"Movement Improvement" workshop

In this workshop, we’ll weave together creativity, rhythm, and storytelling through dance and movement. Led by Kalem Mahaffy with special guest Ashley Burton Rantala.

Kalem will teach a Musical Theatre routine in the style of a dance call (theatre dance audition) and review strategies to pick up choreography and make it your own. Kalem is trained in Ballroom styles and Irish Step Dance. She has 10+ years of audition experience, and has been a Choreographer and Dance Captain for several shows in Sudbury.

Ashley will lead a 75-minute creative movement journey that invites participants to explore the body as a source of intuition, creativity, and expression. Ashley is the Founder of Dancer’s Den and Executive Director of the Burton Family Foundation. This class blends guided exploration, improvisation, and embodied awareness to awaken authentic movement and deepen connection to self. Open to all levels and bodies.

Designed for people ages 12-80!

What to expect:

11-11:15am - Flexible arrival time

11:15am-1:15pm - Musical Theatre Dance Class (all levels) with Kalem

1:15-2pm - Lunch and Dance Discussion

2-3:30pm - Intro to Creative Movement with Ashley

What we offer:

• Flexible arrival time in case you’re running late or want to come early 
• Wheelchair accessible venue 
• Quiet corner including blankets and fidget toys if you need to step away
• Access table including small snacks, ear plugs, masks, and menstrual products
• Flexible delivery so everyone attending will feel supported and have the ability to improve
• SCENT FREE space: please wear deodorant, but no perfume or cologne
• Support personnel are welcome to accompany participants
• We want this to be an inclusive event; if ticket price is holding you back from attending, we offer pay what you can tickets upon request. Please email distort.dtc@gmail.com for more info!

What to bring:

• Indoor shoes (running shoes or jazz shoes)
• Water bottle
• NUT FREE snacks/lunch
• Wear clothing you can move in and dress in layers. For example:
• Sweat pants, leggings, or bike shorts
• Tank top or t-shirt
• Hoodie or sweater (with something underneath for when it gets hot!)