Program Details

Max # of Students

20 preferred, larger classes acceptable.

Duration

45-90 minutes

Space Requirements

Large clean clear area, wood floor always preferred, but tile or rug acceptable.

Tech Requirements

Power outlet so CD player can be used. All participants should come dressed in clothing they can get on floor and stretch in. This means pants as opposed to skirts for the females.Wear soft flat shoes like sneakers or bare feet.

Available Dates

Year-round

Fee(s)

Stand-alone workshops with no performances range from $200-$500 for a 45-90' class depending on number of assistants. See Special Considerations for workshops/ performance combos. Title I eligible.

Special Considerations

Fees multiple workshops for students + performances residency. 8 workshops (WS) + 5 person school show for $1,900, 8 45' WS with larger cast MIX AND MATCH performance $2,050. Class plan included.


Scheduling

Contact Name

Ms. Louise Reichlin
Director

Address

351 S. Virgil Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90020

Phone

213-385-1171

Fax

213-385-1171

Email

louisehr@LAChoreographersAndDancers.org

Website

www.LAChoreographersAndDancers.org


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Short clips from company + children's projects

backgroundStandards & Learning
Louise Reichlin & Dancers, a performing unit of Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancers, specializes in educational performances and workshops for children. LA C&D has toured schools for ICAP and the Arts Community Partnership Network in the LAUSD since 1980. Thousands of sponsors include the LA County Museum of Art, the Mark Taper Auditorium at the LA Central Library, Young Audience’s “Share the World” project, touring the OC Performing Arts Center, Ventura County Schools and Las Vegas Cultural Affairs Dept. LA C&D has performed at the LA Zoo and the XXIIIrd Olympics. LA C&D receives repeated funding from the CA Arts Council, the LA County Arts Commission and the LA Cultural Affairs Dept., as well as Youth Arts and Education & Target grants.

Program

Students will create their personal dance signature as they explore the elements of dance. This workshop integrates the creative use of the dance elements - space, time and energy - with exercises for strength and stretch and emphasizes originality and clarity of intent. Students learn how they connect with movement in a personal way through guided improvisation and modern dance techniques using diverse music. Each dance signature may incorporate elements of the student's background or focus on expressing a feeling. Or perhaps it will emphasize a specific dance move such as an exuberant jump and twirl or a soft flowing descent onto the floor. The students will learn a warm-up that includes a range of dynamics and traveling steps in floor patterns. Teachers will be given an 'assignment' so they can continue the work in future dance classes. Two professional dancers teach the workshop which will be appropriate to high school grade level and previous background of the class.
See how this program meets the Content Standards for California Public Schools