Breaking Barriers Immersion

Where dance meets momentum.The Movement Society was created by Maren Ellermann, Elani & Lisa Engelken, and Shanna Shelby with a commitment to connecting and amplifying the many voices of the Denver dance community. When we work together we have greater reach and greater impact. We look forward to connecting with you!

The Movement Society of Denver

Breaking Barriers returns this August with a new experience for the Denver art and dance community. Immerse yourself in this 3-day festival of professional development and movement workshops, culminating in an interactive performance. Take class with choreographers Dana Wilson (Seaweed Sisters/LA Credits: Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Robin Thicke) and Kim Holmes (Universal Dance Movement/NYC Credits: Jay-Z, Lil Kim, Missy Elliot). The weekend will complete with a performance featuring local dancers from the street and classical communities, as well as the premiere of an original dance piece created on 6 Denver artists under the direction of Dana and Kim. 
<H2>The Schedule:</H2>
Friday, August 3rd, Professional Development Workshop Making Art Happen, 6:30-8pm Join national choreographers/performers, Dana Wilson and Kim Holmes for this open panel discussion on how to make the art happen. Dana and Kim will discuss how to define the goals, fund the work, attract the audiences and other important aspects of the dance industry. This workshop will be speaking and discussion based and will not involve movement. Come listen and enjoy snacks and beverages.
Saturday, August 4th, Movement Workshops for the Pre and Professional Mover Join our headlining artists for master workshops in their individual movement styles. 
Dana Wilson, 10-11:30am, Jazz Plus Jazz Plus is an amalgamation of Dana's dance history.  Depending on the day, Jazz Plus will be Jazz plus Locking, or Jazz plus House, or Jazz plus party dances, or Jazz plus character/ musical theater, even Jazz plus mime.  Jazz Plus is never boring.  Jazz Plus is always funky… and unforgettably imaginative — Dana's technical training, passion for street styles, and countless credits in the commercial world will make your Jazz Plus a fascinating and dimensional experience.  
Kim Holmes, 11:30-1pm, House Fundamentals This class breaks down basic steps (like jacking, skating, chase, salsa hop, sidewalk, stomp,shuffle step) to build a solid foundation that will allow you to move, groove, and freestyle to the music. You’ll learn to dance in both free- flowing and syncopated movements to African, Techno, and Latin-infused rhythms from Salsa and Bachata, and learn floor work like lofting and dives. 
Sunday, August 5th, Movement Workshops for the Pre & Professional Mover & Final Performance Lisa Engelken & Edgar L. Page, 1-3:00pm Breaking Barriers is committed to movement innovation and disruption. Join local dance artists Lisa and Edgar for this collaborative movement workshop, combining street and classical dance techniques. 
Dana Wilson Improvisation, 3:30-5pm This movement workshop will focus on improvisational techniques for choreography and performance.
Final Performance, 7-9pm The first part of this performance will be interactive and feature local artists from the street and classical dance backgrounds, collaborating and creating original movement on the spot. The performance will close with the premiere of an original dance piece created under the direction of our headlining artists Kim and Dana. 
<H2>Pricing:</H2>
All-Inclusive Weekend Ticket only $50, includes access to all workshops and final performance.
Single Workshop Tickets are $15/workshop.
Final Performance Tickets are $10/ticket.

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