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Mankato Dance Festival

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Workshop Schedule

First Set Of Classes: 10-11:20am

PArtnering

Instructor(s): Jake Nehrbass & Lily Conforti

Class description:

Improvisation: INtro to Viewpoints

Instructor: Connor Berkompas

Mary Overlie’s Six Viewpoints provide a framework for observation and improvisation. The practice deconstructs performance into six materials: SPACE, SHAPE, TIME, EMOTION, MOVEMENT, and STORY. Using the power of attention, the performer can investigate these materials individually and discover the interplay between them. In this introductory workshop we will isolate and encounter the raw materials of performance, exploring within our own bodies and as a collective. 

Modern/Contemporary

Instructor: Nieya Amezquita

Nieya’s contemporary class is designed for intermediate to advanced dancers looking to deepen their physical and creative practice. We’ll explore momentum, breath-driven movement, and the body’s connection to space through combinations, floorwork, and improvisation. Drawing from a mix of traditional modern techniques, the class invites dancers to take risks, trust their instincts, and find new pathways in motion.


Second Set Of Classes: 11:30-12:50pm

COntemporary/ Floor work

Instructor: Lily Conforti

This is an advanced class that will work through floor sequences in the center and moving in space. Sequences will integrate many level changes with dynamics and a high level of physicality.

Tap

Instructor: Jake Nehrbass

his tap class is designed for dancers ready to build greater speed, clarity, and musicality in their tap technique. This energetic class explores more complex rhythms, syncopation, and layered footwork while strengthening timing, coordination, and control. Dancers will work on longer combinations that challenge memory with complexity, while also developing confidence in improvisation and personal style. Come groove, jam, and tap! 

Jazz Funk

Instructor: Andy Mor

Style is jazz funk and level of movement is intermediate/advance.


Lunch 1-2:20pm

Lunch won’t be provided, so everyone will need to plan their own meal for the day. Feel free to grab something from a local spot or bring your own.


Third Set Of Classes: 2:30-3:50pm

Modern/ COntemporary

Instructor: Nieya Amezquita

Nieya’s contemporary class is designed for intermediate to advanced dancers looking to deepen their physical and creative practice. We’ll explore momentum, breath-driven movement, and the body’s connection to space through combinations, floorwork, and improvisation. Drawing from a mix of traditional modern techniques, the class invites dancers to take risks, trust their instincts, and find new pathways in motion.

Flow & Let Go

Instructor: Corrie Eggimann

This 75-minute practice will begin with grounding breath and gentle movement. We will build into a full body vinyasa flow, focusing on transitioning mindfully between postures. Class will conclude with extra time and space for stretching, stillness and rest.

Jazz Funk

Instructor: Andy Mor

Style is jazz funk and level of movement is intermediate/advanced 


Dinner 4-5pm

Dinner won’t be provided, so everyone will need to plan their own meal for the evening. Feel free to grab something from a local spot or bring your own.


Performance: 5:30-7:30

Enjoy watching dance performances from Twin-cities based dance companies as well as Mankato dance community. Let's celebrate the diversity of movement.

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