Marika Hedemyr is not only one of the choreographers in Crowd Company. She is also a professional dance lecturer and offers several interesting seminars. She teaches and lectures in dance science - both the theoretical aspects as well as the practical implementation of dance in the studio - mainly in dance analysis; dance history; and dance and society. Marika has lectured and taught at Laban Centre London, the University College of Dance in Stockholm, Agnesberg high school in Uddevalla, the Dance Biennale of Umeå, Samdans and Salto. Marika has also taught and lectured in Brazil (2002), Russia and Egypt (2003 and 2004). och Alexandria.
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Below you will find a number of the most popular lectures, seminars and workshops. Content and setup may be adapted according to the participants and your requirements.
For further information and booking, please contact Marika Hedemyr at +46- (0)733-12 35 51 or m.hedemyr@crowdcompany.com

SEMINARS AND LECTURES

The History of Contemporary Dance
From classical ballet to contemporary dance. An odyssey through the art of dance from the year 1900 until today, connected to changes in society and to other art forms.
Option a) 100 Years in One Hour - lecture including video clips.
Option b) 2,5 hrs seminar - lecture including video clips and discussion.

Dance Analysis - Describing an Experience
Practical advice on how to develop your perception of a dance performance and gain a deeper understanding of the performance. We will also go through how to analyze and speak about the performance. Includes illustrative film clips from performances, or can be connected to an actual performance.

Artist Talk
Marika Hedemyr tells about her choreographic work, sources of inspiration, working methods, aesthetic references, and shows film clips from performances. Can be set up as a dialogue with one or more persons, or only with Marika Hedemyr in dialogue with the audience.

Dance in the Movies
Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, John Travolta and Billy Elliot. We have all seen them dance on the silver screen. But what significance do the dance numbers have in the movies? Through the ages, dance has been used to illustrate different emotions and themes. Also, the dance genres have been affected when they have been transferred on to the screen. Facts, anecdotes and several movie cuts are mixed together in this lecture on dance in the movies from the 19th century until today.

WORKSHOPS

Repertory from current Performance
A practical workshop in the studio where a part of a choreography is taught, or choreographic concepts of the performance are explored. Please contact Marika Hedemyr for information on current performances in the repertory.

Dance and Movement Analysis – explored in the studio
This workshop will let you explore and learn dance and movement analysis by working in the studio. The theory, which is based on Rudolf von Laban’s research and the choreological perspective, will be explored in improvisation and composition exercises working both individually and in groups. We will explore movement rythms, shape, space, and non verbal communication. The knowledge can be used to verbalise what you see, as composition tools, or as inspiration for chorographical experiments and improvisation. You should wear clothes for moving/dancing and bring pen and paper.

Brasilian Dance
An energetic workshop to rhythmic music where you will learn technique, expressions and short choreographies from one or several brasilian dance styles. Samba: The most known Brazilian dance. Characterized by quick steps, mobile hips and soft shoulder movements. A playful dance where each persons will develop her creativity and a keen ear. Afro-Brazilian dance: Traditional and contemporary, street- and carnivals dances. Afro Brazilian dance is full off energy, explosive and graceful.

Power and Relationships through Body Language
In our daily life we are constantly using our body language. For me as a choreographer it is a source of inspiration. At your workplace you have probably experienced that a posture can tell more than words at times. Attitudes, hierarchy, values, and issues of equality are shown by subtle means and influence how we interact with other people. The workshop offers a playful opportunity to learn more about the non verbal signals and how we can interpret them. We will also watch film clips from films, dance- and theatre performances in order to see how body language is used to quickly portray a given situation.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Seminars and lectures: VHS- video and DVD player, preferably displayed at a large screen, large writing pad or white board, microphone if large room.