Contemporary dance workshop for ballet dancers
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Seneka Abeyratne |
The Contemporary Dance Workshop for Ballet Dancers is a leading "Printemps
Français 2014" event and is sponsored by the Alliance Française de Kotte.
It will be conducted by freelance dance choreographer Seneka Abeyratne,
who has a strong background in classical ballet as well as extensive
knowledge of western contemporary dance techniques and choreography.
The workshop is admission free and will be conducted at the Deanna
School of Dancing (Studio 1), Longden Place, Colombo 7 on June 29 from
10 a.m. to 1. p.m. All inquiries may be emailed to Seneka Abeyratne at :
[email protected]
Abeyratne has, in recent years, conducted numerous workshops on
contemporary dance at such venues as the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute,
the Fulbright Commission, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and the
Nelung Arts Centre. His solo dance-theatre performance at Park Street
Mews in 2013 (Colomboscope) was based on Martha Graham technique.
The workshop is recommended for dancers of a minimum of 13 years of
age and with at least one year of ballet training, given its emphasis on
technique and performance quality.
The main objective of the workshop is to demonstrate how to
incorporate simple ballet techniques into contemporary and freestyle
modern dance. The structure will include barre work, centre work, floor
work, and a variety of across-the-floor combinations.
Media contact: Sarah Mahé Chargée de mission culturelle et de
communication Alliance française de Kotte (Colombo), 11, Keppetipola
Mawatha, Colombo 5. |
