Cold Sweat – Informal Dance Series

Philosophy: We created this series in the spirit of experimentation. Our Cold Sweat evenings consist of a broad range of styles from physical theatre to Breakdance, to provide people with an opportunity to experience performance styles they may not normally be exposed too. We also strive to bring together the urban and contemporary styles in an effort to bridge these two worlds of dance and expression.

Open Call for Subscriptions:A written proposal for a short work in progress presentation (under 15 mins) and no more than 10 mins of support video will be reviewed. The video material does not have to be of the exact piece proposed.

If the proposal is accepted, Studio Sweatshop will provide 10 hours of free rehearsal space to each choreographer to be used prior to the showing date for creation of a new work in progress to present at the Cold Sweat event.

Please note: Rehearsal time cannot be exchanged for money nor used by someone else.

WORKSHOPS WITH SOLID STATE

In a Solid State school workshop, students will participate in a series of activities that are designed to encourage growth in self-awareness and self esteem, and jump start the student’s own creative search for identity.

As always, Youth have a strong connection to pop culture and that makes Hip Hop culture an natural draw for participants to feel less inhibited and more expressive and involved. The belief is that small changes are the basis for larger ones in the future, and through the physical challenges of learning a myriad of basic Breakdance movements the participants will face their fears in a safe environment.

Furthermore, these activities help develop creative problem solving strategies which can later be integrated and generalized into the lives of the participants while spreading a positive, non-commercial message about hip-hop culture.

If you are interested in having our instructors come to your school or community centre, please check the website www.solidstatebreakdance.com for more information about our workshop packages or feel free to contact us.