expressive bodies:
improvisation and contemporary dance dance class

In this class, you are invited to explore your creative body through a number of embodied practices. We explore individual and group movement facilitated through imaginative instructions based on a specific theme, including introspection, communication, rhythm and playfulness.

 

For us, movement is a way to experiment with the body as a site of sensation, emotion, memory and creativity. We will encourage you to inhabit your body through those various layers. Using contemporary dance technique, improvisational tasks and rhythmical explorations, this class helps you connect to your body awareness, physical stamina, flexibility, and confidence in movement.​

 

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What can I expect and what will I learn?

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You can expect to explore dance sequences to music, develop your own ideas in movement and share a creative space with others. Each class starts with an introduction, followed by a physical warm-up, leading into creative movement explorations, lasting about 45-50 minutes. At the end, there is time for group reflections through conversations and other artistic mediums such as writing and drawing.

 

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You will learn:

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• embodied movement practices which encourage body awareness

• rhythmical dance explorations

• improvisational techniques which allow you to discover your uniqueness in movement

• sharing creative movement with others through group exercises

• improved flexibility and stamina

 

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Who is this class for?

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expressive bodies is for anyone with a curiosity to experiment with their bodies through movement, ranging from dancers looking to expand their imaginative movement practice, to beginners interested in exploring their bodies and creativity in new ways.

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Meet your teacher:

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Klaudia Wittmann is a dance artist, choreographer and movement psychotherapist with extensive experience of teaching and mentoring. Find out about Klaudia's work here.

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