Join Le Patin Libre and Brownbody for these special events in April, related to their upcoming performances Vertical Influences and Tracing Sacred Steps (excerpt).
Please note that events take place at different locations. For skating events, please bring your own skates. The arenas will open 30 minutes prior to the workshops.
Black on Ice: A Conversation on Cultures and Contexts
Monday, April 22, 7 pm
East Side Freedom Library
1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul
Free, but online reservations requested. RSVP here.
Join Brownbody for a conversation about the cultural significance of black skaters who have grown up, trained, and competed in various ice sports and arts dominated by white aesthetics and culture. Moderated by Clarence White (East Side Freedom Library); with Deneane Richburg (Brownbody), Samory Ba (Le Patin Libre), and other special guests who will share their personal stories. Presented by Brownbody in partnership with the East Side Freedom Library.
Advanced Skater Workshop with Le Patin Libre
Wednesday, April 24, 6:30 pm
Breck School/Anderson Ice Arena
4210 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley
$10 per person Buy Tickets Here
Do you feel comfortable on ice? Le Patin Libre will share how they liberated their athletic skills to create a form of contemporary performance based on glide. This pure fun workshop suits anybody with basic skating skills, including athletes with strong figure skating or hockey experience. Participants will be encouraged to use their personal skating style as an artistic medium. Limited to 50 participants.
Beginning Skater Workshop with Le Patin Libre
Friday, April 26, 6:30 pm
Charles M. Schulz Highland Arena
800 Snelling Ave S, St. Paul
$10 per person Buy Tickets Here
This playful “learn to ice-dance” workshop can be enjoyed by all skaters. Le Patin Libre believes that approaching ice-skating as a form of dance will help improve your skating skills, even if you’re a total beginner. Through choreographic games and simple teachings, the artists will convince participants that anybody can feel the magic of glide and enjoy the freedom and liberation of ice-dancing. Limited to 50 participants. Some skates will be available to use on a first-come, first-served basis but sizes are limited.
Ice-Dancing Party
Saturday, April 27, 8:30–9:30 pm
Charles M. Schulz Highland Arena
800 Snelling Ave S, St. Paul
Free
Join the artists of Le Patin Libre for an ice-dancing party after their final performance. There will be help for beginners, good tunes, and playful mini-workshops so that we can turn this ice rink into a dance floor. Some skates will be available to use on a first-come, first-served basis but sizes are limited.
Copresented by Northrop, University of Minnesota.
Please note: only credit cards will be accepted for night-of purchases at the box offices of the Breck School/Anderson Ice Arena and the Charles M. Schulz Highland Arena.
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