Contempoary Dance with Kristin Wagner

LENGTH: 66 min. LEVEL: Advanced-Intermediate SPACE: Small

Designed with the intermediate contemporary dancer in mind, the foundation of this contemporary dance class is rooted in Elizabeth Gilbert's philosophy regarding the paradox of art: everything matters, and nothing matters. We use the tension of this philosophy to break through self-censorship and harmful criticism to an empowered dance experience that values refining an authentic voice above perfecting virtuosity. The class begins with a grounded warm up focused on lengthening and loosening the spine, unlocking the head and the tail, and building heat in the center. Floor work patterns are offered alongside some humor and a persistent request to make the movement what it is in your body. The culminating phrase weaves together spinal fluidity with detailed and nuanced gestural movement for a simple but sweet expression of humanity. Enjoy, and remember to make it your own!

Music: Rob Flax

Dancers: Fredrick Moss and Angelina Benitez

Category: Contemporary