at the CEC
MONDAY
5:30-7:00pm – Capoeira with Ron Wood $15/class. Class card available.
7:30-9:00pm – African Dance (mixed levels) with Cachet Ivey. $12/class
TUESDAY
9:30-10:30am- Summer Dance Class for children ages 8-11
11:am-12pm-Summer dance classes for children ages 12-14
6:30-9:30pm - Tai’chi with Maggie Neuman (Studio) Call (215) 387-9895 – Classes do not meet in August and September
WEDNESDAY
5:30-7:00pm – Capoeira with Ron Wood $15/class. Class card available.
9:00-11:00pm - Breakin’ with oDT/olive Dance Theatre – OPEN PRACTICE – $3 – Schedule is subject to change, email olivedancetheatre@gmail.com
THURSDAY
9:30-10:30am- Summer Dance Class for children ages 8-11
11:am-12pm-Summer dance classes for children ages 12-14
FRIDAY
6:00-7:30pm – Flamenco with Tomas Dura (Studio) $10/class
8:00-10:00pm – Group Motion Workshop -Modern/Improvisation Manfred Fischbeck and Brigitta Herrmann (Studio) $20/class, or 10 classes for $150
SATURDAY
2:00-3:30pm – Mixed Levels African Dance – workshops w/guest artists $15/class
SUNDAY
7:00-11:00pm – Improvisational Theater with Rick Horner. $3 donation requested.
(last updated August 31st. 2011)
CEC African Dance Class
Bios:
TOMÁS DURA: FLAMENCO DANCE
Tomas Dura has toured Europe, Canada and the U.S. and has appeared in film, video and television. He worked with the great flamenco dancer, Jose Greco, for 8 years, frequently serving as assistant during Mr. Greco’s last years. Tomas performed solo with the Philadelphia Orchestra to a sold out house at the Kimmel Center in his own choreography of the Spanish Dance from Swan Lake (2007). He has worked in the films “Smoke and Mirrors” (director K. Hardy ), “Loneliness” (director M. Zubarev) and “About Angels” (directed by Zubarev with choreography by Alexei Borovik of the Pennsylvania Ballet). He dances in the movie, “Cafe” starring Jennifer Love Hewitt. Hechoreographed the dance scenes in the stage production of “El Cid in Flamenco & Flame” – also appearing in the title role. He co-coordinated the “Feria de Sevilla en Philadelphia” in 2004, 2005 and 2007. Tomas has collaborated with artists like Flameno Ole, Kei Takei’s Moving Earth and the Wilma Theater. He is the director and lead male dancer of Fiesta Flamenco Dancers and is choreographer in residence with the Amici Opera Co. He has received numerous grants and commissions from the Pa Council on the Arts and the 5 County Arts Fund and the New Dance Alliance. He teaches flamenco dance classes in grade schools, high schools, colleges and public community centers.
ABOUT THE FLAMENCO CLASS: Flamenco evolved with the gypsies in Southern Spain who, mixing their ancient Indian origins with the Spanish traditions, also incorporated middle-eastern and Moroccan influences. As a living art form, flamenco continues to change and grow in keeping with contemporary thought and feeling. Castanets, hand clapping, finger snapping and rapid, intricate footwork accentuate the rhythm of the guitar. Flamenco is also famous for its swirling shawls, colorful fans and expressive hand and arm movements. Students will explore all of these elements and, most importantly, the proper posture, presence and attitude. Women should bring a skirt. Men should wear fitted pants. Hard soled but flexible shoes or boots with a raised heel are best. Be prepared to think as well as to move. Yes, it’s intense but it’s also very fun and creatively fulfilling! This class is a mixed-level class open to all.
MANFRED FISCHBECK: MODERN DANCE, IMPROVISATION
Manfred Fischbeck is the Artistic and Executive Director of Group Motion Dance Company, in addition to his many roles as choreographer, composer and teacher. Fischbeck has been a vital part of Philadelphia arts community for over three decades, performing, touring and teaching locally, nationally and internationally. Presently he serves on the faculty of the University of the Arts as Adjunct Professor in the School of Dance.
RON WOOD: CAPOEIRA (Brazilian Martial Art)
Ron Wood aka Zen One aka Monitor Pardal is a martial artist, dancer, choreographer, teacher and barer of a host of other talents to go with his many names. He holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt under the system that has evolved into mixed martial arts karate incorporating jui jitsu and the Joe Lewis Fighting System, and teaches the adult beginner self defense program at Martial Posture Studio run by Ish Payne. Pardal also holds the rank of Monitor in ASCAB Capoeira lead by Mestre Doutor.
ABOUT THE CLASS: Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form that infuses dance, music, gymnastics, self-defense and the Portuguese language. Those that practice this art form, known as Capoeiristas, appear to defy gravity as they jump, flip, spin and cartwheel through the air. Capoeira, for these artists, embodies a discipline, mindset and gives a rhythm to their lives.
Capoeira as a martial art is clever and deceptive. Often appearing vulnerable, the good Capoeirista knows the right time to strike back with lethal power and grace. Musically, Capoeira is enchanting. Beautiful melodies, pulsating rhythms, and the cries and shouts of the crowd blend into one intensely charged atmosphere perfect for the game of Capoeira.
Summer Explorations in Performance Art (SEiPA)
presented by Community Education Center(CEC) in collaboration with Artists Revealed Creatively(ARC)
Tuesdays & Thursdays July 10- August 10
8-11yrs 9:30am-10:30am
12-14yrs 11am-12pm
$75 for 5 week session
A variety of styles will be taught
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Mission Statement for SEiPA
Achieve artistic and social competency through individual input and teamwork, understand the importance of regular attendance and full participation, work towards personal growth, gain a sense of personal and social responsibility, and experience the joy of creative expression and the satisfaction of sharing their achievements with a larger audience in a successful public performance.
Summer Explorations in Performance Art (SEiPA) teaches dance and theater art to children and teenagers from underserved communities in West Philadelphia. The project builds upon our highly successful Summer Youth Performance Camp. It connects education in the performing arts with young people’s search for their place in the world. SEiPA allows teenagers and children the opportunity to discover creative possibilities and experiences that will help them along the path to becoming perceptive, productive and responsible citizens. Through structured activities the students cultivate their social and leadership skills as they work in a collaborative process to communicate through the performance arts. At the conclusion of the project, the young people will inspire a larger community with their newly gained skills and insights, in a public performance for family, peers, and a wider audience.
ARC Summer Dance Workshop
(Admission by audition only)
- Making Dances Summer Camp at the CEC(2011)
This intensive program teaches dance and theater art to teenagers from surrounding communities. Students learn about the spirit of dance, the principles of choreography and the art of theater. In the program’s holistic approach, the youth expand their view on career possibilities and are made aware of the connection between dance, health, and general well-being. Through participation in this program students cultivate their understanding of commitment, perseverance, and discipline. Students will also have the opportunity to improve their sense of self, and experience the joy of creative expression and teamwork, as well as the satisfaction of presenting their work to a wider audience.
