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Desmond Davis
“Discovering Me: Dance and Diversity (workshop)” |
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| This energetic, interactive dance lecture/demonstration makes connections between the diverse styles of dance and the diverse natures of individuals and cultures encountered in everyday living. Students are introduced to contemporary dance vocabulary and forms, such as ballet, modern and jazz. They discuss the similarities and differences between each form and are encouraged to demonstrate the various dance styles for their peers through performance.
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| ARTIST DETAILS |
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Desmond L. Davis is a proud native of Cleveland, Ohio and a founding company member of Cleveland Contemporary Dance Theatre (CCDT). During his nine seasons with the company, Desmond performed the works of Executive/Artistic director, Michael Medcalf, and others from across the country and locally. For the past 7 years “Mr. Desmond”, as he is known to his students, has taught contemporary modern dance and creative movement for youth ages 3-18 through his work with Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio and CCDT’s CONSORT! Youth Dance Ensemble, Karamu House and community theatres throughout Northeast Ohio. Mr. Desmond is committed to making dance accessible to all: “We move every day in every way. Dance is the ART of movement.”
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