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Physical Inquiries & Somatic Practices

A series of ongoing, weekly drop-in classes based on a variety of body practices, designed to expand one’s understanding and use of the body. Classes are suitable for professional dancers and non-dancers alike.

Check the calendar for a full listing of Physical Inquiries & Somatic Practices

Upcoming classes

Category: Class

Klein Technique™ / Movement Class

Barbara Mahler

Fri, Jul 5 - Dec 20, 2024

A photo of Barbara Mahler guiding a student during her class. The student faces away from the camera in a soft forward fold, letting their shoulders and head fall forwards. Barbara places a hand at the student’s sacrum and behind their thigh. Barbara wears a bright multicolored top with pink, blue and yellow patterns. Photo by Rachel Keane.
Category: Class

Pilates for Movers

Kayla White

Tue, Sep 3 - Dec 17, 2024

a white woman is balancing on her hips with legs pointed up towards the ceiling, her arms are pressed behind her supporting her. She is seated on a cream mat inside of a Pilates studio. There are wood floors and wallpaper with tree trunks and golden pears on the wall behind her. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Category: Class

Topf Technique/Dynamic Anatomy®

Jaime Ortega

Thu, Sep 5 - Dec 19, 2024

A photo of Jaime Ortega Holding a Human skull model. He holds the top of the head in his hands turning it upside down and pointing to the center with his other hand. His arm is wrapped around a model of the ribs and spine. Photo by Tori Lawrence.
Category: Class

Klein Technique™/Stretch & Placement

Barbara Mahler

Mon, Sep 16 - Dec 16, 2024

A photo of Barbara Mahler guiding a student during her class. The student faces away from the camera in a soft forward fold, letting their shoulders and head fall forwards. Barbara places a hand at the student’s sacrum and behind their thigh. Barbara wears a bright multicolored top with pink, blue and yellow patterns. Photo by Rachel Keane.
Category: Class

Starship Somatics – Fall 2024

Petra Kuppers

Tue, Sep 17 - Dec 17, 2024

Petra, a white queer disabled cis woman of size sits on her scooter, and reaches out her hand to a video projection of a purple moon. Below, a floor dancer reaches up and touches their own hands. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Category: Class

Ineffable but We Practice

Wally Cardona

Wed, Sep 18 - Dec 18, 2024

In the center of the image is a b&w rectangular box showing a close-up of two eyes (Cardona’s). This is superimposed over a mandala-like image consisting of one large circle of words in blue - “This dance is the last dance I will ever make” and “My last dance is the last dance I will ever make” - and multiple lines of words in red radiating out from the center. Where the words begin in the center looks like the shape of a heart. Image by Wally Cardona
Category: Class

Releasing

Yvonne Meier

Mon, Nov 4 - Dec 16, 2024

Abstract animal drawing in different bright colors. Drawing by Yvonne Meier.
Category: Class

Alexander Technique and Improvisation: letting the dance dance you

Emily Faulkner

Wed, Nov 6 - Dec 18, 2024

A group of dancers are on the floor in sitting and lying down positions, in the midst of moving. the photo is taken from a low angle. Photo by Lucy Sydel.
Category: Class

Feldenkrais Method®, Awareness Through Movement®

Marion Helfenstein

Wed, Dec 4, 2024 - Jan 29, 2025

A photo of students practicing movement during a class. They lie on their backs on blue mats. One leg extended downward and the other leg was propped up with their knee bent and the foot pressed into the floor. Photo courtesy of the faculty.
Category: Class

Klein Technique™ / Movement Class

Barbara Mahler

Fri, Jan 3 - Jun 27, 2025

Graphic with text over an image. Barbara Mahler teaches a class. She sits on the floor with one arm reaching for the sky, her gaze following. Students surrounding her lie with their backs flat on the floor and knees bent. Photo by Rachel Keane.
Category: Class

Alexander Technique

Kari Ostensen

Wed, Jan 8 - Apr 30, 2025

Kari Ostensen teaches a class. Kari faces the students demonstrating a position they attempt to replicate it. They all balance on one leg while the second leg is bent at 90 degrees in front of them. Their arms are bent at the elbows and fingertips touch their shoulders, their elbows reach to their sides. Photo by Didi Zacks.
Category: Class

Alexander Technique and Improvisation: Letting the Dance Dance You

Emily Faulkner

Wed, Mar 5 - Mar 26, 2025

A group of dancers are on the floor in sitting and lying down positions, in the midst of moving. the photo is taken from a low angle. Photo courtesy of the artist.

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