Stiltshoppers '08 just before showtime!
Stiltshop is a choreography workshop for children ages 5-11 . The basic elements of choreography will be covered, but more importantly the children will be given an opportunity to create dance from their own inspiration. With the guidance of experienced choreographers, Lucia Dillon and Eliza Greene, who themselves grew up participating in Stiltshop, the children will build a piece to be performed twice in the Built on Stilts Dance Festival.
Registration will open in spring 2010 and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited for each age group. No experience is necessary. A registration fee is required along with a Stiltshop registration form below. The workshop will be dates and times will be announced in spring of 2010. Please contact
Lucia Dillon at luxlaloo@gmail.com or Eliza Greene at
eliza.r.greene@gmail.com for more information or if you have trouble downloading the registration form once it becomes available.
Advancedshop For ages 12-16. Older teens who wish to join, please contact Abby.
With the guidance of experienced choreographer, Abby Bender, kids will deeply explore the craft of making dance. While working toward one collaborative group piece for the show, each participant will be encouraged to develop their individual voice as an artist through experimentation, teamwork and creativity. Participants cooperatively generate nearly all the material for their dance. They problem-solve, play, select the music and costumes and rehearse diligently. No dance experience is required but Advancedshop is quite challenging (and FUN!)
Workshop will first meet from 2-4pm in Waban Park in Oak Bluffs, and move to a nearby smaller park TBA. Wed. July 28-Fri. July 30, and Mon Aug. 2-Fri. Aug 6. There will be at least 2 show days and two 4pm dress rehearsals with a dinner break around 6 and call back at 7pm. Performance schedule subject to change with a few weeks notice.
The fee for Advancedshop is $75.
Please contact Abby Bender via email at
shakes9999@yahoo.com with questions.
