The Arts UP Close: Adult Contemporary Creative Movement

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Urbandale Public Library
Meeting Room A/B

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Join the spring Arts Up Close Resident Artists Hurley & Dancers for this workshop especially for adults ages 18+!

Contemporary Creative Movement is an expressive dance form that is accessible to any age and ability level. Dancers begin with pedestrian movements such as walking, sitting or gesturing and build in elements of focus and movement patterns. This dance form looks at the body as a moving sculpture interacting with elements in the space – whether other people, furniture, walls, outdoor pathways, etc. Creative movement can use music, poetry, sounds of nature, or silence to create an inspiring and inclusive landscape. Dancers will find personal connections not just to new ways of moving their own bodies, but how they can non-verbally connect with others in creative and meaningful ways. 

Open to movers of all ability levels including those in wheelchairs; no prior dance experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to dance in socks or barefoot.  Adults ages 18+.

About the Resident Artists
Hurley & Dancers is a professional modern dance company based in Des Moines that presents public performances and dance educational outreach. Comprised of professional dancers and educators from Central Iowa, the company brings together instructors from area universities, colleges and studios who are actively performing and choreographing in their field. The company has enjoyed performances in the Midwest and Canada. For more information, visit Tandemtheatreanddance.org/hurley-dancers.

About the Arts UP Close Program at the Urbandale Public Library
The Arts UP Close (formerly ArtUP Close) celebrates local talent and encourages the community to experience the arts through engaging opportunities. The program sponsors local artists who conduct presentations and hands-on workshops at the library and in the community. The goal of the program is to develop and sustain the public’s awareness and interest in the arts, cultivating a true appreciation for all forms of human expression. Now in its 3rd year, the program offers two, one-month paid sponsorships to visual, literary, performing, and mixed media artists.






Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts
Age Group(s): Adults

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