Choreography and Dance

Currently Seeking Dancers!

The choreographers from the choreography workshop seek dancers to perform the dances they have been developing.

Dancers would join reheasals on Sundays in September in Charlemont in preparation for the performance on October 4th (see dates/times below). Dancers need to be able to run and jump but dance training is not required. A $100 stipend is available for dancers who are willing to audition.

Questions, would like to sign up or audition? Email info"at"ptco.org

We are also seeking dancers to join our community dance troupe!

"I had a great experience with Godeliève Richard’s choreography workshop. The course consisted of a number of Sunday sessions in the late spring and summer and now regularly in the fall, to culminate in a performance. Godeliève is an experienced teacher and kindly, creatively and patiently, led us through the process of choreographing our own dance numbers, starting from the very basics of experimenting with a variety of movements, putting them together to create phrases, distilling one’s vision and intent of expression all the way to putting the finishing touches on our dances and giving us the tools to put on a real show . . . I would recommend this class. It is a great resource to have such an offering locally." - Star Atkeson, Charlemont

Godeliève Richard, Co-Founding Artistic Director

Godeliève's Bio and Work Samples

"I had the pleasure of working with choreographer Godeliève Richard when she set her dance “The Mill Dream” on the young dancers of Ballet Renversé in 2015. Her dance imagery and the blending of that imagery with local history - the textile mills of Colrain - were memorable. One of the young dancers who performed the Mill Dream is still dancing and remembers it as a powerful experience. And Godeliève is a pleasure to work with."
- Karen Shulda, Choreographer and Director, Ballet Renversé (retired)

In this workshop you will:

- have the opportunity to dance and be the choreographer

- learn how to choreograph, make a performance and work in a group.

- be guided to use your ideas and strengths to make a work of art.

- learn to trust and not judge yourself.

- be given a safe space to be creative without competition.

The workshop will help bloom . . .

Creativity
Confidence
Friendship
Health

Choreography and dance by Godeliève:

Example of rehearsal :

If you are interested

Email info"at"ptco.org

Call: 413 625 6569 (leave a message)

Dance & Choreography Workshop with Godeliève Richard

Do you love to dance, have choreographic ideas or want to learn about how to create dances?!? Discover or deepen your Inner Choreographer in beautiful western MA.

The workshop will take place in Piti Theatre's barn-performance space

Goals

- use the capacities of each participant and work as a group supporting and learning from each other

- create dances and a show in a fun atmosphere that we will perform for the community

- bring people together with live art and enjoy the creativity of each participant

- connect with one another in a beautiful rural setting.

2025 Dates (You Can Still Join!)

Sundays 2 - 4 pm
April 13, 27, May 18, June 1, 15, 29
Sundays 2 - 5pm
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
Show day: Saturday, October 4th, all afternoon
Can't make every date? No problem . . . contact us to discuss.

Where

224 Avery Brook Rd., Charlemont MA

Other Details

Ages 12 to 99.
All levels and styles of dance are welcome.
You will have homework and will need to commit to the workshop starting at the second rehearsal.
Price: $200 (suggested donation) If you do not have the ability to donate we still welcome you to participate.