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The Penny Godboldo Institute

Welcome to the PG Institute (PGI): Home of the Detroit Legacy Project (DLP)

Our Mission: Maintaining and Progressing the Legacy of Great Dance

*Detroit Style*

*313.867.4841 office*
Updated Wednesday, June 5th 2013 10:31am EST
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Penny Godboldo Institute (PGI)/The Detroit Legacy Project (DLP)
The Penny Godboldo Institute (PGI) and The Detroit Legacy Project (DLP) are committed to dance education in Detroit. Come Dance With Us! We focus in Afro-Haitian, Afro-Cuban, Horton, Dunham and More!!! Est. 2006


Wednesday, June 05, 2013

The Annual Dunham Intensive is Back!

Dunham Dance Intensive


w/Penny Godboldo

June 18-20 (t w th)

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June 25-28 (t w th f)

6-7:30pm

7days-$120,4days-$70, single-$20

The Wesley Community Center 10421 West 7 mile (West of Wyoming)

Register by 6/12 313-790-0370


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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Monthly Dunham Workshop - NYC

It's that time again: Dance! Dance! Dance!----Work! Work! Work!: Come out and enjoy the joy of moving in Dunham Technique Master Class with Live Drums! I would LOVE to see you again! And, of course I would love to have you come out and support my class(es) in New York! and What a Bargain! *Two Hour workshop only $18 per class **Register for one workshop in advance and pay only $16 ***Register for all three for only $45 What better Holiday Gift for Yourself? Please forward info and encourage those in your e-list to come, as well. We are going to kick it in Dunham Technique--Detroit Style! see the links below: www.cumbedance.com http://www.cumbedance.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Dunham_Penny_Godboldo_Photo1.jpg
Now a monthly workshop! Every 3rd Sunday of the month. Dunham Technique with Penny Godboldo Sunday, November 18 from 11:30am – 1:30pm ($18) Discover the Katherine Dunham Technique and the joy of dance in a 2-hour master class with Penny Godboldo, one of only 12 instructors in the world certified to teach it. Explore the folkloric tradition of Dunham in Haitian, Cuban, Brazilian, and African American dance in a comprehensive class that includes a traditional warm up, center floor sequence, series of progressions, and breathing exercises. Students will enjoy a class that starts out centered and meditative that gradually becomes high-spirited and powerful as they learn the “Dunham way of life.” With amazing live drumming! About Penny Godboldo: Penny Godboldo is an Associate Professor of Dance Education at Marygrove College in Detroit, where she served as chair of the dance department for 18 years. She has been a certified instructor in the Dunham Technique since 1993 and serves on the Dunham Technique Certification Board. She also served as a Demonstrator for Katherine Dunham during master classes, and was trained by former Dunham company members. Penny researched Dunham Technique in Cuba, Brazil, and China, and taught and/or performed it internationally. She is the Artistic Director of the Hartford Memorial Baptist Church Liturgical Dance Ministry and Artistic Director of the P.G. Institute, which focuses on instruction in dance and music for youth and adults in the Detroit community. Ms. Godboldo is Co-Director of the Detroit Legacy Project, an organization that promotes the legacy of Katherine Dunha, and others who have greatly influenced the art and culture of our world. Dunham Technique is the 3rd Sunday of every month! Save the Date for the next Dunham Technique Workshops: Sunday, Dec. 16, 11:30am-1:30pm Sunday, Jan. 20, 11:30am-1:30pm Sunday, Feb. 17, 11:30am-1:30pm

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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Master Class with Penny Godboldo - Aug. 4th in NYC

Dunham Master Class With Mme. Penny Godboldo Saturday, August 4th, 2012 12:30p-2:30p @ Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance 558 Fulton Street, 2nd Floor (near Flatbush Ave.) Brooklyn, NY 11217 (718) 935 – 9700 Subway stops: 2/3/4/5 at Nevins St. B/Q/R at DeKalb Ave. 2/3/4/5/N/Q/R/B/D at Atlantic Ave./Pacific www.cumbedance.com Dunham Technique with Penny Godboldo Class Description Discover the Katherine Dunham Technique and the joy of dance in a master class with certified Dunham instructor Penny Godboldo. Explore the folkloric tradition of Dunham in Haitian, Cuban, Brazilian and African American dance in a comprehensive class that includes a traditional warm up, center floor sequence, series of progressions, and breathing exercises. Students will enjoy a class that starts out centered and meditative that gradually becomes high-spirited and powerful as they learn the "Dunham way of life." Amazing live drumming!

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Monday, July 16, 2012



Keep checking back for updated class, performance and workshop information.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

8 day Dunham Workshop with Penny Godboldo 6/18-6/27

8 Day Dunham Technique with Penny Godboldo at Marygrove College in Detroit *June 18 - June 27* 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Tuition: $145 Dance Cards: 2 classes - $40, 3 classes - $60

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Prevent 2012: Sacred Dance Concert and HIV/STD Awareness

Using the arts to educate - the project is in it's 2nd year. Sacred dance companies from around the metro Detroit area will minister through dance as the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness distributes information about preventing HIV and other Sexually transmitted diseases. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. Please join us.

This event it brought to you by the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness in collaboration with the PG Institute.

For more info contact: Office of Health, Physical Education, and Safety
Health Education HIV Prevention Program HIV Director: Dr. Richardson Phone: (313)870-3632
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If your group would like to perform - please contact:
Phone: 313.867.4841 office: 313.835.8188 cell. Your contact person will be Ms Perryne Thompson.

You can fax the following information BY Friday APRIL 20, 2012 to: 313.867.4841
DPS Sacred Dance Arts Concert Registration Form

Group Name____________________________________

Address_______________________________________

Dance Teacher/Director
Name_________________________________________

Name of Dance Selection_______________________________________

Music/Artist(CD)_________________________________

Length____________# of Dancers___________________

Number of Females______ Males_______

Scriptural Reference_____________________________

Options for preview:
1. Link or download where dance can be viewed: _____________________________________________

2. We will submit a recorded copy of our piece_________

*3.Time and place your piece can be previewed:

______________________________________________
*(Least preferred, will be done only if schedules allow us to agree on time and place)



Any additional info: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

posted by PennyGodboldo at 11:33 AM

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Monday, October 03, 2011

Update.

We've moved! We are happy to announce that we will be back at Compas with special events only. Once a month, PGI will host special events, workshops and master classes with Penny Godboldo and other special guests. These events will primarily occur on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Stay tuned here and on our website for upcoming events. DANCE, DANCE, DANCE DETROIT! Compas is located at 8701 West Vernor Highway Detroit, MI 48209

posted by PennyGodboldo at 10:26 AM

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