New York City - Ballet Hispanico Studios

August 4 – 15

This workshop is open to experienced contemporary dance teachers and Limón trained dancers. It offers a foundation for teaching Limón-based technique classes.  Participants will take a daily technique class at the appropriate level, followed by a series of workshops designed to guide each student to develop an individual approach to teaching based on Humphrey/Limón technique. In addition, roundtable discussions will take place with the full faculty each week. The faculty will include Roxane D’Orleans Juste, Alan Danielson, Carla Maxwell, Gary Masters, Jennifer Scanlon, Ann Vachon and others.

The workshops will address: Understanding Limón Principles, Phrase Work, Limón & Humphrey Repertory, Working with Music, Observing and Evaluating Teaching Methods, and Designing Your Class or Course.

During the first week, Understanding Limón Principles will identify and explore the underlying concepts of the technique, working toward both an intellectual knowledge and an embodied understanding of these concepts. 

In Phrase Work, participants use these principles as a basis for developing original movement material that is suitable for technique class, with an emphasis on the specificity of movement quality, and the musical shape of the phrase.    

Limón and Humphrey Repertory presents a variety of choreographic sequences, using them to illustrate the application of the principles, and providing a common vocabulary of ‘classical’ Limón/Humphrey movement materials.

Working with Music addresses rhythmic issues in teaching a Limón based technique – how to work with rhythm to shape energy and movement quality, working with a musician, or finding suitable recorded music, when necessary.

Observing and Evaluating Teaching Methods involves observing daily technique classes, and maintaining a log of the materials and methods employed. Follow-up sessions offer opportunities for discussion and analysis, as well as a forum to explore each participant’s individual goals in integrating Limón principles into their teaching, and guidance in designing classes and courses to accomplish these goals.

During the second week, Teaching Limón Principles provides an opportunity to teach original movement material to the other participants, with feedback from instructors and the group. Attention will be given to the physical training needs at the beginning of class, as well as longer sequences that embody a full range of dynamic qualities.

This is a two-week intensive program, starting at 9:30 and continuing each day until 5:30. Part-time attendance is not possible. If you have any questions about whether you qualify for this program please contact Ann Vachon by phone at (212) 777 – 3353 extension 17, or write to: avachon@limon.org.

Program Fees: $725

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