating, and bending of the spine and torso. This work is followed by plies and then continues the extension, flexion and rotation of the legs, through the classical positions.The class will contain adagio and basic locomotion work and end with a brief choreographic phrase. (contemporary immersion)
Ballet Technique, Catherine Batcheller (Int/Adv/15+)
This class will focus on correct alignment of the body, articulate lengthening of the legs and feet, pirouettes, coordination of port de bras/epaulement that radiates from the spine and pelvis, and a strong focus on musicality and nuance. Presentation and attention to detail will be stressed, and there will be explanations given as to which steps build on, or are incorporated into, other steps. References to the history and development of dance will be included. (ballet immersion)
Madison/Vintage, Shannon Varner/Tina Gehres (All ages/all levels)
The Madison dance was a big dance craze in the late 1950’s, early 1960’s. The craze spawned Madison dance teams across the nation and overseas, as well as intense competitions from city to city, much like the Twist in the 50’s and 60’s, Break-dancing in the 80’s and the Electric Slide in the 90’s. A version of the Madison is seen in the movie “Hairspray”, and is sometimes still danced at swing dance events, weddings and other social events. The dance consists of called moves, many referencing popular television shows at the time. Moves with titles such as the Double Cross, the Cleveland Box, The Basketball , the Big “M”, and “T” Time. Come learn this fun and amusing line dance and swing back into danced history. (historical immersion)
Dancing to Learn
The role of dance and movement can grow and be valued in the educational lives of young people. In this session, a group of Ohio’s best dance educators and practitioners show us how to do dance education well as they affirm the importance of this art form in teaching and learning. They will demonstrate best practices and connect them to state and national dance standards. Session presenters are Marlene Leber, Marissa Nesbit, Ambre Emory-Maier, Loren Bucek and Nancy Pistone.
2:45-4:15pm
Pina Bausch Rite of Spring, John Giffin (Int/Adv/15+)
For this repertory class, John Giffin will teach a short section of Pina Bausch’s choreography for Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Bausch is considered to be one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th Century. Giffin worked with her company in Germany and danced this work throughout Europe and Asia.
(contemporary immersion)
Classical Repertory, Gerard Charles BalletMet’s Artistic Director will teach classical repertory. (Int/Adv/15+)(ballet immersion)
“Hairspray” Repertory Class, Terri McWilliams (Int/Adv /14+) “Hairspray”, the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, is filled with high energy dance from the 1960s. Following a brief modern jazz warm up, dancers will learn two short dances; The Madison, cool and casual, and Nicest Kids in Town, fast paced and aerobic. Both combinations are from Terri’s original choreography of “Hairspray”. Dance excerpts will demonstrate how historical social dance trends from the 1960s were inspiration for the theatrical, dynamic choreography of this popular musical. Influences include the pony, the twist, the swim and the original Madison. (historical immersion)
Contemporary African/Jazz, Thiossane (All ages/all levels) This movement dialogue will explore the influence of traditional dances of Africa on jazz dance. Students will learn and dance an intertwining of movements to expand their vocabulary in movement and conversations. Accompanied by traditional musicians. Class Instructors: Quianna Simpson and Cherelle Brown, prelude by Suzan Bradford Kounta, all from Thiossane West African Dance Institute, Columbus. (historical immersion)
4:30-5:30
Convening session
share work from each immersion (all)
7:00pm-10:00pm
OhioDance “Moving Works” Showcase
This year, the OhioDance showcase of choreography will take on a new format. Selected Ohio choreographers will participate in a mini residency and then show their work and receive feedback from conference participants. In addition will be special performances by invited guest artists, Times Past Vintage Dancers and SwingColumbus.
Award ceremony: In memory of Maggie Patton, a dancer, choreographer, educator, Ohio Dance Board Member and Columbus native, OhioDance will award a monetary scholarship for an outstanding dance student. Other awards will be presented to Dianne McIntyre, for outstanding contributions to the advancement of the dance art form and Loren Bucek, for outstanding contributions to the advancement of dance education.
10:30pm
Late Night Blender three independent dance artists come together in one space, off the beaten path, and into the blender of collaborative process, production and performance. A shared concert of dance works by Noelle Chun, Demetrius Klein & CoCo Loupe.
$5 at the door, $1 refreshments offered
FEVERHEAD: a space for dance, art, music, theatre
1199 Goodale Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212
A Satellite Event of the Ohio Dance Festival
Co-sponsored by FEVERHEAD & Ohio Dance
Sunday, April 29, 2012 - Day 3
Wellness and Your Future in Dance Day
Dance wellness promotes a comprehensive goal of improving the health and wellness of dancers. This goal is achieved by effective injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation as well as education on safe movement practices and body awareness. Improving the understanding of these topics can help support a healthy dance experience and career longevity. A team approach is imperative to reaching these goals which includes collaboration between the dancer, dance educator, parents and medical staff. Please join us in a day devoted to the past, present, and future of your dance wellness!
9:30-10:00am
Registration
10:00-10:45am
Floor Warm-up Demetrius Klein (all ages/all levels)
The late James Truitte is considered by many to have been the definitive teacher of the Horton technique. You begin sitting on the floor and doing a series of gentle bouncing stretches. These are done in different seated positions and then progress into soft swings and lifts of the torso and back. This floor work then continues into “sit “ work and deeper stretches.
Dance Wellness for the Parent
Join us in discussing how to better understand and support the needs of the dancer in your family. An OSU Performing Arts Medicine physical therapist will cover how growing can affect the adolescent dancer, tips for what you should put in a dance bag, understanding the rigors of training, and what common complaints you should look out for regarding injury prevention and management. Let us help you, help them!
Dance Wellness for the Teacher
Geared for the dance teacher/educator, members of the OSU Performing Arts Medicine staff will help you gain a deeper understanding of the intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms of injury in dance. We will also explore common movement dysfunctions that may predispose the dancer to injury and ways to address these patterns.
11:00am-12:00pm
Marika Molnar guest speaker
Dance wellness has evolved over the past 30 years as the collaboration between dancers, dance educators and medical professionals grows. Please join Marika Molnar PT, LAc as she discusses her unique perspective of the history of dance wellness and shares her advice on balancing your health and your art.
12:00-12:30pm
Lunch Break
12:30-1:00pm
Warm-up Maria Glimcher
12:30-1:30pm
Nutrition for Optimal Performance, Ashley Doyle-Lucas
Dancers are a high risk population susceptible to specific adverse health conditions, however eating well can help prevent them. In this lecture, Ashley Doyle-Lucas will discuss basic nutrition principles important to training dancers, when and what to eat to optimize health and performance, and tips on staying hydrated.
12:30-2:30pm
Injury Prevention Screenings
The Injury preventions screens will be in 2 sessions from 12:30-1:15 and 1:30-2:15. (limit of 4 per session) Each 45 minute session $50 per person
Members of the OSU Sports Medicine, Performing Arts Medicine team will be performing one-on-one dance wellness screens for individuals interested in learning about their musculoskeletal health. They will be taken through a series of assessments including posture, strength, flexibility, and movement technique and be given an individual body maintenance program based on their screening results. Each session will be 45 minutes. Availability is limited and registration for the screening sessions is separate from Festival registration.
1:00pm-2:30pm
Dance Audition and Master Workshop.
This audition is for dancers attending the OhioDance Festival. Representatives auditioning: BalletMet Dance Academy, Summer Intensives and year-round Pre-Professional Program, Susan Brooker, Academy Director; Ohio Northern University, talent scholarships for dance minor program, Laurie Bell; The Ohio State University, Department of Dance, Melanye White Dixon; The Demetrius Klein Dance Company; Seven Dance Co.; as well as other professional companies TBA. Audition Format and Requirements: Please take either a ballet or modern class before the audition for warm-up.
Rodney Veal Facilitator.
Bring a resume and dance photo. Dancers should arrive warmed up. Auditions will consist of Ballet and Contemporary dance forms, center work and repertoire. Please Note: Cuts may be made after each company does ten minutes of repertory. (the students who are cut may stay to watch) There will be several dance techniques and styles represented at the audition. Audition Attire: Students should be dressed in appropriate audition attire. Ballet slippers are required for the ballet component. If you have had at least three years of pointe at an advanced level and feel comfortable wearing pointe shoes for the entire ballet portion of the audition, you may do so.
Students must remove shoes for the modern component. No warm-ups or sweats allowed. It is suggested students wear convertible tights.
1:45-2:30pm
The Healthy Connection, Kathryn Mihelick
Are you connected? Body to mind to spirit? Come hear about the studies that have been done which show the positive, healing impact of your spirituality on your physical and mental health. Learn what it means to feel connected and whole. Join in a movement prayer experience.
3:00pm-5:00pm
Midday Mixer an improvisational movement experience and conversation based on the generative and compositional processes and strategies employed to make the works presented at the Saturday’s Late Night Blender. co-moderated and co-faciliated by Noelle Chun, Demetrius Klein & CoCo Loupe
3:00pm-4:00pm Movement Explorations
4:00pm-5:00pm Dialogue & Sharing
$5 at the door, $1 refreshments offered
FEVERHEAD: a space for dance, art, music, theatre
1199 Goodale Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212
A Satellite Event of the Ohio Dance Festival
Co-sponsored by FEVERHEAD & Ohio Dance
3:00pm
Kente Project an artistic collaboration between Columbus Children’s Theatre, Thiossane West African Dance Institute, The Thurber House and Columbus Children’s Choir. Held at the Lincoln Theatre, Columbus.
