Donald Byrd Workshop
July 9-13, 11AM-4PM
The workshop culminates with the Company audition:
Saturday, July 14, Noon-3PM
Workshop Cost: $90/day or $400/week – Audition Fee is $20.
Pre-registration with payment is required.
Click here to register online or call 206-325-4161 to register by phone.
Donald Byrd’s workshop is comprised of a two-hour technique class followed by approximately two-and-a-half hours of repertory. Mr. Byrd’s aesthetics emphasize a relaxed, strong and flexible torso with sharp and highly articulated feet and legs. The technique portion of the workshop is designed to enhance this usage of the body, as well as increase rhythmic and spatial exactness. With this focus on accuracy, dancers will become more efficient and effective in the management of energy and more able to control the visual, emotional and physical impact of their body’s movement.
A characteristic of Donald Byrd’s choreography is its speed and its abundance of movement information. The repertory session is structured to allow the dancer, by learning existing works or through compositional process, to gain skills and experience managing these demanding elements.
