Introduction to Contemporary Dance

Explore contemporary dance in a welcoming and supportive environment with Colleen Snell. In this workshop we will start with a warm up before exploring principles of contemporary dance, including fall and recovery, and rebound. We will take a brief outdoor walk on the Arsenal grounds to witness the changing seasons before collaboratively creating a short contemporary dance piece incorporating what we saw. This class is open to ages 16+ and all experience levels. This session aims to share contemporary dance with newcomers and experienced practitioners alike. Please note: Bring comfortable shoes, clothes to move around in and a reusable water bottle.  About the Artist: Colleen Snell is an educator, dramaturge, creative placemaker and sound designer – but she’s most passionate about movement as a vehicle for human expression. Colleen is the Artistic Director of Frog in Hand, a dance company she cofounded. Since 2012, she has devised and performed with Frog in Hand, advocating for contemporary dance in a suburban setting. Colleen’s choreography has appeared in unusual site-specific locations and on professional stages across Canada. She completed her MA with Distinction at the London Contemporary Dance School in England and is a certified Fight Instructor with FDC. – This programming is generously supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation