To the Doug Elkins Dance Company, the exposure and involvement of the community in the arts is vital.
Since touring takes the Company to communities of all sizes and levels of artistic exposure, we have
developed a few programs that allow participants to explore their creative side.

The primary objective of these activities is to broaden the scope of company activities in the interest of
enhancing the impact of community visits. Specifically through direct experience with dance. Our goal is
to work with presenters at providing programming to communities who would benefit from the experience
of a deeper involvement with dance through

PROGRAMMING OFFERED

Lecture/Demonstrations (length: 1 hour)
Suitable for all ages, includes diverse repertory demonstrations, aspects of production elements (lights,
masking, sound, etc.) Features selections from Company repertory such as Wholly Matrimony, Last
Train to Philly and Center My Heart. This program is designed to excite, educate and entertain.

Master Classes (length: 1-2 hours)
Beginning, intermediate and advanced levels for non-dancers to professionals. The program offers
classes in modern, ballet, Capoeira, hip hop, yoga, technique and repertory. Presenter is required to
provide suitable space, marley floor covering, piano or drum accompaniment, and stereo/boom box.

Workshops and Q&A
A variety of topics are available through this program. Workshops can be designed to work with
non-dancer adults, senior citizens, and even with physically challenged individuals. Q&A sessions
can cover a number of topics, such as "life on the road" for those pre-professional dance students,
or the "vernacular dance influence" in Doug's work for those who want to know more about his
creative process.