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Spring Aerial Dance Workshops with FireFlyDance
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April 12, 2004 |
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As spring rolls around, FireFlyDance is preparing to celebrate our one year anniversary of continuous operation in New York City. We are proud to be involved with the growth of aerial, multimedia and improvisational arts here. If you are interested in getting involved with these vibrant communities, please take moment to read my open letter at www.fireflydance.com, in the new "Weekly Group Workouts" section.
Below you will find listings for our ongoing and one time classes and workshops, as well as upcoming projects. Full details are available at www.fireflydance.com For your convenience, you can now register online at our website.
If you’ve been thinking about trying aerial dance, this is your opportunity to get off the ground. I look forward to flying with you this spring.
Cypher Zero
Creative Director, FireFlyDance
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ARE YOU READY TO FLY?
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Group Workshops and Classes
To celebrate our anniversary in New York, FireFlyDance is offering a special one time only workshop with Spanish trapista and actress, Miate Sanjuan.
Beginner and Intermediate Aerial Fabric Technique
The class includes three parts: 1) physical training on the ground; 2) exploration of different types of climbing, positions, drops, choreography and improvisation; and 3) stretching and relaxation.
About the Instructor:
Miate SanJuan hails from Barcelona, Spain, where she works and teaches. In 1997 she founded the Lorrojo company of Circus and Street Theater. Her work, both with Lorrojo, and as a solo performer has been presented widely at festivals throughout Europe and South America.
Since 1999 Ms. Sanjuan has taught trapeze and fabric in Barcelona, New York and Sao Paula, Brazil.
Location - Elizabeth Streb's SLAM (Streb Laboratory for Action Mechanics)
51 North 1st Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Dates - March 6 & 20, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor – Miate Sanjuan
Pre-requisites - No dance or aerial experience necessary.
Cost - $60 for one day or $110 for both.
Introduction to Aerial Dance and Improvisation, 6 Week Workshop
Oriented towards beginner students, this class explores dancing in the air with rope, harness, webbing, fabric, slings, and trapeze. Evoking the performative elements of De La Guarda, we study and practice apparatus based aerial movement. The goal of the class is to build competency in the technical and creative aspects of aerial dance and give each student the tools necessary to delve into creating their own choreography. A strong emphasis is placed on stretching, strengthening, injury prevention, body maintenance and nutrition for aerial performers.
Location Bill Young Studios, SoHo.
100 Grand Street (between Mercer and Greene), 2nd Floor
Dates May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 & 13 1:00pm-4:00pm Accepting Registrations Now
Instructor Cypher Zero
Pre-requisites No dance or aerial experience necessary.
Costs $270 Tuition + $30 Equipment Fee
Intermediate Aerial Dance and Performance, 6 Week Workshop
Building upon the foundation laid in Introduction to Aerial Dance and Performance, this class will address more advanced techniques, equipment and choreographic issues challenging the experienced aerial performer. Intermediate students revisit rope, harness, webbing, fabric, slings and trapeze at a more advanced level, as well as exploring custom made apparatus. Participants learn advanced rigging techniques in order to fly their own equipment and learn how to collaborate with theatrical stage crews and designers.
A portion of class time will be spent developing short performance routines, which students will have the option to present for family and friends, in an informal performance during the last class session.
Location - Elizabeth Streb's SLAM (Streb Laboratory for Action Mechanics)
51 North 1st Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Dates - March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3 & 10, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor - Cypher Zero with guest instructors
Pre-requisites - Completion of Introduction to Aerial Dance or permission of the instructor.
Cost - $270 Tuition + $30 Equipment Fee
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Private Lessons in New York City are available for individuals and groups, on a variety of techniques and subjects including apparatus, rigging, conditioning, creative process, and choreography. Pricing is as follows:
1 or 2 students - $75/hour
3 or more students - $90/hour
To schedule a lesson or inquire, email private@fireflydance.com or call 917.648.1579.
For private lessons in other cities, see our tour schedule below.
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Teaching Tour 2004
Through out 2004, FireFlyDance will be on tour teaching Aerial Dance Intensives, Workshops and private lessons in the following cities. Please email cypher@fireflydance.com for locations and times.
Pre-Tour Dates in US
Boston - April 4
Philadelphia – April 18
Montreal, Toronto, Chicago - Spring 2004 TBA
Europe
Dublin, Ireland - June 20-27
London, UK - July 28 -July 5
Paris, France - July 6-14
Barcelona, Spain July 15-22
Helsinki, Finland - July 23-25
Turku, Finland - July 26 - August 5
Berlin, Germany - August 6-11
Australia
Sydney, Australia - August 12-19
Brisbane, Australia - August 20-25
North America
Burning Man, Black Rock City, Nevada - August 27 - September 6, Barter Only!
San Francisco - September 7 - September 10
Portland, Seattle, Vancouver and points in between- Fall 2004 TBA
Class size is limited and will fill fast, so register early. Registration forms will be available here soon. Registration preference will be given to groups. When inquiring please put your city of choice in the subject line.
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Weekly Group Workouts
FireFlyDance is now hosting open group workouts sessions several nights a week in New York City, and you’re invited.
Meeting two to three times a week, we use the time to train together and develop possible collaborations. The artists already participating come from disciplines including acrobatics, fire art, aerial dance and fabric, gymnastics, stilting, hoop performance, contemporary dance, trapeze, mime, contact improvisation and physical theater.
For more information, please visit www.fireflydance.com
We look forward to training with you.
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Performance Tour 2005 and Company Audition Updates
We are proud to announce that Malina Rauschenfels has been selected to compose the score for our upcoming production. Music for the first four scenes of the first act is partially complete, and we are now turning our attention to the script and choreography.
At the current rate, auditions for principal roles will begin in late fall 2004 in New York. Ensemble auditions will begin shortly there after.
To be considered for the casting call for principal roles, please send us your promotional materials including performance resume, head shot, action photos, and video reel (VHS or DVD in NTSC format). Materials should be posted to:
FireFlyDance
Attention: Jena la Flamme
853 Broadway Suite 1606
New York, New York 10003
If you have previously emailed us regarding auditions and not received a reply, please resend your email. We are in the process of a personnel expansion, and will soon be better prepared to answer you.
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This email is intended for friends, acquaintances and people who have contacted us regarding our work, as well as the, aerial dance, multimedia performance, contact improv and circus art communities in New York and beyond. If you know someone who would appreciate receiving it, please pass it on, or send us their contact info. If you do not wish to receive further emails, please notify us. Thanks, we look forward to flying with you.
Note on duplicate emails – We have just upgraded our server, and are still working the bugs out. There have been reports of duplicate emails going to some people. If you receive more that one copy of this email at the same address, please reply with the Subject "Duplicate", so we can fix the problem. Thanks
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