[DANCE MENTORING PROGRAM for TEENS]
Inspired in 2008 by the last class I taught on Thursday nights at a Chicago suburban dance studio - my level 5/6 modern class consisted of 4 teenage girls who began to gain confidence in their individual movement, as well as in their personal lives; We incorporated time within our class to IMPROV. The song - Beautiful Flower by India.Arie became our theme song of choice. Now, 5 years later - the inspiration and growth that I received from them, I am now giving back! I am forever grateful to these 4 'beautiful flowers.'
~Dionna
Base of movement = IMPROV.
Open to teens age 11 - 17
2 development tracks:
1 = for the un-trained mover, wanting to seek inspiration through observation. Self-paced in joining into to full session. 2
2 = for the trained dancer, seeking an extra outlet, wanting to develop more improvation skills.
Improv techniques include:
The study of William Forsythe influence.
Music vs. No music - processing thought into movement
Open Freestyle.
Supportive Forums.
Feedback Sessions.
Intro to contact improv.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
'out the hat' - choosing an optional idea of improv content.
song drop off - students can have a voice in the music selected per session.
bring it!?!? - choice in bringing or selecting a prop to use for improv session.
midnight improv jams!!!
End of session:
Experience an experience - solo release of individual movement and sharing a personal situation.
Support is given to individual through 'natural response improv' and relatable insight.
Session will provide video of student progression.
Space will be limited.
Any questions?
Interested for your school? studio? as a master class?
- iam.myimprov@gmail.com
~Dionna
Base of movement = IMPROV.
Open to teens age 11 - 17
2 development tracks:
1 = for the un-trained mover, wanting to seek inspiration through observation. Self-paced in joining into to full session. 2
2 = for the trained dancer, seeking an extra outlet, wanting to develop more improvation skills.
Improv techniques include:
The study of William Forsythe influence.
Music vs. No music - processing thought into movement
Open Freestyle.
Supportive Forums.
Feedback Sessions.
Intro to contact improv.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
'out the hat' - choosing an optional idea of improv content.
song drop off - students can have a voice in the music selected per session.
bring it!?!? - choice in bringing or selecting a prop to use for improv session.
midnight improv jams!!!
End of session:
Experience an experience - solo release of individual movement and sharing a personal situation.
Support is given to individual through 'natural response improv' and relatable insight.
Session will provide video of student progression.
Space will be limited.
Any questions?
Interested for your school? studio? as a master class?
- iam.myimprov@gmail.com
