Classes, Workshops, Residencies

Classes, Workshops and Residency Activities
Summer Workshop 2008: August 11 - 15 10am - 12pm at Peridance Center Jacqulyn Buglisi, Guest Teacher The Ailey School Ongoing classes in Graham technique Jacqulyn Buglisi, Chair of Modern Department _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Buglisi Dance Theatre continues to develop annual educational residencies and workshops across the country with various institutions, among them the Chautauqua Institute, STEPS on Broadway, Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Interlochen Arts Festival, Florida State University, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Ballet Divertimento, Montreal; Atlantic Center for the Arts, Yale University, Boston Conservatory of Music, Marymount Manhattan College, SUNY Purchase, the Collegiate School, Frank Sinatra High School of the Arts, LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts, Hospital Audiences, and the Juilliard School.

Ongoing Classes We continue to work with young dancers through our dedication to teaching in the City’s most prestigious universities and schools. Please call the Company office at (212) 719-3301 for more information. Or Contact us via Email: info@buglisi-foreman.org

Master Classes In contemporary Graham-based technique conceived to teach young students that dance is a language – a vocabulary to communicate to an audience by physical means the issues and emotions of our time. One and one-half hour classes available for all levels. Live musical accompaniment.

Repertory Workshop A warm up followed by a one and one-half hour of repertory to be chosen by the Company. Advanced students only.

Open Rehearsal Offering insight into the creative process and the onstage experience. Question and answer session with the artists.

Lecture/Demonstration Including all elements of the residency: Advanced students demonstrating elements of technique classes. Student performance of the repertory workshop's choreography. Excerpts from the repertoire of the Threshold Dance Projects to be performed.
Techniques of Performance Exclusive master class series designed by Buglisi and Foreman for advanced dance students preparing for the stage. Live musical accompaniment.

Lecture Series Available to the public to serve as community outreach and to develop cultural awareness. The lecture series would consist of lectures on the following subjects by Buglisi and Foreman with a panel discussion with principal Company artists:
	Dances of Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis.© Exploring the roots of American Modern Dance.
	The Solo Voice.© The process of reconstruction and revival of great solo works of contemporary dance. Dancer as interpretive artist. Discussion based on Solo Repertory class developed by Foreman for Barnard College/Columbia University.
	Dance as the Language of Culture.© Literary, psychological and artistic sources at the foundation of great contemporary dance works. Includes discussion of Company repertory inspired by great visual artists (Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe) and other heroic figures throughout the ages.
	The Apprentice and the Master.© The process of discovering our own images to bring a unique expression to the dance. Based on Foreman's book Out of Martha's House, a collection of writings about his 20 years as principal dancer in Martha Graham's works.

Educational Outreach Designed to offer the kinetic experience as an approach to learning. Movement explorations designed for all ages using dance as a means of expression. Topics range from painting and literature, to cultural studies, to mathmatics and science. Taught by members of the Company.

PROFESSIONAL CHOREOGRAPHIC COMMISSIONS Dance and other related arts (Ice Theater of New York); Colleges and Universities

RESTAGING OF BALLETS ON OTHER COMPANIES Most recently for North Carolina Dance Theater, American Repertory Ballet and New Jersey Ballet

Technical requirements for the listed activities: Clean well lit studio suitable for bare feet and floor work. A musician for the accompaniment of all technique classes during the residency. Lectures require a space convenient and comfortable for their presentation. An overhead projector and playback video equipment with a large viewing screen are necessary for presentation of visual materials. Translator services necessary where required, for all classes and lectures.
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Classes, Workshops and Residency Activities