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Contemporary Jazz Masterclass with Sheron Wray
The Ailey ExtensionpresentsContemporary Jazz Masterclasswith Sheron Wray (UK)Sunday, September 21, 200811am-1pmAbout this workshop:The repertory for this workshop will be drawn from Lucky for Some (2003) originally performed in the United Kingdom with live music by the Wyton Marsalis Septet. The dynamic range of this workshop is best suited to dancers who have strong modern technique, strong rhythmic sensibilities and dynamism. Beyond simply learning the set choreography, the class will introduce dancers to The Kaleidoscope Approach; a unique approach to improvisation framed by jazz music form. This method enables dancers through applying specific techniques to the choreopgraphic material to create new movement spontaneously and fluidly with musical intention and to confidently interact with other dancers with the excitement of risk.Cost:$25 - Masterclass$22.50 - Professional Rate*$12.50 - Ailey Registered Student Discount*Professinal discount requires ID including AFTRA, AGMA, EQUITY, and/or SAGThe Ailey StudiosThe Joan Weill Center for Dance405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue)New York, NY 10019Space is limited! About Sheron Wray:Sheron Wray has danced with the UK's leading contemporary dance companies - Rambert Dance Company and London Contemporary Dance Theate. In 1992, Wray formed JazzXchange Music and Dance Company, creating, improvising, and performing with musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Byron Wallen, Julian Joseph and Bobby McFerrin. Wray is the custodian of Dudley's Harmonica Breakdown and has performed the peice both on stage and in films. In addition to dance, Wray also works as a director and is currently directing a new physical theater work, Muhammad Ali and Me by Mojisola Adebayo.

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