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**CANCELLED** Movement Matters Masterclass: Chavi Bansal's Intro to Payatt Movement for All Movers

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Dance
Mahaney Arts Center, Dance Theatre

In this class, students will delve into the ancient Indian martial art of Kalaripayattu and its profound impact on various movement and healing practices across Asia, as well as its influence on modern dance forms. Rooted in the rich heritage of Kerala, Kalaripayattu has deeply influenced diverse Asian dance traditions, enriching movement practices across cultures. In this class, students explore the synergy between Kalaripayattu and contemporary dance, enhancing agility, speed, and expressiveness through fluid and dynamic movements.
Free
Open to the Public
Artist dancing, wearing all black

Dr. Hye-Won Hwang’s Introductory Contact Improvisation workshop for movers of all levels

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Dance
The Movement Matters Masterclass series welcomes dance artist Dr. Hye-Won Hwang’s Introductory Contact Improvisation workshop for movers of all levels.
In this dance class students will explore a set of basic techniques of contact improvisation such as sensing, touching, partial weight-sharing, and spontaneous responding that promote movement awareness, intercultural dialogue, and community building. 

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Free
Open to the Public
Black and white image of two dancers

Movement Matters series welcomes: Dance Tramp’s TERRESTRIALS: life on the ground

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Dance
This dance performance event features three original works by UVM Professor Paul Besaw, in collaboration with an amazing team of musicians and dancers: Julian Barnett, Clare Byrne, Julie Peoples-Clark, Hye-Won Hwang, Matt LaRocca, D. Thomas Toner, Avi Waring, and Willow Wonder.

The works: To the Earth, The Un-Earthers, and Groundlings fit loosely together in an exploration of the macro and the micro of life on Earth – the beauty and wonder of the planet, the trials and obstacles of so many of its people, and individual day-to-day challenges and triumphs.

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Free
Open to the Public
Dancers against a black background with red lighting

Pizza & Audition for faculty dance concert

Sponsored by:
Dance
Think Move Discover

Open to Middlebury college students only
6:00 PM Meet and greet the Dance Department over pizza dinner!
Learn about upcoming events. Get involved. Meet the faculty.
7:00 PM Want to dance in the Faculty Dance Concert? Come to this fun and welcoming audition. Dates and details will be shared at the addition. No need to prepare dance material ahead of time but I’m ready to MOVE!
ALL bodies, abilities and backgrounds welcome!

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Closed to the Public

West African Dance and Drum Class

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Dance
A rich taste of African culture that provides amazing, vigorous, high energy, and powerful movement. Let the beat of the drum move your body. Participants will learn songs, rhythms, dances, and culture as we embark on a journey of dances from the African diaspora.
Class is accompanied by live musicians to help participants understand the communication between the music and the dance.

Open to students, faculty, staff and community members age 13 and up!

No credit. Attend one or all classes!

Mondays 5:00 to 6:30 PM

Middlebury College

Open to the Public

West African Dance and Drum Class

Sponsored by:
Dance
A rich taste of African culture that provides amazing, vigorous, high energy, and powerful movement. Let the beat of the drum move your body. Participants will learn songs, rhythms, dances, and culture as we embark on a journey of dances from the African diaspora.
Class is accompanied by live musicians to help participants understand the communication between the music and the dance.

Open to students, faculty, staff and community members age 13 and up!

No credit. Attend one or all classes!

Mondays 5:00 to 6:30 PM

Middlebury College

Open to the Public

West African Dance and Drum Class

Sponsored by:
Dance
A rich taste of African culture that provides amazing, vigorous, high energy, and powerful movement. Let the beat of the drum move your body. Participants will learn songs, rhythms, dances, and culture as we embark on a journey of dances from the African diaspora.
Class is accompanied by live musicians to help participants understand the communication between the music and the dance.

Open to students, faculty, staff and community members age 13 and up!

No credit. Attend one or all classes!

Mondays 5:00 to 6:30 PM

Middlebury College

Open to the Public

West African Dance and Drum Class

Sponsored by:
Dance
A rich taste of African culture that provides amazing, vigorous, high energy, and powerful movement. Let the beat of the drum move your body. Participants will learn songs, rhythms, dances, and culture as we embark on a journey of dances from the African diaspora.
Class is accompanied by live musicians to help participants understand the communication between the music and the dance.

Open to students, faculty, staff and community members age 13 and up!

No credit. Attend one or all classes!

Mondays 5:00 to 6:30 PM

Middlebury College

Open to the Public