Workshops/Master Classes

AVAdance Performance Art Collaborative
with Michelle AVA
Friendship Heights
Tuition: $200 per workshop or $350 for both Register

Session 1 Registration is closed.
Fridays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2007
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

This improvisational experience led by Michelle AVA is a dance exploration process culminating in an original interactive movement/dance/theater performance piece. Based on AVA's SpiritMotion program, this performance class will draw upon each participant's personal movement style, individual movement dynamic and life experience to create a group work. The concept of "collective becoming" will be emphasized as individuals work together in process to create a free-flowing performance experience. Exploration of certain spiritual, philosophical or abstract themes will be used to help inspire the creative process and weave the work. Class will incorporate improvisation, elements of expressive dance, structured choreography, spoken word, usage of props, and pure imagination as a means to discover and create the dance. This performance class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community during the Spiritmotion and Drumming Monthly Community Event held at Joy of Motion Dance Center, Dupont Circle, Saturday, August 25 at 8:00 p.m. $15 donation suggested.

Session 2 Register
Fridays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2007
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

This class is a continuation of process begun in Session 1; please note, enrollment in Session 1 is not required. Session 2 students will focus on more specific thematic processes developed in Session 1 where new students will easily be assimilated into the process. This performance class will culminate in a FREE showcase performance for friends, family and the community as a part of the 13th Annual International Improv Festival, September 27 - 30. Specific location, date and time to be determined. www.internationalimprovfestival.com