HEATHER EASLEY
movement artist.
a dance + movement intensive
presented by: Cantankerous Creatures & HYBRIDMOTION
directed by: Heather Easley
APPLICATIONS FOR CO/MOTION 2023 HAVE NOW CLOSED.
co/motion is a dance + movement intensive designed to bring together a dynamic group of movement artists in Boston. Our mission is to give dancers, particularly professionals, a space to immerse themselves in great dancing for a week with both opportunities for rigor, as well as space for listening to the body. We explore how we want to show up in community without any tease of a job as a motivator, constantly creating pure connections and authenticity in movement. With our programming, we try to eliminate the idea that anyone wanting to attend must require specific background in their training, but rather emphasize diversity in movement.
Days 1-5 of the intensive, participants will partake in Somatic Ballet, Contemporary, Upside Down, and Creative Process. Day 6 of the intensive is dedicated to the ongoing Creative Process. Our Creative Content Director will be on site each day capturing the intensive and providing participants with materials to develop their digital resume.
To see works created at previous years at co/motion, click here.
Scroll down to learn more about co/motion 2023!
Contact Heather at he@hybridmotion.us with any questions.
adrian hoffman / somatic ballet
mark caserta / contemporary
jun kuribayashi / upside down
nicole von arx / contemporary
shawn ahern / creative process
melissa buffer / physical therapy
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
10-10:30 Welcome Meeting
10:30-12 Somatic Ballet / Adrian Hoffman
10-10:30 Warm Up Space
10:30-12 Somatic Ballet / Adrian Hoffman
10-10:30 Warm Up Space
10:30-12 Somatic Ballet / Adrian Hoffman
12:15-1:45 Upside Down / Jun Kuribayashi
1:45-2:45 Lunch
2:45-4:15 Contemporary / Mark Caserta
4:30-6:30 Creative Process / Shawn Ahern
12:15-1:45 Contemporary / Mark Caserta
1:45-2:45 Lunch Discussion with Faculty
2:45-4:15 Contemporary Partnering / Jun Kuribayashi
4:30-6:30 Creative Process / Shawn Ahern
12:15-1:45 Upside Down / Jun Kuribayashi
1:45-2:45 Lunch
2:45-4:45 Physical Therapy / Melissa Buffer
5:00-6:30 Creative Process / Shawn Ahern
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
10-10:30 Warm Up Space
10:30-12 Somatic Ballet / Adrian Hoffman
12:15-1:45 Contemporary / Nicole Von Arx
1:45-2:45 Lunch Discussion with Faculty
2:45-4:15 Contemporary Partnering / Jun Kuribayashi
4:30-6:30 Creative Process / Shawn Ahern
10-10:30 Warm Up Space
10:30-12 Somatic Ballet / Adrian Hoffman
12:15-1:45 Upside Down / Jun Kuribayashi
1:45-2:45 Lunch
2:45-4:15 Contemporary / Nicole Von Arx
4:30-6:30 Creative Process / Shawn Ahern
10-10:30 Warm Up Space
10:30-12 Somatic Ballet / Adrian Hoffman
12:15-6 Creative Process / Shawn Ahern
APPLICANTS:
Age: 19 +
Background + Required Skills: This intensive is intended for professional dancers / movers or those who are on a pre-professional track. We welcome individuals from any type of movement background.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and positive atmosphere. We invite all prospective participants come with openness and enthusiasm to explore new things.
TUITION:
Intensive Tuition: $675
Includes: over 30 hrs of class, access to photo & video from intensive, professional discussions with faculty, scheduled events with peers and faculty
Financial Aid: co/motion will be providing various ways to support applicants with financial need. Please read SUPPORT box below for more information.
DEADLINES:
All applications are due on May 7th, 2023 at 11:59PM EST.
You will be notified of your acceptance by May 20th.
Please let us know of your choice to attend and submit your $100 deposit by June 15th.
Full payment due July 1st.
SUPPORT:
We understand how expenses can quickly add up when attending an intensive. At co/motion we want to do all we can to help those in financial need. No one's education should be limited due to financial concern. We have a few options available for those who are seeking financial assistance:
SCHOLARSHIPS: co/motion has a limited number of scholarships available. Scholarships will be awarded based on need. You can apply for a scholarship in your intensive application. In addition to need-based scholarships, co/motion will offer one partial scholarship to a participant pursuing a career outside of dance, but still actively chasing their passion for movement. This scholarship is called the Fred Moss Scholarship, and honors a close friend and prior participant of co/motion.
MEDIA WORK-STUDY POSITION: We are looking for a talented individual with videography experience to fill a media work-study position this summer. The individual should have experience capturing dance on camera, video editing, and should have access to quality filming equipment. Additionally, the work-study applicant will be asked to make a reel covering the day's activities. In return for their work, participants will be able to attend co/motion free of charge. Interested individuals can apply here - please also submit an Intensive Application when applying.
HOUSING CONNECTOR: We are so thankful that co/motion can be an experience that calls to artists both within, and outside, the Boston community. Many non-local dancers ability to attend co/motion is restricted by the additional cost of housing. This year, we are trying to connect local and non-local dancers, and act as a liaison, to help participants that are traveling find access to housing. If a local dancers has a spare room and hosts a non-local participant, co/motion will offer the local dancer $100 off their tuition. Both local and non-local dancers interested in this program should email Heather at he@hybridmotion.us
