What is the Studio Series?
March 9, 2010 · Posted by Malashock Dance Blog ·
As the Company prepares to go on tour at the end of March, the rest of the staff here at Malashock Dance is preparing for what comes next: The Studio Series . What is the Studio Series? It is your opportunity to experience the creation of new choreography for our upcoming project, The Floating World .
The Studio Series is a behind-the-scenes peek at how choreography is created and rehearsed in a professional dance company. Ever wondered how John Malashock comes up with his moves? Come into our studio April 10-11 as John creates choreography on the spot with Company dancers. ...
Recap: Master Class with John Malashock
March 2, 2010 · Posted by Malashock Dance Blog ·
Sunday was the last class in our 4 Sundays in February Master Class Series! John Malashock, Artistic Director of Malashock Dance, gave a two-hour master class, teaching his technique and repertory. Watch this video of excerpts from the class:
Click here to watch this video on Youtube.
Everyone was excited to take class with our resident master, who encouraged students to explore the limits of tension and release in each phrase of movement. It was a fun way to finish this fantastic series!
We have had such a positive response from students, and so many suggestions for other master teachers/choreographers, that we ...
From the Master: John Malashock of Malashock Dance
February 24, 2010 · Posted by Malashock Dance Blog ·
Today’s blog is written by John Malashock of Malashock Dance, the fourth teacher in our 4 Sundays in February Master Class Series. Join him for class this Sunday, February 28, 11 am - 1 pm at the Malashock Dance School.
Look at the top of this web page. It says, “Malashock Dance puts emotion in motion.” This was a slogan we came up with a long time ago and, while it is not untrue, I have found myself thinking about it a lot lately. I love the physical sensation of dance, but I have always preferred using it for a purpose. ...
Recap: Master Class with Jennifer Backhaus
February 22, 2010 · Posted by Malashock Dance Blog ·
Yesterday the studio was full of dancers sweating it out for the third class in our 4 Sundays in February Master Class Series! Jennifer Backhaus of Backhausdance gave a two-hour master class, teaching her technique and repertory. Watch this video of excerpts from the class:
Click here to watch this video on Youtube.
The dancers seemed to agree that Jennifer’s class felt a bit more like familiar territory after last week’s master class with Bradley Michaud. But that doesn’t mean the class was easy! Jennifer challenged all of the students to dance with full awareness and expression.
Don’t miss the last in ...
Lecture Demonstration at La Jolla Country Day School
February 19, 2010 · Posted by Malashock Dance Blog ·
Did you know that in addition to our Company and School we also offer Education Outreach programs throughout San Diego? One of our programs, Artists in Motion, takes place each week with upper school students at La Jolla Country Day School (LJCDS). Last Tuesday, we took the Company up to LJCDS to give a special Lecture Demonstration.
Students in the Artists in Motion program performed a work in progress, choreographed by Teaching Artist and Education Director Molly Puryear. The Malashock Dance Company then performed three short works for the students. Molly led the Lecture Demonstration, providing context for the students to ...
From the Master: Jennifer Backhaus of Backhausdance
February 17, 2010 · Posted by Malashock Dance Blog ·
Today’s blog is written by Jennifer Backhaus of Backhausdance, the third teacher in our 4 Sundays in February Master Class Series. Join her for class this Sunday, February 21, 11 am - 1 pm at the Malashock Dance School.
When thinking about what to write for this blog I wondered why I have stayed with this art form for as long as I have. What about being a dancer and choreographer makes sense to my life and why am I so passionate about encouraging other people to explore it either as an active participant or as an audience member? I realized ...
Recap: Master Class with Bradley Michaud
February 15, 2010 · Posted by Malashock Dance Blog ·
Yesterday the studio was full of dancers sweating it out for the second class in our 4 Sundays in February Master Class Series! Bradley Michaud of Method Contemporary Dance in Los Angeles gave a two-hour master class, teaching his technique and repertory. Watch this video of excerpts from the class:
Bradley really pushed everyone to just dive in and go for it, and the result was a great effort yesterday and a lot of sore muscles today! Although Bradley’s style is very unique, students may enjoy continuing to work on the strength and control required for his style in our ...
Malashock Dance on Tour!
February 12, 2010 · Posted by Malashock Dance Blog ·
Malashock Dance is back on the road! We have been working with NY booking agent Jodi Kaplan of Kaplan & Associates and will be traveling to the St. Louis area. We are excited to be touring and sharing our work.
On March 30th, Malashock Dance will travel to Southern Illinois University (SIU) to perform in their Arts & Issues Series. Malashock Dance will perform on April 1st at Dunham Hall. The concert will feature work from LET’S DUET, SHADOW OF MERCY and will also showcase Michael’s first work for the company, WAYWARD GLANCES. Additionally, John and Michael will lead master classes ...
From the Master: Bradley Michaud of Method Contemporary Dance
February 10, 2010 · Posted by Malashock Dance Blog ·
Today’s blog is written by Bradley Michaud of Method Contemporary Dance, the second teacher in our 4 Sundays in February Master Class Series. Join him for class this Sunday, February 14, 11 am - 1 pm at the Malashock Dance School.
When asked to describe my technique or my choreography I used to get irritated. My chosen communicative tool is dance, and it speaks for itself, so why would I talk about it? I’d spent nine months teasing movement out of my brain and into the bodies of my dancers in order to make a work ...
Recap: Master Class with Keith Johnson
February 8, 2010 · Posted by Malashock Dance Blog ·
35 dancers filled the Malashock Dance studio yesterday for the first class in our 4 Sundays in February Master Class Series! Keith Johnson of Keith Johnson/Dancers in Long Beach gave a two-hour master class, teaching his technique and repertory. Watch this video of excerpts from the class:
Students who enjoyed Keith’s master class should check out Katie Griffin’s weekly class at the Malashock Dance School, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Katie has studied extensively with Keith at CSU Long Beach, where she received her BFA in Dance.
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