COVID-19 Protocols: TDT strongly encourages wearing a mask while at Winchester Street Theatre, but it is not required. Please do not attend in-person classes if you have a fever or are experiencing any other symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of the class, or have been in close contact with someone suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19.

About the Class
A contemporary dance class designed to identify different levels of the nervous system through body awareness and movement availability, as well as tools to connect to internal organs. Valerie will include guided improvisations and meditations to help dancers refine their presence, as well as floor work sequences, centre combinations and occasional technical sequences moving across the floor. The aim is to be grounded in the present moment, while finding a circulation of energy in the body as a way to physically & mentally prepare for the remainder of the day. 

COVID-19 Protocols: TDT strongly encourages wearing a mask while at Winchester Street Theatre, but it is not required. Please do not attend in-person classes if you have a fever or are experiencing any other symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of the class, or have been in close contact with someone suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19.

About the Class
A contemporary dance class designed to identify different levels of the nervous system through body awareness and movement availability, as well as tools to connect to internal organs. Valerie will include guided improvisations and meditations to help dancers refine their presence, as well as floor work sequences, centre combinations and occasional technical sequences moving across the floor. The aim is to be grounded in the present moment, while finding a circulation of energy in the body as a way to physically & mentally prepare for the remainder of the day. 

COVID-19 Protocols: TDT strongly encourages wearing a mask while at Winchester Street Theatre, but it is not required. Please do not attend in-person classes if you have a fever or are experiencing any other symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of the class, or have been in close contact with someone suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19.

About the Class
Cuban Modern and Contemporary Dance is characterized by the fusion with the Graham, Limon and Cunningham techniques, Ballet and traditional Cuban dance forms, including Afro Cuban rhythms with global contemporary techniques. Emerging in the 20th century, founded by Ramiro Guerra, it reflects a vibrant cultural heritage, emphasizing improvisation and individual expression. This dance is not only a performance art, but also a powerful medium for social and political expression, showcasing themes of identity, culture and history. Dancers will navigate complex combinations that weave together polyrhythms and off-axis movement, demanding both mental focus and physical agility and strength.