Sharon Springs Dance Festival This Weekend

SHARON SPRINGS — Klinkhart Hall is thrilled to announce the Sharon Springs Dance Festival, bringing a vibrant array of dance performances and classes to Sharon Springs, NY, on October 4th and 5th. This year’s festival features an exciting performance by Ephrat Asherie Dance and a full day of diverse dance workshops for all ages and skill levels.

Dance Performance/Dance Party:

Date: Friday, October 4th

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Sharon Springs Central School

Experience the captivating performance of ODEON by Ephrat Asherie Dance. This remarkable work is the second collaboration between Ephrat and Ehud Asherie, blending Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth's early 20th-century romantic music with samba and Afro-Brazilian rhythms. ODEON remixes various street and club dance styles, including breaking, hip hop, house, and waacking, to create a mesmerizing exploration of time, tempo, and genre.

Dance Classes:

Date: Saturday, October 5th

Location: Sharon Springs Central School

10:00-11:00 AM: Children’s Class with Ephrat Asherie and Company

Ages 7-12: Introduction to breaking fundamentals such as top rock, down rock, freezes, and spins. Wear comfortable clothes and come ready to learn and have fun!

1:15 AM-12:30 PM: Community Class with Ephrat Asherie and Company

All ages: Focus on rhythm, musicality, dynamic shifts, and flow using elements from breaking, hip hop, and house. Ideal for those looking to enhance their freestyle and improvisation skills.

12:30 AM-1:15 PM Lunch Break

1:15-2:30 PM: Modern Dance Techniques with Constance Dinapoli

Explore basic principles of modern dance from historic luminaries, improving strength, flexibility, and fluidity in a creative, fun environment.

2:45-3:45 PM: African Dance Class with Gballoi Dance

Engage in the rich rhythms and movements of African dance, led by the dynamic Gballoi Dance.

4:00-5:00 PM: Jazz Dance with Betty Gavin-Singer

Teens to Seniors: Emphasizing rhythm, accent, and syncopation, this class will incorporate Charles Kelley’s technique with a focus on musical theater and Broadway jazz styles.

5:00-5:30 PM: Wrap-Up and Cool Down with Betty Gavin-Singer

Conclude the day with a relaxing cool-down session, perfect for reflecting on the day's activities.

to register for workshops, please visit www.KlinkhartHall.org/dance.

About Ephrat Asherie Dance (EAD):
EAD is a Bessie-award winning dance company known for its exploration of African American and Latin street and club dances. Rooted in the vibrant culture of New York City’s underground club scene, EAD creates innovative performances that celebrate and investigate the complexities of street and club dance styles. The company has performed at renowned venues including Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Joyce Theater, and the Apollo Theater. For more information, visit www.ephratasheriedance.com or follow them on Instagram @ephratasheriedance.

About Klinkhart Hall:
Klinkhart Hall is a nonprofit performing arts center located in Sharon Springs, NY. Klinkhart Hall hosts and produces high quality programs in the performing, visual and other arts and offers cultural, civic and educational programming to promote its philosophy of inclusion and diversity; it will serve as an example of how historic preservation efforts can contribute to the revitalization of communities.