This class will guide dancers through structured movement experiences with emphasis on
quality and ways of dancing. Movement combinations, and exploration along with
improvisations and playful collaboration will allow students to discover their own
embodied movement while learning and connecting to others.
In the class, you will be led through a warmup with simple stretches and body awareness
building exercises, then continue to explore different qualities of movement through guided
exercises & movements, free dance, and moving across and around the room. Fundamental
skills of modern dance will be covered – basic premises such as folding, release, contraction,
fall and recovery. Emphasis is on fun moving in different ways-expanding movement
repertoire and gaining basic technique. Joy, Breath, body, posture, and movement
awareness are stressed along with technique.

Class Level: BEGINNER. This class is for those who can work independently while receiving instruction and class collaboration, as well as participate in group activities and practice.  No prior experience in art technique is necessary, and beginning approaches and techniques will be covered and supported.