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, the participants will build a piece to be performed twice in the Built on Stilts Dance Festival which will run August 15-19 and 23-24, 2008. (Dates of the two performances, tech and dress rehearsals to be released start of July 08')
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited for each age group. No experience is necessary. A registration fee of $60 per child is required along with Stiltshop registration form below. The workshop will be held from 2-4pm at Waban Park in Oak Bluffs August 4-8th. with an additional day in the Union Chapel the following week.
Please contact Abby Bender via email at
shakes9999@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE DOWNLOADING ANY OF THE FORMS ON THIS WEBSITE, EMAIL ABBY at shakes9999@yahoo.com AND SHE'LL SEND YOU the form you need as a Word attachment via email.
Advancedshop For ages 12-16. Older teens who wish to join, please contact Abby. STILL REGISTERING
In this workshop, kids will more deeply explore the art of choreography and 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. Advanceshop will be led by Abby Bender and held at Waban Park in Oak Bluffs from 4-6 pm August 4-8.
There is a $60 registration fee to participate in Advancedshop. There are a few work-study positions available for 12-16 year-olds participating in Advancedshop. Those receiving the scholarship positions will assist with the younger childrens' Stiltshop as helpers and guides and will help look after Stiltshoppers during the festival itself. Please contact Abby Bender via email at
shakes9999@yahoo.com if interested in the work-study.
To participate in Advancedshop, please e-mail
Abby to sign up, Provide your name, age, cell numbers and parents names and phones. This is generally a small group of dancers. Your $60 registration fee should be mailed to: Abby Bender, 9 Richardson St. #2R, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Please make checks payable to Abby Bender marked BOS Advancedshop in the memo line only.
