Contemporary Dance explores movement as a form of artistic expression. It combines influences from a variety of dance and movement techniques with the individual style of each teacher - it aims to achieve versatility in one´s own dancing. The optimization of diverse skills, for example perception, timing, personal awareness, musicality and use of energy builds the core of the classes. Then, choreographed sequences bring uniformity and allow one to focus on the precision of each movement. Contemporary dance is an opportunity to be challenged, inspired and find joy in the journey to understand our bodies as story-tellers.
Beginner A1: This course starts with a meditation to tune in to one’s own body. A transition to guided-improvisation raises awareness of the relationship with the floor, the space, the other dancers and the music. Choreographed sequences challenge one´s musicality, interpretation and precision. A dance background is not necessary but certainly of advantage.
Intermediate A2: This course starts with a meditation to tune in to one’s own body. A transition to guided-improvisation raises awareness of the relationship with the floor, the space, the other dancers and the music. Choreographed sequences challenge one´s musicality, interpretation and precision. The exercises are higher in complexity, therefore flexibility, strength and rhythm are necessary. At least two years of dance experience in contemporary, ballet, jazz or modern dance techniques is necessary.
Open Level: The focus of this course will be in contemporary dance improvisation. It will initiate with a meditation to tune in to one´s own body. Afterwards a series of guided-improvisation tasks will expand the understanding of the body and invite to explore different movement qualities. The course is an opportunity to be creative, reflect on contemporary dance and explore it from an interdisciplinary perspective. The course is aimed at dancers, but also artists from different fields who are interested in an interdisciplinary encounter.
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