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Master
Class: 2 hours, 35 students maximum
For students with prior dance training, we offer an advanced
modern technique class. During the warm-up, students are introduced
to Ms. Marshall's movement style; they later learn excerpts
from the repertory. The goal of this class is to expose the
dancers in the community to the Company's style and to give
them a chance to experience the movement themselves.
Composition:
1.5 hours, 15 students
This is a hands-on lesson for intermediate to advanced dancers
taught by Ms. Marshall. Students learn the basic elements
of choreography, gain valuable composition tools, and have
a chance to apply this knowledge by creating informal dances
of their own.
Improvisation:
1.5 hours, 15 students
Led by Company members, improvisation class gives students
the opportunity to make up their own movements and learn the
various applications of extemporaneous dancing. Guided by
these experienced teachers, students will be encouraged to
tap into their own creativity and individuality as artists
and gain the confidence needed for performing.
Movement class:
50 minutes, 35 students maximum
Movement class, designed for all age groups, caters especially
to those students who have little or no previous dance training.
One or two of the Company's dancers introduce basic aspects
of modern dance such as muscular coordination, memory, flexibility,
characterization, the use of space, and musicality.
Lecture demonstrations:
50 minutes
In lecture demonstrations, the Company executes modern dance
class exercises and performs excerpts from various pieces
in the repertory while a moderator explains the values of
the exercises and their specific meaning to the art form.
The students get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes
to become a dancer and learn the progression from classroom
to stage. The demonstration is geared to the appropriate age
group and is followed by a question-and-answer period.
Educational
performances: 50 minutes
Educational performances, intended for schools and other community
venues, consist of varied repertory interspersed with a moderator's
explanation about each piece. School shows last one full class
period and can take place in an auditorium or a gym; other
shows can take place in any similar space large enough to
accommodate both the audience and dancers.
Workshops: 2-3
days
For those who prefer an in-depth approach, the Company offers
workshops comprised of any number and combination of the above
offerings, such as master classes and lecture demonstrations.
Workshops generally last two or three five-hour days and often
conclude with evening performances by AMDC. They are a wonderful
way to introduce dance to your community and get everyone
involved.
Residencies:
1-2 weeks
Residencies include master classes, lecture demonstrations,
school performances, and open rehearsals, and culminate with
performance(s) by AMDC and post performance discussion(s)
with the dancers. Residencies require a more intense approach
than workshops and are geared towards experienced dancers.
One to two weeks are needed in order to allow the students
a chance to absorb and process the information. Through personal
interaction with the AMDC dancers and the participation in
the various activities, the students will gain valuable tools
that will enhance their dance careers.
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