RUTH MILLS

DANCE:THEATRE:MUSIC:FILM

Contemporary Dance

Winter Intensive 2

nd – 6th January 2015

The Winter Intensive

From the 2nd

– 6th January

The intensive consists of daily classes, workshops and

lectures designed to inspire and support dancers and

physical performers to fulfil their unique potential. Offering

access to high level training in a safe, happy and stimulating

environment from which to express and expand.

The Winter Intensive is an injection of positivity and

motivation popular with dancers and dance lovers as a great

way to begin the year. An inclusive and supportive

environment provides the basis for encouraging a nurturing

of the individual within a mindful and co operative group.

Dedicated and specialist guidance together with exposure to

some of the worlds finest examples of contemporary dance,

art and theatre brings participants to a deeper understanding

of dance, both physically, spiritually and intellectually.

We will be spending our fourth year of The Winter Intensive in

the Citizens Theatre Glasgow, with a programme carefully

designed to provide a broad yet focused course which aims

to unleash the spontaneity which exists within us all.

I look forward to beginning 2015 with you and with the dance.

COURSE CONTENT

CONTEMPORARY MILLS TECHNIQUE Based on the fundamentals of dance kinesiology,

movement analysis and a solid technical foundation informed by Martha

Graham technique.

Working from the contraction, release and spiral of the spine in building

strength, agility and physical expression.

RELEASE Focusing on the breath, skeletal alignment, joint articulation and the

release of muscular tension.

Harnessing the power of gravity and momentum to facilitate breath taking,

dynamic movement

PARTNERING. Building trust and skill in developing the beautiful art of the duet.

Using principles found in contemporary, classical and acro balance to

equip the dancer with lifts and drops, expanding the landscape of

choreographic play, while building trust through touch based improvisation

techniques.

CHOREOGRAPHY A unique opportunity to develop new creative skills under the direction of

Ruth Mills. Taking a multi disciplinary approach to shaping movement in

dance, theatre and visual art.. From concieving and refining an idea to

learning choreographic devices used to shape movement and space.

Aquiring the tools to develop movement languages and expand the

students vision of what is possible in art, dance, theatre and performance..

LECTURE SERIES Sunday 4

th January

2.30 – 5:30pm

Dance on Camera With visiting artists and lecture demonstration by Ruth Mills

This years talks focus on dance, movement and physical story

telling made specifically for camera, in both flm and photography.

with archive footage and live demonstrations.

Film screening

‘The Want’ A new dance feature film, created and directed by Ruth Mills in

collaboration with singer songwriter Kathryn Joseph.

Featuring Freya Jeffs, Vince Virr and Jade Adamson

Followed by Q&A and refreshments

TIMES AND PRICES

Friday 2nd

– Tuesday 6th

January 2015

Contemporary Mills Technique

Daily 10 – 11:30am

Full course: £35 / £30 : Daily rate: £8 / £7

Release

Daily 11:45 – 1:15

Full course: £35 / £30 Daily rate: £8 / £7

Partnering

Daily (excluding Sunday) 2:15 – 3:45

Full course: £28 / £24 Daily rate: £8 / £7

Choreography

Daily 4 – 5:30pm

Full course: £35 / £30 Daily rate: £8 / £7

LECTURE SERIES

Dance on Camera

Sunday 4th

January 2:30 – 5:30pm

Booking the full course? *Book before 6th

December

2014 for discount price: £125 / £105

BOOOKING AND INFORMATION

Email: ruthmillsdance@live.com

Tel: +44(0)7729 456749

www.ruthmillsdance.wix.com/millsy

Twitter: @ruthmillsdance

VENUE The Citizens Theatre, Glasgow.

Ruth Mills

Ruth is one of Scotland’s leading dancers, choreographers and movement directors with over twenty years professional experience in contemporary dance. She has toured extensively as a dancer both nationally and internationally. A graduate of London Contemporary Dance School, Ruth is well known for her dedication to the form, precision and artistry of dance. Teaming this expertise with a passion for new music and film, her creations often extend out of the theatre into film and music video. Her work is provocative, intelligent, uncompromising in its professionalism and showcases the best creative talent Scotland has to offer. Ruth has chosen to commit much of her time to sharing her skills with professional, amateur and studying dancers across the country and beyond.

"I'm on a mission

to get the whole world dancing."

Happy New Year 2015

RUTH MILLS

DANCE:THEATRE:MUSIC:FILM

www.ruthmillsdance.wix.com/millsy