Mirage: The Philosophy of Apples … workshops for young people

Physical theatre practitioner Steven Zilinskas, and choreographer Briar Adams, are teaming up to present Mirage: The Philosophy of Apples, a workshop series for young people.

Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? Would Isaac Newton still have discovered gravity, if he had been wearing a hat? What if he had sat under that apple tree in May, instead of September… and had been hit in the head by a spring blossom, and not a falling autumn apple!

Are you a good apple… or a bad one?!

We are looking for groups of young people (aged 10+) who would like to come bobbing for apples with Steven and Briar, to help us find the the funniest and most absurd aspects of trying to fit all the apples into the fruit salad of life.

These workshops engage young people in the use of creative techniques from physical theatre, script writing and comedy, to investigate themes like: individual identity and group cohesion; responsibility and predetermination; inspiration and being self-motivated… to help them figure out when to fit in, and when stand up for yourself, all inspired by Newton’s apple tree and the physics of fate.
If you are interested in finding out more, or to request an education pack, contact Steven on s.zilinskas@hackballet.com

https://www.stevenzilinskas.com/workshops

Thankyou HackBallet tribe!

Thankyou for being part of the @hackballet @spacehoxton #tribe 😍

We love having fun getting #creative and #exploring #contemporaryballet #choreography
and #improvisation 🌈

Join us at SPACe for new #beginnersballet courses starting this week πŸ˜ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ͺπŸ’ž Follow featured dance artists @briar.adams @bleuphoenix88 @joshua_royal @attila_andrasi_works_ @kindylynne @mari.edmond @ashleighwilsondances @zuzatehanu for more upcoming #ballet #dance #fitness and #performance experiences in #london and #international πŸ—ΊπŸŒπŸŒ…πŸŒ‡πŸŒŒ

Thankyou for being part of the @hackballet @spacehoxton #tribe 😍

We love having fun getting #creative and #exploring #contemporaryballet #choreography
and #improvisation 🌈

Join us at SPACe for new #beginnersballet courses starting this week πŸ˜ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ͺπŸ’ž Follow featured dance artists @briar.adams @bleuphoenix88 @joshua_royal @attila_andrasi_works_ @kindylynne @mari.edmond @ashleighwilsondances @zuzatehanu for more upcoming #ballet #dance #fitness and #performance experiences in #london and #international πŸ—ΊπŸŒπŸŒ…πŸŒ‡πŸŒŒ

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Dance improves social cohesion

Dance improves social cohesion
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Research from @guidoorgs @matthias_sperling @goldsmithsuol @ucl @oxford_uni @stedmundhall #neuroscience #research #dancescience #dance #dancers #dancerslife #choreography #performance #science #social #cohesion #psychology #synchronicity #positivevibes #cognitive #neuropsychology
https://philpapers.org/rec/ZIMTCO-18

Dance improves social cohesion
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Research from @guidoorgs @matthias_sperling @goldsmithsuol @ucl @oxford_uni @stedmundhall #neuroscience #research #dancescience #dance #dancers #dancerslife #choreography #performance #science #social #cohesion #psychology #synchronicity #positivevibes #cognitive #neuropsychology
https://philpapers.org/rec/ZIMTCO-18

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Well done team @hackballet #elicitations @greensidevenues

15 shows, 3 casts, 2 photo shoots and sold out shows! Well done team @hackballet
#ballet#company#elicitations#hackballet#jadestudio#royalterrace#greenside#edinburghfringe#shows#performance#photography#Repost @hulyalevent1 @bleuphoenix88 @lance_collins25 @briar.adams @mari.edmond @katy_mcmillan @hackballet @greensidevenues

15 shows, 3 casts, 2 photo shoots and sold out shows! Well done team @hackballet 
#ballet#company#elicitations#hackballet#jadestudio#royalterrace#greenside#edinburghfringe#shows#performance#photography#Repost @hulyalevent1 @bleuphoenix88 @lance_collins25 @briar.adams @mari.edmond @katy_mcmillan @hackballet @greensidevenues

15 shows, 3 casts, 2 photo shoots and sold out shows! Well done team @hackballet
#ballet#company#elicitations#hackballet#jadestudio#royalterrace#greenside#edinburghfringe#shows#performance#photography#Repost @hulyalevent1 @bleuphoenix88 @lance_collins25 @briar.adams @mari.edmond @katy_mcmillan @hackballet @greensidevenues

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New Adult Contemporary Ballet Performance Course starts January 9th

The Autumn Ballet Fusion performance course is nearing the end and we will be filming on December 12th and creating our final film project over the holiday break.

Are you keen to get involved in our next Adult Performance Project?

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The next Adult Performance course starts on January 9th at SPACeHoxton. This course will run for 12 weeks with the final session on March 27th. The choreography will be created by Briar Adams and rehearsed by Hack Ballet company dancers to hone your technique and expand your expressive range.

This 12 week general level course is open to adults with some dance experience in ballet, contemporary or any related style, who want to improve their general fitness while learning to create and perform original dance choreography.

During the course you will focus intensively on learning an original contemporary ballet choreography, building on the basic principles of classical ballet and contemporary techniques to give you a solid technique that allows you to respond effortlessly to choreographic combinations and move with precision and powery . The course will help you grow your confidence, build performance skills and expand your fitness and freedom of movement.

 

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In a supportive, friendly environment where dancers from all backgrounds are welcome, you will receive professional coaching to hone your technique and express your dance personality.

Ready to sign up?

Use this link to book your place online via eventbrite:

Course Time and Dates:

This intensive course runs for 12 weeks on Mondays from 7.30pm – 8.30pm

First Class: Monday 9th January 2017

19:30 – 20:30 GMT

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Performance/Filming: Monday 27th March 2017

To get the most out of the course, participants are advised to attend every session. Please advise the course leader on education@hackballet.com if there will be any planned absences for any course dates.

 

LOCATION

SPACe Hoxton

Sports and Performing Arts Centre

Falkirk Street

London

N1 6HQ

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Maybe contemporary ballet is not for you

If you are a person who doesn’t want to have fun and be inspired to feel, move, and create, leave now.

 

Hack Ballet is an innovative company that seeks to connect with and inspire our community of creative and open minded artists and dance lovers.

 

Contemporary dance is not for everyone.

 

If you want to see traditional ballet, contemporary or commercial dance, there are some amazing companies out there for you. We love their work! Our choreography and performances are inspired by the best of traditional dance theatre.

 

We are not them, and we’re not trying to be! So if you are a traditional, conventional person who doesn’t like surprises or having your expectations challenged, that’s ok. Now is a good time to move on.

 

If, on the other hand, you love to think deeply about social issues, the body, fashion, and the beauty of living movement, read on.

 

Hack Ballet started as a concept, created in a derelict pub in North London, by choreographer Briar Adams and her original cast of creative, idiosyncratic movers. Those dancers worked tirelessly to bring to life Briar’s first theatrical work, “Surface Tension”, a clash of ballet, contemporary, contact improvisation and popping.

 

From our humble beginnings the company has created work for the most unusual of venues, including underground hipster watering holes, historic art deco venues, bars, clubs, and some of London’s most interesting dance theatres.

 

Join us and be part of the next generation of dance expressionists.