Kahawi Dance Theatre’s Aboriginal Dance Training Program

Artistic Director & Choreographer: Santee Smith

Brief Synopsis: Aboriginal Dance Training (ADT) program is a physical training intensive with weekly classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Cultural Dance Repertoire, KDT Repertoire and Dance Practice Lectures. In 2012, KDT offers our special alternative training classes/workshops in Muscle & Bone, Gaga and a Choreographic Lab led by Charles Koroneho.

Our one of a kind program offers a combination of western-based dance and Indigenous dance techniques/styles complemented by alternative training systems that are aimed to activate and prepare the body and mind for movement and performance.

ADT is designed for participants possessing a foundation and experience in dance. The goal of the program is to maximize physical training, body awareness, physical strength and flexibility and to increase exposure and investigation into Indigenous dance forms both traditional and contemporary. Our ADT program is open to people of all cultural backgrounds.

Dates/Times
August 7 – Aug 31

Prices
Drop-in Classes: $15
One Week of Classes: $400
Full Four Week ADT Program (Aug 7 – Aug 31): $1600 + HST.

Location
Canada’s National Ballet School
400 Jarvis Street
Toronto, Ontario

Contact Information
Phone: 416.923.7373
Email: training@kahawidance.org
Online Registration: http://www.kahawidance.org/adt/?page_id=20
Website: www.kahawidance.org

Kahawi World Premiere of Susuriwka -Willow Bridge

Co-produced with Yokohama Noh Theatre, Kaha:wi Dance Theatre and with Harbourfront Centre’s Planet IndigenUS Festival 2012
Artistic Director & Choreographer: Santee Smith

Brief Synopsis: A powerful and metaphorical journey, Susuriwka – willow bridge is an emotional and challenging homage to land and spirit. It is a dance work that explores inter-connection, sacredness, loss and revitalization. As dancers move to the entrancing indigenous sound, reliving spiritual connections on stage, we are reminded to awaken spirit in every day life, especially in the face of turmoil and catastrophe.

Times
Friday, August 17, 2012 @ 7:00PM
Saturday, August 18, 2012 @ 2:00PM & 7:00PM
Sunday, August 19, 2012 @ 7:00PM

Ticket Prices
Regular: $30
CultureBreak (Students/Under 25): $15
Groups: $25
Venue/Box Office: Phone: 416-973-4000, press 1
http://tickets.harbourfrontcentre.com/production.aspx?id=18298

Location
Fleck Dance Theatre
207 Queens Quay West
Toronto, Ontario

Website
http://www.kahawidance.org