Photo taken in Nigeria by John MacLean
I am thrilled to be offering a series of 4 classes this summer. This particular set of classes is catered to non professional dancers though anyone is welcome, and will be challenged! Come ready to sweat and enjoy yourself.Monday nights from June 20th – July 11th 8-930pm
Location Bavia Arts: 898b St Clair Ave West
www.baviaarts.com
Class fees:
First class: $10!
$17 – Drop in fee
$50 – for all four classes
$30 – Flex pass for two classes during the session.
All proceeds from these classes will go towards Kemi Contemporary Dance Projects future productions.
Inspired by the non-stop flow of the traditional West Africa dance classes, sessions with Dallas will explore the intimate relationship between music and movement. For the first part of class dancers will participate in an ongoing physical dance practice using movements from Dallas’ West African dance training. The second part of class will focus on the construction of a dynamic dance phrase moving towards a more contemporary style of dance without abandoning the unique physicality felt during the non-stop flow. Classes will end with stretching inspired by Dallas’ Ashtanga yoga training. Classes are conducted using Dallas’ extensive collection of West African and Ethiopian music and are guaranteed to leave dancers feeling energized, and refreshed.
