We will work with Equus Projects Artistic Director, JoAnna Mendl Shaw (https://www.equus-onsite.org/) in collaboration with the popular Catskill equestrian, equine trainer and musician, Dan McCarthy (https://www.saddlerock.info/) in two workshops. The workshops will explore the interspecies dialogue between humans and equines.
Workshop schedule:
Saturday, November 6th:
Morning: workshop for equestrians – a session with equines that introduces movement explorations and improvisation techniques that Shaw uses to create performance works with horses.
Afternoon: studio session at Middlebrook, we deepen the embodied experience, exploring without horses.
The November 7th workshop is also for dancers who have always dreamed of dancing with a horse! Dancers audit the morning equine session and join equestrians in the studio Saturday afternoon.
Sunday, November 7th
Morning: workshop of equine experiences led by Shaw and McCarthy.
Afternoon: a studio session at Middlebrook where Shaw, joined by guest dance artist, Teresa Fellion (https://bodystoriesfellion.org/) will translate the morning paddock experiences into choreographic explorations.
We encourage auditors to come and observe both workshops!
Dancers and “non-dancers” of all ages, abilities, and interests are welcome! Your involvement with the horses can also easily be at your comfort level.
Dates:
Friday, Nov 5: Communal Dinner and Dance/Music Improvisation Jam
Saturday, Nov 6: 9 am-5 pm Workshop with Equestrians
Sunday, Nov 7: 9 am-3 pm Workshop for Dancers
Rates:
Single Day – $200
2-Days – $350
Residency Accommodations – $30/night
Auditing – $25/day
*Due to the ever changing nature of the Delta variant, we require for participants to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination and to test negative 48 hours in advance. Policies for this may be updated.
**Visit this The Equus Projects website for more information: https://www.equus-onsite.org/dancing-with-horses-in-the-catskills
