EVENTS
HAPPY HOUR COMMUNITY DANCE CLASS
Each Thursday from 6:15 - 7:30pm Dance Initiative hosts a community dance class, taught by a rotating roster of local and guest dance artists and teachers. All levels welcome. We touch on contemporary modern, ballet technique, improvisation, afro-cuban, and typically learn a choreographed phrase. The focus is on fun, accessible dance that inspires creativity and works towards a choreographed sequence.
Kids Hip Hop with Joan
Ages 8 - 13
This dynamic and energetic class is designed to introduce young dancers to the exciting world of hip hop while promoting creativity, confidence, and a love for movement. This class offers a fun and supportive environment where students can express themselves through the art of all threads of hip hop dance, including old school, new school and urban choreography.
STRIKE A POSE: A FUNDRAISER FOR DANCE INITIATIVE
Dance Initiative is hosting a dance party! Our inaugural fundraiser will be an evening of dancing and performance at TACAW on December 13th featuring more than 20 dance artists from up and down the valley. Our theme this year is "Strike A Pose" and we're bringing the community together to unite through dance. Whatever your style, genre, or background, we invite you to celebrate with us. We are so excited to have a variety of short fun performances and to dance alongside our neighbors from Aspen to Parachute. Sass yourself up and we'll see you at 6:00pm at TACAW on December 13th.
SOLD OUT! SATURDAY SHOW Illuminate: Light on the Undergrowth with CoMotion Dance Company
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
In celebration of their 10th Anniversary, CoMotion will present Illuminate: Light on the Undergrowth. The evening is a seamless composition of original work, aiming to cast light on unexplored experiences and topics, including women's desire, the underbelly of sisterhood, the complex and storied path to grace and hidden sides of consciousness. Choreographed by Jen Campbell, Lilly Bright and Alyson Boell-Marchand, the show employs both a magnifying glass and touches of levity to these topics, aiming to be equally entertaining as it is deep.
SPECIAL DRESS REHEARSAL SHOWING Illuminate: Light on the Undergrowth with CoMotion Dance Company
In celebration of their 10th Anniversary, CoMotion will present Illuminate: Light on the Undergrowth. The evening is a seamless composition of original work, aiming to cast light on unexplored experiences and topics, including women's desire, the underbelly of sisterhood, the complex and storied path to grace and hidden sides of consciousness. Choreographed by Jen Campbell, Lilly Bright and Alyson Boell-Marchand, the show employs both a magnifying glass and touches of levity to these topics, aiming to be equally entertaining as it is deep.
Arte Y Comunidad: Una Conversación Sincera / Arts & Community: A Candid Conversation
Join Dance Initiative, MANAUS' Equity Action Project, and Mezcla Socials Dance for a presentation and conversation with Bryan Alvarez-Terrazas. We will explore a portion of the history of racism in Colorado and Bryan will also facilitate a conversation around tokenism and how it may impact the arts community. We hope to inspire better understanding of our shared history and a sense of belonging for all. Stay for dancing (instruction provided by Mezcla Socials Dance), cocktails/mocktails, fresh evening air and mingling. Interpretation provided by Convey Language Solutions. ALL ARE WELCOME.
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Acompañe a Dance Initiative, MANAUS' Equity Action Project, y Mezcla Socials Dance en una presentación y conversación con Bryan Alvarez- Terrazas. Exploraremos una parte de la historia del racismo en Colorado y Bryan también facilitará una conversación sobre el tokenismo y cómo puede afectar a la comunidad artística. Esperamos inspirar una mejor comprensión de nuestra historia compartida y un sentido de pertenencia para todos. Quédese a bailar (clase impartida por Mezcla Socials Dance), tomar una bebida con o sin alcohol, disfrutar del aire fresco de la noche y conocer a los demás. Interpretación a cargo de Convey Language Solutions. TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS.
STUDIO SHOWING AND TALK-BACK WITH RESIDENT ARTISTS BAYE & ASA (AND OPTIONAL PATIO PARTY)
THE LAUNCHPAD, 76 S 4TH ST CARBONDALE, CO
$20-$35
INTERMEDIATE HAPPY HOUR DANCE CLASS WITH RESIDENT ARTISTS BAYE & ASA
THE LAUNCHPAD, 76 S 4TH ST CARBONDALE, CO
$20
MOVEMENT WORKSHOP FOR KIDS WITH RESIDENT ARTISTS BAYE & ASA (AGES 10-13)
THE LAUNCHPAD, 76 S 4TH ST CARBONDALE, CO
$15
“TASTE & SMELL” ALL-LEVELS ADULT WORKSHOP WITH RESIDENT ARTISTS BAYE & ASA
THE LAUNCHPAD, 76 S 4TH ST CARBONDALE, CO
$20
DanceAspen Holiday Pop Up Performance
Dance Initiative is hosting DanceAspen at The Launchpad on Thursday for their special holiday pop up performance! This family-friendly show is free and open to the public. Dance Initiative is hosting a community welcome warm-up, taught by Toree Benson at 6:15 to get everyone in the spirit! Come for the community movement, stay for the show!
The Launchpad, 76 S 4th St, Carbondale, CO
6:15 community warm up / 7pm showtime.
Free
Sunday Contemporary Class with Meagan Londy
Meagan's class will pull from her background in contemporary dance technique, improvisation, and composition. Her work has been described as full bodied, quirky, and eclectic. Classes will begin with a grounding warm up that will ease movers into strengthening and technical center work and will culminate in phrase work from the upcoming 2023 Fashion Show. All levels Welcome.
Happy Hour Community Dance Class with Sammy Altenau
Each Thursday from 6:15 - 7:30pm Dance Initiative hosts a community dance class, taught by a rotating roster of local and guest dance artists and teachers. All levels welcome. We touch on contemporary modern, ballet technique, improvisation, afro-cuban, and typically learn a choreographed phrase. The focus is on fun, accessible dance that inspires creativity and works towards a choreographed sequence.