ONE BODY, ONE CAREER (OBOC) INTENSIVE MONTRÉAL 2020
The OBOC Intensive is for professional dancers and advanced dance students interested in pursuing a long, healthy and successful career in dance.
When: 22nd June 2020 – 4th July 2020
Where: Université du Québec à Montréal - Dance Faculty, Rue Cherrier, Montréal, Canada
ORGANISED IN COLLABORATION WITH SPRINGBOARD DANSE MONTREAL
Working for twelve days with Countertechnique Founder and former Chunky Move Artistic Director Anouk van Dijk, Senior Countertechnique Teacher Niharika Senapati, Alexander Technique expert Tom Koch and Countertechnique Teachers Joy Davis and Kira Blazek Ziaii, OBOC Montréal offers a wealth of information to both first time and returning participants.
The OBOC Intensive is for professional dancers and advanced dance students interested in pursuing a long, healthy and successful career in dance. First-time participants will gain a detailed introduction to the distinct elements and methodology that form Countertechnique, while returning participants will have the opportunity to deepen and expand their understanding. Through physical practise, theory, discourse and creative workshops, participants will gain a set of practical tools that they will be able to draw from and apply in their daily dance practice and through performance seasons.
The 2020 OBOC Intensive in Montréal will run for two full weeks, from Monday to Saturday (half days on Saturday). In addition to daily Countertechnique classes and Practical Tools sessions, Countertechnique Founder Anouk van Dijk will invite you into her creative process, and Senior Teacher Niharika Senapati will share improvisation and performance strategies within the context of Anouk van Dijk’s choreographic work for Chunky Move. Tom Koch will share his unique approach of Alexander Technique for dancers, in both plenary and individual sessions. Countertechnique Teachers Kira Blazek Ziaii and Joy Davis will each teach one week during the OBOC, delivering Countertechnique classes and workshops, and Kira will be staging a section from one of Anouk van Dijk’s recent choreographies. The OBOC will conclude with a shared presentation of the various workshops.
The OBOC operates in an intimate setting and across three groups offers spots up to 75 participants. The OBOC draws a diverse mix of participants from all over North America, as well as Europe and Australia. The OBOC is the ultimate opportunity to immerse yourself in Countertechnique, and also an amazing event to meet new dancers, teachers and choreographers, who are interested in pursuing long careers and who love dancing!
More details: https://www.countertechnique.com/obocmontreal2020/
Due to the limited number of places, candidates are asked to submit a personal motivation statement and CV for consideration in PDF format, together not exceeding two pages. An additional online dancer's reel is required, which should include footage shot in a studio (improvisation or choreography). Applications are assessed on level and motivation.
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Application close date: 12th January 2020
The full cost for the intensive is 1,795 Canadian Dollars (CAD), including 15% taxes. A one-time Application Fee of 39 CAD is required for all applicants.
- EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Early Bird spots are available at a price of 1,750 CAD to successful applicants who have submitted their application by Thursday 26 December 2019. - PAYMENT PLANS
Payment plans are available to those who wish to spread their payment. - DEADLINES
Applications close on Sunday 12 January 2020 at midnight. Successful applicants will be notified by Wednesday 12 February 2020 at the latest.
