MOTHERSHIP FOUR
Summer Performance Intensive
Perform with Harlem Dance Club on the MOTHERSHIP stage!
Join Harlem Dance Club for a FREE 7-week All-Levels Performance Intensive culminating in an original performance at MOTHERSHIP FOUR on September 17, 2022.
The MOTHERSHIP FESTIVAL is an annual intergalactic voyage of music and dance at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park.
Harlem Dance Club offers unique multi-week workshops that culminate in live a performance and/or photo & video shoot. Our Performance Workshops are open to all ages and experience levels.
Past Performance Workshops have included “Lite Feet: Past, Present & Future” with Chrybaby Cozie (2015), “Category is… VOGUE” with Cesar Valentino (2017), “Drum World” with Angel Kaba (2018) and “Praise” with LaSharn Cooper-Part and Shavon Marshall (2018.)
Workshops introduce choreography, performance technique, character development, costume and styling design all leading up to an exciting culminating event.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF THIS IS THE RIGHT WORKSHOP FOR ME?
If you are unsure if you want to perform with us on MOTHERSHIP THREE, be sure to attend the Audition/Info Session without any pressure. We aim to create a safe and nurturing environment to nurture your love of dance, but if you aren't coming to have a good time, this is not the right workshop for you.
AUDITION & INFO SESSION - Saturday, July 10th 11:00AM - 1:30PM
No one will be excluded from participation. The Audition is an opportunity for the choreographers to get to know you. You do not need to prepare anything for the audition - the only requirement is that you SHOW UP! The info session is an opportunity for you to get to know the choreographers and the various opportunities involved.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Groups will overlap and participants can potentially work with more than one.
AFRO’DANCE with Angel Kaba
Afro'Dance class is a mixture of the new generation of African influences and street dance.
HDC REPERTORY with John Clayton Doyle and Niki Lassiter
Inspired by legendary New York nightclubs and TV Dance shows like “The New Dance Show,” “Soul Train” and “MTV’s The Grind,” HDC Rep is a modern take on freestyle, social dances, house, hip-hop, afro-fusion and contemporary dance set to a 90’s club soundtrack.
PRAISE DANCE with Shavon Marshall and LaSharn Cooper
Praise dance is a mixture of dance techniques that create a spiritual experience within and collectively.
REHEARSAL LOCATION
Hansborough Recreation Center Rooftop
35 West 134th St, New York, NY 10037
SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 10th 11AM - 1:30PM
Mandatory info session / mini casting
Meet and greet with directors and choreographers
Saturdays July 17th - August 28th Times TBD
6 in-person rehearsals
Different groups will meet at different times on Saturdays between 10AM and 2:30PM. You will not be required for the entire 4.5 hours.
Additional virtual rehearsals may be added at the choreographers’ discretion.
Saturdays September 4th & 11th 10PM - 2:00PM
2 full cast run-throughs
Saturday September 18th - All Day
***MOTHERSHIP THREE***
ATTENDANCE & COST
Attendance is critical to a performance workshop of this nature. We are willing to work with your scheduling conflicts if you are communicative and respectful of the group. You must attend all rehearsals unless otherwise excused at the beginning of the workshop, or with the permission from the workshop producer.
Participation is free. Participants will be responsible for the purchase of their costumes, which will cost less than $45.00. This fee is a pledge to your choreographers and fellow participants demonstrating your commitment to the journey.
See visuals from our past workshops below.
