December 16-20, 2019 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)
$65 with the support of *Emploi-Québec (or $135, non-eligible rate)
$15 drop-ins unless full (or $29, non-eligible rate)
Open to dancers of all styles / In English
Capacity: 25 people, priority for full week attendance
In collaboration with the Ebnfloh company.
Note: exceptionally, this workshop will NOT take place at Studio 303 but at Studio K-3220 at UQAM (Pavillion de Danse) – 840 Rue Cherrier, Montréal, QC H2L 1H4
MEMPHIS JOOKIN’, a dance style originally entitled gangsta walking, was created in the mid 80’s to the sound of Memphis rap music. A loose, groovy, footwork based style; jookin’ puts emphasis on who can walk the coolest or most “gangsta”. In this class, students will learn a well-rounded perspective on Memphis dance and music culture. One of the main characteristics is the idea of “getting buck” or becoming extremely confidant, wild, and carefree. With this Memphis persona in mind, students will learn jookin’ history, characters, foundational moves, combinations, and how to create their own movement within the style. This class will give a solid understanding and look into the Memphis jookin’ style, as well as allow students personal growth through locomotive movement. Students will be able to transfer the movement into any form of movement expression.
Marico Flake, as Dr. Rico, is a Memphis born street dancer. Dr. Rico is known for his work in helping promote and develop Memphis Jookin, a Memphis born street dance that carries the spirit of the Blues City. Dr. Rico has been featured on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance and also nominated for a Grammy for Best Choreography for his work with Janelle Monae on her music video “Tightrope”. Dr. Rico is a founder and leading member of legendary Jookin crew G-Force responsible for establishing first known Jookin Academy and, Assassin’s warriors of light. Dr. Rico is also the co-author of “The Jook” a book that codified jookin and ballet. Now as a member of Urban Artistry out D.C area, his goal is to further the human genome project through the anthropology of dance. He has travelled to several countries around the world sharing the various cultures of dance he represents in a quest to keep traditions alive and innovation ever present simultaneously.
All workshops are for professional performing artists. Some require advanced dance training.
Registration – Please contact (514) 393-3771 or at info@studio303.ca. To reserve your spot, payment is required 2 weeks before the start of the workshop.
Payments – check, cash, credit card (3% fee) or by Interac transfer (write to info@studio303.ca for procedures)
Who can benefit from the subsidized rate by Emploi-Québec?
– Artists or cultural professionals, Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Montreal
– Foreign workers with a temporary work permit living in Montreal
– Employment Insurance or social assistance recipients are welcome (please notify your agent at Service Canada or MTESS)
– Part-time students
Who has to pay the full rate?
– People residing outside Montreal
– Full-time or foreign students
Reimbursement policy– No reimbursement possible without a good reason (ex: sickness or injury).
Studio’s accessibility – Consult this page for detailed information.