The New England Local held a get-out-of-your-seat dance and movement workshop at the Boston Center of Adult Education on Feb. 25. SAG-AFTRA member and FreEMotion/LibreEMoción Repertory Company cofounder Dan Marshall led the evening workshop. Joining Marshall were members and performers from the films Joy (2015) and The Finest Hours (2016), Shira Price, Kate Jurdi and Kristen Annese.
Instructors guided participants of all skill levels through the universal elements of partner, solo and group dancing specifically for film and television. Many styles and forms of dance were covered, including disco, funk, swing and salsa, with focus given to poise, character and presentation. Other subjects covered included footwork and partnering techniques, body movement and styling, isolations and combinations. It was a fun, active night for all.
Photo: Member and conservatory instructor Dan Marshall teaches the group some footwork.
Participants stretch and loosen up at the beginning of the high-energy conservatory.
Attendees pair up and learn some partnering techniques.
Participants practice group dancing and body movements.
The group breaks into free dance — complete with their own Soul Train Line.
Dan Marshall, right, uses disco to teach group choreography.
A group of happy class participants at the end of the night.
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