Join us for Lamondance's exciting five-day Spring Dance Intensive from March 18 to March 22! This has been a staple for our dancers and company members since 2018, and we are thrilled to now open its doors to aspiring dancers who want to experience our vibrant environment firsthand.

Our Spring Dance Intensive offers an incredible opportunity to keep moving and stay inspired during spring break, all while getting to know our esteemed faculty and artistic director.

FACULTY

This year, we are honored to welcome guest artists:

Donna Krasnow, Ph.D., Dance. Canada / US

Margarida Macieira - Lamondance’s rehearsal director. Portugal / Canada

FACULTY BIOS

Donna Krasnow is professor emerita and senior scholar in the Department of Dance at York University in Toronto where she taught modern dance based in Limón technique, composition and choreography, conditioning for dancers, dance kinesiology, prevention of dance injuries, motor learning for dance, and repertory. She has a distinguished career as a choreographer, performer, teacher, researcher, and author. In 1988, she founded the York Dance Ensemble, York University’s pre-professional repertory touring company, and has toured several times with this young company, doing performances and master classes in Toronto, Ottawa, London, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Sudbury, and Montreal. In June 2002 she received the University-wide York University Excellence in Teaching Award. Before retiring from full time teaching, Donna was on the faculty in the Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance at California Institute of the Arts and at California State University at Northridge.

Margarida Macieira - Rehearsal Director

Margarida Macieira is a Portuguese freelance dance artist, Certified Gaga teacher, educator and event producer based in Vancouver, Canada. Since March 2018, in partnership with Nicolas Ventura, Margarida has been co-director and production manager of Addo Platform, developing dance workshops and regular classes in Vancouver, Toronto and Lisbon. Meanwhile, she is also creating her own work as a choreographer and collaborator and enjoys delving into multidisciplinary projects.

Limón technique classes

The Limón technique classes will focus on the movement principles and artistic style of José Limón, through the use of floor work, centre work, and traveling material. The movement concepts fundamental to the Limón philosophy will be explored: use of weight, fall and rebound, fall and recovery, succession, opposition, isolation, high point, breath, and suspension.  The role of rhythm and musicality as it relates specifically to the Limón tradition will be essential to the understanding of this form. Phrases from the repertory of José Limón will be included in the traveling combinations. Additional elements of the course will include body awareness, alignment, dynamics, use of music and space, improvisation, collaborative process, and artistic expression.

8:30 to 9:30 am, Monday to Friday (March 18 to 22)

We particularly encourage graduating high school students to consider joining our Spring Intensive as it presents an ideal way to immerse themselves in our environment, ethos, and the beautiful art of dance. By participating, you will also have the opportunity to connect with our company members, artistic director, and staff. This workshop is tailored for dancers aged 16 and above.

** limited capacity.

Please note that spots for this exclusive opportunity are limited, so we encourage early registration to secure your place in this unforgettable experience.

This workshop is eligible for the CADA - Training Subsidy Program, which is reimbursed at 50% of the total receipt.