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 12 – 92. 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 Instructor Jayne Bernasconi, and members of Air Dance Bernasconi. (www.airdancebern.com) The week will culminate with an informal student performance...so get ready, get set… FLY!                                                      July 6-12, 2008

Text Box: Sign up for one class or the entire week! 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. Low Flying Trapeze and Aerial Dance – Introduction 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. Advanced 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: $400 for entire week – all classes - Single Class: $150 Apartment housing at ETSU: $15/double, $30/single per night There will be a meeting of all participants in the workshop on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at 6 pm and there will be a student performance on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at 2pm.    

 

Text Box: Registration form A one-time registration fee of $10 to cover administration fees 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 must be accompanied by an adult. Name  _________________________________________________        Email  ______________________________________________ Land Address ___________________________________________        City_____________________ State______ Zip_____________ Date of Birth  __________________________________    Phone_________________________________________                                    Full Week (all classes) Participation fee: $400.          Single Course fee: $150 (Monday through Friday). Apartment housing at ETSU: $15/double, $30/single per night.    

Text Box: Mail registration form with payment to: East Tennessee Aerial Dance Workshop c/o Dr. Delbert Hall PO Box 70667 Johnson City, TN 37614 For more information contact Jayne Bernasconi jbernasc@towson.edu or 443-600-1305 or Dr. Delbert Hall halld@etsu.edu or 423-773-4255   Text Box: Course Title Fee 1. 2. 3. 4. Housing Subtotal Registration fee $10. Total   __________________________________________ Guardian’s signature if under 18