Performances and Workshops

Lecture/Demonstration Performances

These performances are tailored to the specific age group(K-12) and are presented by KRD’s professional touring company.  They are 45 minutes to 1 hour in length and feature the touring repertoire created by critically acclaimed Choreographer/Artistic Director Kim Robards.  Students witness costumed excerpts of the same sophisticated  yet accessible modern dance pieces that audiences around the globe see in performance.  The Lec/Dem Performances are structured to incorporate brief explanatory narration designed to age appropriately engage students; include audience participation; provide opportunities for select students from the audience to come onto stage to create a “mini focus piece” based on pieces they see performed; and culminate with a question and answer session with the dancers.

Workshops

Dance workshops are generally 45 minute to 1 hour in length.  KRD utilizes an “artist as athlete” approach to engage boys and girls alike.  Dance is utilized as a tool for teaching basic dance skills but also to educate participants from all backgrounds about developing self-esteem, self-confidence, problem solving skills, goal setting, etc.  generally dance workshops are based on a modern dance approach with the teaching of dance skills and vocabulary, and may incorporate creative movement elements wherein the students create group “focus pieces” based on class material and exploration of their own creative movement ideas.  Workshops are taught by members of KRD’s professional touring company who are also qualified, respected teachers. KRD also offers workshops in the dance disciplines of modern, ballet, jazz, and hip hop, among others.

Site Requirements

For both performances and workshops KRD prefers a minimum 35’ x 40’ space with a wood floor and high ceilings such as a gym. Minimum space is 25’ x 30’. On-site sound equipment is preferred and must accommodate CDs.  For Performances a microphone is requested and access to a secure room or locker room within proximity to the performance area is required to use as a dancer dressing room.

Email: outreach@kimrobardsdance.org