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In/Voluntary Motion

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Dance
MFA Thesis Concert by Paula Higa In/Voluntary Motion investigates disabilities and disability culture. Paula Higa’s choreography takes inspiration from dystonia, a disability characterized by involuntary, often spasmodic movements. Her study of dystonic movements, in collaboration with visual artist Neil Marcus, produced patterns and phrasing for this piece. Higa aims to bring awareness to disability culture, ultimately questioning the perception of disability as a dysfunctional condition. Original music by Patricia Julien. Sponsored by the Dance Program.

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Open to the Public

Improvisational Practices Course: Gaga Class

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Dance
Mahaney Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre Gaga is a new training method that provides a framework for discovering and strengthening your body and adding flexibility, stamina, and agility while lightening the senses and imagination. Offered by Maree ReMalia, Andrew W. Mellon Interdisciplinary Choreographer at Middlebury. Open to all ages 16+, no previous experience necessary. Sponsored by Movement Matters. Free
Open to the Public

Until the Golden Tides

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Dance
An evening of dance works by visiting assistant professor of dance Scotty Hardwig and Salt Lake City-based dance artist Molly Heller. The concert includes Hardwig’s new trio Before we mothernaked fall, exploring the poetic processes and expressionist sensibilities of works by Dylan Thomas; Heller’s This is your Paradise, an east coast premiere confronting struggle, resistance, hope and faith; and a brand new duet. Sponsored by the Dance Program. Free

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Open to the Public

Dancing with Robots: Responsive systems, feedback loops and choreographic experimentation in the digital age

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Dance
In this lecture demonstration, dance and digital media artist Scotty Hardwig will share the theory and methods behind his work with digital dance-making practices. This lecture will be centered around three of the fundamental processes he works with artistically: screendance (dance-for-camera), motion capture for live performance, and responsive performance systems (robotics).

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Open to the Public

Garden

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Museum of Art, Dance, and Environmental Studies
This large-scale, site-specific installation celebrates the passage of knowledge, experience, and hope from one generation to another. By slowly crisscrossing colorful, oversized ribbons within an expansive environment, the performers alter the color, density, and time signature of space, creating a world in which each movement and architectural detail is illuminated. Developed by Tzveta Kassabova with the Dance Company of Middlebury and guest performers. Location: Outside Mead Memorial Chapel on Oct. 8th. Rain date is Oct.

Middlebury College

Free
Open to the Public

Gaga class with MIC Maree ReMalia

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Dance
Take a break from studying/working and come enjoy end of semester stress relief with movement for well-being. As part of the Movement Matters Residency, Maree ReMalia will facilitate two Gaga/people classes that are open to the public. It will be a wonderful warm up for the day and great cool down for the evening. No previous experience necessary, all ages 16+ welcome. Wear clothing that is comfortable for moving and feel free to bring a friend.

Virtue Field House Goldsmith Lounge

Closed to the Public

Gaga Movement Language Residency Lecture/Demonstration

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Dance
Noa Zuk and Ohad Fishof share excerpts from their collaborative work as well as their insights as internationally recognized choreographers working in Israel. Learn more at go.middlebury.edu/fishof. Free Noa Zuk and Ohad Fishof are collaborative artists based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Together, they have been commissioned to set choreographic works and participate in artistic residencies across Europe, Israel, Russia, the US and Singapore in professional and academic settings.

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Open to the Public

Gaga/people Master Class and Open Rehearsal

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Dance
Come and join Ohad Fishof, artist, musician, and long term collaborator of Batsheva Dance Company, for Gaga People Master Classes that are open to the public. People of all ages and movement backgrounds are encouraged to attend this movement exploration which links imagery with sensation. Afterwards, observe Noa Zuk and workshop participants rehearse her repertory in the culmination of the week-long workshop. Learn more at go.middlebury.edu/fishof. Free. Noa Zuk and Ohad Fishof are collaborative artists based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Open to the Public

Gaga/dancer and Repertory Workshop

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Dance
Israel-based independent choreographer and former Batsheva dancer Noa Zuk is offering this intensive workshop inviting intermediate-advanced dancers to dive into the Gaga Movement Language and learn excerpts from her repertory. Registration and participation in all sessions required. Priority registration for Middlebury ID card holders. Register at go/zuk. Noa Zuk and Ohad Fishof are collaborative artists based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Open to the Public