• Take classes in contemporary dance, Zollar technique, conditioning, movement from the African Diaspora, text, narrative and storytelling, movement and vocal improvisation, and process, partnering, and Urban Bush Women repertory.
• Learn the tools for repertory to become both the physical and emotional dancer – a dancer for a new society.
• Practice conditioning, release technique, Zollar technique, and contact and repertory work that is political and socially engaging.
• This will be an expansive workshop that leans to the philosophy of training the whole and emotional dancer.
• This workshop will culminate in a public performance of student work.

Undergraduate: DANCE 427, 3 units
Graduate: DANCE 627, 3 units


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This course is designed for men and women interested in studying dance and repertory with Jawole Zollar/Urban Bush Women, one of the most visionary and internationally acclaimed choreographers and companies of New York City contemporary modern dance. The work is physical, challenging, and also political and emotionally engaging. Get excited!

1. Send a letter of intent outlining why you would like to take a workshop with this particular dance company, and outline any relevant connection or commitment to the artistic director’s work. e.g. feminism, social justice, art activism, community, etc. Also submit a resume and one letter of recommendation.
   
   
2. Send the materials listed in Step One with your completed Registration Form to the Summer Arts Registration Office by May 3, 2010.
   The deadline to apply for this course has passed.

Professor Gayle Fekete
gmfekete@csupomona.edu
909-869-2790