Workshop: INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY DANCE (for absolute beginners)
Allison Burns
This workshop is a gentle introduction to contemporary dance. It is designed for anyone who has been curious about the style, or movement in general. There is absolutely no dance experience required. Come feel what that brilliant body of yours can do! Participants should wear comfortable clothing that allows a full range of movement. Also, bring socks and prepare to dance without your shoes.
“What a sublime workshop! Allison was so wonderful in creating a safe and welcoming space for exploration of movement and body.”
- Kathy Slamen, workshop participant
Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 2pm-3:30pm
COST: PWYC ($15 Suggested)
Register by emailing allisoneb@gmail.com
Allison Burns is a dancer, choreographer, producer and teacher. Allison was Artistic Producer of the Bouge d’ici Dance Festival for several years. She choreographed and performed in Enough Already, a play that was nominated for two Frankie Awards at the 2016 Montreal Fringe Festival. She has danced for choreographers Jérôme Bel (Gala, FTA 2016), and Stéphanie Morin-Robert (pour corps et lumière / for body and light, 2014 & 2015 Canadian tours). Allison’s collaboration with the band FASTER won the Freebie Award at the 2013 Montreal Fringe Festival. She founded, produces and hosts the dance podcast, Dirty Feet. Allison graduated from Concordia University with a degree in Contemporary Dance with distinction in 2010.
Testimonials from 2016 Bouge d’ici workshop participants:
“This workshop was a wonderful way to free up my body, explore movement and get out of my head. I feel loose and invigorated”
“Allison is a great instructor”
“Great for those who want to get into, or back into dance”
“Total body awareness from major parts down to the remotest part of the skin”
“For anyone who has been scared to take a risk in dabbling their feet in dance, this is a lovely intro”
** photo by Cindy Lopez
HORAIRE / SCHEDULE
- Sunday 11 September 2016 / 14:00
Pour âges / For ages 16+
Pas de retardataires / No latecomers
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