Making Dances: Score/Improvisation/Play
Central Library 201 W. Mifflin St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
press release: We move everyday. Sitting, standing, and even breathing are all actions that can be pieced together to make dances. Starting with the most basic of movements, we will working to create thoughtful dances. Moving towards abstracting ideas we may find new and exciting ways to move. Play is key to this process!
This workshop is an introduction to dance improvisation. It will start with a guided warm-up and then move to individual exploration with scores. As a group we may move into building ensembles and sharing our creations with each other. No experience necessary, please register ahead of time. For kids and teens - ages 8-15.
Liz Sexe is a dance educator, performer and choreographer/artistic director of Liz Sexe Dance Company, established in 2014. In her processes, tasks inspire poetic movement, game theory finds logical, yet often unexpected phrasing, and athletic dancing is paired with deep intentionality. She also performs both regionally and nationally with Li Chiao-Ping Dance Company, Marlene Skog and Dancers and works with many local choreographers curating work.