Archive for October, 2007

Online Outreach Workshop at The Field

Chris Elam and I are leading a workshop at The Field called Strategies for Online Outreach. So far, the workshop has been very fulfilling - there have been many good ideas floating around. We’re both very excited about the possibilities that will come out of this workshop.

It’s great to be sharing the possibilities of creating and managing a dynamic website, blog, and social network with others who might be looking to do the same. One of the interesting issues that arose in the workshop is how we utilize our time. Online outreach can easily turn into a full-time job. However, there are many benefits - especially if it’s complementing the focus of your work.

In our case, this work has actually created a new position in Misnomer Dance theater - that of an online coordinator. As we continue to develop our online work, we are looking to develop the roles audiences and performers may share.

We are very much looking forward to the continuing participation and creativity this workshop will bring!

Danish Dance Theater and Elam at Joyce Soho and in Coppenhaggen

Chris Elam has been commissioned to create choreography for the ten dancers of the Danish Dance Theater for their new production entitled “Labyrinth” which premieres in Coppenhaggen in May 2008.

“Labyrinth” is a movable, moving art installation. It is not a traditional dance performance; it is a gigantic art installation created in close collaboration with artists within contemporary dance, music and video art. The piece will be performed on four stages located within a life-sized labyrinth through which the audience will actively walk during the performance.

The Danish Dance Theater is on a residency at the Joyce SoHo for October during which Chris will begin the choreography. You are invited to see the process during two free events: an open rehearsal and a work-in-progress showing, both described below.

Friday, October 19, 2007, 2:00-4:00 pm
Join us anytime between 2:00-4:00 pm as Chris Elam rehearses members of Danish Dance Theater in a section he is creating for DDT’s artistic director, Tim Rushton’s, larger work.

Thursday, October 25, 2007, 4:00-6:00 pm
Choreographers Tim Rushton, Chris Elam and members of Danish Dance Theater show their work in progress and take questions from the audience.

In addition, this Friday, Oct 12th, Chris Elam will be hosting After-Hours: a post-performance discussion with the Danish Dance Theater following a performance of their repertory at the Joyce Soho Theater in NYC.

Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer Street. RSVP Required: (646) 792-8377

:: For a closer look into the Danish Dance Theater, you can visit their MySpace Page and watch this video ::
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