Argentine Tango Beginner 2 Day Bootcamp
Hanna, Aviv
Sat Jan 21, Sun Jan 22, 01-06:00pm, W20-407
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 20-Jan-2012
Limited to 50 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
Fee: 30.00 for Instructor fees
MIT Tango Club is pleased to announce that the popular Two Day Tango Bootcamp returns for an IAP Edition! Tango Bootcamp is an intensive two day introduction to Argentine Tango designed to get you from no dancing to tango in two quick days.
2011 IAP bootcamp demonstration video: http://www.facebook.com/v/10100286658316256/
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 at the website below.
Web: http://tango.mit.edu/workshops/bootcamp.php
Contact: Hanna, Aviv, tango@mit.edu
Sponsor: Tango Club
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Asian Dance Team Workshops
Jocelyn Lu, Cynthia Lu
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: None - No dance experience necessary & all levels welcome!
Participants are welcome to come to either or both workshops!
Asian dance spans a wide variety of styles, from traditional cultural dances to modern pop styles.
The MIT Asian Dance Team will be holding two-hour workshops on the 22nd & the 28th. The workshops will consist of a one-hour technique, which will introduce some basics of Asian dance, followed by a one-hour dance instruction.
Participants should come dressed in comfortable clothes. Even if you don't want to dance, feel free to come by and watch!
Web: http://mitadt.com/
Contact: Jocelyn Lu, mitadt-exec@mit.edu
Sponsor: Lauren A Jefferson, NEW HSE, DESMOND # 305, 617 751-8752, laj51714@mit.edu
Workshop I: Technique & Chung Qian
Jocelyn Lu, Cynthia Lu
Introduction to some basic dance techniques, followed by teaching a segment of Chuang Qian, a traditional Chinese fan piece.
Sun Jan 22, 01-03:00pm, McCormick DS
Workshop II: Technique & Where U At
Jocelyn Lu, Cynthia Lu
Introduction to some basic dance techniques (different from previous workshop), followed by teaching a segment from Where U At, a modern Korean pop dance by singer & dancer Taeyang.
Sat Jan 28, 01-03:00pm, McCormick DS
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IAP Choreography Class
Mariah Steele
Tue, Thu, Jan 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, 2, 05-07:00pm, 50 - first floor, Walker Memorial Dance Studio
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2012
Limited to 15 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: No experience required, and all forms of dance are welcome.
Have you ever wanted to learn to communicate an idea without words? To make a piece of art using just your body moving through space? If yes, this choreography class is for you! We will explore a variety of choreographic tools for generating movement material, and then expand to looking at different ways to structure the material into meaningful compositions. The first half of each class will be dedicated to improvised explorations of weight, space, texture, and dynamics, followed by presentations of students' work on take-home choreographic assignments. The class will provide each individual constructive feedback for the further development of their dance, which will be performed at the end of IAP in an informal showing designed by the class.
No experience required, and all forms of dance are welcome. Only requirement is a willingness to move and create!
Instructor is a professional modern dance choreographer and also a GRT in Simmons Hall. For more information about her work, please see: www.quicksilverdance.com.
Web: http://www.quicksilverdance.com
Contact: Mariah Steele, W59-200, x2-4280, mariah.steele@gmail.com
Sponsor: Residential Life Programs
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International Folk Dancing for Everyone
Valarie Rosen
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Learn to dance in time signatures you've never heard of!
By the end of the first hour, you'll be dancing in rhythms such as 7/8, 5/4, 15/8, and more!
Our repertoire includes circle dances, and a few couple dances, from Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Serbia, Hungary) and around the world (Quebec, Sweden, China, South Africa, Scotland, and the U.S.)
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.
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: fdc-request@mit.ed
Sponsor: Folk Dance Club
Beginner teaching and open dancing
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 15, 08-11:00pm, Sala de Puerto Rico
Live music by Skorosmrtnica
Valarie Rosen
Tonight's dance features live folk music by the band Skorosmrtnica!
Beginner teaching with recorded music at 8 pm, live music around 9.
Sun Jan 22, 08-11:00pm, Student Ctr 407
Beginner teaching and open dancing
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 29, 08-11:00pm, Lobdell Dining Hall
Beginner teaching and open dancing
Valarie Rosen
Sun Feb 5, 08-11:00pm, Lobdell Dining Hall
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Intro to Contra Dancing
Mitcho Erlewine, Ann B. Cowan
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 folk music from New England, Ireland, and Quebec.
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!
Do you play an instrument? Bring it, and sit in with the band!
Free snacks will be provided.
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
Live Celtic folk music!
Mitcho Erlewine, Ann B. Cowan
Tonight's band is Jonah Sidman, Eric McDonald, & Owen Morrison.
Tue Jan 10, 08-10:30pm, Kresge Rehearsl Rm B
Live Quebecois folk music!
Mitcho Erlewine, Ann B. Cowan
Tonight's dance features live Quebecois folk music by La Banane Enchantee! See http://mit.edu/pbuchak/www/lbe/ for more info about the band.
Tue Jan 24, 08-10:30pm, Student Center 491
Live New England folk music!
Mitcho Erlewine, Ann B. Cowan
Tonight's band is JumpStart.
Tue Jan 31, 08-10:30pm, Student Center 491
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Israeli Folk Dancing
Valarie Rosen
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
Beginner's Class
Valarie Rosen
Come learn the basic Israeli dance steps! By the end of the session, you'll be able to do several circle, line, and couple dances.
Wed Jan 18, 07:30-09:00pm, Sala de Puerto Rico
Beginner's Class
Valarie Rosen
Come learn the basic Israeli dance steps! By the end of the session, you'll be able to do several circle, line, and couple dances.
Wed Jan 25, 07:30-09:00pm, Student Ctr 407
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Lion Dance
Joy C Chen, Stephanie Tsai
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Lion Dance is a traditional Chinese dance art that involves dancing under a large, expressive lion puppet to percussive instruments. (Google or YouTube search "lion dance"!)
Practices this IAP are more frequent than during the semester. No experience needed, and everyone is welcome.
Meetings are every Monday and Wednesday at 9:00pm, Saturday at 4:00pm. Locations vary by the week, contact lion-dance-exec@mit.edu for details.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/lion-dance/www/
Contact: Joy C Chen, (510) 565-8416, joyc@mit.edu
Sponsor: Lion Dance
Open Practice
Joy C Chen, Stephanie Tsai
Mon Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 09-10:00pm, Walker Basement
Open Practice
Joy C Chen, Stephanie Tsai
Wed Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 09-10:00pm, Student Center 491
Open Practice
Joy C Chen, Stephanie Tsai
Sat Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 04-05:00pm, Walker Morss Hall
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MIT Ballroom Dance IAP Workshops
Allison Chang, Ross Finman, Amy Gao, Emily Chang
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Fee: 5.00 for funding other events (MIT students free, other students $3)
Beginner lessons for six different ballroom dances. No experience or partner necessary.
Lesson 7:30-8:30pm, Optional practice 8:30-9pm
Web: http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/index.html
Contact: Allison Chang, aachang@mit.edu
Sponsor: Ballroom Dance Club
Cosponsor: Ballroom Dance Team
Foxtrot
Allison Chang, Ross Finman, Amy Gao, Emily Chang
Beginner lesson in American Foxtrot.
Mon Jan 9, 07:30-09:00pm, Sala
Hustle
Allison Chang, Ross Finman, Amy Gao, Emily Chang
Beginner lesson in Hustle.
Thu Jan 12, 07:30-09:00pm, Sala
Cha-Cha
Allison Chang, Ross Finman, Amy Gao, Emily Chang
Beginner lesson in International Cha-Cha.
Mon Jan 16, 07:30-09:00pm, Sala
Salsa
Allison Chang, Ross Finman, Amy Gao, Emily Chang
Beginner lesson in Salsa.
Thu Jan 19, 07:30-09:00pm, Sala
Tango
Allison Chang, Ross Finman, Amy Gao, Emily Chang
Beginner lesson in American Tango.
Mon Jan 23, 07:30-09:00pm, Lobdell
Swing
Allison Chang, Ross Finman, Amy Gao, Emily Chang
Beginner lesson in Swing.
Thu Jan 26, 07:30-09:00pm, Lobdell
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Roadkill Buffet Presents: The IAP Show!
Hannah Pelton
Fri Feb 3, 08-09:00pm, 6-120
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Join Roadkill Buffet for some FREE improv comedy. Enjoy a night of improv games and the FUNNY at RKB's monthly show.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/roadkill/www
Contact: rkb@mit.ed
Sponsor: Roadkill Buffet
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Roadkill Buffet's Improv Comedy Workshop!
Hannah Pelton
Thu Jan 26, 07:30-09:30pm, 5-217
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: willingness to have fun and be a little ridiculous
Seen our shows and want to join in? Come join Roadkill Buffet in a night of improv exercises and games. Get ready for the FUNNY!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/roadkill/www
Contact: rkb@mit.ed
Sponsor: Roadkill Buffet
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Round Dancing
Andy Latto
Tue Jan 10, 17, 07-08:00pm, W20, Sala
Tue Jan 24, 31, 07-08:00pm, W20, Lobdell
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Round dancing is a form of choreographed ballroom dance, with no need
to memorize any choreography! The individual figures are taught, and a
cuer indicates which figure comes next just before it is executed,
resulting in a room full of dancers executing a dance choreographed to
the music, all in perfect synchrony. This class will cover the basics
of round dance Waltz.
No partner or dance experience required.
Web: http://www.mit.edu/~tech-squares/rounds-faq.html
Contact: Andy Latto, squares@mit.edu
Sponsor: Tech Squares
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Swing Dancing Lesson
Ken Takusagawa
Wed Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 07:30-09:00pm, W20-208 (Lobdell)
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
A beginner Lindy Hop swing dancing class emphasizing partner connection and learning to lead and follow.
Web: http://mit.edu/swing
Contact: MIT Lindy Hop Society, swing@mit.edu
Sponsor: Lindy Hop Society
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Tech Squares Beginners' Night
Benji Fisher
Tue Jan 24, 08-10:30pm, W20, Lobdell
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn to Square Dance! At Tech Squares, the square- and round-dancing club at MIT, we dance fast, we dance smart, and we have lots of fun! Join us on Beginners' Night to get a taste of Modern Western Square Dancing.
Web: http://www.mit.edu/~tech-squares/intro.html
Contact: Benji Fisher, (781) 237-3120, benji@mit.edu
Sponsor: Tech Squares
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