Classes & Workshops

Fall Series: Advanced Practice

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.

Workshop Description

Breath is essential for all life and all movement. There is no right or wrong way to breathe, however our breathing patterns impact the ease and efficiency of our movement. As dancers, we may develop restricted patterns of breath as part of our training habits. How we organize our trunk can impact our ability to access full and supportive breath - and full breath can support how we access and coordinate our trunk in large movements!

Rediscovering the fullness of our breath requires more than simple relaxation techniques. Join us for a day of movement, anatomy, and perception practices exploring our capacity to align breath with strength and freedom of motion. Leave with practical tools for movement!

Details

Tuesdays: September 15th, 22nd, 29th; October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; November 3rd

10am-11:45AM  — Alpha Omega Dance 70 East 4th Street, New York, NY

Pricing

1 class/$38; 4 classes/$132 ($33/class); 6 classes/$180 ($30/class)

*Within a class series, if you purchase a 6-class pass, each additional class you take is at the rate of $30.

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