MRISA cx 2010 - The "Early Morning Flow" workshops (Choose One)

1. Dance Masti - with Shailani Borges and Deepika Borges (NISC) - The Workshop aims to appreciate the traditional art of henna application (hands and feet) by way of actual application - to learn basic nuances of Bollywood rhythmic movements and basic choreography. (Grades 6-12)
2. Baba Yetu - Ribbon Dancing - with Robyn Wallwork (NISC) - Students will learn a composed dance number using Ribbon Sticks. (Grades 6-12)
3. Trash to Treasure - with Kelli Cody (NISC) - Using recycled tire tubes that we can find all around Phnom Penh, we will create intricate bracelets or necklaces to be worn as jewelry. (Grades 6-12)
4. Singing for Pleasure - with Bob Johnston (SSIS) - Guys and Girls needed to sing some cool songs in a range of vocal styles including scat, doo-wap and harmony of course!  Justin Bieber impersonators, choir dudes and karaoke addicts all welcome. (Grades 6-12)
5. Artwork Alive!!!!! - with Samantha Caddey (HIS) - Ever wondered what would happen to an artwork if it came to life?  Through improvisation and movement games we will explore what happened before, during and after an artwork.  We will also explore others pre conceptions and reactions to art. (Grades 6-10)
6. Bamboo Lanterns - with Robert Natoli (UNIS) - Using bamboo and paper, workshop participants will have the opportunity to design and construct creative 3D forms that can be used as lanterns or simply as sculptural forms. (Grades 6-12)
7. Large Scale Mixed Media Woven Collages - with Pia Blair (ISHCMC) - We will focus on the concept of "in the flow" and brainstorm ways that this idea could be presented drawing inspiration from their world.  Students are encouraged to create a variation of line markings, and creating interest through the mixture of media and layering of texture to capture the feeling of movement and "flow".  We will experiment with the effect of weaving and creating visual interest in a large scale mixed media work.  Each student would produce their own 2metre by 1 meter artwork in the given time. (Grades 6-12)
8.  Monologues Speeches and skits done your way - with Michael Headley (ISE) - Have you ever given a speech?  How about a monologue, have you tried one of those?  If you would like to learn and give it a try, join me.  We could even look at a very short skit rewrite it and make it our own.  If you dare, join me. (Grades 6-12)
9. Jazz Improv - with Joseph Marchione (ISE) - Students will learn the basics of what they need to know to approach improvisation in the jazz idiom.  We will cover chord extensions; scales and modes; b ss lines; drum beats, form; and various concepts and approaches towards the construction of a good solo. (Grades 10-12)

10. Dancing in the Dark - with Megan Eastlake (ISE) - Students will choreograph a dance routine with the guidance of the workshop leader that will utilize the effects of hand held torches / flashlights and fluro body paint which they will perform on stage on the closing night. (Grades 6-12)

11. Improvisation in Pop Songwriting - with Brendan McGibbon (UNIS) - This fun workshop helps singers write pop songs.  Using improvisation students will develop novel ideas that can be turned into "hit" songs.  So get "In the Flow" with songwriting. (Grades 6-9)

12. World Folk Dance - with Anna Cervantes (VIS) - Learn basic steps and routines for popular folk dances from around the world, e.g. "Seljancica Kolo" (Serbia/Croatia), Los Machetes (Mexico), Sellenger's Round (England), Trojka (Russia), Krakowiak (Poland), Waves of Tory (Ireland). Lot's of movement and fun! (Grades 6-12)