Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ innovative Arts-Connect series offers audiences of all ages the opportunity to learn about the arts and to engage with artists beyond the stage, including workshops and master classes, discussions and activities, and matinee performances for students.
Tickets for workshops and master classes may be purchased online
or through 480-499-TKTS (8587).
WORKSHOPS AND MASTER CLASSES
Dance Master Class with Pilobolus
Saturday, October 22, 2011
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Taught by the renowned dancers of Pilobolus, this fun, energetic and challenging master class explores partnering principles, improvisational skills, group collaboration and the psychology of movement.
Training in dance is not required, although a reasonable degree of fitness is advised. Limited to 30 participants.
The star of the Late Nite Catechism comedies at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, actress Patti Hannon creates a playful, supportive atmosphere to try acting through improvisation. Using body movement, storytelling and improvisational games, she teaches how to transform ‘play’ into a performance.
Previous acting experience is not required. Limited to 15 participants.
$60
Step Dancing Master Class with Celtic Nights
Saturday, February 4, 2012 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Virginia G. Piper Theater
The world-class dancers of Celtic Nights teach the fundamentals of Irish step dancing.
Suitable for dancers of all experience levels. Limited to 30 participants.
$15
Writing for the Stage with Kim Porter
Thursday, March 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Public Reading at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2012 Stage 2
Award-winning playwright (and recipient of Phoenix New Times’ Big Brain Award), Kim Porter shows how to develop a solo performance using inspiration from life. Participants get ‘on their feet’ at each session, read pages of work in development and offer feedback to their fellow classmates. The workshop culminates in a public reading of short works created in the class.
Suitable for writers/actors of any skill level. Limited to 10 participants.
$120
One of Hollywood’s top character actors, Jeffrey Tambor teaches how to perform at your best, bringing all of yourself to your art and life while reacquainting you with your ‘true voice.’
Suitable for actors of any experience level. Limited to 40 participants.
$40
Capoeira Master Class with DanceBrazil
Friday, April 27, 2012 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Virginia G. Piper Theater
The acclaimed dancers of DanceBrazil guide participants through basic capoeira movements, an expression of struggle and liberation in Afro-Brazilian culture.
Suitable for dancers of all experience levels. Limited to 40 participants.
$15
Circus Workshop with 7 Fingers
Friday, May 18, 2012
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Virginia G. Piper Theater
The high-flying performers of 7 Fingers teach basic circus skills such as floor tumbling, flexibility, hand balancing and human pyramids. The class combines strength, dexterity and discipline with the fun of movement, creativity and team work.
Suitable for ages 12 and older with a basic knowledge of gymnastics. Limited to 40 participants.
$15
DISCUSSIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Check out these FREE Arts-Connect events offered in conjunction with the following ticketed performances:
ASU Concerts at The Center
Te Vaka – November 10
Stephen Petronio’s Underland – November 18 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – December 21
red, black & GREEN: a blues (rbGb) by Marc Bamuthi Joseph – January 19 Imago Theatre: ZooZoo – January 28
Duke Ellington Orchestra – February 11 Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra – February 24 Cubano Be, Cubano Bop: Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band featuring Terence Blanchard – March 23 Selected Shorts: Springtime, Sex and Baseball – March 29 Chunky Move – April 7 Marrugeku – April 14 DanceBrazil – April 27
MATINEE PERFORMANCES FOR STUDENTS
Students and an accompanying adult may attend these hour-long daytime performances designed exclusively for them.
Call 480-499-TKTS (8587) to purchase tickets.
Tickets: $10 ($5 Pre-paid school groups)
Pilobolus
Friday, October 21, 2011
11 a.m.
Virginia G. Piper Theater
The dancers of Pilobolus discuss and demonstrate their remarkable acts of balance and illusion. Audience members are invited to participate in their seats and on stage, and the performance concludes with a brief Q-and-A.
Suitable for all ages.
Stephen Petronio’s Underland
Friday, November 18, 2011
11 a.m.
Virginia G. Piper Theater
New music, visual art and fashion collide in the dances of Stephen Petronio, producing powerfully modern landscapes for the senses. His company performs the provocative multi-media work Underland featuring a soundtrack by Australian alternative rocker Nick Cave.
Suitable for high school students and above.
Ballet Folklórico de Antioqiua, Colombia
Friday, February 3, 2012
11 a.m.
Virginia G. Piper Theater
The 24 performers of this exhilarating ensemble explore the landscape and culture of Colombia through folk music and dance.
Suitable for children ages 8 and up.
Circa: 46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
11 a.m.
Virginia G. Piper Theater
The intrepid acrobats of Circa battle the clock in this lightning-fast display of extreme tumbling, juggling and balance. Fun for the whole family, this is circus without the boring bits.
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