BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vancouver's Queer Arts Festival//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Vancouver's Queer Arts Festival X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://queerartsfestival.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver's Queer Arts Festival BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120819 DTSTAMP:20120518T183124 CREATED:20120515T170532 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T170532 UID:3130@http://queerartsfestival.com SUMMARY:Face Your Fears, Act Your Aspirations: Acting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Face your Fears\, Act your Aspirations: Acting workshop with Elaine Carol Co-presented with the Vancouver Queer Film Festival   So you’ve written a script and you’re ready to work with a cast of actors. Whether you are casting amateurs\, professionals\, theatre school students or starring in your own production\, a critical skill for any director is to appreciate the art of acting.   In this three-hour workshop Elaine Carol will introduce you to a brief overview of American method acting\, including her own adaptation “The Acting Road Map” to help you understand and reach the emotional depth\, complexity and courage needed to act.   Open to 8 participants only. This intimate workshop setting will allow everyone time to work with their script.   Deadline to apply: July 30.   Saturday August 18\, 12:30 – 3:30pm   LOCATION:Roundhouse, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC, Canada URL:http://queerartsfestival.com/event/acting-workshop-with-elaine-carol END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120819 DTSTAMP:20120518T183124 CREATED:20120427T231327 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T120448 UID:2548@http://queerartsfestival.com SUMMARY:Law of Proximity Dance Workshop DESCRIPTION:6-week Contact Improv dance performance creation workshop   Click HERE to register online. Registration deadline: June 23\, 2012. Weekend workshops: June 16-July 8 Classes and Rehearsals: July 9-August 10 (Mon-Fri) Performances: August 15-18\, Scotiabank Dance Centre   Law of Proximity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for youth to create and perform their own contemporary dance show\, mentored by internationally respected dance company MACHiNENOiSY.   Contact Improvisation requires no formal dance training. It is a dance of proximity that works with shared weight\, shared choice making and shared physical contact; points of physical contact provide the starting point for movement improvisation.   Participants will discuss the show's content during weekend workshops. From these\, up to 8 lucky participants will be hired for an intensive creation period of daily classes and rehearsals\, culminating in a 4-day performance run at the Scotiabank Dance Centre as part of the 2012 Queer Arts Festival.   All are welcome for weekend workshops and for the morning classes. Youth selected for the performance will be paid rehearsal fees and performance honoraria.   MACHiNENOiSY is a contemporary dance company that transcends traditional notions of dance and theatre.  Artistic Directors Delia Brett and Daelik have a long and unique history of working together as dancers\, teachers and creators both in North America and Europe. Two of the leading dancer/creators of this art form in Canada\, their approach has marked them as innovators and courageous rule breakers.   www.machinenoisy.com       LOCATION:Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St., Vancouver, BC, Canada URL:http://queerartsfestival.com/event/law-of-proximity-workshop-2012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110810T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110810T213000 DTSTAMP:20120518T183124 CREATED:20110607T233915 LAST-MODIFIED:20110808T160601 UID:1035@http://queerartsfestival.com SUMMARY:DIY Podplay Workshop DESCRIPTION:Co-presented with Neworld Theatre and the Vancouver Queer Film Festival Click HERE! to pre-register\, or arrive 30 minutes prior to start time to register on the day. Podplays are short\, site–specific audio play that takes participants on a walk through the geography of a city and the urban obsessions of its residents. Much like you would listen to an audio guide in a museum\, you load podplays onto portable media players and are guided on a walk by narration that combines story\, music and directional cues.   Neworld Theatre\, in association with the Queer Arts Festival and the Queer Film Festival\, is presenting DIY PodPlay Workshops. Try your hand at this unique art form. Put your stamp on it. Tell the story of the place where you live.   Renowned Queer playwright C. E. Gatchalian\, himself a writer of podplays\, will lead you through the imaginative and technological hoops of podplay creation.   Learn how to write a short play in which street corners\, parking meters\, fire hydrants and traffic lights play pivotal roles. Then learn all the necessary steps to record\, edit and present your podplay.   About the Presenter: Neworld Theatre is an award-winning\, Vancouver-based theatre company that creates\, produces and tours new plays and performance events. We tell stories that reflect Canada's diversity in the broadest sense – cultural\, linguistic\, social and economic. We use popular forms to examine our lives in the context of who counts\, who doesn't\, and what our relationship is to the people we may think we aren't.   Since 1999\, Neworld has won more than 20 Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards (from over 50 nominations)\, the Alcan Performing Arts Award\, the Vancouver Sun Innovation Award\, the Seattle Times Footlight Award\, the Canada Council Theatre for Young Audiences Award. Neworld's productions have been seen in major festivals across North American and in Europe. These include Ali and Ali and the aXes of Evil\, Mixie and the Halfbreeds\, Adrift\, Crime and Punishment and Asylum of the Universe. In 2009\, Neworld also co-founded PL 1422 a cultural hub in East Vancouver co-managed with three other indie theatre companies. In addition to its mainstage productions\, Neworld produces a range of events\, from cabaret nights to live readings to public lectures and interviews. Neworld also works closely with community groups\, pairing professional artists with non-professionals from different communities to help them create performances that address their self-defined aspirations and concerns.     [media-credit id=1 align="alignleft" width="600"][/media-credit]  LOCATION:Roundhouse Exhibition Hall, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC, Canada URL:http://queerartsfestival.com/event/diy-podplay-workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110813T143000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110813T163000 DTSTAMP:20120518T183124 CREATED:20110603T183608 LAST-MODIFIED:20110619T201054 UID:1028@http://queerartsfestival.com SUMMARY:Show Your Film to the World! DESCRIPTION:Artist talk co-presented with the Vancouver Queer Film Festival.   You’ve made a film—maybe it’s a short comedy or maybe it’s a feature “tear jerker” or a documentary. Whatever the length\, theme or genre\, you’re bound  to want a wide audience. This panel-style workshop explores the avenues an emerging filmmaker can take to submit their films to Canadian and international film festivals\, find a distributor or post your video for online-viewing\, and more.   [caption id="attachment_1030" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Director Jason Karman"][/caption] Join Mel Prichard\, short film programmer for the Hamburg International Queer Film Festival and film scout for Busk Films; Alex Muir\, distribution assistant and technician\, at VIVO Media Arts Centre; and Jason Karman\, a local\, mid-career short film director who represents his own films. Moderated by Amber Dawn\, Director of Programming\, Vancouver Queer Film Festival. LOCATION:Roundhouse Exhibition Hall, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC, Canada URL:http://queerartsfestival.com/event/show-your-film-to-the-world END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110806T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110806T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T183124 CREATED:20110602T043921 LAST-MODIFIED:20110802T234841 UID:1015@http://queerartsfestival.com SUMMARY:Taiko Drumming Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join International Taiko Champion Tiffany Tamaribuchi for one of QAF's most popular workshops.   If you've ever watched taiko and wondered what it felt like to hit those drums yourself\, this is your chance! Click here to register. "Tamaribuchi is an exquisite performer and an inspirational instructor. The depth of her knowledge\, and the range of her background in the art form are unmatched -- and this is complemented by her personable and accessible teaching style. Her love for taiko is readily apparent in her teaching." - Naomi Guilbert of Fubuki Taiko\, Winnipeg\, MB\, Ca. Taiko taught by Tiffany Tamaribuchi is a special opportunity. She is a gifted artist and teacher\, as well as a genuine person. The learning experience includes comprehensive and diverse explanations of technique\, interspersed with deeper personal insights and affects of Taiko. Tiffany infuses wit and humor into her teaching\, bringing the spirit and art of Taiko drumming to a real and individual level. A personal sharing of this type is full and rich. You will become inspired to learn more\, and awed by her relationship with the drum. Working with Tiffany is a rare and wonderful treat. It is well worth it. Open your mind\, body\, and spirit. Take a Taiko workshop from Tiffany Tamaribuchi! - Karen Clark\, Moab Taiko Dan LOCATION:Roundhouse Performance Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC, Canada URL:http://queerartsfestival.com/event/taiko-drumming-workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110802T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110802T203000 DTSTAMP:20120518T183124 CREATED:20110602T040013 LAST-MODIFIED:20110721T113827 UID:1006@http://queerartsfestival.com SUMMARY: Roxanne Gagnon's 3 Day Youth Visual Arts Workshop DESCRIPTION:3-day youth visual arts workshop: August 2 & 4\, 6:00 pm-8:30\, August 6\, 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Click HERE! to pre-register online\, or register in person 30 minutes prior to start of first class.   Project: Self-Inquiry; Mixed Media   Join rockin’ instructor Roxanne Gagnon in an exploration of self-inquiry through manipulation of mixed media\, including found objects and remnants of pop culture.  This 3-day workshop is designed for LGBT / Queer / Questioning youth with a keen interest in visual arts.   Please note that the workshops are designed to build from session to session\, and are therefore not run on a drop-in basis.   Day 1\,Tuesday\, August 2 6:00 pm-8:30 pm   Day 2\, Thursday\, August 4 6:00 pm-8:30 pm   Day 3\, Saturday\, August 6 1:00 pm-3:30 pm   Bursaries available for all applicants; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Apply for a bursary in our online application form HERE! LOCATION:Roundhouse Exhibition Hall, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC, Canada URL:http://queerartsfestival.com/event/youth-visual-arts-workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110807T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110807T150000 DTSTAMP:20120518T183124 CREATED:20110602T035032 LAST-MODIFIED:20110703T230722 UID:1005@http://queerartsfestival.com SUMMARY:Life Drawing Workshop, Day 2 DESCRIPTION:Click HERE! to pre-register online\, or register in person 30 minutes prior to start of class.   Join visual artist Sakino Sepvulveda and models for a 2-day workshop celebrating the beauty of the human form.   The workshop will cover drawing technique with pencil and charcoal\, as well as the theory of line\, mass conception\, light and shade\, and more.   Suitable for all levels of experience.  Please note that the workshop is designed to build from session to session\, and attendance to both days is strongly recommended. Day 1 of the Life Drawing Workshop is Saturday\, August 6 from 3:00-6:00 pm.   Bursaries available for all applicants; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Apply for a bursary in our online application form HERE! LOCATION:Roundhouse, Room B, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC, Canada URL:http://queerartsfestival.com/event/life-drawing-workshop-day-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110806T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110806T180000 DTSTAMP:20120518T183124 CREATED:20110602T034814 LAST-MODIFIED:20110703T230747 UID:1001@http://queerartsfestival.com SUMMARY:Life Drawing Workshop, Day 1 DESCRIPTION:Click HERE! to pre-register online\, or register in person 30 minutes prior to start of class.   Join visual artist Sakino Sepvulveda and models for a 2-day workshop celebrating the beauty of the human form.   The workshop will cover drawing technique with pencil and charcoal\, as well as the theory of line\, mass conception\, light and shade\, and more.   Suitable for all levels of experience.  Please note that the workshop is designed to build from session to session\, and attendance to both days is strongly recommended\, though not required. Day 2 of the Life Drawing Workshop is Sunday August 7 from noon-3.   Bursaries available for all applicants; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Apply for a bursary in our online application form HERE! LOCATION:Roundhouse, Room B, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC, Canada URL:http://queerartsfestival.com/event/life-drawing-workshop-day-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110806T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110806T143000 DTSTAMP:20120518T183124 CREATED:20110601T010037 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T084955 UID:856@http://queerartsfestival.com SUMMARY:Singing, Rhythm and Body Percussion Workshop DESCRIPTION:Clap your hands\, stomp your feet and raise your voice! Join Dawn Pemberton of the No Shit Shirleys to discover the joy of creative expression\, music and rhythm while using one of the world’s first instruments . . . the human body. Together we will groove and “La la la” our way through co-operative\, fun and funky a capella songs\, steps and rhythms from around the world. This workshop is for all levels and we will be learning everything by ear— no experience is required to have a good time.   Click here to register. LOCATION:Roundhouse, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC, Canada URL:http://queerartsfestival.com/event/singing-rhythm-and-body-percussion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110813T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110813T140000 DTSTAMP:20120518T183124 CREATED:20110513T020028 LAST-MODIFIED:20110619T172525 UID:779@http://queerartsfestival.com SUMMARY:The Charge of the Documentarian DESCRIPTION:Co-presented with the Vancouver Queer Film Festival. This free artists’ talk explores the passion and ethics of documentary making. Director Susi Graf spent upward of seven years following a group of homeless queer youth in New York City\, yielding the feature film Lost in the Crowd. To make her semi-autobiographic film\, I Am\, Sonali Gulati returned to Delhi\, India to speak with gay and lesbian Indians in a landscape where being queer was until recently a criminal offense.   [caption id="attachment_783" align="alignleft" width="194" caption="Sonali Gulati"][/caption] While their subject matter may differ\, these two women directors have both experienced the tremendous amount of labour and love that goes into developing relationships and documenting under-heard voices. Through this moderated artists’ talk\, Graf and Gulati discuss their process—from first contact with interviewees to using their films as a tool for awareness. This moderated talk\, with an audience Q&A session\, is aimed at documentary filmmakers\, non-fiction authors\, researchers\, outreach workers or anyone with a desire to empower the voices of others.   Moderated by educator and art lover\, Louise Pohl. Hosted by the Queer Arts Festival     LOCATION:Roundhouse Exhibition Hall, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC, Canada URL:http://queerartsfestival.com/event/the-charge-of-the-documentarian END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110807 DTSTAMP:20120518T183124 CREATED:20110427T034243 LAST-MODIFIED:20110721T114257 UID:405@http://queerartsfestival.com SUMMARY:MACHiNENOiSY's Youth Contact Improv Workshop: Law of Proximity DESCRIPTION:5-day youth contemporary dance workshop: August 2-6\, 4:30-6:30   Click HERE! to pre-register online\, or register in person 30 minutes prior to start of first class.   MACHiNENOiSY Artistic Directors Delia Brett and Daelik offer a 5 day workshop introducing the fundamentals of Contact Improvisation. Contact improvisation (CI) is a dance technique in which points of physical contact provide the starting point for movement improvisation.   CI is unique in that it requires no formal dance training. CI works with simple movement principles like balance\, counter balance\, the force of gravity and the physics of momentum in relation to another body. One of the underlying practices of CI is to develop clarity of intention when communicating through touch. It is a dance of proximity as it works with shared weight\, shared choice making and shared physical contact.  It develops self-awareness and a sense of interpersonal trust.   Contact Improvisation video   Law of Proximity Workshop   We will begin each class by arriving in the space physically\, emotionally and mentally. Through a series of relatively still/slow exercises designed to let go of high-tone muscularity and encourage the release of the joints and connective tissues\, we will build a connection with our body on a deeper level.  Alone\, in pairs and collectively we will explore gravity and the inner energy which comes from our center and moves through our whole body right to the periphery. An emphasis will be placed on how to move with an active/relaxed body.  We will explore varying qualities of touch and pressure and some partnered gentle touch or bodywork that prepares the student to have a dialogue of listening and responding through touch.  All of this will prepare the student to be ready for being in the present moment and moving from the senses.  Through training in Contact Improvisation\, we empty ourselves so that we can learn and receive\, explore and experience\, give and take.   August 2-6\, 4:30-6:30 daily   Bursaries available for all applicants; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Apply for a bursary in our online application form HERE! LOCATION:Roundhouse, Dance Studio, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC, Canada URL:http://queerartsfestival.com/event/qaf-contact-workshop-law-of-proximity END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR