RUTH MILLS DANCE:THEATRE:MUSIC:FILM

Photo: Sid Scott ; 2013

Contemporary Dance

Winter Intensive 2

nd – 6th January 2014

The Winter Intensive will, for a third time,

bring in a new year immersed in joyous dance. From the 2

nd – 6th January the intensive consists of daily

classes, workshops and lectures designed to inspire and

support dancers and physical performers to fulfil their unique

potential.

Offering access to high level training in a safe, happy and

stimulating environment from which to express and expand.

COURSE CONTENT

Photo: Sid Scott ; 2013

CONTEMPORARY MILLS TECHNIQUE Based on the fundamentals of dance kinesiology,

movement analysis and a solid technical foundation informed by

Martha Graham technique.

Working from the contraction, release and spiral of the spine in

building strength, agility and physical expression.

RELEASE Focusing on the breath, skeletal alignment, joint articulation and the

release of muscular tension.

Harnessing the power of gravity and momentum to facilitate breath

taking, dynamic movement

PARTNERING. Building trust and skill in developing the beautiful art of the duet.

MUSIC AND CHOREOGRAPHY From musical choices to collaboration and sound recording,

We will explore rhythm, meter and duration of time based work.

Developing emotional content, feel, atmosphere and learning the

basic skills needed in mixing music for choreography.

LECTURE SERIES Art and Avoiding the Obvious

With visiting artists

PERFORM On Sunday 5

th January we will host an informal afternoon of music,

and refreshments for an invited audience, friends and family, with a

sharing of work in progress

.

TIMES AND PRICES Thursday 2

nd – Monday 6

th

January 2014

Contemporary Mills Technique

Daily 10 – 11:30

Full week: £37 / £32 : Daily rate: £7:50 / £6:50

Release

Daily 11:45 – 1:15 :

Full week: £37 / £32 : Daily rate: £7:50 / £6:50

Partnering

Daily 2:15 – 3:45

Full week: £37 / £32 : Daily rate: £7:50 / £6:50

Music and choreography / Lectures

Daily 4 – 5pm

Full week: £32 / £27 : Daily rate: £6:50 / £5:50

Perform

Sunday 5th January 4pm

Booking the full course? *Book before 6th

December

2013 for discount price: £130 / £110

BOOOKING AND INFORMATION Email: ruthmillsdance@live.com

Tel: +44(0)7729 456749

www.ruthmillsdance.wix.com/millsy

Twitter: @ruthmillsdance

VENUE In The Moment

Centre for Movement and Well Being

72 Berkeley Street

Glasgow.

Ruth Mills is one of Scotland’s leading dancers, choreographers and movement directors with over twenty years professional experience in contemporary dance. She has toured extensively as a dancer both nationally and internationally. A graduate of London Contemporary Dance School, Ruth is well known for her dedication to the form, precision and artistry of dance. Teaming this expertise with a passion for new music and film, her creations often extend out of the theatre into film and music video. Her work is provocative, intelligent, uncompromising in its professionalism and showcases the best creative talent Scotland has to offer. Ruth has chosen to commit much of her time to sharing her skills with professional, amateur and studying dancers across the UK and beyond.

"I'm on a mission to get the whole world

dancing."

Photo: Colin Thom ; 2013

Happy New Year 2014

RUTH MILLS DANCE:THEATRE:MUSIC:FILM

www.ruthmillsdance.wix.com/millsy