Houston Contemporary Workshop
June 17th-22nd, 2024 (15+)
The Institute of Contemporary Dance Houston presents the Houston Contemporary Dance Company in a six day workshop is geared toward the pre-professional and professional level dancers (Ages 15+) that are interested in a full choreographic experience while learning more about Houston Contemporary Dance Company. This workshop will consist of two technique classes a day and then the afternoon working on creating a new choreographic work from 2 guests artists, Eoghan Dillon and Natasha Adorlee (see more below). Attendees conclude in a special performance on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 , 5PM at the Institute of Contemporary Dance. Acceptance into the workshop is by audition only with limited in studio spots. If you cannot audition in person or virtually, please submit a video audition. ( See information for auditions and video auditions here).
Sample Schedule:
9:30AM Studio Opens/Check in
10-11:45AM Technique Class
11:45-12PM Break
12-1PM HCDC Repertoire
1-1:45PM Lunch
1:45-4PM Choreography with Guest Choreographer
Pricing: (Includes Sales Tax)
$100 non-refundable deposit
$950 for the 6 days
$200 off for Institute members
ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 1ST, 2024. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
Natasha Adorlee is an Emmy Award-winning choreographer, filmmaker, composer, and educator in San Francisco, CA. A first-generation Asian American woman, she is currently the Artistic Fellow with Amy Sewiert's Imagery.Natasha began choreographing in 2014 while maintaining an award-winning dance career with ODC/Dance, Kate Weare and Co., and The San Francisco Symphony. After winning over ten international awards for her acclaimed short film "Take Your Time" in 2018, she has been a sought-after filmmaker, choreographer, and composer ever since. Her unique blend of skills in these mediums, with her diverse dance training in classical Western forms and multiple forms of martial arts and street dance (vernacular dance), make her a complete and fully-encompassed artistic force. After attending SUNY Purchase and graduating from UC Berkeley, Natasha was invited to join ODC/Dance. As a performer, Natasha has danced a vast repertoire of works and contributed original choreography, sound design, and art direction to over 20+ ODC/Dance repertory works. Natasha has created over 20 original dance-based works- spanning stage, film, and immersive performance mediums. Most recently, she was commissioned to create for Joffrey Ballet's Winning Works, Ceprodac (Mexico), Kawaguchi Ballet (Japan), Ballare Carmel, Ballet22, Jacob's Pillow, and Imagery. In addition to working for dance companies, Natasha has created original work for Pixar Animation Studios, Occulus, National Geographic, and New Yorker Magazine. With an eye for innovation and technology, Natasha founded Concept o4 to create multimedia dance-based experiences advocating for more accessibility to the art form for people from every walk of life. Awarded an NEA Grant, Dresher Fellowship, and Jacob's Pillow Choreographic Fellowship in 2023, Natasha is continuing to pursue a prolific creation period while sharing her deep knowledge of movement and film with the greater community through Dance on Camera workshops and a soon-to-be online course. She also is serving as an Artistic Advisor for Ballet22.
Eoghan Dillon was born in Ireland and grew up in Ottawa, Canada, where he started his dance training. In 2012 he received a full scholarship to study at the Ailey School in New York City, where he worked under Milton Meyers, Francesca Harper, and many other acclaimed professionals. After joining Parsons Dance in 2014, Eoghan went on to become a Rehearsal Director and eventually the company’s Artistic Associate in 2020. Working directly with David Parsons, Dillon performed and helped maintain works by esteemed artists like: Robert Battle, Kate Skarpetowska, Trey McIntyre, Ephrat Asherie, Chanel Da Silva, and many others. He has toured, taught, and choreographed all over the United States and Europe, and has been commissioned to create for Parsons Dance, METDance, and Dark Circles Contemporary Dance Company, Ballet Memphis, The Institute of Contemporary Dance. Most recently, he was selected as a Finalist for the Capezio A.C.E Awards. Eoghan’s dancing has been featured in such international publications as Metro Roma, The New York Times, Ottawa Life Magazine, The Tyrone Times in Ireland, and most notably was featured in The Gap’s “Dress Normal '' Campaign. Alongside his teaching positions at the Flow40 Touring Dance Convention and Steps on Broadway NYC, Eoghan continues his mission of spreading inclusive dance to the world with his company Red Rhino Dance. www.eoghandillon.com @eoghandillon
FOCUS: An Institute
Intensive (Ages 11-18)
Contemporary June 24th-28th, 2024
Ballet July 8th-12th, 2024
Modern July 15th-19th, 2024
Contemporary July 22nd-26th 2024
FOCUS is an Institute intensive based in both technique and artistry highlighting a different style of dance each week. Take all four weeks of this program to develop into a more versatile dancer or spruce up on one particular style with our single week options. Each week will feature two Professional Guest Teachers in that particular style. Dancers will also take other core technique classes with the prestigious Institute of Contemporary Dance faculty. On the first day of the program, all students will take a placement class which will determine which level they will be dancing in throughout the week. These two levels are largely based on the style of dance the week is focused on, in addition to the movers experience, natural facility, and technique. Dancers will be given the opportunity to work closely with the Guest Faculty in technique classes, lectures and a Q&A.
9AM Studio Opens/Check in
9:30-11AM Technique Class #
11:15-12:30PM Technique Class #2
12:30-1PM Lunch
1-2PM Technique Class #3
2-4PM Creative Block with Guest FOCUS teacher
Pricing (Includes Sales Tax)
$100 non-refundable deposit
$600 for per week ($500 after deposit)
$2,000 for four weeks
$50 off each week for Institute members
ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 15TH, 2024. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. A REGISTRATION FORM WILL BE SENT OUT AFTER AUDITIONS.
