Ballets Jazz Montréal's workshop around Dance Me is a dance masterclass held at Théâtre Maisonneuve, in the Place des Arts complex in Montreal, Canada. It is led by Andrew Mikhaiel, who was a member of the original cast of Dance Me – Music by Leonard Cohen, and the session is set for November 28.
What the session involves
Each class opens with a warm-up. Participants then move on to a choreographic exploration of excerpts from Dance Me, the company's work inspired by the music of Leonard Cohen. It is a chance to work with material drawn from a production rather than a generic exercise, and to see how movement is built from a piece of music.
Who it suits
- Open to all levels, so no prior dance experience is required.
- Suitable for ages 14 and up.
- Capped at 35 participants, which keeps the room small enough for individual attention.
- Taught in English.
The workshop works well for dancers curious about contemporary jazz, for those who have followed the company's repertoire, and for visitors to Montreal who want to take part in the city's dance scene rather than only watch it. Théâtre Maisonneuve is a performance venue, so the setting itself is part of the experience.
For details and booking, the event page is listed on the dansedanse.ca website under the workshop's title.