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SHOCKra Workshops
DANCE
I
teach all levels of dance and have personally designed a unique program
for beginner "movers."
Contact me
about availability for private & group lessons.
Personal Teaching Philosophy
I have developed my "mover" lessons for those people who are longing to dance but are unsure where to begin and extremely overwhelmed by larger, even the most “beginner” classes conducted in the city. What I offer is a safe, un-intimidating atmosphere geared very much toward the true beginner to explore movement in the styles of ballet, jazz, modern/stretch, hip-hop, and theatre dance.
WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:
The 4 sessions are
developed to quickly familiarize students with the basics: introduction
to vocabulary, style, alignment/posture. I often incorporate
music/artists my students enjoy personally, if possible. This
invites musical inspiration often serving as a catalyst to enjoyment of
new, unfamiliar movements. This, along with personalized
attention, makes for more meaningful lessons & rewarding progress.
Also, I focus heavily on dance as a method to fun, fitness,
coordination, self-expression/awareness in addition to strengthening
(mental & physical). I truly believe that these vital attributes can be
developed through dance and, in turn, transcend to other aspects of life
(work, contacts, relationships, etc.) in the form of charisma &
confidence!
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:
I love teaching dance as a means to
something greater than ourselves. Dance cultivates positive energy
whether simply having fun, fearlessly dancing carefree to your favorite
tunes, or reflecting inward to one's own breath and the body’s natural
expression of life. I have found dance (both for me, personally,
and my clients) to be an incredible LIFE TOOL!!! It’s one of the
big three we’re given as humans: mind,
BODY, & soul. There is such joy to be found by knowing
one's body & learning to move in our own way.
Shedding inhibitions, while allowing ourselves to be truly moved by
music, will lend to the discovery of a unique, satisfying, personal
style unlike any other. As with most pursuits – inner desire,
sought guidance, and diligent practice will breed success and happiness
in those paths. Dance can be a great and portentous journey if
only given the personal permission to open oneself to it.
The
human body is our vessel, for some time, and dance is an awesome medium
for the expression of life.
Thank you so much for visiting and I truly wish you well on your artistic endeavors.
