TICM Summer Dance Intensive
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ThingsezIsee'm Dance/Theater (TICM)'s teaching and residency programs are exciting and eye-opening to novices, aspiring professional dancers, and professionals alike. TICM approaches movement in a raw, innovative way. TICM residencies will widen students' range of abilities, and grasp an inimitable combination of techniques. The TICM Summer Dance Intensive is led by David Grenke, founder of TICM, and Joe Alter, artistic director of the Joe Alter Dance Group. The technique combines the backgrounds of both choreographers, focusing on the physical aspects of the spine and special motivation of the body, as well as vocalizing and breathing techniques, paired with Alexander technique, mindful movement, and other somatic practices.
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Located on a farm in Upstate New York, the TICM Summer Dance Intensive will also focus on sustainability practices in the performing arts through consideration of local farming practices and resources. Rooting technique and compositional practices in sustainability allows students to gain a well-rounded dance experience and understanding of the practicalities of careers in the performing arts. Applications are currently closed. Reduced tuition or work-study options available on a case-by-case basis. *Lodging, food, and major travel not included in residency cost. For travel and lodging recommendations, please contact Stephanie Nielsen at nielsenstephk@gmail.com. |
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David Grenke is a Master Choreographer, Teacher and Creator. A former principal dancer for the Paul Taylor Dance Company, he moved forward in the world to found and direct ThingsezIsee'm Dance/Theater, and Stoopid Dance Company, “Originality is an understatement when applied to the zany and profound dances of Davis Grenke.” Anna Kisselgoff, New York Times both companies dedicated to challenging the traditional notions of dance.
His works have been presented in New York at Lincoln Center, Dance Theatre Workshop's Fresh Track Series, The Guggenheim Museum's Works and Process Series, The Dia Center for the Arts, Pace University and Riverside Church. Outside New York his works have been performed at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, The American Dance Festival, The Cannes International Festival, Kaatsbaan International Festival, and on tours of Russia, Poland, Denmark, Taiwan and Argentina. Support for these tours has come from the U.S. Embassy, Trust for Mutual Understanding, and the Harkness Foundation.
Mr. Grenke is a recipient of ADF's 1998 Doris Duke Award for new work, the 1997 Scripps/ADF Humphrey-Weidman-Limón Fellow for Choreography, and the Nora Kaye Award for dance. He participated in the American Dance Festival's 1997 International Choreographers Commissioning Program, where he was in residence creating new work on ADF dancers. Grenke is Professor of Dance at the University of California, Davis, and proudly sits on the Paul Taylor American Modern Dance Choreographic Governance Committee.
His works have been presented in New York at Lincoln Center, Dance Theatre Workshop's Fresh Track Series, The Guggenheim Museum's Works and Process Series, The Dia Center for the Arts, Pace University and Riverside Church. Outside New York his works have been performed at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, The American Dance Festival, The Cannes International Festival, Kaatsbaan International Festival, and on tours of Russia, Poland, Denmark, Taiwan and Argentina. Support for these tours has come from the U.S. Embassy, Trust for Mutual Understanding, and the Harkness Foundation.
Mr. Grenke is a recipient of ADF's 1998 Doris Duke Award for new work, the 1997 Scripps/ADF Humphrey-Weidman-Limón Fellow for Choreography, and the Nora Kaye Award for dance. He participated in the American Dance Festival's 1997 International Choreographers Commissioning Program, where he was in residence creating new work on ADF dancers. Grenke is Professor of Dance at the University of California, Davis, and proudly sits on the Paul Taylor American Modern Dance Choreographic Governance Committee.
Joe Alter has been an active dancer, choreographer, and teacher in the field of contemporary dance for over 40 years. He received his Master of Fine Arts from The Ohio State University with an emphasis on choreography and dance technology. As artistic director of the Joe Alter Dance Group, his works have been performed at The Kitchen, The Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse, the 92nd St. Y, Harkness Center for Dance in New York City, throughout San Diego, and internationally in Mexico, Germany, Poland, and Serbia. In collaboration with international partners, Prof. Alter created the Polish Project, a regional outreach program designed to investigate the creative process with disadvantaged youth throughout Poland. He has been a Professor of Dance at San Diego State University since 2005.
Mr. Alter has taught at numerous festivals throughout East-Central Europe and was a guest faculty member at the Frederick Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw, Poland. His research interests include digital technologies as applied to dance, dance pedagogy in higher education, social systems theory, somatic and contemplative practices and the continuous investigation of the human condition through movement and choreographic structure. Commissioned works include “The End is the Beginning” for Tijuana’s Lux Boreal, “Everything Slips Away” for PWST in Krakow, Poland, “Passing Through”, a site-specific work commissioned by Trolley Dances San Diego as well as the work “If/Then” which premiered in Poland in November of 2019. As part of SDSUs ArtsAlive, Prof. Alter worked with Physics Professor Arlette Baljon on a course which encouraged collaborative learning between Dance and STEM students. In July of 2021, Mr. Alter the commissioned work: “Skin Hunger” premiered in Wrocław, Poland. Currently, he is creating a new work in collaboration with Tijuana, Mexico’s Lux Boreal.
Mr. Alter has taught at numerous festivals throughout East-Central Europe and was a guest faculty member at the Frederick Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw, Poland. His research interests include digital technologies as applied to dance, dance pedagogy in higher education, social systems theory, somatic and contemplative practices and the continuous investigation of the human condition through movement and choreographic structure. Commissioned works include “The End is the Beginning” for Tijuana’s Lux Boreal, “Everything Slips Away” for PWST in Krakow, Poland, “Passing Through”, a site-specific work commissioned by Trolley Dances San Diego as well as the work “If/Then” which premiered in Poland in November of 2019. As part of SDSUs ArtsAlive, Prof. Alter worked with Physics Professor Arlette Baljon on a course which encouraged collaborative learning between Dance and STEM students. In July of 2021, Mr. Alter the commissioned work: “Skin Hunger” premiered in Wrocław, Poland. Currently, he is creating a new work in collaboration with Tijuana, Mexico’s Lux Boreal.