November 13th, 2006: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Workshop at The Women's League of Conservative Judaism Biennial Convention
Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Avodah's Artistic Director (Julie Gayer) will present a workshop which will focus on using creative movement and 'Dance Midrash' techniques developed by Avodah's Founding Director, JoAnne Tucker PhD, to explore and gain a new perspective on the Eishet Hayil prayer. (www.wlcj.org)
November 16-17th, 2006
Trinity College's "Expressions of the Spirit" Fall Dance Concert, in Hartford, CT.
(Trinity College is at 300 Summit St., Hartford. Information: 860-297-2199; www.austinarts.org)
Avodah will perform "Mayim: A Ritual of Transformation", a piece that explores the ritual of mikvah from a modern context. --Performers: Connie Procopio, Stephanie Miracle, Julie Gayer, and Newman Taylor Baker (musician/percussionist)
November 19th, 2006
Congregation Beth El in Cherry Hill, NJ
(This is a private event for sisterhood members)
Performers: Connie Procopio, Stephanie Miracle, Sarah Zitnay, Nicole Speletic, Julie Gayer, and Newman Taylor Baker.
December 6th, 2006
Avodah Dance Ensemble Fall Concert in New York City, Time, 7:30 PM $12; $8 seniors and students.
Hebrew Union College, 1 West 4th Street between Broadway and Mercer, New York City.
For information and reservations, please email jewelzkg@yahoo.com or phone (808)-298-1709.
Avodah will perform "Kaddish," choreographed by Founding Director, JoAnne Tucker PhD, "Mayim: A Ritual of Transformation," choreographed by Julie Gayer and dancers with Live Original Music by Newman Taylor Baker, along with other existing and new works.
March 3 - 9, 2007
The Dance of Life Yoga and Movement Retreat in Mexico,
Julie will be co-leading a retreat in Mexico with a very special yoga therapist and dear friend, Robin Rothenberg
(read about her groundbreaking research in this month's issue of the new magazine, Yoga Life). Julie and Robin both
completed the same viniyoga teacher and yoga therapy training and have led retreats together since 1999. Julie says,
"Our goal is to create a state of tranquility and rest,in addition to finding new ways to move and deepen our awareness.
We would love to see have you join us and/or pass on the word to those who may be interested.
Please click on the following link:
www.yogabarn.com/downloads/mardejade_2007.pdf
March 29th - April 4th, 2007
York Correctional Institution for Women
New London, CT.
April 16 - 20th, 2007
Baylor Correction Institution for Women
New Castle, Delaware
May 26th and 27th, 2005
Residency at Oliver Street School, Newark, NJ
Avodah leads a two day residency in character education and conflict resolution for 5th graders. Using movement and storytelling, Avodah dancers Christin Carlow, Amy Osgood, Connie Procopio, and Artistic Director, Julie Gayer, create vignettes in movement with the children. Children are asked to create short movement phrases to illustrate stories that express conflicts and alternative solutions. Avodah performs a new work, "The Duel of the Cat and the Mouse", in addition to existing repertory.
March
Residencies at York Correctional Institution for Women in New London, CT and
Baylor Correctional Institution for Women in New Castle, DE.
With the theme of RITUALS OF TRANSFORMATION, Avodah leads two annual week long residencies teaching and performing with women inmates. The program deeply affects the women who express feeling treated as human beings, increased self-esteem, and deepened committment to following through with oneÕs goals. The women interpret the theme and create movement to express their own private rituals that help them find inner transformation. Guest choreographer and former Avodah dancer, Sidra Bell, set a new work on company members, Amy Osgood, Connie Procopio, and Christin Carlow, called "Language." The piece illustrates tension and tenderness regarding internal and inter-personal communication.
January 6th, 2005
MAYIM, RITUAL OF TRANSFORMATION Premiere
Avodah presents an evening length concert with two repertory works choreographed by JoAnne Tucker, "M'chamocha" and "Hallelu," in addition to a new piece, "Mayim, a Ritual of Transformation." A highlight of the evening is Rabbi Norman Cohen's lecture about the symbolism of water in the Jewish tradition.
December 7, 2004
Rabbi Norman Cohen's class at HUC-JIR
Julie Gayer and Kezia Gleckman Hayman guest teach for Rabbi Norman CohenÕs Creating Modern Midrash Class at Hebrew Union College. They lead students to look at the text and interpret it using a new doorway for understanding--movement. Students comment that the text came alive in different ways and that new perspectives were gained.
November 15th, 2004
Avodah Job Corps
Julie Gayer, Kezia Gleckman Hayman, and Newman Taylor Baker lead a seminar using yoga, dance, and music to teach interconnectedness of community.
August 9 - 13, 2004
Workshop: Professional Development Workshop for Teachers and Artists
"Using Movement, Storytelling and Percussion to Promote Intercultural Harmony"
9 AM - 5 PM Monday through Thursday, 9 AM - 1 PM Friday
Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp
Steamboat Springs, CO.
Workshop Fee: $400/$560 with college credits
Housing Available: Single $495, Double $295 includes local transportation and lunch Monday through Thursday
Register by June 15
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