CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Diavolo Summer Intensives
Receive professional training in partnering skills, performance techniques, and creation. Under the guidance of Diavolo Company Members, students will learn movement and create their own performance on one or more of Diavolo's set pieces. The workshop will culminate in an informal peer performance. Dancers will receive constructive critiques on choreography and be challenged in their presentation. Attendance in Session One is not required for attendance in Session Two, etc., although the intensives are structured in such a way as to challenge and build upon one another. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to grow as a choreographer and performer! This workshop is open to dancers of all levels. See registration details below.
General Information
All Diavolo Intensives are an opportunity for performers/students to experience in-depth training in our ultra athletic dance style. This intensive is directed towards dancers who have not previously taken a workshop with Diavolo and are interested in challenging their skills in gymnastics, acting, partnering, flying and falling techniques. The intensive will be taught by the Rehearsal Director and Diavolo company members.
Dates:
June 1-6 Intensive Session 1 (4:00-9:00PM)
June 8-13 Intensive Session 2 (10:00AM-3:00PM)
Where:
The intensive will be held at the Diavolo Space:
616 Moulton Ave.
LA, CA 90031
(Off the 5 Fwy and N. Main St.)
Requirements:
You must be 16 or older, with some background in modern dance, and some experience in either gymnastics, acrobatics, aerial arts, martial arts, and the like. Participants are generally professionals, or dancers on a dance track at the college, or performing arts high school level, with a desire to focus on dance as a career. Participants should not be afraid of heights.
Daily Schedule:
MON - FRI: Diavolo Technique/Skills
An athletic modern technique class combining partnering, improvisation, and gymnastics.
MON - FRI: Diavolo Composition/Performance Class
Students will learn Company Rep on the set pieces and gain knowledge on the creation process using Structures. This class will develop into a short informal performance.
MON- FRI: Diavolo Conditioning Class
Through our conditioning classes you learn new ways to train yourself year round and be prepared for that next audition. This class serves to strengthen your upper body and core and increase your flexibility.
Saturday June 6th / Saturday June 13th
Dress Rehearsal
Dinner break and company "talk back"
Preperation for showing
8pm (Session 1) and 4pm (Session 2) Showing at Diavolo Space. Friends and family are welcome to attend!
The intensives culminate in a reflection and discussion during the Saturday dinner break. In attendance will be senior Diavolo Staff as well as intensive instructors. During the dinner, instructors, participants, and Diavolo Staff will debrief on the intensive. In addition, instructors and staff will offer guidance on each participants "next step".
An explanation of the components of the intensive follows:
Diavolo Technique
This rigorous technique class is modern based, and combines elements of contact improvisation, gymnastics, partnering and lifting. At its foundation will be the Diavolo core principles of trust, teamwork and individual expression.
Diavolo Skills/Dance Conditioning
Diavolo Skills will teach participants specific principles and technique unique to Diavolo - flying and falling exercises, principles of safe catching, and weight bearing counter-balance exercises, and further exploration of partnering.
Dance Conditioning addresses: 1) Body Toning, 2) Injury Prevention, 3) Partner Stretching and 4) Relaxation Exercises.
Diavolo Repertory
In rep class, students will deal directly with one of Diavolo's signature architectural set pieces, while learning Diavolo rep for that structure. Working with the set piece is a one of a kind experience that will challenge the student’s creative and physical abilities.
Prices:
Diavolo Summer Intensive: $400.00 for one, $780 for two
A non-refundable deposit of $100 must be sent by May 15th to register and reserve your spot.
Make checks out to Diavolo Dance Theatre, note which session you are planning to attend, and mail to:
616 Moulton Ave, Los Angeles CA 90031
The deposit will be applied to the balance.
The full balance is due on or before the first day of class.
Welcome to Company B
Once you enter into our beautiful space at the Brewery Arts Complex, you will no longer be considered a "student." You will be expected to work hard, pay attention, take notes, and treat this experience as if you are a newly hired member of Diavolo Dance Theater. What we offer in this Intensive is a truly unique opportunity to work, dance and experience what it’s like to be a real Diavolo dancer. You’ll sweat, you’ll be sore, but you’ll accomplish things you never thought possible. You’ll push yourself to new heights and have an amazing experience!
To Register:
Mail check or money order made payable to:
Diavolo Dance Theatre
616 Moulton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Include your contact information: Full Name, address, phone number, cell number and email. Upon receipt of the deposit, you will be contacted to confirm your registration and sent a registration packet. Registration is limited, so please register early. For more information, email Marah Morris To be notified in advance of classes/workshops, please join the email list by contacting Marah Morris, Business Manager, and enter your email address in the body of the email provided, or by signing up on our mailing list widget, located on the CONTACT page. |
