Friday, July 25th @ 6:30-8:PM
Contemporary: Improvisation & Performance
Teacher: Douglas Gillespie
Style: Contemporary
Level: Int/Adv
Location: Joe Goode Annex, SF
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Class Description
Building from the floor, we will engage our bodies and warm up, to then progress into exploratory improvisation. Using improvisation to find our artistry and transfer that personal performance quality onto a group phrase. Class will hone our improvisation and performance styles to create your sharpened presence as a performer.
About the Teacher
(he/him) is a recent transplant from Brooklyn where he was creating and performing for immersive theater production Life and Trust. He's currently working with Eight Moves and filling in at ODC and loves dance down! Douglas is happy to dive into the beautiful dance community in SF to make all the moves and memories together.
Please pre-register to take a class. The first 30 pre-registered people to show up will get to take class.
What should I bring?
• Danceable clothing that you’re comfortable in!
• We recommend taking class barefoot or in socks, some styles in clean sneakers
• Water bottle
Accessibility:
The class venue, The Joe Goode Annex, is ADA compliant and equipped with two private gender-neutral restrooms.
To ensure a comfortable environment for all participants, we kindly request refraining from using scented products in our classes.
In response to COVID-19, we strictly adhere to guidelines from state and city authorities, prioritizing the safety of our community. Masks are optional in our classes, following current regulations.
If you have any concerns about meeting your accessibility needs, please reach out to us at boe@kristindamrow.com or fill out this anonymous form.
BOE Community Agreements:
• Sharing names and pronouns of each person in the space.
• Come as you are. Be the best advocate for yourself in class that you can be.
• Strive to maintain an open mind and sense of curiosity.
Striving for a harmonious and equitable dance space:
To us, equity signifies empowerment through respect, fairness, and unwavering support for all, ensuring that every individual is seen, heard, and valued. We recognize that mutual dignity and respect between each individual is vital to and promotes a healthy, productive, and harmonious space to dance. Collectively, individually, and responsibly adhere to this ideal.
At Bodies of Empowerment, we value making movement accessible to everyone, celebrating diverse bodies of all abilities and ages in our inclusive spaces. Equity is core to our teaching philosophy, emphasizing shared leadership and amplifying individual voices in the classroom. We recognize cultural diversity through physical expression, embracing all dance forms as a means to connect us through movement.