LABAN
CREEKSIDE
LONDON
SE8 3DZ
UK
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September 9, 2010
Class Descriptions
Contemporary Dance
Level 1 - Natalie Gibbs - Wednesday Class
An introduction to basic contemporary technique for participants with little or no previous dance experience. Natalie’s lively and engaging class is influenced by Limon and Release-based technique to increase creativity, fitness and confidence. Her classes focus on alignment, clear use of weight and musicality to encourage freedom of movement, and most importantly a sense of fun and enjoyment!
Level 2 Laura Greenhalgh - Tuesday Class
The use of weight, intention and musicality help to make this level 2 Release-based Contemporary class an energetic, challenging and fun experience. Simple movement phrases are built upon to help the student develop a greater awareness of both the body and the space in which it moves. The focus is on the connection of movement through use of weight and momentum with a particular emphasis on developing a grounded and expansive quality and confident performance. The class is physical and energetic and encourages the participants to explore their individual movement vocabulary beyond technique.
Level 2 – Alice Sara - Thursday Class
Alice teaches a release-based class which draws from a variety of techniques including yoga and Pilates in order to develop strength and skeletal alignment as well as dynamic movement exploring and developing musicality.
