seasonal series: ADVANCED PRACTICE

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Class Description: No two dancers have the same body and so we must each develop an understanding of how to best work with our unique structure. This dance technique class draws upon principles of neuromuscular training and the study of anatomy to help dancers find proper joint alignment, build balanced strength and mobility, and achieve clear, strong, expressive movement in a healthy way. Building upon our technical preparation throughout the class, phrase work changes levels, moving into and away from the floor, exploring turns and using unexpected moments of suspension as opportunities to experience the dynamic play of freedom and control. By bringing dancers into a state of deep listening and self-inquiry, this work fosters an adaptive responsiveness to the precarious nature of dance performance. The goal is to become a good partner to one’s own dancing and growth, developing an ever more accurate understanding of “the body” in general as a path to a nuanced understanding of our particular bodies and how we wish to use them. Together, we approach our work with curiosity and humor.

Trainings & Tools

Coming in Fall 2024 & Winter 2025

A series of trainings and tools designed to support dancers and dance educators, featuring: anatomically based models for seeing the body clearly, tools for breaking down movement to optimize performance and health; frameworks for designing classes that thoroughly prepare dancers for the demands of their day; exercises and movement sequences to integrate into your teaching. These trainings and tools all provide clear and effective methods for seeing, understanding, and strategizing movement. Learn to see the body in motion and to strategize the moving body.

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