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Dances of Universal Peace Circle

Andy Welfle — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:25:09 +0000

Fort Wayne Dance Collective offers monthly gatherings where participants can take part in a Dances of Universal Peace circle. Normally on the second Saturday of the month, but check website for details. This is a great time for local dancers to meet, share food, stories and experiences while creating a community. Some upcoming dances:

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 7-9:30 pm
Saturday, October 9, 2010, 7-9:30 pm
Saturday, November 13, 2010, 7-9:30 pm
Saturday, December 18, 2010, 7-9:30 pm

The movement and songs used in Dances of Universal Peace are drawn from over 400 dances including themes of peace, healing of the Earth, individuals, and the global family, and the celebration of life’s great mysteries. Dancers focus on peace and harmony creating a sense of solidarity and community while celebrating the underlying unity of all the spiritual traditions of the earth.

This is a participatory community dance, and no prior training or experience is necessary. Dances consist of simple dance steps and lyrics, and learning continues during the dance. The end goal is not for public performance, but rather for creating community, peace, joy, and spirituality.

Event takes place at FWDC studios, 437 E. Berry St. $7 admission.

No need to register in advance, but for more information, call (260) 424-6574 or email info@fwdc.org.

Dark Dance, Deadly Tongue

Andy Welfle — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:39:40 +0000

FWDC is pleased to present Dark Dance, Deadly Tongue, a Halloween-themed concert featuring the spooky work of 10 local choreographers. It promises to be just as popular as last year’s sold-out Eaten Alive: 7 Deadly Sins.

Hilary Andersen performs as an Angel of the Inbetween during 2009's Eaten Alive: Seven Deadly Sins. Photo by Andy Welfle.

Choreographers and their pieces:

Heidi Prussing, Spook Machine
Elizabeth Mikautadze, Vampire Suite
Liz Monnier, If I Should Die
Becca Wegner, Internal Struggle
Alison Gerardot, Gore
Jamie Graber and Jessica Williams, Never Ending Nightmare
Savannah Serban, Beowulf
Kara Wilson, Suicides
Britney Tun, Untitled
James Thurber, The Green Isle in the Sea

Performances:

Friday, October 22 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 23 @ 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 24 @ 2 p.m.

Tickets are $12 adults, $10 children. Performances will take place at FWDC’s Elliot Studio Theatre.

Authentic Movement Workshop

Andy Welfle — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:35:19 +0000

FWDC is hosting an Authentic Movement workshop on November 5, 2010, from 7-9 p.m. The workshop is $15 per person.

What is Authentic Movement?

Authentic Movement is a simple form of self-directed movement. it is usually done with eyes closed and attention directed inward, in the presence of at least one witness. Movers explore spontaneous gestures and movements following inner impulses in the present moment. The witness watches and tracks inner responses to the mover with the intention of not judging, but focusing on self-awareness.

Below is a video, taken from an old film about Authentic Movement. Although it’s dated, the theory still holds true.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Nuts & Crackers Performance

Andy Welfle — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:51:12 +0000

In this annual holiday-themed performance, students from FWDC’s School for Movement Studies and Creative Process showcase what they’ve learned in the Fall semester.

More information coming soon!

Performances:

Friday, December 10 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 11 @ 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 12 @ 2 p.m.

Tickets are $12 adults and $10 children, and all performances are held at the FWDC Elliot Studio Theatre at 437 E. Berry St.