Name: Inclusive Dance with Propeller Dance | Jan 22-23 & 29-30 | 10-11:30am
Start: 2025-01-22T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-30T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Ottawa Dance Directive / ODD BOX / Arts Court

Inclusive Dance with Propeller Dance | Jan 22-23 & 29-30 | 10-11:30am

Starting this coming week! Propeller Dance will be giving an Inclusive Dance Workshop Series at ODD!
About this Event

Inclusive Dance Workshop Series with Propeller Dance

Dates: January 22-23 & 29-30
Time: 10-11:30am
Where: Ottawa Dance Directive
Pay What You Can

About Propeller Dance:
Propeller Dance creates, performs and teaches contemporary inclusive dance that breaks down barriers. We uplift and empower people of diverse bodies and minds, while working towards a more equitable society through Disability Arts.

About the Workshop Series:

Join Propeller Dance for a series of workshops led by their Founding Dancers, Co-Founder & Artistic Associate, and Artistic Director. This series provides an opportunity to engage with the practices that shape Propeller Dance’s approach to inclusive contemporary dance.

Open to professional dancers, students, and community members of all abilities, these workshops explore the technique, creative processes, and the innovative possibilities at the intersection of disability and dance. Participants will gain practical tools and insights into how inclusive dance challenges norms, celebrates diversity, and expands creative possibilities, and work equitably with artists and community members with and without disabilities.

Through movement exploration and dialogue, this series deepens participants' understanding of inclusive dance as a vital, impactful, and evolving art form. Whether you are experienced in dance or curious to learn, this workshop series offers a welcoming space for shared learning and discovery.

Discover new perspectives and celebrate the brilliance of inclusive contemporary dance with Propeller Dance!

The workshops will be co-taught by artists from Propeller Dance including:

Founding dancers: Bella Bowes, Moni Hoffman, Liz Winkelaar, Rob Chartier

Artistic Associate: Shara Weaver

Artistic Director: Amelia Rose Griffin

Wednesday, January 22nd:

Shara Weaver in collaboration with Liz Winkelaar, Moni Hoffman, Rob Chartier, Bella Bowes

Thursday, January 23rd:

Liz Winkelaar, Moni Hoffman, Rob Chartier, Bella Bowes

Wednesday, January 29th:

Amelia Rose Griffin in collaboration with Liz Winkelaar, Moni Hoffman, Rob Chartier, Bella Bowes

Thursday, January 30th:

Liz Winkelaar, Moni Hoffman, Rob Chartier, Bella Bowes

For the ongoing health and safety of the community and immunocompromised individuals, we ask that you refrain from attending the classes if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, including but not limited to coughing, sneezing, nasal congestion, sore throat, or fever.

Access:

The Arts Court building has three accessible entry-points, and accessible bathrooms throughout the building.

Ottawa Dance Directive has physically accessible studios, and an accessible bathroom is close to the entrance of the space.
A Venue Information document can be provided upon request
There will be a designated Access Support Worker at every workshop; you can ask this person to:
Assist with entering and exiting the space if needed
Assist with getting water
Advocating for need to repeat or have more clarity on instructions
A designated safe person if you need to take space and need a buddy
Please inform us of any access needs that you have when signing up – we will do our best to support you.

The photo (above) is from Flesh and Spokes by Renata Soutter at Danceworks 2020 and includes dancers Nicolas Benoit, Amelia Rose Griffin, Bella Bowes and Moni Hoffman.

Photo credit: Omer Yukseker

Image Description: This image shows four dancers performing on a dark stage. One dancer is in a wheelchair, supporting another dancer who is balanced horizontally across their lap. Two other dancers are positioned on either side, extending their arms outward, creating a sense of flow and connection. All dancers are dressed in earth-toned costumes, and their movements convey strength and unity.

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Ottawa Dance Directive's winter/spring class schedule!

JANUARY

Tues - Thurs | January 14-15-16 | 10am-11:30am with Jocelyn Todd

Wed & Thurs | January 22 & 23 | 10am-11:30am with Propeller Dance

Wed & Thurs | January 29 & 30 | 10am-11:30am with Propeller Dance

FEBRUARY

Tues - Thurs | February 4-5-6 | 10am-11:30am with Takako Segawa

Tues - Thurs | February 11-12-13 | 10am-11:30am with Takako Segawa

NAC Dance Masterclass

Tuesday, February 18 | 10am-11:30am with Kevin Gohou aka Jr. Maddripp

NAC Dance Masterclass