SCHOOL OF NATURAL DANCERS

SESSION #9

return to nature, return to change

as it suits, of multiple courses …

even … TWITCHED

instant dance study outside

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024

TIME: 1-5pm

MUSTER LOCATION: Assiniboine Park Pavillon

PROCEED TO CRICKET COURTS

Please wear a costume that suits your sense of the outdoors and bring a snack and water

Any and All Ability Practice for Adult Dancers

By Donation

PAST SESSIONS:

THIRD SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024

🎉 Get ready for an electrifying experience!

EXFORTIS III: CLEAN SWEEP DEMO! 🧹

Join NATURAL DANCERS on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 7 pm at Crescent Arts Centre for a revolutionary fusion of NONCHOREOGRAPHIC DANCE and SWEEPING! 💃🕺

Immerse yourself in the essence of tidiness and order as movement meets this universal household task in a mesmerizing display of task, artistry and spontaneity.

Don't miss this chance to witness distinctly evocative performing art that defies choreography and celebrates the thrill of the unexpected.

Admission by donation.

Be there to witness the exhilarating concept of a "clean sweep" come to life as School of Natural Dancers transforms space & spirit in a visually stunning celebration of renewal and clarity. 🌟

NOTE: next school practice session is First Sunday, May 5 @ Assiniboine Park -- more details to come

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TAKE BACK YOUR DANCE and SHOW IT!

... practice what comes NATURALLY …

SESSION #8

RETURN TO FIGURE + MAKE A CLEAN SWEEP

MUSTER @ Crescent Arts Centre

4PM-8PM

525 Wardlaw Avenue, WPG, MB

Please bring water & snack

and costume that suits YOUR DANCE!

😄😄😄by donation

sweeping tools provided 🧹🧹🧹🧹

SESSION #7

FIGURE OUT YOUR DANCE

Universe unifies!

Experience the essence of dance — independently — with Ian Mozdzen at Edmonton’s Mile Zero Dance on March 3rd, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Delve into the intricate relationship between movement, the human figure, and the total canvas of reality in this unique workshop experience.

Throughout the session, participants will engage in timed, video-recorded examinations of the figure, ranging from brief 30-second sketches to longer, more multi-faceted compositions.

These timed studies will allow dancers to explore the art of figurative expression, attuning to energies of proximity, duration, radiance and form. Encounter a direct and nonchoreographic approach that reveals the work of art you already are AND Experience a singular evolution of your dance as we transcend traditional choreography.

Under Ian’s guidance, with over 20 years of stage practice, participants will cultivate a figurative modality that breathes life into the sculptural form, animating it with various graces.

Please attend with water/snacks and attire that reflects your personal style and dance practice.

Join SCHOOL OF NATURAL DANCERS for a transformative glimpse into the heart of dance, where the human figure naturally becomes a canvas for boundless expression.

Participants will receive comprehensive video documentation of their journey, empowering them to further study and refine their movements. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to elevate your dance practice and immerse yourself in the artistry of the human figure.

Conclude the day’s exploration with an evening performance, “New Dance Now,” at the Playhouse Rehearsal Hall at 8 p.m. on March 3rd, featuring Ian Mozdzen in a 40-minute instant spectacle.

By donation — thanks!

ALL & ANY ABILITY ADULT

For more information about Ian’s practice, visit iansmoznewdance.blogspot.com.

Please feel free to reserve a spot (email iansmoz@outlook.com) or simply arrive at 1pm on March 3rd ready to dance.

NOTE: Ian will be appearing on March 2nd in Mile Zero Dance’s CONNECTIONS//COLLISIONS CABARET, presenting new interdisciplinary works curated by Josh Landguedoc.

IAN S. MOZDZEN / iansmoz

Ian Mozdzen has been activating the stage for over 20 years with dance and performance. Original performance creations have caused international stirs and taken Ian across Canada and around the world.

In addition to a signature presence in Winnipeg’s performance scene, Ian has been repeatedly presented within Toronto’s Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Rhubarb Festival, and additional engagements include Toronto’s Dance: Made in Canada, Montreal’s Edgy Women Festival & Art Souterrain, Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers’ subscription series and Vancouver’s Dancing on the Edge Festival, with additional performances in New York, Philadelphia, Charleston, Greece, Sri Lanka and India.

Ian is honoured to have created/performed with the likes of seasoned artists like Tedd Robinson, Doug Melnyk, Tom Stroud and D-Anne Kuby, as well as coach performers, orchestrate/program local dance and assist artistic directors within the University of Winnipeg’s Theatre Department, Young Lungs Dance Exchange and Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers.Educated/practiced comprehensively in popular, expressive, conceptual, nomadic, classical and ritual dance forms — in addition to nearly 20 years of figure model practice within a fleet of galleries and schools — Ian has now moved to cultivate new terrain for dance practice.

Since 2021, Ian has independently launched numerous instant dance initiatives which have seen an array of partnerships and collaborations. Attracting dancers of all experience levels, Ian has presented/performed a PEOPLE dance series, a 3-day independent dance festival, an indoor/outdoor dance series, a dance lab trilogy, a year-long monthly new dance series, an ongoing draw + dance happening at Winnipeg’s aceartinc. gallery, as well as many single-engagement dance works.

Encouraged by the community, Ian launched an INSTANT DANCE WORKSHOP early 2023 and then formalized the practice as SCHOOL OF NATURAL DANCERS, wherein YOU ARE ALREADY A WORK OF ART.

For more information about Ian’s dance practice: iansmoznewdance.blogspot.com.

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FEB 14, 2024

EXFORTIS II: NATURE ABHORS A VACUUM DEMO

Join us on February 14th at 7 pm at Crescent Arts Centre for an extraordinary event – "EXFORTIS II: Nature Abhors a Vacuum." The School of Natural Dancers presents a captivating fusion of dance and vacuuming, exploring Aristotle's timeless saying. Experience the synergy of movement and household chores, showcasing our commitment to independent dance in Winnipeg. Don't miss this unique opportunity – a demonstration that defies choreography and celebrates the art of spontaneity.

Admission by donation.

Be part of a one-of-a-kind performance that challenges boundaries.

See you there!

"Nature abhors a vacuum" is a philosophical concept by Aristotle, suggesting that empty spaces are unnatural and should be filled. In the context of dance and movement, it symbolizes the rejection of stillness or emptiness in artistic expression. The School of Natural Dancers takes this idea and translates it into a dynamic performance, where the combination of dance and vacuuming becomes a metaphor for the constant flow and energy in life. The movement fills the space, embracing the philosophy of rejecting emptiness, creating a visually compelling exploration of Aristotle's timeless concept.
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SESSION #6

MUSTER @ aceartinc. — https://aceart.org/

FIRST SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2024

1-5pm

206 Princess St. Wpg MB

(aceartinc. is dedicated to the support, exhibition, & dissemination of contemporary art.)

Please bring water, snacks and COSTUME that suits YOUR DANCE!

😄😄😄

by donation

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SESSION #5

FIRST SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2024

REVEAL YOUR DANCE NONCHOREOGRAPHICALLY

MUSTER @ Crescent Arts Centre

4PM-8PM

525 Wardlaw Avenue, WPG, MB

Please bring water & snack

and costume that suits YOUR DANCE!

😄😄😄by donation

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FIRST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1-5pm

MUSTER @ aceartinc. — https://aceart.org/

1-5pm

206 Princess St. Wpg MB

(aceartinc. is dedicated to the support, exhibition, & dissemination of contemporary art.)

Please bring water, snacks and COSTUME that suits YOUR DANCE!

😄😄😄

by donation

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FIRST SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1:30-5:30pm

MEETING POINT: 1:15-1:30pm

OLD MARKET SQUARE, KING @ BANNATYNE …

1:30pm WALK to nearby STUDIO on ALBERT ST. for practice to 5:30pm

instant dance conditioning + figure gardening + timed compositions + feedback + documentation

contact me (iansmoz@outlook.com) if have questions, or want to confirm attendance; or of late arrival on 5th.

wear a “costume” that suits your dance

by donation

PAST SESSIONS:

FIRST SUNDAY, OCT 1, 5-9pm

SESSION #2: Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Ave. = MUSTER POINT @ 5pm-9pm, dance studies.

PART OF CULTURE DAYS 2023

https://culturedays.ca/en/events/7f33a92b-7fe7-44f5-a24f-c92ae8d9d192

AND

OCT 12, 2023, 7pm

Re-experience the ordinary at EXFORTIS, a live performance presented by the SCHOOL OF NATURAL DANCERS.

**Date and Time**: Join us on October 12, 2023, with doors opening at 6:45 pm and the performance commencing at 7:00 pm. Admission is by donation at the event or through SCHOOL OF NATURAL DANCERS’ EVENTBRITE (see below).

**The Concept**: EXFORTIS emerges from a unique discovery within the SCHOOL OF NATURAL DANCERS. It all began during a dance practice when a dancer's shoes left unexpected, dramatic markings on the floor. This accident has become the centrepiece of our exploration, leading us away from conventional art and into the realm of non-art. Here, dance transcends itself, becoming even more ephemeral than it already is.

**Cleansing as an Act of Significance **: EXFORTIS centers around the deliberate act of cleaning the floor. Witness the dancer's dedication as they spend hours removing these accidental marks, symbolizing/enacting gestures of obligatory cleansing, personal redemption and cosmic transformation. The room's historic presence adds an ambient dimension, enhancing the contemplative experience.

**Interactive and Transformative**: EXFORTIS is an interactive event where you can witness transformation firsthand, even walk around the dancer as they scrub on the floor. The dancer's dedication and cleansing effort focuses presence to creates a powerfully immersive experience that promises to linger long after the performance ends.

**The SCHOOL OF NATURAL DANCERS**: Our unique dance school is dedicated to nurturing the natural dance artist in each of us. We believe everyone possesses a beautiful dance waiting to be expressed. Our inclusive practice platform welcomes dancers of all abilities to develop their artistry and showcase their unique dance forms. Inquire for further details.

**Join Us**: Don't miss this extraordinary event where accidental floor markings become the catalyst for a journey of cleansing, redemption and transformation. Come to witness, contemplate and be moved by EXFORTIS.

**Spectator Note**: While spectators may depart at any time during the event, please be aware that re-entry is not permitted.

Can’t join in person? Check the livestream: twitch.tv/iansmoz

iansmoznewdance.blogspot.com

more details

visit :

https://iansmoznewdance.blogspot.com

questions?

iansmoz@outlook.com

COMPANION PROGRAMMING: NEW DANCE MONTHLY, LAST SUNDAYS, May 2023-May 2024

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-dance-monthly-tickets-593098001087?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb