Adolescent Programs
"Julie
encourages artist
freedoms; whether it be through dance, drama, or storytelling,"
- Kali
Diggs, Site Coordinator, Girls Incorporated of Greater Lowell
ArtDance!
Students explore the
lines, shapes, curves, colors, moods, and tones of visual art to inform dance
and creative movement. Classic art, found art, and self-portrait are some
of the art forms used to inspire improvisational movement and dance
performances.
Expressive Movement and Dance
Students explore how emotions and intentions live in the body through structured improvisational dance.
Through improvisation, students discover their natural movement and
movement impulses, then transform their movement into dance
performances.
Poetry Dance
Students explore the connections between movement, dance, and poetry. Students read, write, and explore various poetic styles to inform improvisational dance pallets, dance phrases, and dance performance.
Persian Stretch and Movement - girls only
Students are lead through a low-impact stretch followed by dance exploration inspired by the poses and movements that appear in classic and folk Persian dance.
Physical Improvisation
Students explore fundamentals of physical improvisation, commedia dell’arte, and ensemble performance.
Social Change Through Improvisation
Students are introduced to techniques used and inspired by Augusto Boal, such as Theatre of the Oppressed and Image Theatre, to explore social issues through dramatic improvisation.