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Rock, paper, petals @ william morris gallery

2/15/2019

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​I am excited to be part of Waltham Forest first London Borough of Culture 2019 by presenting my new work at William Morris Gallery in the beautiful Story Lounge, accessible by ascending the grand 18th century staircase, made of Spanish sweet chestnut. 

The choreography has been developed following the success of the community project 'Women's dance' and my visual art work.

'Rock, paper, petals' celebrates nature, women's identity and diversity by bringing together, through dance and creativity, women from different walks of life, age and abilities in the performing and visual arts.

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tudents from Idea Store Learning and the University of East London (third year BA (Hons) Dance: Urban Practice) will also work alongside professional dancers and female members of the public.
My aims for this piece have been to:
-              Co-create an approx. 15-minutes long choreography and up to five pieces of visual art with women of different age, abilities and nationalities. The visual art work will be displayed in the 8 local libraries in Waltham Forest during the year of culture.
-             Empower women through engaging in the creation and delivery of the choreography.
-            Nurture women's relationships through developing trust and understanding while engaging in dance and visual art activities.  

The project is important and timely in its delivery and scope because firstly, it combines visual art with dance and secondly, considering the recent debates on gender inequalities and women’s abuse, it gives women of different background a safe space to voice their views and be creative through dance and the arts.
The playful and game-like nature of the choreography’s structure gives participants the freedom to move with confidence alongside professional and training dancers. 

It is important to be able to perform at William Morris Gallery because my visual art stylises, similarly to Morris’ textile work, natural and human forms. I use this to celebrate women co-existence in our world and to connect to my own interpretation of womanhood as I see flowers as symbolically feminine. Ultimately both the choreography and visual art work are a celebration of women taking part in the project, their own personal views on womanhood and their engagement in creative processes, performances and visual arts. 
                                                        Annarita Mazzilli

Performances
3rd March 2019 - 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm (Free)

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William Morris Gallery (1st floor Story Lounge)
Lloyd Park, Forest Rd, London E17 4PP
Part of Waltham Forest first London Borough of Culture 2019

Here some of the participants' testimony from 'women's dance' project also taking part in 'Rock, paper, petals:

"It felt empowering and freeing to be able to do a performance like this - where you could be yourself but also be a part of something bigger than yourself. And that is why it is was valuable to be amongst women in the dance; telling  some of my story as a woman, and sharing the stories of other women." (Rita - Project participant)

"It was great being with other women! I felt connected to them, empowered by them, supported by them...Taking part in the dance project has made me feel more comfortable in my own skin"
​(Lucilia - Project participant) 


" It was as a tremendously surprising experience, fun and simply pleasant, a bit like group meditation followed by a party...!"
(Kasia - Project participant)
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"The whole experience was uplifting while still having deep meaning and gravity. Annarita did an amazing job bringing together people from different backgrounds and making us look like accomplished dancers!" (Anusha- Project participant) ​​
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Art night london 1st july 2017

6/27/2017

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Join Ideachor and Flamenco students from Idea Store Learning in an evening/night of dance!
For full timetable and details see below flyer.
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ideachor part of Art night london 2017

4/20/2017

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Pleased to announce that Ideachor Performance group will be performing 'As You Reach...' as part of Art Night London 2017! This is a free contemporary arts festival transforming London’s East End for one unforgettable night.

Art Night 2017 takes place on Saturday 1 July, presenting acclaimed international art in various historic and iconic sites, secret locations and public spaces.
Conceived as new site-specific commissions, Art Night 2017 responds directly to east London’s heritage and diversity. 

We will be collaborating with artist Melanie Manchot.
 Melanie will brings together dance schools from across the East End. Dancers of all kinds will parade through the streets, meeting in Exchange Square, Broadgate to set the stage for a dance performance where the public can join to learn a variety of dances.

http://www.whitechapelgallery.org/art-night/
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ideachor at move it & capezio championship 2017

2/28/2017

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​I am pleased to announce that Ideachor performance group has been selected to take part in MOVE IT Festival first dance championship on Sunday 12th March 2017 at 12.30pm (ExCel Centre London).
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The group will perform a new piece 'As you reach...' The choreography’s starting point was looking at people’s body language when they meet; from first encounters to reunions of long lost family or friends.

MOVE IT & Capezio Dance Championships – an explosion of raw, undiscovered talent from all styles of dance and all ages. Watch the all-star judging panel critique the fiercest competition of the year. This is FREE entry with your ticket, make sure you come and watch a great show with some incredible special guest acts!
For full info and to get your day pass visit: 
http://www.moveitdance.co.uk/dance-championships/​
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Dance in your local library

3/1/2016

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Join us as we cross the fictional worlds of your favourite novels and films, with the motion and beauty of dance. Experience your library as never before, as you travel through dance into your favourite Roald Dahl creations. SPINE Festivalreturns on 3rd-5th March 2016 at Leytonstone Library with artist in residence, professional dancer and choreographer Annarita Mazzilli.
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Annarita Mazzilli
I feel privileged to be Artist in Residence for such an exciting and important project that brings London communities together, celebrating the arts and literature in libraries with FREE fun activities and events for children, families and young people. I am particularly thrilled to bring dance to the festival. I truly believe that, like all-inclusive artistic and cultural activities, dance can help with people’s personal development and create enthusiasm for education and healthy life-style by exploring emotional and physical creativity as part of a group in fun game-like dance activities.This is a great opportunity for families and young people to see their local library in a new light as a place to engage with the community, nurture imagination, promote health and be exposed to the arts and activities that otherwise might not be so easy to access. All workshops aim to provide a friendly and safe environment in which to exchange ideas, develop motor-skills, explore the library recently, beautifully restored, historical building and interact with local people.
With a jammed pack schedule of activities over the three days; from the Dance Dystopia workshops aimed at 11 to 14 years old, to the Dancing with Dahl workshops for small people with huge imaginations and their families, for the under 5 and the 5 to 11 years old, to the dance showcase on the final day for all ages; the festival is promising to have something for everyone.
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Trail Tale - La Melodia
Come and celebrate the finale of the SPINE Festival too: watch or take part in dance performances and invite your family to see what you’ve learned and created. 
Saturday 5th March 5-7pm
 
​(Refreshments provided, all welcome).
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Also featuring in this showcase will be: A performance by 
Ideachor Dance Group (Part of Idea Store Learning Performing Arts Department), with their contemporary dance piece Raining Cats and Dogs, inspired by East London’s graffiti and screening of a short dance
made for camera; and Trail Tale – La Melodia, inspired by Chilean writer and activist, Luis Sepúlveda’s book The Story of a Snail Who Discovered the Importance of Being Slow. This playful duet looks at journeying, growth, celebrating the important people that leave a mark on us in our life. With not long to go to the beginning of the festival, I have already had the chance to meet the friendly library team and to talk to a few local users and I can honestly say I look forward to the festival. So do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity, reserve your space to the many activities by using the below link provided; get ready to channel your inner Katniss, Tris or explore Roald Dahl’s amazing characters through dance as you giggle and wiggle your way through games and stories inspired by the fantastical universe of literature and tales…
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Please visit here for the full program and to reserve your space.

Don’t miss Spine Festival 2016, 3-5 March. Loads of FREE arts and literature events for children, families and young people in your library! For more information visit the SPINE project page or follow #SpineFestival2016. Produced by Apples and Snakes in partnership with library authorities across London. ​
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SPINE FESTIVAL: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE DANCE WORKSHOPS WITH ANNARITA MAZZILLI

2/18/2016

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Celebrating arts and literature across London libraries SPINE Festival returns from the 3rd-5th March 2016.  Join dancer, choreographer and Artist in Residence, Annarita Mazzilli, at Leytonstone Library for fun dance workshops! Enter the magical world of dance and theatre.
Different workshops will be running at various times throughout the festival, 3-5 March. Use the below links to book your space or contact the library directly for more details.

Dance Dystopia 
Thursday 3 March, 4.30-6pm | Age guidance: 11-14 yrs | Friday 4 March, 5-6.30pm | Age guidance: 11-14yrs
Join us as we cross the fictional worlds of your favourite novels and films, with the motion and beauty of dance. All abilities welcome, no previous dance experience necessary. 
Thursday Booking
Friday Booking


Dancing with Dahl 
Saturday 5 March, 11am-12noon | Age guidance: 3-5yrs
Fun for small people with huge imaginations! Explore Roald Dahl’s amazing characters through dance as you giggle and wiggle your way through games and stories inspired by his fantastical universe.
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​Library Trail
Saturday 5 March, 2.30-3.30pm and 4-5pm | Age guidance: 5-11 yrs 
Discover a trail through the library as you transform through dance into all your favourite Roald Dahl creations!  And parents are welcome to get involved too!
2.30-3.30pm Booking
4-5pm Booking


SPINE Festival 2016 Showcase
Saturday 5 March, 5.30-7pm | Age guidance: all ages welcome
Celebrate the finale of our SPINE festival Artist in Residence series with a chance to both watch and take part in performances and invite your family to see what you’ve learned and created! 
Booking

There will also be specially featured dance performances of Raining Cats and Dogs from 
Ideachor Performance Group and a screening of MDT latest project Trail Tale - La Melodia on Thursday, 6.30pm and Saturday, 5.30-7pm.
Thursday Booking

When: Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 March, various times
Where: Leytonstone Library, 6 Church Lane, London E11 1HG
Tickets: FREE
Info: culture@walthamforest.gov.uk | 020 8496 3000 | Eventbrite 
#SpineFestival2016
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Spine festival-libraries out loud 3rd-5th march 2016 

1/21/2016

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Annarita Mazzilli artist in residence:
SPINE Festival brings London communities together to celebrate the arts and literature in libraries with FREE, fun activities and events for children, families and young people to get involved in and enjoy. From music, dance and drama to poetry, storytelling and visual art, there’s something for everyone!

2016 will see even more boroughs and libraries joining in across London including, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Harrow, Hounslow, Lewisham, Southwark, Sutton, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Waltham Forest and Westminster.

SPINE Festival encourages children and people of all ages to explore and express ideas creatively, to stand up and be heard, and to view their local libraries as the cultural spine of their community.
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More info HERE!
Follow us on the festival's blog HERE!
#SpineFestival2016
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SPINE Festival is produced by Apples and Snakes in partnership with library authorities across London.
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dance classes with annarita mazzilli at idea store learning starting in september.

9/11/2015

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New adult dance courses at Idea Store Learning from 21st September 2015.

To view the performing arts section of the course guide click here!

To enrol or for more information, call 020 7364 5665, text IDEA and your name to 07950 080 341, visit your local Idea Store or Learning Centre.
Please note the audition for the Intensive dance Training Course is on:
Thursday 17th September 2015 6-9pm, Whitechapel Idea Store (Dance Studio)

Annarita will be teaching courses in Ballet and Contemporary dance styles (Beginners, Improvers and Intermediate levels).

She will also lead the Intensive Dance Training Course:
Do you want to engage into intensive dance training and even pursue further professional dance training and look to develop a dance related career? This might be the course for you. A one year dance programme which has been originally developed in partnership with Birkbeck, University of London. The programme is mainly centred on regular technique classes and creative workshops in Contemporary Dance and classical Ballet.
It aims to prepare individuals wishing to audition and progress onto Professional Dance Training courses and or just wanting to engage into more intensive training.  Based on a model of providing training twice a week in the evening; this course offers particularly good structured training for people in full time work. As well as two Ballet classes and two Contemporary dance classes a week, you will be given performance opportunities including a full staged production in the Brady Arts Centre Theatre at the end of the course.

Entry Requirement:
You should have some experience as a performer, who has received training in dance, and be presently capable of working at Improvers level (fundamental technical skills clearly understood and embodied) in Contemporary Dance and/ or elementary level (Confident grasp of the basic movement vocabulary) in classical Ballet.

To enrol on this course all interested participants must fill in an application form and attend an audition on THURSDAY 17th September 6-9pm at Whitechapel Idea Store

To request an application form and confirm attendance to the audition, please contact us at: ideastorelearning@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Summer intensive idea store learning 11th-16th july 2015

7/13/2015

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Ballet Improvers 
Course Code: C4288 - £23
Saturday 11 July - Thursday 16 July
Saturday 9.30am, Sunday 11.15am and Monday - Thursday 6pm
Contemporary Improvers 
Course Code: C4289 - £23
Saturday 11 July - Thursday 16 July
Saturday 11.15am, Sunday 1pm and Monday -Thursday 7.30pm

Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel Dance Studio
To enrol, call 02073645665 text IDEA and your name to 07950080341, visit your local Idea Store or Learning Centre www.ideastore.co.uk
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Annarita Mazzilli at The space - scottish school of contemporary dance

3/13/2015

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Annarita Mazzilli will be be choreographing a new piece on BA dance students from the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance from 23rd March till 3rd April 2015. 
Inspired by the Scottish legend ‘Robert Bruce and the Spider’ and its deriving famous quote: “Try, try, and try again”, MDT will create a dance theatre piece about determination, perseverance, the courage to look beyond failure and the journey to achieve a goal.
Keep checking this space for updates on this and other projects.

 

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