| What can students expect from this class?
Modern Connections is a Horton based modern dance technique class taught at a pace designed for the students in the room. Class begins with sequential and consistent warm-up, continues with center phrases that are designed to promote competence and growth of proper technique. This class is designed for an Intermediate/Advanced level mover. This assumes that you have had some experience with dance training in Modern, Ballet, Jazz or something similar and you have an ambition to push beyond your experiences or limitations to engage with a fast paced technical approach to embodied learning. |
| Registration: |
| Cost of Class
$20 Single Class
$72 for 4 Class Discount
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| Accepted Payments
Vagaro (through registration link) |
| What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?
Unfortunately 2-3 sentences is inadequate to articulate the legacy of the style that I teach inclusive of history, cultural and geographic origin, but I do think that if folks are looking for more information about the Horton technique that I base my teachings around, they can use these resources to start: http://www.dancehistoryproject.org/index-of-artists/lester-horton/ & https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lester-Horton |
| What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?
I began my formal training in Modern Dance 24yrs ago during my undergrad at Dean College under the tutelage of Nailah Randall-Bellinger. There I studied Limon, Graham, Dunham, Cunningham and Horton techniques. I continued my training in various programs and have worked with a variety of choreographers and genres post grad. Those experiences influence my comprehension of body mechanics and approach towards conveying information. I decided to attend the Horton Pedagogy program at the Alvin Ailey School and from there have taken a deep dive into my pedagogical approach that is able to reach students no matter where they are in their training. |
| Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…
…I have seen the benefits of studying this technique both on and off the stage. It develops a body awareness and strength that allows for a range of expression from novice to professional. |
| How can students learn more about this offering?
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Modern_Connections Website: www.ModernConnectionsCollective.com |
| Contact Information
Contact Jenny: [email protected] / www.ModernConnectionsCollective.com |
Studio 1
Jenny Oliver (she/her/hers)
Street shoes are not allowed in the studio at any time.
