Open Adult Pre-/Professional Contemporary
Saturdays 10-11:30 AM
Saturday, July 19: Improvisation to Phrasework with COURTNEY MAZEIKA
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Class Description: This class will begin with guided movement improvisation and score structures, and finish with workshopping a phrase of material. We will move in connection with our sensations, imaginations, the space, objects, and other people in the room. The class will provide ways to dive into our own bodies and develop a practice together that values play, listening, virtuosity, and curiosity.
COURTNEY MAZEIKA is a movement artist, maker, and educator originally from Houston, TX. She received her BFA in Dance from the University of Texas at Austin; then trained under Summer Lee Rhatigan at the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance. As an independent artist, she has had the opportunity to perform internationally in original works by Tom Weinberger, Bobbi Jene Smith, David Harvey, Christian Burns, LoneKing Projects, Alex Ketley, Ben Green (Hind Legs), Megan O’Brien and more. Courtney has had the honor of being on faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program, and served as director of the SALT Pre-Professional Training Company. She worked as a rehearsal assistant for Tom Weinberger’s original creations at Staatstheater Kassel (DE), SUNY Purchase, Arts Umbrella (VBC), Nuova Officina della Danza, and more. She has also served as rehearsal director at Oquirrh West Project, NWA Ballet Theatre, and SALT Contemporary Dance. Her independent choreography has been shared at the Rotterdam International Duet Choreography Competition (2nd prize), 801 Salon SLC, 12 Minutes Max SLC, Chop Shop Contemporary Dance Festival (WA), Austin Dance Festival, University of Texas at Austin, Utah Valley University, Westminster University, Oquirrh West Project, SALT Contemporary Dance, SALT2, and more. From 2018 to 2022, she was a collaborator and company artist with UNA Productions. She danced with Norrdans (SE) for the 2022-2023 season, where she had the opportunity to perform works by Or/Eller, RenaButler, and Ioannis Mandafounis. Courtney recently shared a new work in collaboration with Peter Farrow and Jonathan Starr at 801 Salon in July 2023, and an independent solo at 12 Minutes Max SLC in October 2023.
General Class Information: Class is intended for Professional and Pre-Professional Contemporary Dancers. We call it Int/Adv because it is taught with the assumption that dancers are in different places in their careers, and with the intention of providing space for emerging and seasoned artists alike to experience agency and choice-making that honors their personal and professional needs.
When: 10:00-11:30 AM
Where: Performing Dance Center: 3310 S 2700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Look for our Class Host, NICHELE, to check in!
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Cost: Venmo, check, and cash are accepted
Drop-Ins: $15
5 class cards: $60
Special Sliding Scale Rate: For those in financial need, a sliding scale is available of $9-14. No questions asked.
Work Study: Work Study is offered for one to two people each season. Work Study is intended for those in financial need who intend to take classes regularly. Please contact Nichele if you are interested!
Logistics: Preregistration is not required. Please arrive early to complete payment and sign liability waivers. Class will start and end right on time! New-to-class dancers, please allow at least 10 minutes to complete paperwork and settle in.
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