Dance

These intensives support and strengthen improvisation technique tools—both in performance and creation—for the community of advanced improvisers/contemporary dance-makers. Discounts available for multiple classes. Co-presented with FlynnArts. Register: www.flynncenter.org/education

These intensives focus on improvisation skills and relationships to the self, others, and the elements of space and time. All experience levels welcome. Discounts available for multiple classes. Co-presented with FlynnArts. Register: www.flynncenter.org/education

These intensives focus on improvisation skills and relationships to the self, others, and the elements of space and time. All experience levels welcome. Discounts available for multiple classes. Co-presented with FlynnArts. Register: www.flynncenter.org/education

Christal Brown’s “Liquid Strength” (A technique laboratory focused on moving, intention, and analysis) combines the focus and intention of a meditative practice with a series of exercises designed to train the body in articulate expression as well as athletic execution; Brown’s class focuses on developing the total artist. Sponsored by the Dance Program. Free and open to the public.

In this workshop we will explore how embodied communication with equines informs our movement choices and cultivates heightened spatial awareness and clarity of corporeal presence. In the process we will build both our physical listening and decisive leadership skills. No prior horse experience necessary and all levels of movers welcome (this workshop is on the ground only – no riding involved). Due to limited space this workshop is open only to the Middlebury College community.

Butoh is an internationally recognized physical art-form that embodies Japanese post-war expressionism. Rooted in the body, this workshop will focus on the corporeal experience as well as imagery as a cultivator of sensation, movement, state, and performance. The workshop will be a safe space for vulnerability, curiosity, vitality, inclusivity, and discourse. Class will be accompanied by visiting musician Kenta Nagai. Sponsored by the Dance Program and the Japanese Studies Department. Free and open to ALL ages and experience.

This class brings principles of the Chinese 5 element system in relationship to somatic and improvisational approaches. How do we relate to each other, to touch, to energy, to mind, to form, to space and to movement from there? Exercises like the Swimming Dragon, Energetic Organ Touch and following a shared pressure point in partner movement are offered to cultivate individual movement intuition and activate the energetic qualities we each are innately drawn to. Sponsored by the Dance Program. Free and open to the public.

Company members preview material from their upcoming performance.

Cameron’s teaching style blends house dance, breaking, capoeira, and contemporary floorwork. Classes place heavy emphasis on going in and out of the floor smoothly, while using the driving power of house music to keep the energy high. In his classes, he explores the physical limits of the body and how exhaustion can become the catalyst for reaching an even higher level of performance. Cameron also believes that community creates strong performance, and creates an open and fun environment in every class. Free and open to the public.

Brian offers a class on Contemporary Modern Technique that uses the joy and passion of moving to engage in the structure and foundation of dance. Be ready to practice a broad range of skills that will help diversify your physical well-being and stimulate your adrenaline. Sponsored by the Dance Program. Free