Kanopy School for Contemporary Dance & Choreography 341 State Street Madison WI 53703 Reservations: (608) 255-2211

Classes:

Register at any time for classes in modern dance technique, choreography and production. Tuition varies with level and hours. Some scholarships. Youth and adult classes; family class.

For more information please contact: Kanopy at 608-255-2211

• Youth and adult classes, beginner to professional, afternoons, evenings, Saturdays and Sundays
• Students are accepted at any time during the current ongoing term.
• Call our office for registration forms for continuous Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall sessions
• Kanopy School is in a new studio at 133 West Johnson St. Classes are held in downtown Madison, off the square, near parking ramps and on Madison Metro routes.

Kanopy is in its 30th year of excellence in teaching dance to children and adults, beginners through professionals in downtown Madison. Kanopy offers classes in modern dance technique, improvisation, repertory, choreography and theatre production. Kanopy fosters technical and creative development in support of the young artist; classes nurture self awareness, confidence & group spirit. Kanopy student performances are open to the public. In their concerts, the student's own choreography is featured, as well as work created for the students by the Director and Kanopy Dance Company members. Extra rehearsal time may be required.

The Kanopy Dance Ensemble, made up of students from the advanced class, has performed at the International Youth Arts Festival at the Union Theater, the Oscar Mayer Theater, Community Centers, Dane County Fair, UW Music Hall and elsewhere. The Ensemble has performed on tour with Kanopy Dance Company; and students have produced their own sell out concerts at Brave Hearts and Oakwood Village Theatres.

All students are invited to perform in school concerts, however participation is not mandatory. As dance is a performing art, this activity is an important part of dance education and most students choose to participate. Students interested in professional careers in dance and who have plans for future study in major dance centers around the country will be assisted and advised. Recent Kanopy graduates have earned scholarships to the Martha Graham School, North Carolina School of the Arts, & University of Minnesota. Kanopy is a 501(c)( 3) non-profit arts organization and welcomes all who wish to attend.

Faculty

Lisa Andrea Thurrell, Artistic Director, resident choreographer and principal dancer with Kanopy Dance Company, danced with Martha Graham Co from '91-'94 and has received numerous grants and awards for her choreography and teaching. She holds an MFA in Dance Performance and Choreography, Training and Teaching Certification from the Martha Graham School, and has held faculty positions at the University of Nebraska and Oure Idraetshojskole in Denmark. She was recently honored with the Wisconsin Dance Council's Choreography and Performance Award

Robert E. Cleary, Associate Director, resident choreographer and principal dancer with Kanopy Dance Company, performed with Minnesota Dance Theater, Ballet Minnesota, Maria Cheng & Dancers, holds a BA in Dance and History from the University of Minnesota. He has served on arts and grants boards, held faculty positions at Texas State University, Ballet Arts MN, Ballet Minnesota, and Oure Idraetshojskole in Denmark.

Kerry Parker has danced with Minnesota Dance Theater, Pacific Northwest Ballet and The Vienna State Opera Ballet. Kerry freelanced with Avila/Weeks Dance, Arianne Anthony and Company, and Ancient of Days Dance Theater before returning to the Midwest to dance with Ballet of the Dolls, Jennifer Hart, Bonnie Mathis, and the Vroom Vroom Group. Kerry Parker taught as adjunct Ballet faculty at the University of Idaho. She has been performing her own work since 2005 and has presented at the University of Idaho, Washington State University, American College Dance Festival, and On The Boards in Seattle.

Visiting Guest Artists offer Master Classes and work with Kanopy's students. Guest Choreographers and performers in 2001 include: Stanley Love, Artistic Director of the Stanley Love Perform-ance Group; Kraig Patterson, Artistic Director of Bopi's Black Sheep; and Ede Thurrell of both of these NYC companies. Kanopy is proud to list esteemed Yoga Master, Roger Eischens; members of the Kanopy Dance Company; and visiting guest artists as faculty.