fresh dance intensive
discover the next generation of dance
FRESH Dance Intensive
August 22-26 2011
in Georgetown, Ontario
at Center-Stage School of the Arts
FRESH Dance Intensive is about innovation, energy, creative risks, imagination and passion. It is your opportunity to experience the next generation of dance and take class from some of tomorrow’s top choreographers.
Join us for 5 days of fun, action-packed, inspirational dance classes and more!
Open your mind and warm-up your body.
Be prepared to sweat, feel and explore.
Scroll down or click on the links below for more information:
Poster photos by: Scott Norsworthy. Click here to download poster (PDF).
Click here to download the brochure: PAGE 1. PAGE 2. (PDF)
Classes
Warm-Up
An energetic, fun start to the day that includes cardio work, stretching and conditioning.
Functional Ballet
An emphasis on how ballet can work for any body type and offers valuable tools that can be applied to work in other genres of dance as well.
Jazz
Energetic movements set to upbeat music with an emphasis on dynamics and musicality.
Lyrical
A focus on storytelling and how to express emotion in a real, compelling way.
Hip Hop
Inspired by Hip Hop culture, explores isolations in the body with a focus on grounded-ness.
Modern
A 'formless' dance style that emphasizes weight, release, contraction and suspension.
Tap
A focus on how to engage the whole body while creating precise rhythms with tap shoes.
Improvisation
Creating dance in the moment of performance without prior rehearsal, emphasis on how to unleash the physical imagination.
Ballroom (Junior and Inter/Senior Only)
The basics of the social versions of the Merengue, Swing and American Tango.
Site-Specific Improvisation Field Trip (Junior and Inter/SeniorOnly)
After learning several improvisational tools, dancers will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a different setting (a street sidewalk, or a park for example). How does a different setting change the way you dance? How can you maintain performance focus in an umfamiliar environment? More details TBA.
Optional: Thursday, August 25th from 4:00-5:30
Seminars
Over the week, dancers will have the opportunity to attend four FRESH Seminars- 30 minute discussions on the topics below. Guest speakers (TBA) will briefly share their stories which will be followed by a Q&A session. Dancers are encouraged to prepare their questions and may eat their lunch during the discussions.
MONDAY: Working Professionally
What is it like to work professionally? How do I find an agent? What are some helpful audition tips?
WEDNESDAY: Healthy Dancing and Injury Prevention
What is an efficient warm-up? How can I help prevent injuries? What is a healthy diet for a dancer?
THURSDAY: What Competition Judges Want
What are judges looking for at competitions? What is it like to be a judge? How are dances scored?
FRIDAY: Faculty Showing and Q&A
What inspires a young choreographer? Where did you train? What advice do you have for young dancers?
Seminar topics are subject to change.
Schedule
MINI (ages 6-8)* SOLD OUT/FULL (waitlist: fresh.danceintensive@gmail.com)
Monday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Improvisation, Lunch Seminar, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Jazz
Tuesday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern and Jazz
Wednesday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Improvisation, Lunch Seminar, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Jazz
Thursday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Improvisation, Lunch Seminar, Hip Hop, Modern and Jazz
Friday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Tap, Modern, Faculty Showing and Q&A, Lyrical, Jazz and a Showing for Parents
Classes run from 9:00am-3:00pm. Parent Showing on Friday at 2:30-2:50pm.
JUNIOR (ages 9-11)* SOLD OUT/FULL (waitlist: fresh.danceintensive@gmail.com)
Monday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Improvisation, Lunch Seminar, Hip Hop, Ballroom and Jazz
Tuesday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern and Jazz
Wednesday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Improvisation, Lunch Seminar, Hip Hop, Ballroom and Lyrical
Thursday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Improvisation, Lunch Seminar, Hip Hop, Modern and Jazz (Optional: Site Specific Improv Field Trip- 4:00-5:30)
Friday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Tap, Faculty Showing and Q&A, Lyrical, Ballroom, Jazz and a Showing for Parents
Classes run from 9:00am-4:00pm. Parent Showing on Friday at 3:30-3:50pm.
INTER/SENIOR (ages 12+)* SOLD OUT/FULL (waitlist: fresh.danceintensive@gmail.com)
Monday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Improvisation, Lunch Seminar, Hip Hop, Ballroom and Jazz
Tuesday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern and Jazz
Wednesday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Improvisation, Lunch Seminar, Hip Hop, Ballroom and Lyrical
Thursday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Improvisation, Lunch Seminar, Hip Hop, Modern and Jazz (Optional: Site Specific Improv Field Trip- 4:00-5:30)
Friday: Warm-Up, Functional Ballet, Tap, Faculty Showing and Q&A, Lyrical, Ballroom, Jazz and a Showing for Parents
Classes run from 9:00am-4:00pm. Parent Showing on Friday at 3:30-3:50pm.
ALL CLASSES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
*These age ranges are recommendations only. Dancers should consult their dance teachers when deciding an appropriate level.
Click here to download a detailed UPDATED schedule FOR ALL LEVELS (PDF).
Faculty
David Norsworthy Garth Johnson McKenna Birmingham Jenni Berthelot Kelly Shaw
Nathan Makolandra Alex Dalzell Amanda Damaren Scott McCabe Kristen Carcone
SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Click here for detailed bios and headshots (PDF).
Fees
Mini (ages 6-8)- Earlybird: $250, Regular: $275
Junior (ages 9-11)- Earlybird: $275, Regular: $300
Inter/Senior (ages 12+)- Earlybird: $275, Regular: $300
*NO HST
*Earlybird Rate applies to dancers who register on or before June 1st 2011. FRESH will only honour requests for refunds before June 1st 2011.
Register Today!
PLEASE NOTE: The workshop is now sold out/full. E-mail fresh.danceintensive@gmail.com to be added to the wait list.
Register today! Our Online Registration System is now up and running!
STEP 1) Click here to fill out the Online Form. After clicking the 'submit' button, you will be directed to our Online Payment System.
STEP 2) Click here to visit our Online Payment System to make a $60.00 NON REFUNDABLE Registration Deposit through PayPal. You must make this deposit to secure a spot at the Workshop (with the exception of full scholarship dancers).
STEP 3) We will send you a confirmation e-mail after your information has been received and processed. Your tuition fee balance will be indicated in the confirmation e-mail. This amount is due (along with your scholarship certificate, if you have one) on the first day of the Workshop at the sign-in table in CASH or CHEQUE (payable to FRESH Dance Intensive). Attached to the confirmation e-mail will be a PDF Waiver Form that must be printed, signed and submitted at the sign-in table on the first day of the Workshop as well.
Questions? Please feel free to e-mail David at fresh.danceintensive@gmail.com.
THANK YOU! We look forward to seeing you at the Workshop!
What to Bring
-Waiver form (for all dancers who registered online or who haven't submitted one yet) Click here to download the waiver form (PDF).
-Remainder of payment in cash or cheque payable to FRESH Dance Intensive (for all dancers who have only paid a deposit). Unsure of your balance? E-mail David at fresh.danceintensive@gmail.com.
-Optional: $20-35 for FRESH Merchandise (t-shirts, socks and more!)
-Lunch and snacks
-Water bottle
-Comfortable, fitted dance clothes
-Hoodie and sweatpants for Hip Hop (no PJs please)
-Ballet slippers, Jazz shoes, Tap shoes and clean running shoes
-Optional: 'Foot Undies/Paws' or dance socks
Nearby Hotels
Best Western Inn On The Hill
www.bestwestern.com/ca/innonthehill
Main Street Inn
www.bbcanada.com/9452.html?showpage=1
Please note that the hotels listed above are listed for your convenience and recommended based on their location only. FRESH Dance Intensive is not affiliated or sponsored by any of the hotels listed above.
