Join CHOP SHOP: Bodies of Work for two free and fun dance classes! Offered in partnership with Bellevue College and The City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services Department, the FREE Experience Dance Program accompanies the CHOP SHOP: Bodies of Work Contemporary Dance Festival, held February 15 & 16, 2020 at Meydenbauer Center Theatre. In addition to the fun of dancing with us, by participating in the Experience Dance Program you'll receive a reduced price $5 ticket to the 2019 festival performance of your choice! Register on Eventbrite for the Experience Dance Program at Bellevue College.
Two classes are offered as part of the program:
Reading Dance is your chance to engage directly with festival artists as they discuss the craft of choreography. Join the dancers of The Stone Dance Collective and Artistic Director and choreographer Eva Stone as they demystify and reveal the creative process behind contemporary dances. Discover the type of movement language contemporary dance uses, learn different ways that dances are formed, and ask questions of the choreographer and dancers themselves. Reading Dance is open to all ages and abilities.
Introduction to Modern Dance is a fun dance technique class for those interested in learning basic modern dance movement vocabulary: no previous dance experience is necessary! Instructor Eva Stone will lead you through a series of dance exercises exploring the type of movement presented at CHOP SHOP: Bodies of Work. Introduction to Modern Dance is open to all over the age of 8 and all abilities. Please dress in comfortable clothing that's easy to move in.
Experience Dance Program: Bellevue College - Class Schedule
Sunday, January 26, 2020
1pm - 2pm: Reading Dance
2.15pm - 3.15pm: Introduction to Modern Dance
FAQs
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Both classes will be held at Bellevue College in the Stopgap Theater, located in Building E. You can view a campus map here: www.bellevuecollege.edu/location/maps/main.
If you're traveling by car, we recommend that you park in Lot 12 for easy access to the venue. Lot 12 includes ADA accessible parking spots.
If you're traveling by public transit, Bellevue College is served by several bus routes and is located within walking distance of Eastgate Park & Ride. You can view a map of bus stop locations here: www.bellevuecollege.edu/location/maps/alternative. Learn more about public transit options by using King County Metro's online Trip Planner tool or by calling 206.553.3000.
Is there an admission charge or fee to participate in the Experience Dance Program classes?
No - all Experience Dance Program classes are offered completely free of charge! We do ask that you please register/RSVP in advance to ensure that space is available.
Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Reading Dance is open to all ages. We recommend Introduction to Modern Dance for all over the age of 8, but we have had younger participants in the past.
Are participants required to take both classes?
We recommend that participants engage with both classes and your RSVP includes both classes, but you may take either Reading Dance or Introduction to Modern Dance or both - it's entirely up to you.
Are any other Experience Dance Program classes offered in 2020?
We are offering Experience Dance Program classes in January and February 2020 at several Bellevue locations. Please visit chopshopdance.org/edp to view the full 2020 Experience Dance Program class schedule.
How do I receive my discounted $5 ticket to the CHOP SHOP festival performances?
All Experience Dance Program attendees will receive a ticket discount code when they attend the class(es). This discount code can be used to place an order for up to two $5 festival performance tickets through brownpapertickets.com.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions you may have at 206.799.6004 or info@chopshopdance.org.
Photo credit: Intro to Modern Dance at Bellevue College in January 2019, photo by Jennifer Crooks.