Creative Movement Workshop Series

MAWU

MAWU presents: A Creative Movement Workshop Series Town Stages, 221 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013 (A/C/E to Canal or 1 to Franklin) Saturday, December 9 - Sunday, December 10, 2017 Suggested donation $15 (per workshop) Music by <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/poeticmoves2" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jackie Jedeye Jaxx Cohen</A> This is the final installment of a series of special workshops, in celebration of MAWU's 10-year anniversary. The theme of these creative movement workshops is "Community, Roots & Lineage", and the intent is to spark creative thought through movement. The workshops will feature guest instructors who are part of our community and who are representative of MAWU's roots as well as the lineage of house dance.
We are honored and grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with these individuals. Our goal is to educate and encourage you all to expand your way of learning and thinking about house dance. We're suggesting a donation of $15 per workshop, but we will appreciate any amount you can give, whether more or less. Your donations will help cover our expenses, the guest instructors, and the DJ.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To reserve your spot, you must register for each date you wish to attend. Spots are limited!
Questions? Email info@mawudance.com Thank you for your support, and please spread the word!
 
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Saturday, December 9 , 2017
12 pm - 2 pm // Tine & Sidney // Syncopation and Jazz Roots Tine and Sidney's funky and jazzy style of swing dance has both influenced and been influenced by house dance, and together they boast a wealth of knowledge and style. Using inspiration from vernacular jazz and tap moves from swing era dances, they'll explore how rhythm and syncopation can expand your current house repertoire.
 
2 pm - 4 pm // Ephrat & Cricket // Concepts of Partnering and Creative Play
The goal of this workshop is to expand your world of dance and freestyle using elements of partnering, while creating a safe and fun environment of exploration with others. Cricket is our brother and a master of creative play, and he has had a strong connection with everyone in the crew from the very beginning. We are honored to have him with us to share his experience and insights. No partner required, just bring yourself and an open mind.
 
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4:10 pm // Screening of Amy Secada's documentary "Come As You Are" (20 mins), a film exploring the cultural and social impact of the legendary Loft era. This will be followed by an informal conversation.
 
Sunday, December 10, 2017
12 pm - 2 pm // Amy Secada & Fella // Keys to Freestyle
Guided drills, tips and improv exercises developed to release your organic movement and discover your style and creative potential. Learn to leave fear at the door, get out of your head, and start dancing from your heart. Honored to have Fella, a legendary dancer and one of New York City's "OG" women of house as a guest in this workshop.. 
 
2 pm - 4 pm // Chriz & Scotty // Floorwork and Crafting Your Space
Chriz has always been inspired by Scotty's use of floor and space, and it has influenced her dance immensely. Using various floor exercises and techniques for playing with space and movement, this workshop will help you find new ways to connect with the music, the energy of the dance floor, and the mood and rhythm of the music. 
 
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4:10 pm // Screening of Aurora Brekke's documentary "Moving Closer to House" (25 mins), a short film about house dance developed out of fieldwork that took place in New York City in 2015. This will be followed by an informal conversation.
 
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