Making Faces Productions is now offering ongoing classes in Music, Theatre, and Dance as part of our mission to expand the arts in Los Angeles. These workshops are listed below, and also available for private bookings and residencies.
Spring Session March 1-April 30, 2010
Diavolo Company Class Series by Jones Welsh
Tues & Thur 9-10am @ Diavolo Space/Downtown Brewery
Leonix Movement Theatre Workshop by Jones Welsh & Erin Schlabach
Tues & Thur 10am-12pm @ Diavolo Space/Downtown Brewery
Leonix Clown Development Workshop by Erin Schlabach
Saturday 4-7pm @ Brockus Project Studios & Diavolo Space/Downtown Brewery
Ensemble Improvisation and Music Collaboration by Jones Welsh & Will Salmon
Sunday 3-6pm @ Church In Ocean Park
Click on Workshops Above to view exact dates, detailed descriptions, and instructor bios.
Diavolo Company Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10am: March 1-April 30, 2010
Instructors: Jones Welsh & Current and Alumni Diavolo Company Members
L.A.s renowned touring dance company Diavolo Dance Theatre invites the dance community to join company class every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9-10am. Taught by Jones Welsh and a rotating roster of company members and alumni, class always includes a rigorous physical warm-up and followed by dance phrase work, partnering, acrobatics, yoga, improvisation, catching and flying, or other technique elements that are key to Diavolo signature movement style that incorporates large set pieces. All are invited to come, move, and learn more about how Diavolo works. Classes: Mar 1-Apr 11 with Jones Welsh, Apr 12-30 with Diavolo. Special Introductory Price $7 drop-in, or $25 for 4 classes, available only through April 1, then $9 drop-in, or $30 for 4. Classes thereafter. At Diavolo Dance Theatre Space, 616 Moulton Avenue, Downtown LA, 90031, in the Brewery Arts Complex off North Main and the I-5. For more info: call Kristina at Diavolo 323-225-4290
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-12pm: Mar 23, 25, 30, Apr 6, 8 (NO CLASS Apr 1)
Instructors: Jones Welsh & Erin Schlabach
Erin Schlabach and Jones Welsh guide the group of participants through elements of devising performance work that explores specificity in a given theme and crosses artistic disciplines. Their company Leonix Movement Theatre Ensemble, which combines elements of dance, music, and gesture into non-linear story structures strives to create work that is courageous and regenerative. Improvisation is used as a development tool as well as Intense body training is combined with exploring context and texture to create a trusting environment of play and an expanded awareness of rhythm, intention, and focus. $7 drop in, or $30 for the series. Classes at Diavolo Dance Theatre Space, 616 Moulton Avenue, Downtown LA, 90031, in the Brewery Arts Complex off North Main and the I-5. For more info: call Making Faces Productions 818-618-4772
Saturdays 4-7pm: Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6 Class is at Brockus Project Studios, All others at the Diavolo Space (see below).
Instructors: Erin Schlabach
There are no balloon animals or squirting flowers in this workshop! The clown state we are referring to is a theatrical style where the performer gets the chance to shine the light on their own humanity, revealing their imperfections and celebrating them. Clown calls on the innocence and trust of a child and the rigor and maturity of an adult. Lecoq-trained Erin Schlabach will guide the class in analyzing our natural bodies and states to find our own unique clown. The journey begins with the tiniest mask of all, the red nose. We will explore clown bodies, entrances, hierarchies, relationships, improvisations and will conclude the workshop with the creation of informal pieces. Space is limited to 10. NO DROP IN, $60 for the series (+ cost of clown nose). Classes at Diavolo Dance Theatre Space, 616 Moulton Avenue, Downtown LA, 90031, in the Brewery Arts Complex off North Main and the I-5. 1ST CLASS MARCH 6 IS AT BROCKUS PROJECT STUDIOS AROUND THE CORNER: 618 B Moulton Ave, LA, CA 90031. For more info: call Making Faces Productions 818-618-4772 or Erin at 424-645-2011.
Sundays 3-6pm: Mar 7, 14, 28, Apr 18, 25 (NO CLASS Mar 21, Apr 4 & 11)
Instructors: Jones Welsh & Will Salmon
Facilitated by Jones Welsh and Will Salmon, this workshop will focus on the dialogue created between a musician and dancer. With engaged listening, the participants will explore a lively moment-to-moment interaction between dance and music that is fluid, surprising, and satisfying. Performance techniques of Contact Improvisation and ensemble awareness will be employed, as well as theatrical elements of story, movement quality, and device will form a group consciousness. Participants will work quickly to establish rapport with a professional group of musicians and dancers, then work to score a detailed performance structure that will be presented for the last class. $20 drop in, or $70 for the series. Classes at Church In Ocean Park, 235 Hill Street, Santa Monica, 90405 (off Ocean Park Blvd. & Main Street). For more info: call Making Faces Productions 818-618-4772
Friday, March 5, 2010 at 9:20AM ;)
an evening of disparate dance and live music.;)