Tennessee Women's Theater Project is presenting Sisyphus Always Wins as part of the Women's Work 2018 festival of performing and visual art created by women. Tickets and more information at www.twtp.org
Erin Kouwe leads improvisation and contemporary phrase work for 5 nights of summer grooves. Join us for a workshop designed for dancers at an intermediate/advanced thru professional level. Dive into guided improvisation and contemporary phrase work with fresh ideas on foundational concepts in a fun environment. Click here for registration!
Improvisation study is dancers' chance to play and push their limits. Cues based in anatomy, limitation and imagery inspire dancers to research and explore new texture, subtlety and freedom in their own movement.
Contemporary phrase work is designed to allow dancers to discover new ways of moving while taking the time to enjoy the pleasure of just dancing. Rediscover floor work, tackle intricate pathways, and push your limits.
Class space is limited - and pre-registration is required.
6:30-7:30 Improvisation
7:30-8:30 Phrase work
Tuition: $200
Early bird registration (thru May 20): $175
Drop-in students and partial registration will not be allowed, as the curriculum builds on itself each day.
Contact Erin here.
Nashville Ballet's Emergence series reveals the creative process to the public in a showcase of works created in 12 hours.
"See what happens when up-and-coming choreographers embrace their creative instincts in a rapid-fire rehearsal process. This season’s edition will feature a musical collaboration with The Bluebird Cafe, recreating the intimacy of the world-renowned listening room at Nashville Ballet. The Bluebird Cafe celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, and Emergence serves as the finale event of its yearlong celebration." (nashvilleballet.com)
Erin Kouwe collaborates with the Bluebird Cafe's singer/songwriter Karleen Watt to create a new work-in-progress, which will be performed Saturday June 2 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday June 3 and 2 p.m.
Tickets and more information available here: https://www.nashvilleballet.com/emergence-2018/
Nashville Ballet Trainees premiere a new work by Erin Kouwe in Future Artists Showcase, at the Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, May 18 and 19 at 7 p.m.
An adult open level contemporary class, held weekly on Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. at Nashville Ballet. No pre-registration required – this is an on-going drop-in class. We'd love to see you there!
Erin leads morning class for New Dialect every Friday 9:30 - 11 a.m. This drop-in class is open to advanced and professional dancers and runs January 12 thru May 4. (No class April 6.) Drop-in class is $10, no pre-registration is required. More information here.
Erin Kouwe is collaborating with Nashville choreographer Carrie Gant to premiere a duet performance at the Southern Festival of Books in Legislative Plaza, Downtown Nashville. "Sisyphus Always Wins," danced by James Barrett, Becca Place and Rebecca Steinberg, makes a comeback for this show as well. Also sharing the stage are student dancers from DancEast, who will perform Erin's "Summer Day," as well as choreography by Curtis Thomas, Emily Booth Masters and Ashley Lawless. Nashville Tap Experiment, Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company, and Mel’Keta’s Raghba will also perform.
3:00 p.m. Sisyphus Always Wins
4:30 p.m. Collaboration with Carrie Gant
This is a free performance! Come early to watch New Dialect perform HEAP at 2 p.m.
Master Class in Contemporary Technique and Improvisation hosted by the Tennessee Association of Dance
Erin leads morning class for New Dialect every Monday 9:30 - 11 a.m. This drop-in class is open to advanced and professional dancers and runs August 28 thru December 15, 2017. (No class October 2.) Drop-in class is $10, no pre-registration is required. More information here.
