Dec 21 Saturday
Contradancing is fun, easy to learn and great exerciseThere鈥檚 a lesson at 7:00pm to get you started NO EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER NECESSARY (gender free) Saturday, March 16 鈥 7pm lesson Dance 7:30-10:30pm with break / snacks Sliding scale $12 - $20 ($8 for college students with ID) Free...for high school age & younger
The Grove 1195 E Main St #2271, Ashland, OR 97520 Caller: Brooke Friendly Live music with Ashland Big Old Irish Band
The Modern Prometheans present 鈥淎 Drunk Idiot Christmas Carol鈥, an improvised, drunken journey through Charles Dickens鈥 masterpiece.
Every performance is a brand-new Christmas Carol, playing for one night only! Using audience suggestions and random chance, our brave performers will stumble and jumble their way through ghosts, Cratchits, and Christmas cheer. Where will it be set? What characters will our performers play? What鈥檚 Tiny Tim鈥檚 whole deal? We鈥檒l all find out together!
Along the way they鈥檒l play minigames, take shots, and lay it all on the line for your entertainment. It鈥檚 a game, it鈥檚 a show, it鈥檚 A Drunk Idiot Christmas Carol!
Running Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm from December 6th-21st.
Tickets are $20. $30 VIP tickets include drinks and artisanal chocolates.
Get your tickets at www.modernprometheans.org/tickets
Starring Noah Fitterer, Rhyon Ingalls, Finlo Laney, and Jackie McGarry, with alternate players Grace Angelucci and Michelle Rowe. Hosted by Paul Cosca.
ADVISORIES: This is not an age-restricted show, but does contain drinking. The show may contain adult language, innuendos, and bad taste
Dec 24 Tuesday
In partnership with ArtUniverse, NIPAI invites experienced theatre directors, assistant directors, actors, teachers, and choreographers to apply for a full-tuition scholarship to join one of its international programs or workshops. This contest is designed for professionals looking to enhance their directing skills, broaden their network, and gain international experience.
A list of potential contest awards:- A partnership with NIPAI at the 22nd annual IUGTE conference "Performing Arts Between Tradition and Contemporaneity" in 2025. This includes a full scholarship for a one speaker slot and the opportunity for a group of up to 10 people to participate without paying any fees for participation.- A tuition-free access for a 3-week intensive workshop in Hungary, culminating in a performance in a local theatre.- Three spots awarded for participation in one of NIPAI's international physical theatre workshops in Berlin in 2025
To keep the excitement alive, the specific prizes will remain undisclosed until the winners are announced.
How to Participate:1. Record a Short Video (1-3 minutes): Share your story as a theatre professional, your goals for developing directing skills, and how this scholarship could support your growth.2. Post and Tag NIPAI on Social Media: Upload the video to Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, tagging NIPAI鈥檚 official account.3. Email the Link: Send the link to info@nipai.org with the subject 鈥淣IPAI's New Year Scholarship Contest.鈥
Deadlines:Submission deadline: December 15, 2024Public voting on Instagram: December 16-22Results announced: December 24
This scholarship offers a chance to participate in a learning environment with international peers and develop new skills to enhance your work in theatre and the performing arts.
Dec 27 Friday
Ashland Folk Dancers!Easy and fun dances from Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, and all around the world.No experience needed.No partners required.7:00-ish to 8:00-ish Introductory class for beginners 8:00-ish to 9:00-ish: Open dancing to recorded music Come and join the fun at The GEOS Institute!4th & C Streets, AshlandPlease bring clean, dance shoes -- no street shoes allowed on the beautiful hardwood floor!
Every Friday through Dec 31, 2024.07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Jan 06 Monday
Hosted by the New International Performing Arts Institute
Dates:Monday, 6.01.2025 - Friday, 10.01.2025
Location:DOCK 11 EDENBreite Str. 43, 13187 Berlin, Germany
Registration: https://www.nipai.org/programs/january-workshop
This international workshop is designed for professional dancers, choreographers, actors, theatre directors, and performing arts practitioners from all over the world.
The program is ideal for dancers who are interested in learning more about acting and actors who are interested in expanding their knowledge and practice of movement.
The workshop is highly practical and aims to provide participants with the tools to develop a more physical approach to acting and performance.
During the workshop, participants will explore how to build compelling characters, how to embody and express emotions through movement, and how to connect deeply with other performers. The workshop will also include training in improvisation, which will help participants become more spontaneous and present in their performances.
The working language of the workshop is English.
Jan 19 Sunday
Prepare to be blown away by the dynamic and talented performers of The Pack Drumline & Dance Crew. Originating from Chicago, this group of percussionists and dancers has earned a reputation for its high-energy performances and showmanship. Founded by Perry Donta鈥檈, The Pack started as an after-school program for at-risk youth and has evolved into a master class of entertainment鈥攃ombining music, dance, and jaw-dropping stunts. Their passion for drumming and performance is infectious, inspiring audiences of all ages. Don鈥檛 miss this unforgettable experience that will leave you amazed and energized.
Feb 13 Thursday
VALENTINE鈥橲 DAY WEEKEND: Join the international artists of Ballet Fantastique for a delicious venture into Jane Austen鈥檚 classic romance from choreographer-producers Donna Marisa and Hannah Bontrager. In this effervescent Valentine鈥檚 Day Weekend twist on the beloved classic, Ballet Fantastique brings Austen鈥檚 whirlwind of spirited women, determined bachelors, dissembling cads, and society to life鈥攊n the smoky back alleys of Montmartre in the jazz age.
Think Moulin Rouge meets Midnight in Paris鈥攚ith a playful, uplifting twist. Don't miss Ballet Fantastique's Pride & Prejudice: A Parisian Jazz Ballet, with Gerry Rempel Jazz Syndicate playing iconic French jazz and new works. Join us for ballet like you鈥檝e never seen before鈥攁nd you can鈥檛 see anywhere else.
Feb 14 Friday
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Feb 16 Sunday