Immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and magic as we explore powerful, elegant, and wild movement combinations inspired by fantastical creatures. This performance-intensive workshop will guide you through dynamic and expressive combos that will help you tap into your inner beast while embracing fluidity and grace. You’ll learn how to embody the spirit of various magical beings, blending fierce and captivating gestures into a mesmerizing choreography. Participants will receive the choreography with a breakdown of the movements ahead of time, giving you the chance to prepare and get familiar with the piece before the workshop. To fully transform into your enchanted creature, there will be some costume elements to obtain, adding to the magic of the final group performance. You can join a private Facebook group where we can discuss costume element options. By the end, you’ll take the stage in an unforgettable show of magic, where your transformation into a fantastical creature will leave the audience spellbound!

Get ready to explore shimmy dynamics
like never before! In this high-energy workshop, we’ll work on various shimmies—from
hips to shoulders and beyond. Whether it’s slow and controlled or fast and furious,
you’ll build endurance, strength, and precision while developing a thunderous shake
that demands attention. Be prepared to sweat, work, and feel your shimmies evolve to
the next level!

Elevate your dance with graceful and powerful arm and hand
movements! In this workshop, we’ll focus on techniques for creating fluidity, strength,
and expression through your upper body. From framing your movements to conveying
emotion, we’ll explore how your arms and hands can enhance your overall dance
performance. Learn how to integrate expressive gestures seamlessly into your
routines, making your movements more dynamic and captivating. Perfect for dancers of
all levels looking to refine their performance quality!

Saturday - Enchanted Creature Performance Intensive - Noon - 4 pm
Sunday - Sharp Shimmy and the Whole Shebang! - Noon - 2 pm
Sunday - Artful Arms and Hands - 2:30 - 4:30 pm