Open classes and teachers at the Day of Dance on May 2nd

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Contemporary dance. ABC

Dance and movement mechanism – body awareness through learning basic exercises in different combinations. Like after getting know the letters going further into the syllables, words, sentences to come eventually to a flowing narrative – the same attention in the classroom is on the body as a construction to which you can build a movement to reach the main – dance. Get to know and repeat the anatomical revelation and mutual anatomical relationship to the physical sizes of the mechanical units of the space – for example, centripetal, centrifugal, inertia, gravitation is an invaluable part of the conscious movement control.

 

Sintija Siliņa.

Dancer, dance teacher, choreographer. BA of Arts  (Latvian Academy of Culture, 2007). Together with others established contemporary dance project Dance Anatomy in 2007. She is part of that still. Since

2005 she is a contemporary dance teacher at dance studio Intriga and Ritms. Has expanded her professional experience at international workshops, summerschools and residences, such as Bates Dance Festival (USA, 2008), Tseh (RUS, 2006), ImPulsTanz (AUS, 2005), CESTA (CZE, 2009 in frames of EU & a little mistake), tanzhaus nrw (GER, 2009 in frames of Dance Anatomy ), Dance Omi International Dance Collective (USA, 2008).  A member of DanceWEB Europe schola. Organizer of  interactive event  Dance day 06,07,08.

 

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Butoh

Japanese avant-garde dance emerged in 20th century 50ties as interaction of Eastern and Western cultures. Butoh has been also called „body archeology”comparing with other dance styles. As the base of Butoh technique there are simple movement patterns, which facilitate awareness of body and mind. Butoh performer are in a changed state of mind during performance which arise body memories,flow of subconsciousness. That is the way how Butoh helps to reach hidden personal resources and to increase individual life quality.

 

Simona Orinska

Dance movement therapist, butoh performer. She has gained master degrees in Arts and Health Care. Simona is a member of  Latvian Dance Movement Therapy Association and studio Laboratory of Stage Arts. She has been also studied body techniques as in Latvia and abroad – dance movement therapy, physical theatre, dance improvisation, contactimprovisation and butoh(Toshiharu Kasai, SU-EN Butoh Company, Anita Saij, Yukio Waguri, Tsuruyama ZULU Kinya, KEN MAI, Kitt Johnson).Simona is giving butoh classes since 2006.

 

 

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Feldenkrais Method

           

The Feldenkrais Method is a system of movement training for the sake of self-development. The link between improving movement skills and shifts in the perception of ourself and the world is established by the subjective experience of sensory-motor coordination.

The somatic experiences are brought to the foreground and are guided along by the structure of the ATM (Awareness Through Movement) lessons. Each lesson can be understood as a study of the biomechanical and developmental nature of body movement through the prism of a spesific function: to lift the head, roll over, fall or crawl, stand up or sit down etc..

It is very important to feel comfortable during the lesson. So take warm and comfortable clothes, a blanket or a mat to lie on.

The value and meaning of the Feldenkrais lessons is in the experiance of the self in movement while attending to ones internal feelings as guide for action.

The Feldenkrais Method was founded and developed by Moshe Feldenkrais, D.Sc. (1904-1984). He became internationally known through his lecture- and workshop- tours in Europe and the USA.

 

 

Ramona Galkina.

Dancer, dance teacher, choreographer, Feldenkrais Method practitioner. Dancer at Olga Zitluhina Dance Company. BA of Arts  (Latvian Academy of Culture, 2003), MA of Arts in Choreography (Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music, 2007) , Certificated Feldenkrais Method practitioner (Vienna, 2004). Working on a new piece in collaboration with Ilze Zirina and ZI temp.dance, which has a premiere in January 2010, in Daile Theatre, Riga.

Teaching: Modern dance, composition, Feldenkrais Method.

 

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Contact improvisation.

We will remember the basic principles of contact – trust and communication with another person in movement. Respecting another’s choice let’s not  lose ourself. In 60 min we will warm up with the exercises, which will allow to meet people in group, to be aware of our weight, still being able to fly. Another part of the class we will use to get to know ourself better through our chices, what we make during the dancing with another.

 

  Ilze Zīriņa.

Works in contemporary dance field since 1997. Got MA in choreography ( Music Academy of Latvia ) in 2001. Professional skills learned from such teachers as Olga Zitluhina, David Zambrano, Maria Munoz, Pep Ramis, Julyen Hamilton, Hai Cohen, Masaki Iwana, Fiona Millward, Katri Soini, Benno Vorham, SU –EN to name few. Teacher of contemporary dance technique at Latvia Culture college, dance department and contact improvisation at Latvia Culture Academy, dance department and drama department.  She also teach contemporary dance for everyone at open classes at Riga Choreography school Monday evenings

 

 

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Physical modern jazz

Very energetic class. Going up and down, a lot of jumps.

Good workout with your body, specially for arms. We will use our upper part of body to help move all body in a space.

 

Markus Zmoelnig

Choreographer and teacher from Italy, Genova.

Since 1997 he has his own dance studio Koine .

Since 2007 Markus works in Latvia in dance Studio Dzirnas as a teacher and choreographer.

 

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Contemporary dance for children.

This class will be for children who want to meet contemporary dance and get to know some basics movements.
Movements are mostly on the floor included in dance variation. Movements are very plastic and physical .

Svetlana Korole

1995 - 2003 Riga Choreography School
2003 - 2007 Latvian Academy of Culture, choreography of contemporary dance (BA), lead by Olga Zhitluhina

Since 2004 works as teacher of classical dance and contemporary dance for adults and children.

 

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Flying Low

Tempo, music, floor, space, groove etcp....

In the class we use basic movements from contemporary dance – star fish, baby position, rolls etcp., to move as fast as we can.

 

Rūta Nordmane

2003-2007 Latvian Academy of Culture, choreography of contemporary dance (BA), lead by Olga Zhitluhina

2009 February – June Nomad Dance Academy 2009

2010 – 50days of Flying Low and Passing Through in Costa Rica

 

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Contemporary dance

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Elīna Breice.

Dancer, dance teacher, choreographer. BA of Arts  (Latvian Academy of Culture, 2007). Graduated Culture College of Latvia ( department of the performer of contemporary dance ) in 2004. Artistic director of dance group RITMS. Has expanded her professional experience at international festivals such as American Dance Festival (ASV, 2004),  ImpulsTanz ( AUS, 2008 ), TseKh 06`07` ( RUS ). A member of DanceWEB Europe scholarship in 2009. Since 2007 is a part of dance project Dance Anatomy.