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The Amplified Field: An Investigation into a Balanced Dance Practice Presenting Donna Mejia!
Please join us for a weekend intensive with International transnational dance artist Donna Mejia!
Donna will teach her distinctive dance classes for movers unafraid of expressiveness, hardcore rhythms, hip work, athletic challenge, and attentive body work. The two-hour sill will begin with yoga and somatic science work, then upgrade to ballistic beats and spirited movement. Donna's signature style features North African and Arabian Dance in dialog with Hip Hop and Electronic Music. www.donnainthedance.com
PUBLIC NOTICE: This class will feature the best underground funk, international hip-hop and electronica in the known universe. You have been warned, come with an open mind.
There will be four 2-hour workshops, descriptions are below:
Saturday morning: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Strong Vessel, Clear Channel
Our morning workshop is a dedicated session of somatic work, joint analysis, and alignment investigation featuring introductory tidbits from the revolutionary Sridaiva Yoga system, Gyrokinesis, Body Mind Centering, and Sylvestre Technique. Did you think technical bodywork was only clinical? Not so! The study of consciousness through movement can be rich and just as soulful as a dance session. Please bring your notebook, a yoga mat, a tennis ball, and your questions. This workshop will be customized to address your needs.
Saturday Afternoon: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Loaded Soul Twisted Funk AKA "I Eat Beats for Breakfast"
Some would define power as the ability to produce large and dramatic movements of virtuosic prowess. I define power as the ability to channel tremendous force but not be removed from one's center; the strength to metaphorically "swallow the hurricane." This requires steadiness in one's core, nuance, a grounded way of moving through space, and, above all, courage to face forces stronger than one's self. In this class, we are going to take the thickest, hardest and crunchiest beats I could locate and translate them into our dancing bodies. Some big moves are on the menu, but I aim to also build intricacy and rhythmic clarity in our movement through remixed hip work. With music and hardcore beats as a guide, drill practice is about to get juicy. Please note that this workshop will utilize music with adult lyrics and themes. (This is the "R" rated version of Donna Mejia). Come ready to play hard.
Sunday Morning: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Donna Mejia's "private stash" bodywork
This workshop is inspired by Donna's personal studies in Gyrokinesis , Body Mind Centering , breath study, yoga, and her volunteer work with dancers managing moderate to severe levels physical, sensory, chemical, or cognitive impact. Donna will offer a training class working with full access (and surprising intensity) to the spinal cord, hip sockets, hamstrings and abdominal muscles by using the common, household folding chair. Although much of the workshop will be seated, please note that this practice session still offers a robust, energetic and exceptionally challenging workout. This class is highly recommended for participants dealing with ankle, shoulder, or knee injuries. Teachers will find it especially helpful in understanding ways classes can be modified for differently-abled students. Chairs will be provided by our sponsor. Participants are kindly asked to bring their own yoga mat, a tennis ball, a towel, and a water bottle.
Sunday Afternoon: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Like a Boss
Donna guides experienced movers through an intermediate practice session. For this workshop, Donna respectfully requests dancers have a practiced level of courage and fitness when attempting balances, turns, lunges, fast hip work, and extended sequencing/choreography. Mastery is not a requirement, but comfort approaching the unfamiliar in movement is what will be needed. Donna will teach her distinctive fusion class with a full, professional level warm up. Has it been a while since you practiced jumps, turns, balances, cross-the floor progressions, inversions, and choreography to refresh your intermediate/advanced practice? Donna invites you to bring new possibilities back into the body with a dynamic practice session.
Check-in starts at 10 am
Workshop: 2 hours each Sat & Sun
10am Two 1-hour Semi Privates (1 Saturday & 1 Sunday) will be available each day before the intensive (3 participants each).
Workshop prices are as follows:
Early-Early bird until April 30th
Single: $50
Day: $90
Weekend: $170
Semi-private: $65 {Please specify Saturday or Sunday}
Semi-private & Weekend: $218 (10% discount on weekend){For Semi-private, please specify Saturday or Sunday}
Early Bird May 1st - June 30th
Single: $60
Day: $100
Weekend: $180
Semi-private: $75 {Please specify Saturday or Sunday}
Semi-private & Weekend: $237 (10% discount on weekend){For Semi-private, please specify Saturday or Sunday}
July Space Permitted
Single: $80
Day: $120
Weekend: $200
Semi-private: $85 {Please specify Saturday or Sunday}
Semi-private & Weekend: $265 (10% discount on weekend) {For Semi-private, please specify Saturday or Sunday}
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LocationDANY Studios- Studio 9 (View)
305 W. 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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