Take dance class as part of SIDEWAYS DOOR II: a weekend of ecstasies & escape routes! 

Individual classes are sliding scale $15 – $30, take both for $25 – $50.

10-11:30am – Class with Laila J. Franklin

This contemporary movement class is interested in excess, fatigue, virtuosity, and care. Drawing from my background in Countertechnique and contact improvisation, we will explore ways to move in and out of the ground, to move with and through space, and to move amongst one another with deep bodily and spatial awareness. This class will include guided improvisation, learned exercises, and phrase work.

12:30-2pm Class with LOCULUS

LOCULUS will lead you through a series of prompts, scores, and investigations in this open level improvisation class. Our work together draws from contact improvisation, ensemble work, nosie, authentic movement, ecology, punk shows, and rhythmic puzzles. This class will move from structured dancing into an open group score during which we can experience the full potential of our dancing selves in conversation with eachother.

SIDEWAYS DOOR II is the second semi-annual festival celebrating multi-disciplinary performance, process and practice organized by LOCULUS. The festival takes place at multiple venues throughout the Pioneer Valley and brings together local and regional dancers, sound and video artists, and poets for three days of performances, classes, and workshops. For more festival events visit www.loculuscollective.com/festival