Contemporary Dance

Contemporary dance technique classes and choreographic workshops hosted by Queens’ College Contemporary Dance Society and taught by Dance Artist in Residence at Queens’, Adèle Thompson

Friday released based contemporary dance technique classes. Adèle draws from her vast experience as a performer, choreographer and teacher of contemporary dance to deliver these energetic and eclectic sessions at beginner and intermediate / advanced levels, all of which have live musical accompaniment from musician and composer, Neil Craig.

Working with ease and a flow of movement through the body and particular attention to an appropriate and expansive use of breath, the classes begin gently to uncover a deep sense of connected movement and culminate in more complex sequences that are both highly physical and technically and mentally challenging. Emphasis is placed on momentum, musicality and an expansive use of space combined with core strength. With playful curiosity these classes explore, expand and focus on awareness of movement and kinaesthetic ideas of dynamic alignment through the body and into space, playing with weight shifts, quality, & timing aiming always to go beyond learning material to the dancing and the enjoyment of it.

Easter term only open level technique classes 16.00 - 18.00 May 11th, 18th, 25th and June 1st
Venue: Fitzpatrick Hall, Queens' College.

Full provision of technique classes and choreographic workshops will recommence in October 2012

Dress code: loose comfortable clothing and bare feet, no jewellery. Please bring water for rehydration.

Contacts: Dance Artist in Residence Adèle Thompson dairqueens@gmail.com

QCCDS President Abi Smitton ams230@cam.ac.uk