“Great choreography is not a bunch of tricks strung together. Great choreography is unexpected and unique movement that stirs emotion.”
Three consecutive 2-hour online classes
Explore the art of dance writing with master caller and choreographer Scott Higgs.
Creating original dances is exciting, challenging, and fun! Join Scott Higgs in exploring the choreographer’s toolkit—learning how to shape your creative ideas into satisfying new dances. This is a “hands-on” workshop. As a small group, our class will collaborate on devising a dance together. In addition, each participant is strongly encouraged to work on a personal choreography. Each Saturday, we’ll share our “in-progress” creations to exchange ideas, troubleshoot, and fine-tune. Enrollment is limited to 12 people to ensure active participation.
This workshop welcomes both experienced choreographers and those who are just beginning. Classes will be held for three consecutive Saturdays, beginning August 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Scott Higgs has been calling and composing English and contra dances for over 25 years — delighting novices and experts alike. From Seattle to Antwerp, dancers praise Scott’s engaging programs, dynamic presentation, and emphasis on fun. His business card says it all: Playful, spirited, elegant, zesty, joyful contra, English, morris, and couple dancing. Scott has composed dozens of dances in a range of styles, collected in a recent book Key to the Cellar, co-authored with Jenny Beer. Scott’s choreographies have been enjoyed all across the U.S. and Europe, and selected for reprinting in anthologies in the U.S. and the U.K.
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.