Kim Olson - Dance

EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCES :: WORKSHOPS :: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
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Artist in Residence

Kim Olson is the Founder, Choreographer and Artistic Director of Sweet Edge, a contemporary dance company of six, based in Boulder. Olson moved to Colorado from New York City, where she performed and taught internationally with the Stephen Petronio Company, Randy Warshaw Dance Company, and Donna Uchizono. Her own work has now been presented in independent venues and international festivals throughout the US, as well as Canada, Mexico, Japan, Scotland, Trinidad, Guatemala and Germany. She has served as an invited instructor in venues throughout the US and Europe, has been awarded National Choreographic Fellowships and received nominations from the Monaco Dance Forum, Nijinsky Awards for Best Emerging Choreography, Choreographer and Female Dancer. She holds a B.F.A. from The Ohio State University, is a member of the multi-disciplinary Boulder-based Mariposa Collective, and has been on the Think 360 Arts/Young Audiences artist roster for several years, presenting work that leads both young and old through the magical and often profound journey of movement and dance. Her artistic vision recognizes dance as a powerful tool which can lead to greater self realization, empowerment, social tolerance, and compassion. Her goal as a residency artist is to instill a spark of wonder, excitement and curiosity about the way in which we relate to ourselves, one another and the world around us.

Educational Performances

The Universal Language of Dance
Kim Olson and Sweet Edge Dancers make dance accessible by leading audiences through an exploration of movement that reflects the complexities of daily life and the ways we relate to one another. The interaction between dancers and audiences is challenging and rich. A question/answer and demonstration session follows. Engaging for all ages!
Single Performance: $640
Double Performance: $1150
Grade Levels: K-12

Single Workshop Experience

The Language of Dance
This workshop focuses on how to speak about what we see through dance and movement, and in turn, how to dance and move what we speak, think and feel. Using playful exercises involving keen observation and creative improvisation, students learn to discern and create meaning in movement. Using the body as a tool of artistic communication, students learn to trust their innate movement senses and most importantly, experience dance as a fun and meaningful form of expression.
Fee: $260
Special Deal! Only $220 when booked with a performance!
Grade Levels: K-12