BANDALOOP

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BANDALOOP is pleased to announce the launch of NEW workshops.  See the end of this message for more information on upcoming opportunities, or click here:  Upcoming Workshops Earlybird rates are available now for Kids Summer Camp and Summer Intensive workshops. COMING TO AN IMAX NEAR YOU "There’s something exciting that happens when different cultures come together as they have in America.  One of the things that happens is incredible creativity." America's Musical Journey, a new film for IMAX and giant screens, premieres February 15 at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Featuring artists including BANDALOOP, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Jon Batiste, and Lil Buck, the film travels across the US with Aloe Blacc as he explores America's unmatched collision of cultures. Learn more on the film website and on social media under #AmericasMusicalJourney.  Filming America's Musical Journey @ Hall Arts Dallas, TX | Photo: James Adamson STRINGS In Fall 2017, the world premiere of STRINGS, commissioned by the Meany Center for the Arts at University of WA, Seattle drew a full house for three performances. Watch the trailer for this exciting new work! The premiere featured an outdoor opening performance, and an indoor performance featuring original music by London-based composer, DJ, and producer Gabriel Prokofiev. "The world premiere of BANDALOOP’s latest work, 'STRINGS,' shows the theatrical depth and verve the company can conjure from their unusual set of skills...music, movement and relationship dynamics all fuse into a perfect package." Read more from The Seattle Times Seattle Post Intelligencer On the heels of a well-received pitch at ISPA NY in January by Amelia Rudolph & Gabriel Prokofiev, BANDALOOP is now booking STRINGS worldwide for 2019 and beyond. Performances at MUPA 2019 in Budapest are confirmed!  STRINGS World Premiere, Meany Center for the Arts, Seattle | Photo: Warren Woo New performance dates will be announced soon! Upcoming Workshops Come immerse yourself in the art of BANDALOOPING! BANDALOOPING OPEN LEVEL Age 12+ Feb 3 & 4, 2018 Sat + Sun 3:00PM - 6:30PM Prerequisites: none BANDALOOPING LEVEL 2 Age 14+ Feb 3 & 4, 2018 Sat + Sun 10:00AM - 1:30PM Prerequisites: one BANDALOOP workshop/series in past 2 years FREE WORKSHOP! FREE TO FLY BANDALOOP Open House Mar 4, 2018 Age 9 - 13: 10:00AM - 12:00PM Age 14+: 2:00PM - 6:00PM Get a free flight test at BANDALOOP: float in the air and dance on walls! Register online. No experience necessary. All gear provided. NEW WORKSHOP! WINGS + SWINGS BANDALOOPING Spring Day Camp Age 8 - 12 Apr 2 - 6, 2018 WINGS + SWINGS is an aerial dancing day camp that focuses on fun, flight and cooperation for young artists.  From a foundation in BANDALOOP's Culture of Safety, youth will activate BANDALOOP Studio’s dance walls, trampoline wall, and low flying floor space with playfulness and focus. Age appropriate lessons include spatial awareness, fundamentals of dance and creative action (on the ground and in the air), and how to be a respectful collaborator. EARLYBIRD PRICING! VERTICAL CREATIVES DAY CAMP Age 8 - 12 Jul 9 - 20, 2018 (daily) 9:00AM - 3:00PM, aftercare 3:00PM - 4:00PM No experience necessary All gear provided Participants bring their own lunch and snacks Your imagination will fly with daily creative movement class, harness assisted vertical dance, & art making. Campers will train in BANDALOOP’s Culture of Safety — caring for themselves and one another while learning new ways to move. Dance practice, athletic creative play and collaboration mix together - giving campers opportunities to be bold, strong and generous. The week will culminate in an informal showing for family and friends. EARLYBIRD PRICING! BANDALOOPING SUMMER INTENSIVE Age 14+ Aug 6 - 17, 2018 10:00AM - 5:00PM, with 1 hour lunch break. Housing not provided. Week 1 – BANDALOOPING Open Level Prerequisite: none Week 2 – BANDALOOPING Ascended [Intermediate/Advanced] Prerequisite: must have taken BANDALOOPING Summer Intensive Week 1. Experienced vertical dancers who have BANDALOOPED in the past or have similar experience can apply to be accepted to attend only week 2. For details on these and other workshops, click here. Scholarships and work study options are available.   BANDALOOP is grateful to the City of Oakland's Cultural Funding Program for their support! SUPPORT BANDALOOP