Performance Project
FALL PERFORMANCE PROJECT
Halloween Theme!
October 1- November 2
Performances:
Friday Oct 31, 8:30pm
Saturday Nov 1, 3pm and 8:30pm
Sunday Nov 2, 3pm
Held twice yearly in the Spring and Fall, The Performance Project offers DNA Students an opportunity to expand upon relationships with DNA Faculty and Guest Modern Artists established through open classes. DNA supports the growth of those relationships outside of the classroom by pairing students with teachers of their choosing to work collaboratively on a creative project presented in a three evening concert. Serving both recreational dancers and aspiring professionals dancers, the Performance Project provides the chance to experience the creative process of dance through rehearsals and performance. For the more advanced/professional dancer, it gives them the opportunity to work with a choreographer of their choice, expanding their performance experience and the opportunity to network.
This year, the Performance Project’s theme will be Halloween, with each choreographer interpreting the theme differently. Audience members are encouraged to attend in costumes and the theater will be eerily decorated!
Project Includes:
- Opportunity to work with a choreographer of your choice in creating a NEW work
- 3 weeks of rehearsals with 8 hours per week
- One week that includes spacing, technical rehearsal, dress rehearsal and fully produced performances in DNA’s 130-seat theater
Fee:
$400 members
$450 non-members
Individual Payment Plans available through Kathleen Kelley, Programs Coordinator, in the Administrative Offices or email kkelley@dnadance.org.
Fall 2008 Faculty:
Lindsey
Dietz Marchant
- Advanced Modern
Lindsey and her partner Jason Dietz-Marchant are freelance dance artists based in NYC, creating and performing work together over 11 years throughout the US and internationally. Recent awards and commissions include; commission from Dance New Amsterdam for half of the room, commission from Danspace Project in 2007 for Inflatable Man, Evaporating Woman (excerpt presented again by Dance Theater Workshop 16 February 2008, Family Matters); Artists in Residence, University of Michigan; guest residency, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia; generous space grants Melbourne, Australia by DanceHouse, Lucy Guerin Inc. Studios, and Victoria College of the Arts. They have taught and set repertory internationally at Universities and Art Conservatories such as Julliard School of Performing Arts (NYC), SUNY (Purchase, NY), Bennington College (VT), La Guardia High School for the Performing Arts (NYC), The Art Institute of Indonesia, Chunky Move (Melbourne, Australia) and Modern Guest Artist Series at Dance New Amsterdam. In addition, Lindsey and Jason dance for artists such as Monica Bill Barnes, Aszure Barton, Janis Brenner, Curt Haworth, Dean Moss, Neta Pulvermacher, Tami Stronach, and Kate Weare, among many others. www.dietzmarchant.com.
Download Lindsey’s rehearsal schedule here:
dietz-marchant-rehearsal-schedule.pdf
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Rachel Feinerman
- Intermediate Simonson Technique (Modern/Jazz)
Rachel Feinerman started dancing at Barnard College and received her BA in Dance/Political Science. She has performed for Laurie Devito and Dancers, Daria Fain/Human Behavior Explorers, Wilson Mendieta, Suki John, Isabel Gotzkowsky, Yael Levy, and Sakura Shimada. She has been cast in photo and film projects including Stephanie Matthews black & white series “Dance: A Study of Movement and Fluidity”, Julie Taymor’s untitled Beatles project, and Daria Fain’s dance film, Clocks and Clouds. Rachel’s choreography has been seen at GreenSpace, WAX, Makor, Evolving Arts, and Greenwich House Theater. She writes about dance at www.downtowndancer.com.
Download Rachel’s rehearsal schedule here:
feinerman-rehearsal-schedule.pdf
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Caitlin Gray
- Open Level Street Jazz
Caitlin comes from a diverse background, that includes gymnastics, sports, circus arts, and dance. Her work includes the 2008 Miss USA Pageant, the Liberty Bowl halftime show, featuring Taylor Hicks, as well as many industrials and live performances for FOX, ABC, NBC, ESPN, Madison Square Garden, and Radio City Music Hall. Caitlin also teaches at Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center (guest), and is Resident Choreographer for the US Dance Team.
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Isabel Gotzkowsky
- Slow Intermediate Modern
Isabel Gotzkowsky, originally from Germany, has been affiliated with Dance New Amsterdam since 1988. She has worked with choreographers such as Jennifer Muller, Laurie DeVito and Fiona Marcotty. Isabel is the artistic director of Isabel Gotzkowsky and Friends, founded in 1998. For more information on the company please visit www.isabelgo.org.
Download Isabel’s rehearsal schedule here:
gotzkowsky-rehearsal-schedule.pdf
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Katiti King
- Intermediate/Advanced Simonson Technique (Modern/Jazz)
Katiti King is currently on the faculties of both Dance New Amsterdam (1984) and Barnard College/Columbia University (1990) in New York City. Katiti has taught throughout Europe, South America, Canada, and Japan. Additionally, she has performed for many choreographers including Lynn Simonson, Adrienne Hawkins, Danny Sloane, Marlies Yearby, Sarah Pogostin, Guido Tuveri, and Kraig Patterson. Her collaborative works include choreography with Michael Foley and with vocalist/musician Philip Hamilton. Katiti is currently living in New York City with her son Tristan.
Download Katiti’s rehearsal schedule here:
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How to Apply
1. Complete an application form. You can pick one up on the workshop bulletin board across from Studio 1.
2. Take class with the choreographer with whom you wish to work, and hand the choreographer your completed application form prior to taking class.
3. DNA will contact you regarding your acceptance.
4. Payment must be received within 48 hours of acceptance to reserve a place in the workshop.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund minus a 10% processing fee is available only if the cancellation is made 1 week prior to the beginning of the course. As of 1 week prior to the course, no refunds will be given.
For more information, contact:
Kathleen Kelley, Programs Coordinator
212.625.8369 ext. 206
kkelley@dnadance.org
