Folding, Unfolding, Refolding

posted July 16, 2018 – 2:43pm

Artist Makes Movement for Dance at the Library

Madison, WI – Explore communication through dance with Liz Sexe, Madison Public Library’s artist-in-residence in July and August. Sexe invites members of the public to engage with interpretive movement, create dances, and take part in community-led performances.

Sexe is a dance educator, performer, choreographer and artistic director of Liz Sexe Dance Company. Known nationally for her choreographic work as well as her own performances, Sexe is often described as a “clean and efficient mover” with “toughness under her grace.” She received her M.F.A. in Performance and Choreography from Mills College in Oakland, CA, and is now a lecturer for UW-Madison’s Dance Department.

During her residency, Sexe will explore movement as a form of communication, creating dances with intention that can be shared and interpreted. Her workshops and open studios welcome all ages and abilities to create dances of their own, enjoy improvisational movement, and watch Sexe Dance Company and community members perform. All events are free to attend but registration may be required.

For more information, please visit http://www.madisonbubbler.org.

Open Studio Schedule

Open Studio: Interpreting the Scores, Making Dances
Tuesdays* from 1:00-3:00pm (EXCEPT: 7/31 & 8/14) - Central Library

Liz will be dancing the scores/instructions you have left behind. Stop by and join in dance/interpretation with her.

Open Rehearsals with Liz Sexe Dancers
Wednesdays: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 from 6:00-8:00 pm - Central Library

Sexe Dance Company Members will be rehearsing for Night Light event on August 3rd. Please feel free to stop by & watch!

Residency Performances

Night Light Art Exhibition Opening
Friday, August 3 from 7:00-10:00pm - Central Library

Celebrate the opening of art exhibitions throughout the building and a performance on the 3rd floor by Sexe Dance Company.

Community Performance
Monday, August 13 from 6-8pm - Madison Mural Alley (behind Hawthorne Library)

At the opening celebration of the Madison Mural Alley, Liz and community members will perform a unique version of “Folding, Unfolding, Refolding” created during her Bubbler residency.

Workshops

Making Dances: Score/Improvisation/Play
This workshop is an introduction to dance improvisation! It will start with a guided warm-up and then move to individual exploration with scores.

Monday, July 16 from 6-8 pm (Ages 15-18) – Central Library
Monday, July 23 from 6-8 pm (Ages 18+) – Central Library
Monday, July 30 from 4-5 pm (Ages 8-15) – Central Library

Paper Folding Dance: Dancing the Score for “Folding, Unfolding, Refolding”
Using all sizes of paper, including oversized pieces of paper, we will be creating worlds to explore. This workshop serves as a sample for the community rehearsals for the performance at Hawthorne Library. “Folding, Unfolding, Refolding” is a piece that Liz has been working on, and can be performed in various settings and with all people.

Monday, August 6 from 6-8 pm (All ages)
Tuesday, August 6 - Friday, August 10 (Community Rehearsals – TBD)
Monday, August 20 from 6-8 pm (All ages)

The Bubbler's foundational Artist-in-Residence program connecting artists to the community and the community to artists is funded by Scooter Software, Inc.

About Madison Public Library
Madison Public Library’s tradition of promoting education, literacy and community involvement has enriched the City of Madison for more than 140 years. Nine locations throughout the City of Madison are open six days per week and welcome over 2.2 million visits each year. For more information, visit madisonpubliclibrary.org, Madison Public Library on Facebook, @madisonlibrary on Twitter, and @madisonpubliclibrary on Instagram.

About The Bubbler at Madison Public Library
The Bubbler’s hands-on workshops, performances, and events introduce participants to a variety of local experts who share their talent and passion for art, design, and maker culture. For more information, visit madisonbubbler.org, Madison Bubbler on Facebook, or @madisonbubbler on Twitter.