Argentine Tango Bootcamp
Kirill Shklovsky, Ellie Field
Sat Jan 23, Sun Jan 24, 01-05:00pm, W20-407
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: none
Fee: 30.00 for Tango teachers and food expenses
Argentine Tango is a social dance with emphasis on leading and following, improvisation, and musicality. Partner connection and movement together to the music are emphasized over flashy moves. Come learn tango in a comfortable, relaxed, and open environment: in two days we teach you all the basics of Argentine Tango to get you ready for fun on the dance floor! You will learn tango connection, walking, ochos, cruzada, molinette and other delectable movements in this no-nonsense workshop. Snacks and drinks will be provided. No dance partner or previous dance experience are needed: just a willingness to try new things. Space is limited. Our bootcamps have been very popular in the past so be sure to sign up now at the website below.
Web: http://www.tangoin2days.com
Contact: Kirill Shklovsky, 32-766, (617) 309-8228, kirills@mit.edu
Sponsor: Tango Club
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Ballroom Dance Workshops
Emily Chang, Allison Chang
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Fee: 3.00 for supporting ballroom dance classes during the year.
Beginner lessons for seven different ballroom dances. No experience or partner necessary. Instruction provided by members of the MIT Ballroom Dance Team.
Contact: Emily Chang, 66-321, x3-8182, epchang@mit.edu
Sponsor: Ballroom Dance Club
Cosponsor: Ballroom Dance Team
Waltz Workshop
Emily Chang, Allison Chang
Beginner lesson in Waltz.
Mon Jan 4, 07:30-09:00pm, La Sala
Merengue Workshop
Emily Chang, Allison Chang
Beginner lesson in Merengue.
Thu Jan 7, 07:30-09:00pm, La Sala
Salsa Workshop
Emily Chang, Allison Chang
Beginner lesson in Salsa.
Mon Jan 11, 07:30-09:00pm, La Sala
Tango Workshop
Emily Chang, Allison Chang
Beginner lesson in Tango.
Thu Jan 14, 07:30-09:00pm, La Sala
Rumba Workshop
Emily Chang, Allison Chang
Beginner lesson in Rumba.
Thu Jan 21, 07:30-09:00pm, Lobdell
Swing Workshop
Emily Chang, Allison Chang
Beginner lesson in East Coast Swing.
Mon Jan 25, 07:30-09:00pm, Lobdell
Cha Cha Workshop
Emily Chang, Allison Chang
Beginner lesson in Cha Cha.
Thu Jan 28, 07:30-09:00pm, Lobdell
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Beginner's Night! Introduction to Square Dancing
Ted Lizotte, Caller for Tech Squares
Tue Jan 26, 08-10:30pm, Lobdell
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: No experience necessary, no partner neccessary
Forget what you think you know about Square Dancing. At Tech Squares, things are different. Come for free food, socialization, fast-paced dancing, and of course, FUN! If you miss us now, our first class is in two weeks, same time, same place.
Web: http://www.mit.edu/~tech-squares/beginners.html
Contact: Tech Squares, squares@mit.edu
Sponsor: Tech Squares
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Blues Dance Lesson
MIT Lindy Hop Society
Wed Jan 27, 07:30-09:00pm, W20-Lobdell
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn a partnered social dance called Blues dance, a variation of Swing dance, done to blues music (typically slower than Big Band swing music). Beginners welcome, no previous dance experience necessary. No partner necessary.
The lesson will be followed by an open dance for practicing what you've learned.
Web: http://mit.edu/swing
Contact: MIT Lindy Hop Society, swing@mit.edu
Sponsor: Lindy Hop Society
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Breakdance Classes
Mason Tang
Mon, Wed, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 05-08:00pm, Meet in Lobby 13
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 01-Jan-2010
Limited to 30 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
MIT Imobilare Presents:
Free breakdance lessons taught by one of Boston's best breakdancers, Heat Rock One!
There will be 2 sets of classes:
Breakin' 101 (M 6pm-7pm, W 5pm-6pm)
Learn the fundamentals of breakin'. Footwork, toprock, power moves, and freezes will be introduced and taught. No previous dance experience necessary. Students are also encouraged to attend Imobilare's regular breakin' practice sessions.
Breakin' 202 (M 7pm-8pm, W 6pm-7pm)
Have some previous experience? Learn new dance moves and advanced tricks.
Students must be able to attend all eight sessions to participate.
Limited to 15 students each, so sign up fast!
Contact:
breakdance101@mit.edu
Meet at Lobby 13 at the first session!
Web: http://imobilare.mit.edu
Contact: Mason Tang, breakdance101@mit.edu
Sponsor: Imobilare
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Flamenco Fun!
Maria Galan
Thu Jan 14, 21, 28, 07-08:30pm, Wang Fitness, 57-168
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 08-Jan-2010
Limited to 30 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: 25.00 for instruction
Stamping feet, flowing skirts, clapping hands! Come learn the basics of Flamenco, one of the traditional dances of Spain. Maria Galan has been dancing and teaching professionally for over 25 years. In this class you will learn some basic combinations of upper body movements and foot steps. No partner necessary! Ladies, please wear a low-wide heel and 3/4 length full skirt. Men can wear jeans or sweat pants. No rubber heels or sneakers please.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/misti/mit-spain
Contact: Alicia Goldstein, E40-407, (617) 324-5494, aliciag@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Spain
Cosponsor: Center for International Studies
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Grooving with the Dharma
Harrison Blum, M.Ed.; Harvard Divinity School
Fri Jan 22, 01-03:00pm, W20-407
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This workshop will engage the moving body as a vehicle for contemplative practice. Structures will include seated and walking meditations as well as hip-hop warm ups, creative movement exercises, free-form dance scores, and small group choreography. These embodied experiences will be informed by traditional Buddhist teachings and concepts. No dance or Buddhism experience needed.
Harrison Blum is a Boston-based dancer-educator focused on kinesthetic learning and embodied spirituality. Over the past two years, much of his work has been wedding Buddhist practice with improvisational dance (movingdharma.org). His workshops are tailored especially toward encouraging comfort and enjoyment for less experienced movers.
Web: http://web/metta/www/#grooving_dharma
Contact: Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi, tenzin@mit.edu
Sponsor: Buddhist Community
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Indian Dance Workshop
V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 16 participants.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: None
Fee: 25.00 for for all 3 clases, or $10.00 each session.
Please send email to vashiva@mit.edu to register.
Contact: V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai, 3-237, (617) 869-4486, vashiva@mit.edu
Sponsor: Biological Engineering
History of Indian Dance
Reela Hota and V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai
This session will provide a history of Indian Dance. Students will then have the opportunity to learn basic footwork and receive performance training.
Fri Jan 15, 10-11:30am, 5-217
Indian Story Telling
Reela Hota and V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai
This session will provide a background to Indian story telling. Students will then have the opportunity to learn hand movements and receive performance training.
Sat Jan 16, 10-11:30am, 2-255
Intensive Performance Training
Reela Hota and V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai
This session will focus on intesive performance training.
Sun Jan 17, 10-11:30am, 5-217
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International Folk Dancing for Everyone
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 10, 08-11:00pm, Sala de Puerto Rico
Sun Jan 17, 24, 08-11:00pm, Lobdell Dining Hall
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Come dance to the World Music you listen to. Learn the dances -- most in circles or lines, and a few couple turning dances -- that inspired that great music!
No partner needed and absolutely no experience necessary. Come by yourself or bring friends. Beginners are encouraged to arrive on time for introductory teaching in each session.
Our repertoire includes dances from Eastern Europe and around the world, in rhythms you've never heard of (plus some you have).
These dances continue as a regular series on Sunday nights, so you can keep coming once you get hooked!
Web: http://mit.edu/fdc/international.html
Contact: (617) 253-FOLK, fdc-request@mit.ed
Sponsor: Folk Dance Club
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Intro to Contra Dancing, with Live Folk Music
Arthur L. Anger, Ann B. Cowan
Tue Jan 12, Tue Jan 26, 08-10:30pm, Student Center 491
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none
Banjos + group theory + twirling your partner = FUN!
Contra dancing is a modernized American folk dance, using easy walking steps, set to exciting, LIVE New England and Quebecois folk music.
Dance with a partner and other couples, then change partners. A caller teaches the sequence of moves and prompts you during the dance, making it accessible to all. No experience necessary!
Jan 12: Celtic/New England folk music by Nor'easter
Jan 26: Quebecois folk music by La Banane Enchantée
Come alone or bring friends!
Website lists Tuesdays later in semester.
Web: http://mit.edu/fdc/contra.html
Contact: fdc-request@mit.ed
Sponsor: Folk Dance Club
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Introduction to Argentine Tango
Simonida Cekovic-Vuletic
Mon Jan 25, 07-08:30pm, 36-112
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Argentine tango is the original form of tango that developed in Argentina in the early 20th century. It is characterized by elegant and graceful leg movements, subtlety and particular aesthetic appeal. The class will give you an introduction to a proper walking technique, posture, and basic figures that we use on tango dance events (milongas). No partner necessary.
Web: http://www.TangoAffair.com
Contact: Simonida Cekovic-Vuletic, (617) 497-5568, simonida@tangoaffair.com
Sponsor: SpousesandPartners@mit
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Israeli Folk Dancing
Valarie Rosen
Wed Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, 08-11:00pm, Student Center 491
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Dance to music ranging from last week's Israeli pop hit to folk songs from the days of the pioneers. Come learn the newest, hottest dances in Israeli folk dancing.
Lots of teaching! Lots of fun! Beginners are most welcome! No partner needed and absolutely no experience necessary. Come by yourself or bring friends.
Beginner teaching until 9 pm, mixed-level dancing 9-11 pm. These dances continue as a regular series on Wednesday nights, so you can keep coming once you get hooked!
Web: http://mit.edu/fdc/
Contact: (617) 253-FOLK, fdc-request@mit.ed
Sponsor: Folk Dance Club
Cosponsor: Hillel
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Little Shop of Horrors (Production)
MIT Musical Theatre Guild
Schedule: TBD
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: None!
Ever wanted to get involved with theatre? Now is your chance to get involved in producing a musical! MTG is producing Little Shop of Horrors and would love your help whether it be in costuming, lighting, set build, you name it! The times for when we are working is often flexible; dates/times will be updated. Feel free to e-mail little-dir@mit.edu if you have any questions or are interested in getting involved!
Web: http://mit.edu/mtg
Contact: MIT Musical Theatre Guild, little-dir@mit.edu
Sponsor: Musical Theatre Guild
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Little Shop of Horrors (acting)
MIT Musical Theatre Guild
Sun-Fri, Jan 4-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-29, 06-10:00pm, TBD
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Audition Dec. 6 or 7 (PDR 1&2 and 20 Chimneys respectively)
MTG is excited to announce its IAP production of Little Shop of Horrors! This well-loved musical is upbeat, fun and we’d love to have you as a part. Auditions are December 6th and 7th at 7-9pm in PDRs 1&2 on the 6th and in 20 Chimneys on the 7th. Callbacks will be at the same time on the 9th. Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of music, be ready to read, and dressed to move. Questions or conflicts? Contact little-dir@mit.edu
In terms of rehearsals, the marked times represent possible rehearsal times; not all actors will be called for all rehearsals. The performance dates are: January 29, 30, February 4-6 at 8pm; January 31 matinee at 2pm. Feel free to contact us with any questions!
Web: http://mit.edu/mtg
Contact: MIT Musical Theatre Guild, little-dir@mit.edu
Sponsor: Musical Theatre Guild
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Roadkill Buffet's IAP Improv Comedy Show!
Ryan Foote
Fri Jan 29, 08-09:00pm, 6-120
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: Be ready to laugh, yackmeisters!
Roadkill Buffet, MIT's premiere improv comedy troupe presents its fourth show of the year, now with 85% less stress and 42% more funny. Like laughter, the show is free.
Contact: Ryan Foote, rkb@mit.edu
Sponsor: Roadkill Buffet
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Roadkill Buffet's IAP Improv Workshop
Ben Park
Thu Jan 28, 07-10:00pm, 36-144
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 26-Jan-2010
Single session event
Prereq: An interest in improv and a willingness to try new things
Abraham Lincoln once said that "the roots of success are grounded in spontaneity." Well, Lincoln never actually said that, but he might have if he had ever witnessed improvisational theater (which might have turned out better for him than attending Ford's Theatre). If you've ever wondered about improv and if you've ever wanted to give it a try yourself, here is your opportunity. Roadkill Buffet, MIT's premiere improv comedy troupe, hosts an improv workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn the basics and try some scenework. If you like the funny, then try some fine dining for the mind. Unexperienced and experienced improvisers are all welcome.
Funded in part by the Council for the Arts at MIT.
Contact: Ben Park, rkb@mit.edu
Sponsor: Roadkill Buffet
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Round Dance for Beginners: Two-Step
Phil Gatchell, Cuer for Tech Squares
Tue Jan 5, 12, 07-08:00pm, Sala de Puerto Rico
Tue Jan 19, 26, 07-08:00pm, Lobdell
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: 2.00 for to pay the cuer
Come learn the Two-Step! Round dancing is a form of choreographed ballroom dancing. A set of basic figures is taught, and a cuer calls out each figure during the dance. This results in all the couples whirling or gliding around the floor in perfect unison, beautifully choreographed to the music, without the need to memorize entire dances. It is a lot of fun, and no partner or experience are needed.
Web: http://www.mit.edu/~tech-squares/schedules/rounds-faq.html
Contact: Tech Squares, 253-7000, squares@mit.edu
Sponsor: Tech Squares
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Stage Lighting Design Seminar Series
Mike Bromberg
Fri Jan 8, 07-10:00pm, W20 - PDR#4
Fri Jan 15, 07-10:00pm, W20 - La Sala de PR
Wed Jan 20, 07-10:00pm, 1-242
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Learn the basics of stage lighting design and practice in three 2-hour seminars. Session 1 covers lighting instruments and hardware hands-on, session 2 is on the art of lighting design, and session 3 covers the electrical design and organization of a stage lighting job. Beginners and experienced people welcome. Session 1 or equivalent lighting crew experience required for the two later sessions.
Session 1: Stage Lighting Hardware
Session 2: Stage Lighting Design
Session 3: Stage Lighting Organization
Contact: Mike Bromberg, bromberg@alum.mit.edu
Sponsor: Gilbert and Sullivan Players
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Your Voice, Your Words (Spoken Word Workshop)
MELLISA THOMPSON, Mellisa Thompson, Mellisa Thompson, Mellisa Thompson
Thu Jan 21, 01-03:00pm, McCormick Hall, Brown Living Room
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Spoken Word is a style of performance poetry that began in New York City in the late 80's and has become very popular on college campuses across the country. Spoken word involves one or more people performing a poem,
using voice, gesture, rhythm and pacing to enhance its meaning.
There are no formal rules or structure to writing spoken word poetry; informal language and free verse can be used for deliberate effect.
Rules of grammar are not mandatory as long as the message is
clear. Spoken word poetry can be a tool for advocacy, allowing people traditionally without a voice to be heard in a forum where words are the
main currency. During this laid back spoken word session, we will get the chance to participate in a few small public speaking/poetry activities and share some of our poems with each other.
Contact: Mellisa Thompson, W20-549, (617) 201-1825, MTHOMP@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: Residential Life Programs
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