Basics to Isolation is a modern dance-inspired class designed to help adult dancers develop control, precision, and expressive freedom through isolated movement. Focusing on initiating motion from specific body parts and following internal impulses, this class encourages participants to connect mind and body, explore creative pathways, and refine technical skills in a supportive environment.
With guidance tailored to each dancer’s goals, Basics to Isolation emphasizes body awareness and internal focus. Whether your aim is to strengthen your modern dance foundation, enhance performance quality, or just enjoy expressive movement, this class offers a flexible approach to dance suitable for adults at all experience levels.
Explore internal focus, body awareness, and creative movement
Basics to Isolation
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Basics to Isolation
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A structured warm-up followed by exercises emphasizing body awareness and isolation
Guided movement sequences that incorporate both technical and expressive goals
Supportive instruction that adapts exercises to different experience and skill levels
Opportunities for experimentation, self-discovery, and creative growth
A focus on internal cues and mindful movement rather than external aesthetic
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Isolation techniques: Move specific body parts independently, building control and coordination
Somatic exploration: Listen to internal impulses and let them guide movement and changes in direction
Modern dance fundamentals: Engage in grounded, modern dance-inspired sequences
Creative expression: Translate awareness into musicality, phrasing, and personal style
Goal-oriented practice: Exercises are adapted to help each dancer achieve individual technical and expressive goals
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Adults looking to strengthen dance technique in any style
Beginner dancers seeking improved somatic awareness of mind-body connection and movement control
Those interested in exploring creative expression through guided improvisation
Participants with beginner-to-intermediate dance experience who want tailored instruction
Students aiming to complement other dance training with focused isolation work
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Teenagers age 15 and older with parental consent may take this class, but should be aware that the class takes a contemplative pace and is designed specifically for adults.
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Discover how isolations and mindful practice can transform the way you dance.
Develop precision: Learn to control isolated movements with confidence
Explore creativity: Express yourself through modern dance principles
Build a foundation: Improve technical skills that support other dance styles
Tailored instruction: Exercises adapted to your individual goals and skill level
Inclusive environment: Welcoming for all adult dancers of various experience levels
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Attire: Comfortable, form-fitting clothing that allows full range of motion.
Footwear: Bare feet or dance socks recommended.
Bring: Please bring water!
Currently offered: Wednesday, 6:00pm to 7:15pm with Ezra Sawyer
Basics to Isolation
Explore internal focus, body awareness, and creative movement
Currently offered: Wednesday, 6:00pm to 7:15pm with Ezra Sawyer
Basics to Isolation is a modern dance-inspired class designed to help adult dancers develop control, precision, and expressive freedom through isolated movement. Focusing on initiating motion from specific body parts and following internal impulses, this class encourages participants to connect mind and body, explore creative pathways, and refine technical skills in a supportive environment.
With guidance tailored to each dancer’s goals, Basics to Isolation emphasizes body awareness and internal focus. Whether your aim is to strengthen your modern dance foundation, enhance performance quality, or just enjoy expressive movement, this class offers a flexible approach to dance suitable for adults at all experience levels.
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A structured warm-up followed by exercises emphasizing body awareness and isolation
Guided movement sequences that incorporate both technical and expressive goals
Supportive instruction that adapts exercises to different experience and skill levels
Opportunities for experimentation, self-discovery, and creative growth
A focus on internal cues and mindful movement rather than external aesthetic
-
Isolation techniques: Move specific body parts independently, building control and coordination
Somatic exploration: Listen to internal impulses and let them guide movement and changes in direction
Modern dance fundamentals: Engage in grounded, modern dance-inspired sequences
Creative expression: Translate awareness into musicality, phrasing, and personal style
Goal-oriented practice: Exercises are adapted to help each dancer achieve individual technical and expressive goals
-
Adults looking to strengthen dance technique in any style
Beginner dancers seeking improved somatic awareness of mind-body connection and movement control
Those interested in exploring creative expression through guided improvisation
Participants with beginner-to-intermediate dance experience who want tailored instruction
Students aiming to complement other dance training with focused isolation work
-
Teenagers age 15 and older with parental consent may take this class, but should be aware that the class takes a contemplative pace and is designed specifically for adults.
-
Discover how isolations and mindful practice can transform the way you dance.
Develop precision: Learn to control isolated movements with confidence
Explore creativity: Express yourself through modern dance principles
Build a foundation: Improve technical skills that support other dance styles
Tailored instruction: Exercises adapted to your individual goals and skill level
Inclusive environment: Welcoming for all adult dancers of various experience levels
-
Attire: Comfortable, form-fitting clothing that allows full range of motion.
Footwear: Bare feet or dance socks recommended.
Bring: Please bring water!