Day Helesic Bio
Originally from Ontario, Day Helesic acquired a BFA in dance from York University, and went on to train at The School of The Toronto Dance Theatre. In 1997 she moved to Montréal to join Hélène Blackburn's company Cas Public , where she danced for three seasons, touring nationally and internationally. Now based in Vancouver, Day has worked with many choreographers including Lola MacLaughlin, Judith Garay, Wen Wei Wang, Cornelius Fischer-Credo, Crystal Pite and The Holy Body Tattoo. Co Artistic Producer and principal choreographer of the dance production/creation company MovEnt , Day has choreographed a number of works for the company as well as produced six installments of the MovEnt series Dances for a Small Stage .
To visit the MovEnt web site, click here: www.movent.caClass Description
Day's technique class is structured as a contemporary barre class beginning with 40 minutes at the barre to develop strength and promote proper technique. The remainder of the class is devoted to centre work: welcome-to-the-centre exercises, an adage, a rambuncous swing phrase, a big fan combination and jumps in the centre. The class finishes with a series of spirited combinations across the floor. Day's movement style is influenced by the power of Graham technique, the swing of Limon technique and the foundations of Ballet. This class is intended to warm up the professional dancer for an afternoon of rehearsal and also as an ongoing training class for the dance professional looking to maintain their technical prowess. Some of the contemporary technique teachers that have influenced Day's style and approach to her class are Pat Fraser, David Earle, Pat Minor, Christopher House and Michael Trent.
June 2nd to 11th
Monday, Wednesday, Friday* 10am to 11:30am
Birmingham Studio @ the Scotiabank Dance Centre
Pre-Registration Rate: $50 full session OR $10/class (please specify days attending)
*there will be no class on Friday, June 13th :-)
To pre-register please email CADA/BC or call our office at 604-606-6414