GLIMPSES OF HERITAGE

Luigi Jazz Technique or Luigi, a Moving Mystery
To be confirmed
Take a class with Luigi himself or one of his master teachers, the innovator of the world’s first jazz dance technique! A professional entertainer by the time he was in his teens, Luigi suffered a basal skull fracture and paralysis in a near fatal auto accident. Expected not to recover, he created his own stretching exercises, regained strength and equilibrium, and went on to become a dance legend. Visit http://www.luigijazz.com/ for details about Luigi.

Doris Humphrey’s Fall and Recovery: The Arc Between Two Deaths
with Sally Moravitz
Doris Humphrey’s Modern Dance technique is based on her exploration of gravity and force as the center of all movement. Breath gives visual life to movement. Her breath movement technique, swings and jumps, successions and falls will be presented. There will be examples of how these elements were used in her choreography, and participants will explore how these movements may be used in a sacred space. Humphrey believed that Modern Dance was “The Arc Between Two Deaths.” Come find out what that means. Visit http://www.dorishumphrey.org/ for details about Doris Humphrey.

Dancing with Hildegard: The Mystery of Hildegard von Bingen
with Susan Olsen
Experience the mystery and dance to the beautiful music written by this 12th Century woman. Hildegard von Bingen, writer, composer, visionary, artist, and Doctor of the Church, has left a rich treasure of music that begs to be danced. Her writings and the record of her visions invite the dancer into a world of creative images. This workshop will introduce the work of Hildegard and allow the dancer to learn movement sequences and to work creatively with the music and visions of this incredible woman. Visit http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/med/hildegarde.html for details about Hildegard von Bingen.

The Spirit of Denishawn
with Robin Rice
This two-hour workshop will be an introduction to Denishawn – the artistic dance collaboration of Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn. Both eminently known early 20th Century dance visionaries came to dance as a performance art through their unity of belief in expressive movement as a reflection of God, or the Divine. Class will include a simple ballet-modern warm-up, Denishawn center work, and excerpts from Denishawn dances. Robin trained from childhood with her grandmother, Marion Rice, who studied with members of the original Denishawn company in the 1920’s and 30’s in Boston, MA. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denishawn for information on the Denishawn school and links to it’s founders.

Dancing in the Streets: Creating simple dances and songs for community events
with Connie Pwll Walck Tyler
Simplicity will be the word of the day as we learn how to create words, melodies, and movements to help participants at church and organizational committee meetings, at celebrations, public gatherings, and demonstrations come together in song and dance. This workshop is rooted in the teachings of Sacred Dance Guild legends Doug Adams, Carla DeSola, and the InterPlay founders, Cynthia Winton-Henry and Phil Porter. Visit http://www.psr.edu/page.cfm?t=17&id=3246 for information about Doug and his work.

50 Years of Erika Thimey's Liturgical Dance
with Sharon Werth and Josephine Nicholson
Come and share in the rich legacy of Sacred Dance pioneer, Erika Thimey (1910-2006). You will learn excerpts from her repertoire from 1932 through 1982. The excerpts will be from such dances as: The Pieta, Bucket of Ashes, A Day for Dancing, and Dance of Jubilee. Her works were choreographed for soloists and dance choirs. The workshop will be led by Josephine Nicholson and Sharon Werth, Co-Directors, the Erika Thimey Dance & Theater Co. Visit this website for summary information about Erika.

MYSTERIES UNVEILED

Choreography to Go: Dances To Take Home with Rosalie Branigan
This class will focus on the mysteries of different seasons or subjects, such as Psalms, Advent, Lent, etc., with one or more pieces of choreography taught on the chosen theme. Written choreography will be available for each piece taught, and additional choreographed pieces will be offered for a nominal fee.

Dancing Waters: Joyful, Peaceful and Mysterious
with Stella Matsuda
There will be two dances taught from Alleluia Dance Theater’s Repertory: “Bread Upon the Waters,” which is a fun, jazz-influenced and upbeat piece. There are two different parts and it will be quick -- fast moving and quick learning skills needed. But FUN! So don’t worry but come enjoy the experience. If time allows, another very simple, peaceful piece will be offered – “Come Drink Deep of Living Water,” a song written by Carolyn McDade that addresses our concern with the environment and our inner peace