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.

Taught by rotating faculty, classes include

  • Klein Technique™
  • Pilates
  • Feldenkrais®
  • Alexander Technique
  • Topf Technique/Dynamic Anatomy
  • Starship Somatics (virtual)
  • Releasing (virtual).

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

Upcoming classes

Category: Class

Pilates

Kay Ottinger

Tue, Jul 1 - Aug 26, 2025

Light skin female is in a plank like position with a block supporting her pubic bone for support. Her chest is extended out and up to a window. Kay Ottinger. Photo Courtesy of artist.
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Alexander Technique

Allie Kronick

Wed, Jul 2 - Jul 30, 2025

A group of dancers in a studio stand with one leg forward and arms raising upwards. Allie crouches on the ground adjusting a dancer's foot. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Category: Class

Feldenkrais®

Anat Meiri

Wed, Jul 2 - Jul 30, 2025

Anat monitors a client while they sit in and move their torso in a spiral position. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Category: Class

Topf Technique/Dynamic Anatomy®

Jaime Ortega

Thu, Jul 3 - Aug 28, 2025

A photo of Jaime Ortega next to a human skeleton replica, holding up a picture of a pelvis. He is speaking and pointing towards the right side of the pelvis. Photo by Tori Lawrence.
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Klein Technique™ / Movement Class

Barbara Mahler

Fri, Jul 4 - Aug 29, 2025

Barbara Mahler assists a student during a class. Barbara touches the student's back. Photo courtesy of the National Performing Arts Center - National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts.
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Feldenkrais Method®

Marion Helfenstein

Wed, Aug 6 - Sep 24, 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.