GALLIM Chicago Experience

Ignite and expand your movement practice during GALLIM’s first ever Chicago Experience!

Join GALLIM artist Emma Thesing for a two day deep dive into GALLIM Methods class and award winning repertory by Artistic Director, Andrea Miller.

Participants will engage with fellow creatives through shared movement wisdom, creative dialogue, and some true sweat, effort, and wild-child play!

Dates: Saturday - Sunday, July 27 - 28th, 2024
Time: 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Visceral Dance Chicago

 
 

Photos by Shea Gordon

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

12:30 - 2:00 GALLIM Methods

2:00 - 4:00 GALLIM Repertory

4:00 - 5:30 Movement Invention & GALLIM Repertory

 

SESSIONS

GALLIM METHODS  is a movement technique training which practices Andrea Miller’s movement philosophy and creative methodology through a guided conversation between the body's network of systems and the imagination. Through a combination of guided improvisation and focused exercises, the class brings nuanced attention to regions of the body, its availability for movement, range, coordination, texture, and creative expression in relationship to the rest of the body and its experience within space, time, music, and art.

GALLIM Repertory is known for Miller’s exploration of the essential elements of human behavior and the alchemy of movement, performance, and collaboration. In repertory sessions participants learn award winning repertory and are immersed in an intimate rehearsal environment, receiving coaching from senior GALLIM stagers to hone personal expression and build dynamic movement range. Repertory class provides students a glimpse into company life and how GALLIM approaches rehearsing and staging repertory works.

Movement Invention is a method of creative exploration developed by Andrea Miller that builds new access to the body, movement vocabulary, and composition, in research concerning nuanced sensitivity, abandon, and virtuosity. Improvisational games and compositional tools are often derived directly from GALLIM's creative process.

 

Photos by Christoper Jones, Shea Gordon, Rose Sutton

GALLIM FACULTY

Emma Thesing (she/her) received her B.F.A. from The Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College, SUNY. Upon graduating Emma became a company dancer with GALLIM, performing both repertoire and new creations by Andrea Miller at New York venues such as Chelsea Factory and the Joyce Theater, among others. Additionally, Emma is a GALLIM methods teacher and has acted as Creative Assistant to Andrea Miller in process with the English National Ballet for their 2023 commission ‘Les Noces.’ In 2023 Emma joined the dance company at Konzert und Theater St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland, under the artistic direction of Frank Fannar Pedersen. She has performed works by Hofesh Shechter, Johan Inger, Jø Strømgren, and Frank Fannar Pedersen, among others.

REGISTRATION

Eligibility

The GALLIM Experiences are open to all pre-professional and professional movement artists with prior experience and an interest in training in GALLIM technique and repertory. Participants must be at least 16 years of age to participate. Enrollment is first come, first served.

Tuition

$300

Thanks to the generosity of the Jody and John Arnhold | Arnhold Foundation, need-based financial assistance is available upon request. We encourage you to apply. Registration is non-refundable except in the case of a medical necessity with a doctor's note.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Emergent Artist Scholarship

Two full Emergent Artist Scholarships will be awarded to artists of the global marjority, including but not limited to Black and African American, Asian, Hispanic and Latino/a/x, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, American Indian, or Alaska Native, Middle Eastern or North African, and multiracial.

Applications close on June 15th participants will be notified by July 1st.

Work Study Scholarship

One full work study scholarships will be awarded. This opportunity is designed for students with an interest in arts administration, marketing and social media. This scholarship will include on-site responsibilities and administrative work before the intensive.

Work-Study applications close on June 15th participants will be notified by July 1st.

Financial Aid

Thanks to the generosity of the Jody and John Arnhold | Arnhold Foundation, need-based financial assistance is available upon request. We encourage you to apply!

Please contact us with any specific accessibility requirements so we can accommodate your needs.

 

Testimonials from GALLIM School of Movement Students:

“Throughout this intensive I came to find just how valuable a safe creative space is. GALLIM did a phenomenal job of fostering an environment where people felt comfortable to explore and push the boundaries of what dance can be. Overall, this intensive was something I would feel lucky to do again at some point!” – Meredith Brown

“Taking class within this genre is such a fulfilling balance between freedom and structure. The faculty were educational and supportive, providing guidelines and inspirations. Morning class really enriched my artistic voice because I felt encouraged to challenge myself. Rep was also challenging yet structurally freeing, and I felt this artistically mature environment and community was productive for me towards creative development and feeling supported through challenges.”

 
 
 

Photo by Dave Munch

 
 

GALLIM SCHOOL OF MOVEMENT SUPPORTERS

GALLIM School of Movement Leadership Support & Founding School Sponsorship

Jody and John Arnhold | Arnhold Foundation

GALLIM School of Movement is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and Donors Like You!