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2015 Ohiodance Fall Festival and Conference 2015 OhioDance Fall Festival and Conference Dance Matters: Moving Forward #ohiodancefest October 23-25, 2015 Special Guest Artist Kyle Abraham Co-sponsored by Ohio University, School of Dance, Film, and Theater, Division of Dance in Athens, Ohio Kyle Abraham Photo by Celeste Sloman Photo Courtesy of Kyle Abraham/AbrahamIn.Motion Photo Courtesy of Ohio University Division of Dance www.ohiodance.org BFA in Choreography and Performance BA in Dance Dance Minors in Choreography DANCE and Performance, Dance History and Theory, and Somatic Studies For more info contact us at: Ohio University Dance Division 137 Putnam Hall • Athens, OH 45701 Office: (740) 593-1826 Fax: (740) 593-0749 Email: [email protected] www.ohio.edu/finearts/dance Photo Credit: Larry Coleman 2 www.ohiodance.org Dance Matters: Moving Forward OhioDance, the leading state-wide organization supporting diverse dance practices, will hold its fall festival October 23-25, 2015. This event is co-hosted by Ohio University, School of Dance, Film, and Theater, Division of Dance in Athens, Ohio. The theme and title of the conference, Dance Matters: Moving Forward, encompasses the idea that no matter what future changes may occur, dance and the arts will always forge ahead creatively, kinesthetically, and intellectually. Special events include Guest Artist Kyle Abraham will offer a master class and lecture. Abraham.In.Motion company members will provide a lecture demonstration. Over the three day weekend there will be a dance performance, a variety of master classes, dance film showings, a regional roundtable centered around the OhioDance Virtual Dance Collection, discussion on social media law and Ohio University dance division faculty will provide information Kyle Abraham about the dance program at OU for PreProfessional dancers as well as an audition by OU faculty for high school seniors. Event schedule includes: Oct. 23, 2015 2:00pm Registration 3-5pm Abraham.In.Motion lecture demonstration 5:15-6:30pm African Dance with Dr. Zelma Badu-Younge 8:00 p.m. Dance Film Oct. 24, 2015 8:00am Registration, 9:00am-5:45pm Ongoing classes, workshops, and discussions for movers 12:15-1:15pm Kyle Abraham lecture; 1:30-2:45pm Kyle Abraham Master Classes Oct. 24, 7:00- 8:30 p.m. — Dance performance-Informal Showing Oct. 24, 9:00pm — Dance Films Oct. 25, 2015 Registration 9:30am, 10:00am-2:50pm Ongoing classes, workshops, and discussions for movers 1:00-1:30pm Lunch Talk-Dancers Deserve Good Health and Healthcare, Dr. Jeff Russell, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and Director of Science and Health in Artistic Performance (SHAPe) at Ohio University. All events will take place at Ohio University in the Putnam Hall dance studios, 98 East Union St., Athens, OH 45701 Athens, Ohio. Ohio University, School of Dance, Film, and Theater, Division of Dance is a proud co-host of the OhioDance Festival. Registration fee applies . Full details inside and at http://ohiodance.org/festival/ Questions? Contact [email protected] or 614-224-2913. Festival Guide Index Festival Schedule........................pg. 4 Festival Registration form..........pg. 5 Hotel, directions..........................pg. 7 Class description and faculty.....pg. 8-15 Faculty Index...............................pg. 16 Membership form.......................pg.6 www.ohiodance.org 3 2015 Fall Fest Schedule Room 302 Room 335 Room 339 Room 134 Small Room 321 Room 239 Room 227 (Theater) Room 135 Lecture Lecture Films 2:00- 3:00pm Friday October 23- Registration in Putnam Hall Lobby 2:00-3:00 pm 3:00- Abraham. 5:00pm In.Motion Lec/ Dem. A 5:15- African Dance 6:30pm Z.B. Younge A 8:00pm Film Room 227 8:00am Sat. October 24 - Registration in Lobby 8:00-9:00am 9:00- BaSIX A Condition.. Social vA 10:00am N. Andary A. Clark A Media Law S.Jodka 10:15- Basic Ballet Workout A Contemporary 11:45am E.Yetter s A Turnout / 15+ l A. Javian OSU 11:45-12:15pm Lunch - Lobby 12:15-1:15pm Kyle Abraham Lecture Room 134 (Theater) vA 1:30- K. Abraham 2:45pm Master Class 15+l 3:00- Roller Derb Modern Hip-Hop Modern l II 4:30pm R. Smith T.Evert l II T.Kraner 12+ 15-18+ l 15+ T.Gaitling 4:45- vA Ohio Dance OU discussion 5:45pm Roundtable for pre-pros vA 5:45-7:00pm Dinner on your own- restaurant suggestions available 7:00-8:30pm Dance Performance - Informal Showing 9:00pm Film in Room 227 9:30- 10:00am Sun. October 25 - Registration in Lobby - 9:30-10:00am 10:00- Ballet Jazz 11:15am J.Gibbs A.Reny 15+II s II 11:30- Improv ptr l Contemp. Modern Tech- 12:45pm II 18+ J.Eccher nique/ Woerner/Jonutz 15+ l II Audition 1:00-1:30pm Lunch Talk with Jeff Russell Class Type & Level Key 1:35- Core to West African l– Contemporary/Modern Contemp. 15+ Q.Blayr Floor l II s– Ballet 2:50pm A M.BaneA N. Andary – Historical or Other Styles v– Discussion/Professional Development I– Beginner/Intermediate II– Intermediate/Advanced A– Open to All, ages 11+ (includes jr track) All classes recommended for age 15+ 18+ where indicated 4 www.ohiodance.org 2015 Fall Fest Registration Form Mail in Registration Deadline: October 12, 2015 Questions? Please call 614/224-2913 Early Bird discount 5% off total Deadline: September 16, 2015 Luncheon: Need to be preordered Group of 10 or more receive 10% discount (one teacher free) Saturday, October 24 Register Early - Classes Fill Quickly Pre-pay Box lunch......$12 Vegetarian option....$12 Sunday, April 26 3 Day- Festival Pass (Best Value) Pre-pay Box lunch......$12 Vegetarian option....$12 OhioDance members...$120 Nonmembers….$160 OhioDance Festival T-shirt Friday- Day 1 T-shirt Circle size: S M L ......$20 Extra Ticketed Events: OhioDance members.....$40 Nonmembers.......$60 Single classes $20 members $30 nonmembers Saturday- Day 2 # of classes $ OhioDance members.....$90 Nonmembers.....$120 Films free but let us know for space accommodations Sunday- Day 3 Saturday October 24 7:00pm OhioDance members.....$40 Nonmembers.......$60 Dance Performance free if registered. $5. if not registered Add a tax deductible donation __________ OhioDance Membership: Individual…………..…...$45 Student……….…….$25 Total amount paid (See http://ohiodance.org/membership for Membership benefits) $ Check your class choices in each time slot below. Please indicate your 1st & 2nd choice. Friday October 23 2015 - Day 1 Saturday October 24 2015 - Day 2 Sunday October 25 2015 - Day 3 Registration 8:00-9:00am Registration 9:30-10:00am Registration 2:00-3:00pm 9:00-10:00am 10:00-11:15am 3:00-5:00pm BaSIX Bartenieff(Andary)....................A Ballet(Gibbs)............................................sII Abraham.In.Motion Lecture/Demo.... A Conditioning for Dancers(Clark)............A Jazz(Reny)...........................................lII Social Media Law(Jodka)....................vA 5:15-6:30pm 11:30-12:45pm African Dance(Younge).......................A 10:15-11:45am Ptr Improv(Woerner/Jonutz)........l II 18+ Contemporary (Javian).......................l II Contemporary(Eccher).......................l II 8:00pm Basic Ballet(Yetter)...............................sA Modern Technique/ Audition...............l II Dance Film in Room 227 Workout Turnout(OSU).........................A 1:00-1:30pm Lunch talk with 11:45am-12:15pm Lunch Dr. Jeff Russell 12:15-1:15pm 1:35-2:50pm Kyle Abraham Lecture.......................vA Core to Floor(Bane).............................A Contemporary(Andary)........................l I 1:30-2:45pm Neo Traditional West African(Blayr)......A Kyle Abraham Master Class.....lII 15-18+ 3:00-4:30pm Modern(Gatling)........................lII 15-18+ Class Type & Level Key Roller Derby Contemporary(Smith)....lII l– Contemporary/Modern Modern (Evert)....................................lII s– Ballet Hip-Hop(Kraner)...............................13+ – Historical or Other Styles 4:45-5:45pm v– Discussion/Professional Development I– Beginner/Intermediate OU College discusion for Pre-Pros II– Intermediate/Advanced OhioDance Roundtable A– Open to All, ages 11+ (includes jr track) 7:00-8:30pm All classes recommended for age 15+ Dance Performance/Informal Showing 18+ where indicated 9:00pm Dance Film in Room 227 Mail this entire page with your check to: OhioDance,77 S. High St., 2nd fl., Columubus, OH 43215 Name________________________________________________ Phone ___________-- ___________--_________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip __________________________________________Email ____________________________________________ Registration also available online with a credit card go to http://ohiodance.org/festival/ No Refunds available. Fees apply. Special needs? Please call 614/224-2913 www.ohiodance.org 5 All OhioDance members receive. JOIN TODAY! Individual Memberships • OhioDance Festival and ♦ ♦ ◊STUDENT: $25 ◊INDIVIDUAL: $45 Conference discounts ◊BUSINESS:$75 ◊HOUSEHOLD: $60 The following receive all membership benefits at the donation level • Biweekly email updates and Additional benefit of name listed in all programs: Quarterly online newsletter- ◊ SUPPORTER: $70-249 ◊ SPONSOR: $250-499 www.ohiodance.org ◊ DONOR: $500-999 ◊ BENEFICIARY: $1,000+ • Ad discounts ♦Organizational Memberships♦ Dance companies, universities, studios and schools: your membership boosts • Links and photos of your your visibility and benefits your stakeholders. organization Dues are based on your organization’s budget ◊ORGANIZATION: up to $50,000 $60 • Access to online Dance $51-100,000 $100 Directory and Resource Guide Additional benefits include:
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