Friday, August 7th @ 6:30-8 PM
Contemporary
Teacher: Amit Patel
Style: Indian Contemporary
Level: All Levels
Location: Joe Goode Annex
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Class Description
Indian Contemporary explores the intersection of Contemporary Dance with South Asian classical and folk dance forms, creating a movement language that blurs stylistic boundaries while remaining rooted in storytelling, musicality, and expression. Rather than treating these traditions as separate styles, this class invites dancers to discover how they can coexist, inform one another, and open new possibilities for movement.
About the Teacher
Kenny Frechette (they/he) is an independent performing artist living in Portland, OR. Their work currently includes solo & collaborative creation with peers, performance in various dance and body-based projects for stage/film/media, and regular teaching of dance and movement around Portland / the U.S. www.kennyfrechette.com
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!
• Face mask, if desired. Masks are optional in class.
• We recommend taking class barefoot or in socks, some styles in clean sneakers
• Water bottle
Accessibility:
The Joe Goode Annex, where class is held, is ADA compliant. The facility is an accessible venue that includes ramps, and ADA compliant bathrooms. If you feel that your accessibilities needs aren’t met, please send to a message to boe@kristindamrow.com
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.
Creating a harmonious dance space:
All participants 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.