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Dance jam: Many images of people dancing in a big cathedral-like hall superimposed upon each other.

Toronto Tuesday dance Jam

Ongoing

Ongoing

Learn and practice the art of Contact Improvisation and enjoy live music from our roster of 30 different musicians.
TIME AND DATE: 

Ongoing weekly on Tuesday Nights

6:00 pm Class 

7:00 pm Dance Jam 

7:50 pm live music begins 

LOCATION: Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave Toronto (Wheelchair accessible)

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INTRODUCTION TO CONTACT IMPROVISATION FOR BEGINNERS

April 8

SIZE: 8 people max due to studio size

Take all of the classes or drop by for one workshop.

TEACHER: Kathleen Rea

LOCATION: home studio in Roncesvalles Toronto area (two flights up)

TIME AND DATE: Saturday, April 8, 2023

10:00 am - 1:00 Ppm

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Three set of feet in varying state of lift on a wooden sunlight floor.

sPRING aXIS SYLLABUS CLASS sERIES

Apr 6- Jun 1

Class series with Axis Syllabus teacher Kathleen Rea. Together we will research flexibility, strength, alignment, anatomical attributes and ways of moving that are basically safe and energy-conservative. Kathleen will refer to physics, anatomy, and relevant scientific data from various fields.

TIME: 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm Axis Syllabus Class

LEVEL: All levels welcome

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Kathleen leans on he right hand & shin with her hips and arm arching upwards in a light blond floor.

sPRING dance class series inspired by the aXIS SYLLABUS

Apr 6- Jun 1

Class series with Axis Syllabus teacher Kathleen Rea. Together we will dance considering flexibility, strength, alignment, anatomical attributes, and ways of moving that are basically safe and energy-conservative. 

TIME: 7:45 pm to 9:00  pm  - Dance Class 

Level: Some experience with movement is required.

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Workshop: Luke, who dances using a wheelchair & Kathleen coteaching students in a bright studio.

Every Body Can Dance jam

April 15

DESCRIPTION: A dance jam that is disability lead and welcoming dance jam and has live music
FACILITATORS: Luke Anderson and Kathleen Rea
DATES:
Saturday, April 15, 2023 - 11:00 am to 2:00
Saturday, Sept 9, 2023 - 10:00 am to 1:00
Saturday, Nov 11, 2023 - 10:00 am to 1:00
TIME:
11:00 dance Class led by Kathleen Rea and Luke Anderson
12:00 to 1:30 Dance Jam
1:30 to 2:00 Closing circle and hang out
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Productions: Kathleen Rea lifts Suzanne Liska on her back

Advanced Contact Improvisation 3 class Series with Teacher Kathleen Rea

April 22

SIZE: 6 people max due to studio size

DATES:
Saturday mornings/afternoons 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sat April 22
Sat April 20
Sat May 6 

All participants are required to sign-up for all three as the learning stacks on a class by class. 

LOCATION: home studio in Roncesvalles Toronto area (two flights up)

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Luke carries Jayeden on his arm and his wheelchair as they both swing their head up to the corner

"fINDING hELIX" production

May 5 to 7

Friday, May 5 @ 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 6 @ 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 7 @ 3:30 pm

DANCERS/COCREATORS: Luke Anderson and Jayeden Walker

CHOREOGRAPHER: Kathleen Rea

MUSICIAN: Cheryl Ockrant

LOCATION: Redwood Theatre

1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto 

(wheelchair accessible but please see details at the box office, attendees must be masked to protect a vulnerable performer)

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Drawing of people with different lengths of hair wearing skirts & pants  & dancing in a circle.

WOMEN and Marginalized Genders Dance Jam with Live Music

May 13

DESCRIPTION: Affinity contact dance jam for women and/or marginalized genders. The dance jam will include a class and a dance jam with live music.
DATES:
Saturday, May 13, 2023 - 11:00 am to 2:00
Saturday, Oct 14, 2023 - 10:00 am to 1:00
Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 - 10:00 am to 1:00
TIME: 

11:00 dance class
12:00 to 1:30 dance Jam with Live Music
1:30 to 2:00 closing circle and hang out

LOCATION:  Society Club House 967 College Street, Toronto (wheelchair accessible)

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Ongoing

Toronto Tuesday Dance Jam with Live Music

6pm

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9:00pm

Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave, Toronto (Wheelchair accessible)

Event Details

Ongoing

Toronto Tuesday Dance Jam with Live Music

Learn and practice the art of Contact Improvisation and enjoy live music from our roster of 30 different musicians.
The class is at 6 pm and...

Event Details

6pm

-

9:00pm

Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave, Toronto (Wheelchair accessible)

Sunday March 19 @ 4:30 pm

"Finding Helix" Production

7pm

-

10pm

Redwood Theatre 1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Y7 (Wheelchair accessible but please see access info at box office to see details)

Event Details

Sunday March 19 @ 4:30 pm

"Finding Helix" Production

 BOXOFFICE


MASKING IS REQUIRED DUE TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS


FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/513804027570407


DESCRIPTION OF "Fi...

Event Details

7pm

-

10pm

Redwood Theatre 1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Y7 (Wheelchair accessible but please see access info at box office to see details)

THURSDAYS, April 6 to June 1

The Axis Syllabus with Kathleen Rea

6:15 pm

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7:30 pm

Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles, Toronto (Wheelchair accessible)

Event Details

THURSDAYS, April 6 to June 1

The Axis Syllabus with Kathleen Rea

Class series with Axis Syllabus teacher Kathleen Rea. Together we will research flexibility, strength, alignment, anatomical attributes and ...

Event Details

6:15 pm

-

7:30 pm

Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles, Toronto (Wheelchair accessible)

THURSDAYS, MARCH 30 TO JUNE 1

Dance Class Inspired By The The Axis Syllabus with Kathleen Rea

7:45 pm

-

9:00 pm

Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles, Toronto (Wheelchair accessible)

Event Details

THURSDAYS, MARCH 30 TO JUNE 1

Dance Class Inspired By The The Axis Syllabus with Kathleen Rea

Class series with Axis Syllabus teacher Kathleen Rea. Together we will dance considering flexibility, strength, alignment, anatomical attrib...

Event Details

7:45 pm

-

9:00 pm

Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles, Toronto (Wheelchair accessible)

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Introduction to Contact Improvisation for Beginners

10:00 am

-

1:00 pm

Home dance studio in Roncesvalles, Toronto (Not Wheelchair accessible)

Event Details

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Introduction to Contact Improvisation for Beginners

Learn beginner contact improvisation with teacher Kathleen Rea


SIZE: 8 people max due to studio size

Take all of the classes or drop by for on...

Event Details

10:00 am

-

1:00 pm

Home dance studio in Roncesvalles, Toronto (Not Wheelchair accessible)

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