Mia Michaels' Master Class
Broadway Dance Center held a master class with Mia Michaels last night, January 15, from 9-11 PM. The master class was posted both at the studio and online at bwydancecenter.com. The class was $35. When you arrive at the studio, you visit the information desk to get a wrist band for class admission.
Her classes are always held in studio 1, and as a rule it is usually good to show up at least an hour early if you want to get a good "spot." Any later than an hour and dancers are lined up down the hall to get into the studio. The benefit of taking her classes at Broadway Dance Center instead of at a convention such as The Pulse is that the class is very intimate - there are far few dancers than at a convention, and you can really tune into what Mia is looking for.
It was my second master class with Mia and, as usual, I had a great time. The studio was packed! Jamie and Sabra from So You Think You Can Dance came to take class. Ivan was also at the studio, but he didn't take Mia's class. Mia's assistants were amazing, as usual.
The combination she did was to the song "Because," by Dana Fuchs, from The Across the Universe motion picture soundtrack.
Mia brought up some really great concepts during the master class. During the warm-up, she had us move in two different ways: "Bony," which seemed to be like moving from your joints and very rapid and free, and "Muscle-y," which seemed to be like using resistance in your muscles. She also talked about how taking dance class is an opportunity to get inside of the person teaching or choreographing. Mia said that the class was an opportunity for us to explore her and to experiment with moving in new ways. Mia also talked about how dancing is about making smart choices with your body and the movements you make - she said that making smart choices is especially important with improv and matching your improv movement style to the tone of the piece.
In conclusion, Mia's class was an amazing and spiritual dance experience!
For more information about Mia Michaels, visit her web site at http://www.miamichaels.com/
Her classes are always held in studio 1, and as a rule it is usually good to show up at least an hour early if you want to get a good "spot." Any later than an hour and dancers are lined up down the hall to get into the studio. The benefit of taking her classes at Broadway Dance Center instead of at a convention such as The Pulse is that the class is very intimate - there are far few dancers than at a convention, and you can really tune into what Mia is looking for.
It was my second master class with Mia and, as usual, I had a great time. The studio was packed! Jamie and Sabra from So You Think You Can Dance came to take class. Ivan was also at the studio, but he didn't take Mia's class. Mia's assistants were amazing, as usual.
The combination she did was to the song "Because," by Dana Fuchs, from The Across the Universe motion picture soundtrack.
Mia brought up some really great concepts during the master class. During the warm-up, she had us move in two different ways: "Bony," which seemed to be like moving from your joints and very rapid and free, and "Muscle-y," which seemed to be like using resistance in your muscles. She also talked about how taking dance class is an opportunity to get inside of the person teaching or choreographing. Mia said that the class was an opportunity for us to explore her and to experiment with moving in new ways. Mia also talked about how dancing is about making smart choices with your body and the movements you make - she said that making smart choices is especially important with improv and matching your improv movement style to the tone of the piece.
In conclusion, Mia's class was an amazing and spiritual dance experience!
For more information about Mia Michaels, visit her web site at http://www.miamichaels.com/
Labels: mia michaels, so you think you can dance
posted by Evie @ 10:06 AM
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At 10:29 AM,
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If selected you will get to dance in front of thousands at events and seen all over the world on the most talked about battle fest DvD. Few will be selected for tours and dance contracts!
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At 6:10 AM,
Rachael Paz said…
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I am casting dancers. Please post if interested in helping get the word out.
CASTING DANCERS FOR LADY GAGA IMPERSONATOR FOR PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS
Lady Gaga Impersonator Athena Reich is casting dancers for numerous upcoming gigs. Seeking core group of 4-6 dancers who can learn the choreography and who have flexibility in their schedules.. Seeking reliable, professional, prompt, easy to work with people with great attitudes. Seeking self-motivated individuals who can learn quickly from Gaga videos. Seeking professionally trained dancers only.
Immediately seeking 2 dancers who can do all 3 upcoming projects in order to cut down on rehearsal time. More projects will be coming in so looking for people who have general availability. For more info on Athena Reich go to www.AthenaReich.com
If interested, submit headshot & resume and 3 references (teacher, company director, etc) Also send link to short reel if you have one. Submit to AthenaReichNYC@gmail.com
GIG 1
Friday Feb 10th. Gig at private party near Philly in Villanova, PA.
Show starting at 830pm. Leave NYC in afternoon.
40 minutes of performance including costume break. 20 minutes of mingling.
Two 20 minute sets with break in between to change costumes.
3-4 songs total depending on crowd
We will drive there and back same night. Transportation costs paid for by Athena
Pay is $160 per dancer
GIG 2
Saturday May 12th - Gay Wedding in Boston
Performance time is from 10pm - midnight - need to arrive no later than 45 minutes early. Leave NYC in afternoon.
6-7 Gaga songs plus duet with me & "Elton" - 2 sets with costume change in the middle
20-45 minutes of mingling with crowd after
Case of bottled water provided at gig.
Transportation paid for by Athena
Pay is $200 per dancer.
GIG 3
Gaga video shoot in Manhattan. Choreography to 1 chorus/verse of 3 songs. Total is about 3-4 minutes of music.
1 day shoot in Manhattan. Location includes Times Square.
Choreography needs to be tight as it will be filmed.
For use on YouTube and other promotional purposes.
Copy of tape for each dancer.
Pay is $75 each dancer plus small meal stipend.
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