WORKSHOPS

RUBBERBAND Method Workshop for Professional Dancers and Graduating Students
This workshop outlines the RUBBERBAND Method, a movement technique developed by Victor Quijada. Based on the RUBBERBAND company class, it prepares dancers for the demands of his choreography. The class addresses the following basic principles: distribution of weight outside of the plum-line axis of the upright skeletal structure; agility in hand, elbow, and shoulder inversions; and use of the body and all its surfaces as 3-dimensional and multi-directional carving tools. Participants are introduced to a hybrid movement style that is influenced by urban and contemporary dance vocabulary, while emphasizing interpretation, decision-making, use of rhythmic variations and partnering. It prepares contemporary and classically-trained dancers for floor-work commonly associated with breakdance. With the RUBBERBAND Method, dancers will be ready to engage with the floor with authority and finesse, while negotiating their body through space using techniques that are adapted from urban approaches. The RUBBERBAND Method also brings awareness to focus and visual connections in partnering and performance.
Running time: 90 minutes

RUBBERBAND Method Workshop for 16yrs + and First Year College Dance Students
Victor Quijada’s choreography combines urban, contemporary and classical principles and is influenced by experiences of the street, stage and camera. In this class, dancers are taught exercises that build agility and precision whether dancing on their feet or on the floor or upside down. It is an introduction to the RUBBERBAND Method, characterized by the hybrid stylings of contemporary, classical and urban dancing.
Running time: 90 minutes

SCHOOLTIME MATINEE

The Breakdown
The Breakdown is presented in a lecture demonstration format that includes excerpts of various RUBBERBAND work and culminates in a Q&A session with students. The activity provides insight into the development of Quijada’s RUBBERBAND Method illustrated through excerpts of the company’s repertory. This behind-the-scenes event where dance and conversation are at the forefront and showcases RUBBERBAND’s spontaneous and contemporary style. The Breakdown can be tailored for different audiences – from dance aficionados to novices.  Schooltime matinees cannot be scheduled to begin before 11AM. 
Running time: 50 minutes + 10 min Q&A session
Grade range: Grade 6-High School

ARTIST TALKS

BEFORE RUBBERBAND: A CHOREOGRAPHER’S JOURNEY | MULTIMEDIA ARTIST TALK
Los Angeles native Victor Quijada, Artistic Director of Montreal-based dance company, RUBBERBAND brings together classical dance composition and West Coast hip hop like no other before him. Rare archival footage of Quijada as a young bboy, a dancer for Twyla Tharp and later an aspiring choreographer, highlight his remarkable story. Quijada shares with audiences his personal journey – his inspirations, struggles and discoveries as he paved his path into the contemporary dance scene.
Running time: 60 minutes (40-minute multimedia presentation followed by 20-minute Q&A session or interview)

DANCING FOR THE CAMERA | SCREENING & MULTIMEDIA ARTIST TALK
In addition to creating for the stage, Victor Quijada’s work includes almost a dozen dance films including Gravity of Center and music videos for K-OS and Elton John. The company offers screenings of these films, followed by a discussion with Quijada on the different demands when creating for the stage and for the camera.
Running time: 60 minutes (40-minute multimedia presentation followed by 20-minute Q&A session or interview)

PRE AND POST PERFORMANCE DISCUSSIONS

Aavailable upon request.

For tailored engagement activities offered by RUBBERBAND email: info@ciaartists.com