Presented By: School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Dance Master Class Repertory Series: Kathakali
A small dance troupe from Kerala, South India, will conduct a workshop for Kathakali, one of the major forms of classical Indian dance drama. It is distinguished by its colorful make-up, elaborate costumes and face masks, and strong movements. Three masters of Kathakali--a dancer, a dance historian, and a make-up artist--will explain Kathakali’s history, cultural context and gesture language, and teach Kathakali dance technique to the students. See September 9 for more information on the Modern Lab Series. Sponsored by the LSA Residential College and the Department of Dance
Each Modern Lab session features a different guest artist teaching a master class and sections from their repertory. This panorama of the contemporary dance field is presented to broaden the students’ awareness of potential career possibilities.
Each guest artist conducts a 30-minute technique class/warm-up and then teaches repertory that is performed by the class. In the final 15 minutes, faculty coordinator Bill De Young conducts a Q & A with each artist, discussing their career; their recommendations for transitioning from student to professional, and what they look for when they audition dancers for their projects.
Each Modern Lab session features a different guest artist teaching a master class and sections from their repertory. This panorama of the contemporary dance field is presented to broaden the students’ awareness of potential career possibilities.
Each guest artist conducts a 30-minute technique class/warm-up and then teaches repertory that is performed by the class. In the final 15 minutes, faculty coordinator Bill De Young conducts a Q & A with each artist, discussing their career; their recommendations for transitioning from student to professional, and what they look for when they audition dancers for their projects.
Cost
- Free - no tickets required to observe class
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