Wednesday, March 23rd: In-Person Presentation

Studio 7 at The Dance Complex 

6 – 7:30pm

In-Person Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/293491189047

Virtual Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/295414090497

“The creative process is multi-layered.”

Observations in Movement Art: Gestures, is a visual art and movement practice designed to aid in foundational teachings in drawing and dance techniques. Understanding the mechanics of creating and enhancing form through the eyes of a figure artist and professional dancer is an enjoyable therapeutic release. Prompts are designed for choreographic and visual arts projects. Learn theories and practices of renowned visual and dance educators who inspired the Observation in Movement series. 

The goal of this workshop is to introduce basic multimedia techniques to inspire the creative process in new ways. An “aha!” moment often comes when one is engaged in non-traditional mediums of expression. All levels and abilities of dancers and visual artists are invited to create a short choreographic phrase using this method. No one is required to show work, all are required to relax and have fun!

In this workshop participants will:

1. Review basic anatomy for the visual artist and anatomy for the dancer; focus on the language used for creative prompts at the beginner level of both techniques
2. Review space, lighting, and body placement – working with a model
3. Movement & Drawing – Interactive session
4. Circle of Show & Gratitude, closing remarks
5. A survey distributed – digital

Cassandre Charles Biography

Cassandre Charles (Boston, MA) is a dancer, choreographer, visual artist, film-maker, embodiment expert, and a fine arts/figure muse for art students and working artists in Boston.  She also has over 20 years of technical production experience, including sound and light design, stage management, and production. 

Cassandre is a freelance performing artist, and a dance company member of the Lipstick Criminals and Backpocket Dancers. She is a collaborating artist with Monkeyhouse, a member of the Boston Dance Alliance Dance & Disabilities cohort, and a coach for Circus Up! And Commonwealth Circus Arts school in Jamaica Plain, MA.  

As the most requested model at Mass College of Art, Cassandre has inspired visual arts students and educators by contributing her vast knowledge in anatomy, dance, and embodiment as it pertains to the educators’ curricula.  She refers to her ballet technique in her poses to highlight the human figure in the movement and her figure art drawings. 

Cassandre is the co-curator of Observations/Transformation, an interactive open drawing session for the public. This performance was part of the Drawing Together series at Mass Art Art Museum and will be exhibited at the Myle Five Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. 

Cassandre is the founder and creative director of UNITED Presents, a BIPOC focused production company celebrating black arts. Her current projects include the We Create Festival with Danza Organica, and a stage-management/performance piece with Luminarium Dance Company at the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA). She is an artist in residence at the ArtsAssembled Studio, Somerville MA, and Rocco Ricci Studio, Allston MA. 

Cassandre has performed, produced, and directed stage and film productions. She has credits with IMBd, American Repertory Theater, and has worked with a variety of international choreographers and directors. Her painting “Playtime For Prince/Black Boy Joy; Honoring Prince Estabrook” will be reinstalled for the Spring at the Minute Man National Historical Park in Lexington MA.  https://theumbrellaarts.org/go-out-doors-mmnhp

Cassandre is the sole proprietor of Charles & Moise Productions, an archiving art freelance service. She is working on developing a dance archive system that can serve as public art and resources for honoring artists in Boston.  She is also planning a launch of The Black Arts Sanctuary for Juneteenth, 2022 at the Crystal Ballroom, Somerville MA. 

Cassandre starts her studies in the low residency MFA program at Mass College of Art this summer.

Facilitator Contact: artscharley@gmail.com