East Tennessee Aerial Dance Workshop

Text Box: Come fly through the air with the greatest of ease and discover your roots and wings in dance. Immerse yourself in a week of aerial dance classes by learning the art of low-flying trapeze (single point) and aerial silks (fabric/tissu). The workshop is open to all levels, from beginners to experienced aerial dancers ages 8 and up. Participants will work at their own level of ability and develop a strong foundation for aerial dance. The East Tennessee Aerial Dance Workshop is located on the beautiful campus of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN, which is situated in the heart of the Southern Appalachians, nestled in the ridges and valleys near the Great Smoky Mountains. Classes will be taught by Master Aerial Dance Instructors Jayne Bernasconi and Nancy Smith. The week will culminate with an informal student performance...so get ready, get set… FLY!                                                      July 5 -11, 2009

Text Box: Come Learn Aerial Dance! Conditioning for Aerial Dance Mon – Fri 9-10 am This class will focus on stretching and strengthening your abs, back, arms, legs and shoulders to prepare for the day….and what a great opportunity to start your day with a properly warmed up and aligned body to prevent injuries! Exercises will include Pilates, yoga and Feldenkrais methods. Everyone is encouraged to take this class. Beginning Low Flying Trapeze and Aerial Dance Mon – Fri 10:30am-12:00pm Beginners will learn basic aerial vocabulary such as knee hang, lion in the tree, pendulum, and angel, and then progress to circular (conical) motion while moving through the aerial vocabulary. The focus of class will be to move in a fluid, effortless motion without strain or stress. Class ends with big swings and movement scores that combine all of the accumulated aerial knowledge. Experienced Low-Flying Trapeze and Aerial Dance Mon – Fri 10:30am-12:00 pm Experienced aerial dancers will continue to learn higher-level vocabulary and movements skills to explore aerial structures or movement scores that will challenge your vocabulary skills. Each class will focus on a new goal or objective. If you have aerial skills on static or flying trapeze, this class is fine for you. Beginning Aerial Silks Mon – Fri 1:30 – 3 pm Participants will learn different climbing techniques, foot locks, hip keys and inversions while keeping the body properly aligned with a strong emphasis on body alignment and core strength without stress in the shoulders. Class will progress to basic falls. To prepare for this class, participants should start doing push-ups and lots of ab exercises. Experienced Aerial Silks Mon – Fri 1:30 – 3 pm Participants must be able to climb 15 feet and work comfortably in the air with good upper body strength. Class will cover more advanced wraps and falls as well as combining movement from Air Dance Bernasconi’s repertory. Participants will also have a choice of developing their own movement combinations on the silks. Aerial Choreography (All levels) Mon – Fri 3:30-5 pm What inspires us to create movement and where do these inspirations come from? How do we get the ideas out of our head and into the space with an aerial apparatus? How can we connect the dots from vocabulary to composition? We’ll explore all this, as well as theme and variation, modes of movement, and improvisational scores to create a short choreographic study as a solo, duet or group dance. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work in an informal performance at the end of the week. You’re welcome to bring a piece of instrumental music to use, or bring a dance that you’ve already started to work on for feedback and guidance. Workshop Fee:    Full - $400  (for four classes)                              Beginner - $300 (for Conditioning, Beginning Silks and Beginning Trapeze classes)                             Single Class - $150 (Monday - Friday) Apartment housing at ETSU: $25/double, $40/single per night (Must provide your own sheets and towels). There will be a meeting of all participants in the workshop on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at 6 pm and there will be a student performance on Saturday, July 11, 2009, at 10am. College credit (2 hours) is available.  Register for either THEA 4956-011 (Call # 51755) for undergraduate credit or THEA 5956-011 (Call # 51756) for graduate credit.  Students taking the workshop for credit pay only a $100 registration fee to us, plus the regular course tuition, which is paid directly to the university when you register for the class.  If you have already paid the regular workshop registration to us, we will reimburse you on the first day of the workshop.    

 

Text Box: Registration form A one-time registration fee of $25 is required for each student. Please list courses you want and send with payment (or 50% down payment). Make check payable to East Tennessee State University. Remaining balance is due on or before July 6, 2008. Participants under 18 who are staying on campus must be accompanied by an adult. Name  _________________________________________________        Email  ______________________________________________ Land Address ___________________________________________        City_____________________ State______ Zip_____________ Date of Birth  __________________________________    Phone_________________________________________ Full Participation (any four classes): $400         Conditioning, Beginning Silks and Beginning Trapeze (three classes): $300 Single Course (Monday through Friday): $150 Apartment housing at ETSU: $25/double, $40/single per night.    

Text Box: Mail registration form with payment to: East Tennessee Aerial Dance Workshop c/o Dr. Delbert Hall Division of Theatre and Dance PO Box 70626 Johnson City, TN 37614 For more information contact Jayne Bernasconi Email: jbernasc@towson.edu Phone: 443-600-1305 or   Dr. Delbert Hall Email: halld@etsu.edu Phone: 423-773-4255   Text Box:                  Course Title                                                           Fee 1. 2. 3. 4. Housing Subtotal Registration fee $25. 00 Total   __________________________________________ Guardian’s signature if under 18