Professional Dance Training at the AHA Studio in Winterthur

I am pleased to give the professional dance training at the AHA Studio in Winterthur in June and July 2014. One lesson lasts 90 minutes. The following documentation refers to the class I held on the 24 June, but can actually be considered as a general example for my teaching style. 

Floor Work

Three dance exercises on the floor
One dance combination on the floor

Standing Technical Work

Four dance exercises in the upright position

Expanding Movements and Phrases through the Space

Two sequences of movements in the diagonal
One preparation exercise for jumps
One combination of jumps
One dance combination

Ending

One exercise to cool down

Music styles

Traditional, Electronica, Pop, Classical, Jazz, New Age and others.

Floor Work

Three dance exercises on the floor. From slow to moderate to fast pace.
We work on, amongst others: Mobilization and permeability of the spine respectively of the upper body through three-dimensional movements coordinated with conscious breathing, opening of the shoulder girdle, strengthening and stretching of the back muscles, the diaphragm, the abdominals, the pelvic floor muscles and other muscles, mobilization and releasing of the hip joints, lengthening of the torso sides, stimulation and strengthening of the body center and flow of movement.

One dance combination on the floor. Fast pace.
We work on, amongst others: Coordination of the upper and lower body, little floor jump, turn, mobilization of the hip joints, permeability of the spine, strengthening of the leg muscles, abdominals and the back muscles, resistance work of the diaphragm, release and recovery, standing up and falling down, flow and quality of movement and condition.

Standing Technical Work

Four exercises in the standing position. From slow to moderate to fast pace.
We work on, amongst others: Large full-bodied movements including curves, side bends, arches, lunges, swings, suspensions, rebounds, coordination of upper and lower body including head and extremities, permeability of the upper body, technique of legs and feet as well as arm gestures, opening of the shoulder girdle, alignment and centering, active use of the floor and gravity to develop strength and substance in the movement, release and recovery, conscious use of breath, stretching and strengthening of different muscle groups, flow and quality of movement and condition.

Expanding Movements and Phrases through the Space

Two sequences of movements in the diagonal. Moderate and fast pace.
We work on, amongst others: Technical steps in coordination with large upper body movements including arm gestures and head movements, coordination of upper and lower body movements while taking steps, falling into the floor and standing up again, active use of the body center, active use of the floor and gravity to develop strength and substance in the movement, vigilance, suspensions, turns, flow and quality of movement, attacking and releasing, looking for space in the body in itself but also covering space, jumping, falling into the floor and condition.

One exercise as a preparation for the jumps. Fast pace.  
Work for the feet, the ankles and the tonicity.

One combination of different jumps. Fast pace.
We work on, amongst others: Mobilization of the joints like ankles, knees, hip joints, strengthening of the leg and feet muscles, rapidity, explosive force, vigilance, active use of the body center, active use of the floor to develop strength and substance in the movement to improve elevation.

One dance combination. From slow to moderate to fast pace.
We work on, amongst others: Large full-bodied movements including curves, side bends, arches, arm gestures, swings, suspensions, coordination of upper and lower body, jumps, different turns, falling into the floor and standing up again, active center work, alignment, active leg work, flow and quality of movement supported by a conscious use of breath, active use of the floor and gravity to develop substance in the movement, attacking and releasing, looking for space in the body in itself but also covering space.

Ending

One exercise to cool down. Slow pace.
We work on: Stretching the back and leg muscles, calm down the circular flow, centering, release.