Education

Open Classes 

January 11, 15, 18, 19 and 22
9:30-10:45 am at The NAfro Dance Centre, 109 Pulford Street.

February 1st through 5th
9:15-10:30am at The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Studio 409

February 8th
1:00-2:15 at The Canwest Centre for Theatre and Film

February 9th through 12th
9:15-10:30am at The Canwest Centre for Theatre and Film at the University of Winnipeg

Please note that this is an advanced class and this class starts on time.

Gearshifting Performance Works Inc. offers open community technique class to pre-professional and professional dancers at select times during the season and takes an active role in developing the talents of emerging professional dancers. From 2005-2008 Jolene initiated and implemented the pre-professional mentorship, SURGE and since 2008, she has participated in Arts and Cultural Industries Manitoba’s Youth Mentorship Program.

Mentorship activities, are project-based and can include performance opportunities for emerging dancers who are committed to their contemporary dance studies. Mentorship activities have included performance opportunties in conjunction with several of the company’s shows, including: Love and War (November 2009), Landing on a Ship in the Middle of the Ocean in the Middle of the Night (May 2008), Evolution (February 2008), GearShifting (November 2006), SWITCHBACK (July 2006), Rooms With A View (April 2006) and Climbing to the Moon (October 2005).

Jolene Bailie is well-respected for her education activities and teaching expertise, teaching in numerous schools since 1995. She has been a key faculty member of The School of Contemporary Dancers faculty since 1997, teaching classes in all levels of the school and annually preparing students for exams and performances.

The Company is happy to teach workshops and classes throughout the season and in conjunction with touring. Please contact us for more information.   info@gearshifting.org