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SUMMARY:COUNTERWEIGHT RIGGING WORKSHOP WITH DANA TAYLOR
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intensive workshop day combining hands-on training in counterweight rigging and an opportunity to ask the expert about any of the challenging tech questions you might have. Expert presenter\, Dana Taylor\, leads this workshop which will focus on rigging safety\, industry standards\, system operation and upkeep\, common rigging practices\, procedures\, equipment\, and design factors. \nDATE AND TIME:\nWednesday\, July 16\, 2025\n9:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (detailed schedule of the day below) \n*Deadline for registration is Friday\, July 11th*\n**Registration will be capped at 20 participants** \nREGISTRATION LINK \n\nLOCATION:\nEastview High School\n6200 140th Street West\nApple Valley\, MN 55124 \nCOST: FREE \nCLOCK HOURS: Certificates will be given for 5 Clock Hours \nTARGET AUDIENCE:\nK-12 and College/University Theater Educators\, Directors\, Tech Directors\, Designers\, and others who work with educational theater or performing arts programs and would like deeper training in how to safely use  counterweight rigging systems in their theaters. \n\nSCHEDULE FOR THE DAY \n\n\n9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Arrival and Check In at Eastview High School\n9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Welcome\, Introductions\, and Counterweight Rigging Session\n11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Lunch Break (catered lunch included)\n12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Counterweight Rigging Session\n2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Wrap Up + Evaluation \n\nPRESENTER\, FACILITATOR\, & HOST \n\nDana Taylor spent over twenty-five years teaching technical theatre at the Mt. Vernon Senior High School (Mt. Vernon\, IN). Dana served as the technical editor for “Dramatics Magazine\,” “Teaching Theatre Journal\,” “Basic Drama Projects”: 9th Edition\, and “Concert Lighting: The Art and Business of Entertainment Lighting”. Dana received the Founder’s Award from the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and the Distinguished Achievement Award for Education from USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology). A former Board Member of the Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA)\, and USITT\, Dana led the BACKstage Exam Working Group for USITT. An ETCP Certified Rigger (Theatre) and Recognized Trainer\, Dana presents workshops for students and educators on appropriate procedures for the safe and effective use of counterweight rigging. For more on Dana Taylor: https://www.techtheatre4teachers.com/ \n\nThis workshop day is facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Lein Walseth\, Theater Education Specialist in Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. (More here: https://perpich.mn.gov/professional-development/state-arts-education-specialists/theater-education-specialist/) \nThis workshop day is hosted by Eastview High School\, JJ Miller\, Technical Director\, https://evhs.district196.org/arts/performing/theater\, in partnership with District 196 Community Education. \nOTHER DETAILS:\nThis workshop is hosted by the Perpich Center for Arts Education Professional Development and Resource Programs team\, and is FREE for participants. Lunch will be provided – please note any dietary restrictions in the registration form. Upon completion\, certificates for 5 Clock Hours will be available. \n\nPlease contact Theater Education Specialist\, Stephanie Lein Walseth with any questions about the workshop: stephanie.walseth@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/counterweight-rigging-workshop-with-dana-taylor/
LOCATION:Eastview High School\, 6200 140th Street West\, Apple Valley\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater
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SUMMARY:VIEWPOINTS TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Join Mary Harding\, Dance Education Specialist\, on Tuesdays in July as we are introduced to ViewPoints and movement prompts based on children’s literature! \nOn Tuesday\, July 22 we will emphasize ViewPoints\, a movement-based practice that uses six elements – space\, shape\, time\, emotion\, movement\, and story – to create and analyze performance\, focusing on the materiality of the body and the creative use of space. We will also explore multiple variations for movement prompts. \nOn Tuesday\, July 29 will explore a new iteration of a Name Dance\, a session called “We Come from Stardust – Story\, Self\, and Dance.” How many times have you taught a “Name Dance” to your students? How has it changed over time? My “Name Dance” has shifted\, depending on purpose and intention. This session demonstrates my most recent iteration with my high school students. \nUsing the children’s book\, “Where We Come From”\, written by four Minnesota authors\, including Diane Wilson\, we will explore creating dances based on self\, place\, family\, and memory. This children’s book proposes that “We come from stardust. We come from place\, language\, and spirit.” The session explores the creative process for this curriculum\, including writing and movement prompts based on the book and strategies for reflection and revision. \nWe will engage in reflective discussions on the shifts in our practice. This session will give us a chance to walk through one teacher’s experience and take the age old “Name Dance” into our current world. \nThe sessions will be tailored to the needs of the participants. Sign up for as many sessions as you want. These topics are deep and can be visited multiple times. \nIN-PERSON SESSIONS\nTuesday\, July 22- ViewPoints\nTuesday\, July 29- We Come from Stardust – Story\, Self\, and Dance \nREGISTRATION HERE \nTIME: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nCOST: Free \nLOCATION:\nPerpich High School Dance Studio\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\nGolden Valley\, MN 55422 \nQuestions? Contact Mary Harding at mary.harding@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/viewpoints-training/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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SUMMARY:"WE COME FROM STARDUST: STORY\, SELF\, AND DANCE"
DESCRIPTION:Join Mary Harding\, Dance Education Specialist\, on Tuesdays in July as we are introduced to ViewPoints and movement prompts based on children’s literature! \nOn Tuesday\, July 22 we will emphasize ViewPoints\, a movement-based practice that uses six elements – space\, shape\, time\, emotion\, movement\, and story – to create and analyze performance\, focusing on the materiality of the body and the creative use of space. We will also explore multiple variations for movement prompts. \nOn Tuesday\, July 29 will explore a new iteration of a Name Dance\, a session called “We Come from Stardust – Story\, Self\, and Dance.” How many times have you taught a “Name Dance” to your students? How has it changed over time? My “Name Dance” has shifted\, depending on purpose and intention. This session demonstrates my most recent iteration with my high school students. \nUsing the children’s book\, “Where We Come From”\, written by four Minnesota authors\, including Diane Wilson\, we will explore creating dances based on self\, place\, family\, and memory. This children’s book proposes that “We come from stardust. We come from place\, language\, and spirit.” The session explores the creative process for this curriculum\, including writing and movement prompts based on the book and strategies for reflection and revision. \nWe will engage in reflective discussions on the shifts in our practice. This session will give us a chance to walk through one teacher’s experience and take the age old “Name Dance” into our current world. \nThe sessions will be tailored to the needs of the participants. Sign up for as many sessions as you want. These topics are deep and can be visited multiple times. \nIN-PERSON SESSIONS\nTuesday\, July 22- ViewPoints\nTuesday\, July 29- We Come from Stardust – Story\, Self\, and Dance \nREGISTRATION HERE \nTIME: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nCOST: Free \nLOCATION:\nPerpich High School Dance Studio\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\nGolden Valley\, MN 55422 \nQuestions? Contact Mary Harding at mary.harding@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/we-come-from-stardust-story-self-and-dance/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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