2018 Oklahoma Arts Conference
Panchromatic: Spectrum of Possibilities
Hui Cha Poos
Hui Cha Poos has worked internationally as a dancer, choreographer, producer, instructor, and director. Her passion for dance and musical theatre began in Oklahoma before taking her to Los Angeles and beyond. In addition to working on feature films such as “Batman & Robin” and “Happy Texas,” Poos has performed on stage for Disney and the Russian Imperial Circus. Among the stars with whom Poos has shared the stage are Sandy Duncan, Ed Harris, Smokey Robinson, Paul McCartney, and Busta Rhymes. Currently head of the University of Central Oklahoma Jazz Department, Poos serves as the coordinator for the university’s dance education program—the only program of its kind in Oklahoma. She has provided choreography for dozens of local entities such as The Pollard Theatre, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Thunder Girls, Oklahoma City Ballet, and others. Among the groups Poos has co-founded are the Oklahoma Dance Alliance, OKLA Dance Connections, Groove Street Productions, and Race Dance Company—the first professional jazz/contemporary/hip hop dance company in Oklahoma.
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| Express Yourself: Adults, Come Out and Play! |
Date: Wednesday – October, 24 2018 Time: 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Room: Race the Space |
It’s adult recess time! Get in touch with your inner child and invite her/him to come out and play. This fun workshop will use creative movement—rhythmic, patterned, or improvised movement—to nonverbally communicate ideas, thoughts, and feelings inspired by art, poetry, and music. Human beings have been expressing themselves through dance and creative movement since the beginning of time. You actually do it every day without notice! In this session, you will intentionally harness your inner kinetic self. Be prepared to move your body through space and time with energy and without judgment in a safe and creatively charged environment. Dance training nor experience is necessary. All you need is an attitude for adventure, an interest in exploring your kinesthetic wilderness, a willingness to bring awareness to your body-mind landscape, and a longing for the carefree play of childhood. You will leave feeling invigorated and challenged with a satisfying sense of accomplishment, reminiscent of an afternoon on the playground.
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| 90s Hip Hop Dance Class |
Date: Wednesday – October, 24 2018 Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Room: Race the Space |
Let loose and take a stroll down memory lane revisiting dance moves from the 1990s set to your favorite rap and pop artists of the era. This workshop is open to all levels of experience and will focus on dance moves that we all know but perhaps haven’t done in a while or can’t quite recall. Each movement will be named, broken down, and taught with repetition to eventually build to a combination; participants will then perform them for each other. Expect to experience to a degree a cardio vascular workout while you hone coordination skills. A bit of trash talk and whole lot of smiling will also be included.
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| Take Your Show on the Road |
Date: Thursday – October, 25 2018 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room: The Paramount on Film Row Theatre |
As education budgets tighten across the state, arts related classes are often the first to be cut. This creative void within schools provides an opportunity for nonprofit arts organizations to step up and inspire with creative programming and outreach. Come hear from RACE Dance, Lyric Theatre, and deadCenter Film about how they create, fund, and manage education outreach programs that travel across the city and around the state.
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