Teaching
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My philosophy
Whether teaching contemporary, ballet, jazz, improvisation or some fusion of a few techniques, I always have my eyes on relationship, the space between. Whether the distance between the knee and elbow, between one person and another, or the relationship of inner imagery to its visible effect on the moving body, I cultivate awareness. As a teacher, I offer classes thoughtfully structured to lead participants through warmup, elements of technique, improvisation where appropriate, and learning phrase work. Always looking to connect mind and body and expand dance vocabulary. My aim is for students to investigate physical textures and the power of intention as equally as experiencing the sensation of healthy alignment and powerful efficiency, so we can enjoy the range of dynamics in any dance technique or style. |
Regular Classes:
Due to the current pandemic situation, some classes have been cancelled. However the Wednesday weekly class continues online! Beginning Contemporary Dance online Wednesdays 16.30-17.30 through Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg's online program. click here for details! Other Classes: For now, all other classes are postponed or cancelled March 17 & 24th 18.30-20.00 Beginning Ballet (Contemporary) Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg April 20-May 27 (Mondays & Wednesdays) for Tanzfabrik Performance Project 18.15 - 19.45 - Intermediate Contemporary Dance Tanzfabrik in Uferstudios |
Class Description:
Victoria's Contemporary Dance class begins with guided improvisations to bring awareness of the breath, awaken the skin’s sensation, and invite the brain and the body to arrive in the space. Warming up further, the class flows through structured exercises to activate the core and large muscle groups while flowing in and out of the floor. Continuing to weave improvisation with technique, Victoria offers a focus or theme which returns throughout the class. As the class progresses we eat up space with spirals, floorwork and turns, moving across the space using tasks and short phrases to integrate sensation and detail with larger movements. Bringing the various elements together, the class culminates in phrase-work and integrating improvisation or individual movement qualities into the structure or choreography Victoria offers.
In general, Victoria's dance courses are a collage of influences drawn from her technical training, improvisation, her diverse performance experience, and from deepening choreographic explorations. Aiming for engaged senses and stronger connections between mind and body, the movement flavors and technical vocabulary of the class encompass elements from yoga to contemporary improvisation, with a nod toward modern dance and many other things in between.
Offering Classes
Victoria offers classes & workshops for kids to adults in several different genres:
Contemporary
Ballet
Jazz
Modern
Creative Movement
Composition
Email me if you want to book, or have questions
Victoria's Contemporary Dance class begins with guided improvisations to bring awareness of the breath, awaken the skin’s sensation, and invite the brain and the body to arrive in the space. Warming up further, the class flows through structured exercises to activate the core and large muscle groups while flowing in and out of the floor. Continuing to weave improvisation with technique, Victoria offers a focus or theme which returns throughout the class. As the class progresses we eat up space with spirals, floorwork and turns, moving across the space using tasks and short phrases to integrate sensation and detail with larger movements. Bringing the various elements together, the class culminates in phrase-work and integrating improvisation or individual movement qualities into the structure or choreography Victoria offers.
In general, Victoria's dance courses are a collage of influences drawn from her technical training, improvisation, her diverse performance experience, and from deepening choreographic explorations. Aiming for engaged senses and stronger connections between mind and body, the movement flavors and technical vocabulary of the class encompass elements from yoga to contemporary improvisation, with a nod toward modern dance and many other things in between.
Offering Classes
Victoria offers classes & workshops for kids to adults in several different genres:
Contemporary
Ballet
Jazz
Modern
Creative Movement
Composition
Email me if you want to book, or have questions
Banner photo - Edu Pineda
