Saturday, May 31 | 10:30 AM
Exhibition Park, 81 London Rd W
Inclement Weather Location: Guelph Youth Dance Studios, 42 Quebec St.
Attendance is P-W-Y-C by donation. Donate online here prior to attending, or at the event via cash or card. Recommended donation $5 / $10 / $15 / $20 / $25.
Photo above of Steph Harkness by Kendra Epik
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
This workshop will play with making handshakes and how that can turn into larger movement phrases. Bring a friend or be ready to make a new one, as you will be paired up in duets and/or trios to come up with your own unique and playful handshakes. We will then learn each other’s handshakes and challenge ourselves to link them together through space. This workshop is open to all ages and ability levels, come ready to play, develop your creative skills, and work your memory muscles.
No dance experience required. Individuals under the age of 14 are asked to be accompanied by a trusted adult/guardian.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Steph Harkness (they/them) is a performer, teacher, and choreographer based in so-called Toronto. Steph graduated from Purchase College, SUNY with distinction, receiving a BFA in Dance and a BA in Anthropology.
Since, Steph frequently performs with Rock Bottom Movement, including works such as “DINO”, “Sex Dalmatian”, “Kid Sister”, and “BIG TIME MISS”. Additionally, Steph has performed works by Colleen Snell, Eilish Shin-Culhane, and Rakeem Hardy.
Steph’s choreography explores the potential of dance as a means for cultivating cathartic experiences, fostering community, and promoting healing. Steph has premiered their choreography in New York at Purchase College, SUNY and in Toronto at the Toronto Fringe Festival.