On December 13th, 2019, Tisch Dance will be having their Special Friday Masterclass session.
The DynamitExperience (TDE) is a dance company that creates visceral experiences through contemporary choreography and community engagement. By examining the human condition and our relationships to each other, TDE explores movement that resonates with audiences and stimulates conversation. Contemporary partnering is something I certainly want to explore and create a perfect incubator for my experimental efforts in merging the classical works done with Pilobolus and Paul Taylor with that of contemporary influences like Stefanie batten bland and Kyle Abraham in an cohesive way. TheDynamitExperience endeavors to be the bridge, if you will, between modern classics and present contemporary exploration. As a teaching artist, I’ve shared my experience with American Ballet Theater, Joffrey Ballet (contemporary/jazz and ballet ) Gibney as well as AILEY( arts /education & certificate professional and PPAS programs). I plan to share that knowledge from those various companies while examining the alternative manners in which to explore and expand upon the foundation of modern contemporary partnering. As a choreographic experience I would simply implement all these elements that comprise TheDynamitExperience process and explore opportunities to implement the unique vocabulary that is ever evolving and manifesting in the creative process.
ISAAC TOVAR (Dancer/Choreographer) is a former soloist of the Ballet Nacional de España, Nuevo Ballet Español, Compañía Antonio "El Pipa", Compañía Andaluza de Danza, among many other premier national and international companies including Flamenco en route (Switzerland) and Flamenco Vivo (NYC). Isaac performed as a semifinalist in the LIX Festival International del Cante de las Minas. He is the recipient of the 1st prizes at the renowned Concurso Nacional de la Perla de Cádiz, the IV Concurso Internacional de Danza in Almería, and the XXVII Concurso Nacional de Ubrique, as well as the 2nd prize for Solo Choreography in the XXV Certamen de Coreografía de Danza Española y Flamenco in Madrid. In 2018 Tovar debuted his first solo production “Añejo” at the Centro Cultural de la Villa in his hometown Seville. In 2019 his production “Generaciones” premiered at the prestigious Teatro Real in Madrid. Throughout his career he has danced in important theaters around the world, including: Place des Arts in Montreal, Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid, Teatro de la Maestranza in Sevilla, Teatro Villamarta in Jerez, Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Palace of Music in Moscow, Chaillot Theatre in Paris, Sadler’s Wells of London, Bunkamura Theatre in Tokyo, International Theater in Taipei, Peking Opera House, and the Joyce Theater in New York City. Isaac is a member of Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana Company.
Perri is founder and director of The Perri Institute for Mind and Body, an international community of educators, researchers, and holistic health practitioners based in New York City and Upstate NY. The Institute supports its communities with a unique educational environment combining pedagogy, research, holistic medicine, and collaborations with the arts and sciences. Since the Institute's founding in 2009, Perri has trained and mentored a team of teachers, wellness professionals, and researchers working across the US and abroad. She has implemented and customized Yoga, yoga therapy, and mind/body wellness curriculum/programs in commercial studios, gyms, performing arts schools, and higher education environments. Graduates of the Institute’s nationally recognized courses have established a trusted presence in yoga, therapeutic, and performing arts environments. Several graduates have pursued their studies at the Institute to complement or initiate new careers in medicine, social work, physical therapy, acupuncture, early childhood education, higher education, and psychotherapy. Perri has been consulted for her expertise and her writing has been published in periodicals such as Dance Teacher Magazine, Elle, Women’s Health, Dance Informa, Dance and Pointe Magazines. She writes regularly for MindBodyBrew.
Ari Mayzick hails from NY where he began his professional dance training at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance at age of 11 on full scholarship. At 12, he was awarded scholarships to Joffrey Ballet School and SAB. When Ari turned 14, he was invited to dance with the Pearl Lang Dance Theater and shortly afterwards, the Martha Graham Dance Ensemble. Ari has also danced with (just to name a few), Rioult, Scapino Ballet (Holland), DanceWorks (Holland), Washington Opera as a “Guest Soloist Artist,” Metropolitan Opera, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, “Principal” with Les Ballets Grandiva, “Principal” Dancer with Buglisi Dance Theater, Dance Iquail (where he is also Rehearsal Director) and currently a “Guest Soloist” with the Martha Graham Dance Company where he has danced Principal Roles. Ari is a recipient of the Princess Grace Award of Excellence in Dance; is currently on faculty teaching at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, has taught master classes and workshops here in the states at universities such as NYU, UNLV, BYU, Syracuse University, and Virginia Commonwealth Community College amongst others, dance schools, and internationally in Europe. He is also a Regisseur of Martha Graham works, and is Artistic Director of ARIM Dance, a Modern/Neo-Classical/Contemporary dance company he’s founded where he is the sole choreographer. His work has been staged on and performed by students of Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, Universities, and Dance Schools. He would like to thank his mom for her love and support throughout the years.