‘Ben The Beach’ feminist dance workshop
Although Ben is really good at beach, catching the waves of his own emotional landscape does not come easy to him. With Marbie’s attention at the core of his self-worth, that last “I’m just Ben” text message to her is as hysterical as it is hopeful and empathetic. Whether she’ll see the man behind the tan is irrelevant, because this low tide has nothing to do with Marbie carrying Ben’s surfboard for him. But as the cathartic enlightenment hits the shores, be sure that we’ll be holding his strong hand.
Saturday, 7 October
Neubaugasse 38, 1070 Vienna, at Tanzstudio Manhardt
15:00 - 17:00 (please arrive 10 minutes before the workshop to change and get comfortable)
The fee is EUR 24* per person: please register for the workshop by entering your name and email address in the form above and transferring the workshop fee: IBAN AT292011182361983103, Vera Djemelinskaia. In case you cannot attend and cancel up to one day prior to the workshop, I will refund the full amount.
*Artists of any discipline get a 50% discount, because being an artist under the patriarchy is a great challenge. Please mention the FemArtFam code when completing the payment.
Spots are limited to insure a safe experience for all participants: there are 5 discounted tickets and 9 full-price tickets, which will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Photography: o-tverdo.com
About the format
This is an open-level workshop centred on jazz dance and musical theatre storytelling as a method.
Two days before the workshop you will receive the Feminist Libretto to ‘sleep over‘ the story. The first half of the workshop is dedicated to establishing trust within the group, warming up and enjoying a strength training to help you get into your body. The second half introduces the libretto as we collectively explore the character through a deconstructed choreography with some elements of improvisation.
All participants commit to moving in a safe space, where dance is a communal process and success is defined through your own choices to embody the story. No prior dance experience is needed, though practicing dancers will enjoy the challenge that a higher level of nuance in both warm-up and choreography offers.