Welcome to the Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival’s tenth year programming dance performances and workshops for children and youth from Kindergarten to Grade 12!
The GCDF offers diverse, innovative and curriculum-based programming with an impressive history of bringing dance to over 18,000 students in the last nine years.
The GCDF has a wide knowledge of dance artists from the region as well as from across Canada.
Around the Festival dates (May 31-June 3, 2012) we can provide workshops with Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival artists. This year's workshop and artists include:
Performing: Beyond Technique with Vancouver choreographer Paras Terezakis
Dancing Science with Vancouver dance company LINK Dance
Elevation with Toronto choreographer Allen Kaeja
Throughout the year we can provide workshops with local dance artist Tanya Williams or with the
Co-Artistic Directors of the Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival, Janet Johnson and Catrina von Radecki.
Creating Dance-Theatre from Everyday Movements with Tanya Williams
Creating Dance-Theatre from Stories and Gesture with Tanya Williams
Creative Movement with Catrina von Radecki
Contemporary Dance Technique with Janet Johnson
How much does it cost?
Your school can book either a full day or a half day of workshops:
Full Day (Includes four to six workshops) | $400
Half Day (Includes two one-hour workshops) | $200
There is a maximum of 40 students allowable per workshop (smaller class sizes are preferred).
Are there any technical requirements?
We require access to a gym with sound equipment and volunteer and/or teacher assistance.
How do I book workshops for my school?
For more information or to book workshops for your school, please contact Catrina von Radecki at 519-780-2220 or gcdf [at] bellnet.ca.
Workshops book quickly, so don't miss out!
The GCDF is funded in part by
"Power Up" website banner photos: Gadfly Dance Company by photographer Erica S Chea
