Ismael IVO & Franca PAGLIASSOTTO
Modern Expressive Dance

Modern Expressive Dance Beginner expressing the mental and emotional dimensions of the body This class is inspired by the dance technique of Lester Horton, the mentor of the famous choreographer Alvin Ailey. Respecting the human anatomy, it helps to correct physical weaknesses preparing a dancer for any type of dance. By researching the body's anatomical potential we will learn to discover and express its mental and emotional dimensions. Thus we will cultivate dancing with a sensitive and intelligent body. Modern Expressive Dance Intermediate technique as a pathway for free imagination Movement is used for researching the body's anatomical potential to make us understand its form better and thus learn to discover and express its mental and emotional dimensions: dance for a sensitive and intelligent body. This class is inspired by the dance technique of Lester Horton, the mentor of the famous choreographer Alvin Ailey. Respecting the human anatomy, it helps to correct physical weaknesses. It introduces release to the torso and extension to the arms preparing a dancer for any type of dance. In choreographic phrases we will play with time, rhythm and movement quality exercising necessary skills for today's dancers. Special attention will be given to the dancers’ capacity to develop a convincing performing character with emotional skills. Thus technique is understood as a pathway for the creative process and a free imagination.