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Winter Intensive 2025


  • University of Texas at Austin 300 East 23rd Street Austin, TX, 78712 United States (map)
Students at Red Clay Dance Center

Join us for an invigorating 3-day Winter Intensive at the University of Texas at Austin, designed for intermediate/advanced dancers ages 18+ who are ready to push their creative boundaries and expand their artistry. This immersive experience is rooted in African diasporic dance traditions, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the vibrant lineage of movement, while engaging with contemporary themes of Artivism.

January 7-9, 2025

Afro Contemporary Dance student

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Daily Schedule

10-11:15 AM Somatic Practice
11:30-1 PM Technique Class
1-1:40 PM Lunch
1:45-4 PM Company Repertory/Creative Process

COST: $250

Whether you’re looking to refine your technical skills, find new pathways in your creative process, or deepen your understanding of dance as a tool for social change, our Winter Intensive provides a nurturing and challenging environment to grow. Experience a taste of our touring company’s work while forging meaningful connections with other artists.

What to Expect:

Vershawn Sanders-Ward instructing participants
  • Technique Classes led by our Company members.

  • Artivism Workshops where you'll dive into the intersections of art and activism, exploring how dance can be a powerful tool for social change.

  • Creative Process Development that encourages you to explore and deepen your personal artistic voice.

  • Repertory Work where you’ll collaborate with peers to embody select company repertory works.

Application Deadline: December 20, 2024

 

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

 
Vershawn Sanders-Ward

Vershawn Sanders-Ward, Artistic Director

Alexandria Kinard

Alexandria Kinard, Company Member

Chaniece Holmes

Chaniece Holmes, Rehearsal Director

Celeste Brace

Celeste Brace, Company Member

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