Choreography Workshop ‘09

The Elisa Monte Dance (EMD) Choreography Workshop was a six day affair conducted by renowned choreographer, Elisa Monte, in which participants were offered the opportunity to expand their choreographic abilities. This program was open to anyone 18  years old or older who have had at least 3 years of professional experience with dance/choreography.

Dancers warm up through a unique method that recharges not only their bodies but opens up their minds as well

During the process, participants were encouraged to explore and manipulate movement while receiving feedback from several artists including Elisa Monte.

Participant explores movement to achieve the desired effect

Associate Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher assisting dancer Rachel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, participants were given the chance to discuss their choreographic obstacles as well as hear guest choreographers share their own choreographic process. By the end of the week, many particpants molded their solos into dynamic duets or great groups and presented their work in the showing held at the Alvin Ailey studios. Please visit our website to view more images and the videos!

 

Participants come together to compose a group dance

 

These dancers come together to compose an interesting duet

 All the performances can be seen on the Elisa Monte Dance website. Enjoy!!