"Working with a Partner"
2-day intensive workshop with Rick Merrill
• Saturday July 19th, 1-4:00pm and Sunday July 20th, 12-3:00pm
• Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Fairhaven (360-734-2776)
• Workshop price: $50
• Information: merrillrick@yahoo.com or 360-224-2650
This workshop is a theoretical and practical study of contemporary dance partnering. We will identify fundamental principles that provide us with a shared vocabulary, facilitating communication and trust while minimizing confusion and the risk of injury. We will practice various partnering relationships, beginning with the simple and straight-forward and venturing into more unconventional and creative situations, including contact improvisation. We will address the aspects of a mind/body sensibility that allows us to anticipate partnering possibilities as they emerge from within our movement itself. A brief, guided warm-up will proceed each day’s session. However, I recommend that participants come early to warm up more thoroughly if they feel they need it.
Rick Merrill
Rick Merrill mistakenly lurched into dance by “messing around” with Pilobolus Dance Theater in its formative days at Dartmouth College. He then studied improvisation and mind/body awareness at Naropa University in Boulder Colorado. He went on to study and dance with many remarkable teachers and artists while living in New York City. Rick has choreographed for and performed with numerous incarnations of his own group, based first in NYC and later in Europe. He has taught in universities, experimental schools and festivals throughout the US and Europe. He currently teaches in the Dance Program at Western Washington University.
• Saturday July 19th, 1-4:00pm and Sunday July 20th, 12-3:00pm
• Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Fairhaven (360-734-2776)
• Workshop price: $50
• Information: merrillrick@yahoo.com or 360-224-2650
This workshop is a theoretical and practical study of contemporary dance partnering. We will identify fundamental principles that provide us with a shared vocabulary, facilitating communication and trust while minimizing confusion and the risk of injury. We will practice various partnering relationships, beginning with the simple and straight-forward and venturing into more unconventional and creative situations, including contact improvisation. We will address the aspects of a mind/body sensibility that allows us to anticipate partnering possibilities as they emerge from within our movement itself. A brief, guided warm-up will proceed each day’s session. However, I recommend that participants come early to warm up more thoroughly if they feel they need it.
Rick Merrill
Rick Merrill mistakenly lurched into dance by “messing around” with Pilobolus Dance Theater in its formative days at Dartmouth College. He then studied improvisation and mind/body awareness at Naropa University in Boulder Colorado. He went on to study and dance with many remarkable teachers and artists while living in New York City. Rick has choreographed for and performed with numerous incarnations of his own group, based first in NYC and later in Europe. He has taught in universities, experimental schools and festivals throughout the US and Europe. He currently teaches in the Dance Program at Western Washington University.
HAM@HEART© Presents...
YOU as an Instant Star!!!
What:
Dancing queens around Bellingham won’t want to miss this opportunity to be a real Mamma Mia or a Chorus Line© star. Here’s your chance to belt out Tits and Ass! Bring your wigs, glitterati and any costumes that you have. HAM@HEART© is a new form of entertainment that makes you feel like a star. Participants have the chance to express their inner-star with tie-on costumes and goof-proof choreography. No rehearsals, no audience, no hassles and NO talent necessary! The fun of this event is not related to talent, but the love and joy of expression. If you have ever wanted to sing and dance, this is your chance.
When:
July 11, 18, 25 (Come for one night or all three!) 7 – 8:30 PM No reservations necessary.
Cost:
FREE…we just want you to feel free to ham it up!
Who:
Creator, goof-proof choreographer, costume designer and HAM@HEART©’s original ham, Ariel Libre will lead you in your night of stardom. Ariel brings more than 25 years of experience in theatrical and creative expression. While teaching and performing for Hollywood stars in the early 90’s, Ariel created Way, Way, Way-Off Broadway as a form of entertainment. She discovered her successful format works for anyone with the heart of a star and is bringing this fun event to Bellingham.
Contact: Ariel Libre at (360) 319-9963 or Email: heavenfun4you@yahoo.com
YOU as an Instant Star!!!
What:
Dancing queens around Bellingham won’t want to miss this opportunity to be a real Mamma Mia or a Chorus Line© star. Here’s your chance to belt out Tits and Ass! Bring your wigs, glitterati and any costumes that you have. HAM@HEART© is a new form of entertainment that makes you feel like a star. Participants have the chance to express their inner-star with tie-on costumes and goof-proof choreography. No rehearsals, no audience, no hassles and NO talent necessary! The fun of this event is not related to talent, but the love and joy of expression. If you have ever wanted to sing and dance, this is your chance.
When:
July 11, 18, 25 (Come for one night or all three!) 7 – 8:30 PM No reservations necessary.
Cost:
FREE…we just want you to feel free to ham it up!
Who:
Creator, goof-proof choreographer, costume designer and HAM@HEART©’s original ham, Ariel Libre will lead you in your night of stardom. Ariel brings more than 25 years of experience in theatrical and creative expression. While teaching and performing for Hollywood stars in the early 90’s, Ariel created Way, Way, Way-Off Broadway as a form of entertainment. She discovered her successful format works for anyone with the heart of a star and is bringing this fun event to Bellingham.
Contact: Ariel Libre at (360) 319-9963 or Email: heavenfun4you@yahoo.com