GroovEssense

IMPRO MOVEMENT CLASSES

in Nelson

What is GroovEssense?

Groovessense is a journey in textures, qualities and body sensations. We discover the possibilities of our own movements attempting to reach places where we have never been before.

Class structure is different on every session - as it is uniquely designed for the participants.

Some main components that you will surely meet:

textures, qualities by guided improvisation
elements from ballet and modern dance
short sequences of movement - choreography
self discovery by creative exercises
playful partnering exercises
stretching and relaxation

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What Is Contemporary Dance?

Contemporary dance is the freedom of movement, where movements are born from freedom. It can be beautiful and awkward at the same time. It helps you reconnect with your body and the world around you.

It builds up a technique, yet so rebellious that bends the rules. There is space in it for your history and beliefs.

You learn to care with your body - to listen to it - to use it's full maximum. Yet, you will learn how to decide on the volume ( you will realize you always have a choice to go on 2% or 120% ).

Contemporary dance is the understanding that there are many choices from you can choose - it welcomes all your movement experience (running, ballet, hip-hop, skiing, hiking, your everyday gestures).

Through contemporary dance you learn that everything has the potential to become dance.

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What does it give to beginners?

I would like to invite you to crush the old myths that you cannot dance.

If you have a human body - you are already dancing.

On Groovessence classes we use ideas, images to understand the many ways your body can move - even if you've never danced before. Inside your body there are a lot of different qualities that you unconsciously use every day.

In my classes we attempt to discover these qualities and learn to use them for so called dance.

What does it give to advanced dancers?

If you are an advanced dancer - learned modern/contemporary/ballet before - you probably master a lot of shapes and figures.

On Groovessense you are going to find the secret spice for becoming a unique dancer. To grow into the most elegant animalistic creature that impresses the audience. By becoming an expert in different qualities and textures - you will start to enjoy more to tell your stories through your dance.

Maybe you've already learned shapes and techniques - on my class you will learn that you can decide how are you going to do them - there are hundreds of options for qualities for the same element.

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Testimonials

"I've already learned so much and am still constantly learning about myself. I could even get rid of certain barriers I didn't even know I had. Even when the class is over, it's not really over, because all that we learn keeps impacting us in our day-to-day lives. The creative processes that happen in the group, the discussions, the activities we do together further build and strengthen our relationships and just overall color our lives."

-Gabor Szabo, participant in the 16-week course in Budapest

" I HIGHLY recommend Sophie's contemporary dance series. I took her 2hr workshop and it felt amazing. I haven't danced in over a decade but the way Sophie instructed made it so fun, comfortable, and joyful. She is incredible to watch and learn from; I feel privileged to have such a talented dance instructor in our little community!"