Contemporary Dance for Every Body

People stretching on floor with one leg behind and one in front, facing upwards, black and white, in dance studio.

Class Overview

Would you like to cultivate body awareness through movement? Explore a grounded and natural approach to moving your body, led by a contemporary dance instructor.

Through floorwork, movement sequences, and phrasing, this class cultivates body awareness. Explore efficiency in movement transitions. Develop a deeper understanding of how your body moves naturally in relation to the floor, emphasizing organic flow, continuity, spirality, softness, core engagement, and the intelligent use of gravity.

Open your mind and body through guided movement! Explore points of support, releasing tension, and engaging the core to facilitate flow and prevent injury. Movement principles will draw from contemporary dance and somatic practices, encouraging dancers to move with clarity, sensitivity, and presence.

This class is for dancers, actors, physical theater artists, yoga/movement practitioners, and anyone interested in exploring movement in their bodies -- no experience necessary. Designed to be inclusive, this class offers both accessibility and challenge to movers at various levels and all backgrounds. 

 

Learning Objectives

  • Understand and embody key principles of movement floorwork, including gravity, spirality, and core initiation.
  • Improve movement continuity and flow between levels (floor to standing and vice versa).
  • Explore softness and efficiency through core engagement.
  • Identify and use anatomical points of support for safe and fluid movement.
  • Develop new dance tools
  • Feel more connected with the possibilities of your body in a conscious way to live a more present, healthy, and aware life.

 

Who Might Enjoy This Class?   

  • Adult learners of all backgrounds (18+), including dancers, actors, physical theater artists, yoga/movement practitioners
  • Anyone interested in embodied movement practices.
  • Some prior movement or dance experience is helpful but not required. The class will be structured to accommodate varying levels of experience and physical ability.  

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Class Details

Spring 2026

  • When : Thursday, Apr 09 to Jun 18 ; 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Location : SC0BE , SC - BE - Cont Edu - BE1139B , 1701 Broadway Seattle WA 98022
  • Fee : $159
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