Through three queer themes, learn to explore both yourself, your own creativity and that of the group! Dance to Sam Smith, Lucky Love, and Shea Couleé & Todrick Hall; each theme will take centre stage for three weeks, and you will work together on one choreography per theme.
What will you be doing?
Starting from a foundation of modern/jazz dance, you will work on many elements of improvisation exercises to make the community feel your own. Technical elements are offered, but part of the choreography will come from improvisation exercises. Think for instance of practising with negative space in duos, where you will learn to take turns with the space around someone and the possibilities and limits involved. The technique will be dealt with organically and holistically, so that everyone can connect from different dance experience.
During the lessons, Hugo will always briefly explain why these themes are addressed and what (within dance and music, among other things) the relationship is with the queer community. Nothing in these lessons is wrong, you learn at your own pace. It’s mainly about having fun with yourself and with each other, and discovering our own queer-selves through dance! These classes are aimed at LGBTQIA+ individuals. Allies are welcome, but the queer community will be central throughout the classes.
