Master Classes

Master classes provide students with unique opportunities to interact directly with world-renowned master artists representing a variety of artistic mediums. As visiting artists perform at the Arts Center, we connect these masters with local students for an exchange of knowledge, inspiration, and hands-on learning experiences. By working closely with these master artists, students are encouraged to investigate their own creative potential and...

For questions, please contact Anita Wiglesworth, Director of Arts & Education Programs at 707.527.7006, x137.

Joe Goode Performance Group
Instructors:  Jessica Swanson and Melecio Estrella
Ballet Califia Dance Studio, Ballet Califia Studio, 368 Blodgett St., Cotati
A three hour modern dance master class that includes technique instruction, improvisation of new material, a composition exercise, and sharing results.
Open for intermediate dancers
Thursday, October 1, 2009 6pm - 9pm
Fee: Free

Complexions Contemporary Dance Company
Instructor:  Juan Rodriguez
Santa Rosa Junior College, Tauzer Dance Room #951 • SRJC Santa Rosa Campus
Complexions has carved out a unique style of movement which challenges a Dancer’s typical ideas and pushes both themselves and their art form forward. Rhoden and Richardson have worked with many of today’s premiere artists and have set works on various companies around the world. In doing this they have observed the need to increase the dialogue between classical ballet and contemporary dance. Today’s choreographers ask dancers to execute movement at extreme angles in unconventional lines with speed, precision and control. The Complexions Contemporary Ballet workshops help dancers to articulate the connection between all types of movement from very classical to the most contemporary styles of movement.
For registered SRJC dance stuents. All levels welcome.
Tuesday, October 20 • 12:00 - 1:30pm
Fee: Free

This project is supported in part by an award
from Western States Arts Federation and the National Endowment for the Arts
 
Martha Graham Dance Company
Information on two upcoming master classes coming soon!