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Contemporary workshop

Level: Beginners

Liam has been a dancer with one of the UK’s leading contemporary dance companies, Rambert, for 7 years. In this series, he’s joined by participants Soraya and Betsy, to explore some key aspects of contemporary dance – curving, arching, spiralling and balance – suitable for all ages and abilities. There’s also a chance to use your creativity and imagination through guided improvisation!

Contemporary Workshop - curving
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Curving

6 minutes

Liam guides us through some exercises focusing on the curving and arching of the spine. We’ll imagine our bodies as trees growing up tall and our arms as wings, to create different curves and arches in our bodies.

 

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Spiralling

6 minutes

Find the mobility in your neck, your pelvis, your shoulders and your torso. Enjoy this sensation of spiralling through your body and try a short sequence in time to the music.

 

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Contemporary Workshop - balance
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Balance

6 minutes

In this workshop, we play with the idea of balance and shifting weight. We’ll explore shifting the balance of weight, like pouring sand, from one side of the body to another.

 

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