when ↓
Conditioning for expressive movement-sensorimotor training for the whole body | August 5 -9 at 9:30am-10:15am ET
Modern/Contemporary Fusion Dance Class | August 5 - 9 at 10:30am-12:00pm ET

about the sessions ↓ 
Conditioning for expressive movement-sensorimotor training for the whole body is geared towards preparing the entire body for a movement practice looking at Stability as Resting Mobility as a theme and how to access the senses for direct and efficient activities. This workshop will have some physical practices that can be adapted according to the individual’s needs looking at selective activation of movements, efficiency and agility. This offering is for individuals who know their goals in movement investigations and are looking at supportive strategies for their warm ups, their training and cool downs.

Modern/Contemporary Fusion Dance Class facilitates a center dance class based in a hybrid of classical modern, contemporary, somatic and improvisational practices under the umbrella of comfort and expressivity. It is designed for participants comfortable with the dance class structure at an intermediate to advanced level. Darryl's class is a physical and sensorial adventure taking the participants from a more internal landscape and then delving into building physical task-based relationships with gravity, with space and with music. Darryl aims to explore musicality, temporality and challenge habits and tendencies. Participants will have set exercises with live accompaniment and also facilitated improvisational scores. The class progresses from floor work to robust travelling phrases exploring agility, coordination, articulation, expressivity and sensory awareness. Discovery and fun at the heart of the class. This class is for intermediate to advanced movement practitioners who have an interest in exploring movement through guided exercises. Participants can modify exercises for their own needs and are MORE than welcome.

about the artist ↓ 
Darryl Tracy is a Toronto-based artist who loves human movement and expression. He is involved in dance, choreography, movement facilitation, conditioning and teaching. He has performed with many Canadian and European choreographers over the last 25 years and has also created 42 works through commissions and self-productions. He was on faculty at School of Toronto Dance Theatre (now named Dance Arts Institute) for over 18 years under the artistic direction of Pat Fraser. Currently, Darryl teaches at the National Ballet School (Teachers Training Program) in Anatomy and Contemporary/Modern Dance. He is a neurological rehabilitation physiotherapist in Toronto in the private and public sector. Most recently: a new solo created alongside Marie-Josee Chartier for Tracy entitled "six ways to peel an orange", a new choreographic commission for the Saint John Contemporary Dance Festival (July 2024) and a new co-creation with actor Krista White.

who are the sessions for? ↓
This class is for intermediate to advanced movement practitioners who have an interest in exploring movement through guided exercises. Participants can modify exercises for their own needs and are MORE than welcome.

what to bring ↓
Dress comfortably for movement workshop. If you cannot lie on a dance floor bring a Yoga mat or you can find alternate postures to explore the material (sitting/standing)

where ↓
Pia Bouman's, studio A
225 Sterling Road Unit 103, Toronto

accessibility ↓
Pia Bouman Schools’ main entrance has two steps to enter the lobby, and two steps from the lobby down into the studio area. There is a back entrance which is wheelchair accessible, through a loading bay.

sessions cost ↓
Love-In is currently offering a pwyc sliding scale by using the discount codes listed below at checkout. We ask that community members with a consistent income or salary pay at the regular price so that we can support community members with less access to income, wealth, or assets to attend barrier free. Thank you for locating yourself in the place that best matches your economic situation and paying accordingly so that we can make our programs available to more people for years to come! 

SOLIDARITY — 75% off
REDUCED — 50% off
REGULAR — 25% off

abundant
This rate reflects a medium increase on the rate for the session. If you have access to a salary, savings, investments, assets, or generational wealth, paying this rate will subsidize the attendance of someone for whom cost is a barrier to attending. If you are moved to donate $10 or more, there is an option to do so.

supporter
This rate reflects a moderately increased rate for the session and will allow us to partially subsidize the attendance of folks for whom cost is a barrier. Please add a donation of $5 if you have access to a salary, savings, investments or assets. 

regular
This rate reflects the regular cost for the session. Please select this rate if you have access to a regular income and are able to meet your basic needs around food, housing and transportation.

reduced
This rate reflects the reduced cost for the session. Please select this rate if you are able to meet your basic needs around food, housing and transportation, but have gaps in your income and no access to savings or familial financial support.

solidarity
This rate reflects the solidarity cost for the session. Please select this rate if you are able to meet your basic needs around food, housing and transportation, but don't have access to regular income.

access
The option to access this session at no cost ensures that members of our community for whom price is a barrier to participation are able to join us. Please email us at info@tolovein.com to receive this option. 

covid-19 & illness protocols ↓
Masks are not mandatory, but welcomed. Please use your discretion and prioritize your health as needed. Thanks for continuing to work with us to keep our most at risk community members safe.

acknowledgements ↓
The TO Love-In is thankful to gather on traditional Indigenous territory known as Tsi’Tkaronto, “Where the trees meet the water” “The Gathering Place.” This land belongs to the Wyandot, Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Mississaugas of New Credit. We recognize these nations and any other Nations (acknowledged and unacknowledged, recorded and unrecorded) as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. We are grateful to the Elders, and story-keepers who make the first stories of this land known. We honour the history of this place. Agreeing to continually support our Indigenous community and members, and to center Indigenous practice where and when appropriate. With our action, heart, and word, we commit to providing spaces for inclusivity, respect, love, and working to uphold the treaties of these territories. 

Toronto Dance Community Love-In is supported by Canada Council for the Arts and Toronto Arts Council. 

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