Classes
The classes offered by Independance reflect current training practices for New Zealand dancers and choreographers. Class content is both physically demanding and conceptually orientated.
We offer a variety of drop in classes at both advanced/professional and open level.
Please note that because these are drop in classes, very occasionally if there are low numbers the tutor may choose not to run the class. We will endeavour to contact you or post on social media if this happens.
We offer a variety of drop in classes at both advanced/professional and open level.
Please note that because these are drop in classes, very occasionally if there are low numbers the tutor may choose not to run the class. We will endeavour to contact you or post on social media if this happens.
Professional Level Contemporary
Tutors vary - see timetable
6.30-8pm Mondays - 90 minutes
Level: Advanced/Professional (16+)
Contemporary dance developed during the middle portion of the twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominant performance genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world.
Independance contemporary dance classes reflect current professional practices for contemporary dancers in New Zealand.
Classes reflect the current teaching approaches, research, choreographic and /or performance practice of the selected tutor.
Classes consist of warm up, core work and stability exercises, floorwork, standing exercises into phrasework and spacial locomotion.
Tutors vary - see timetable
6.30-8pm Mondays - 90 minutes
Level: Advanced/Professional (16+)
Contemporary dance developed during the middle portion of the twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominant performance genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world.
Independance contemporary dance classes reflect current professional practices for contemporary dancers in New Zealand.
Classes reflect the current teaching approaches, research, choreographic and /or performance practice of the selected tutor.
Classes consist of warm up, core work and stability exercises, floorwork, standing exercises into phrasework and spacial locomotion.
Thursdays - Rotating Class Offerings
6.30-8pm Mondays - 90 minutes
Level: Advanced/Professional (16+)
Thursdays at Independance see a range of classes and practices to cater to a wide range of interests and communities.
Class offerings will often be:
Somatics, Contact Improvisation, Improvisation and Creative Practice, Partnering, Strength & Conditioning & more.
We aim to offer classes that are requested, so let us know what you're interested in seeing at Independance.
Keep an eye on the timetable for class announcements!
6.30-8pm Mondays - 90 minutes
Level: Advanced/Professional (16+)
Thursdays at Independance see a range of classes and practices to cater to a wide range of interests and communities.
Class offerings will often be:
Somatics, Contact Improvisation, Improvisation and Creative Practice, Partnering, Strength & Conditioning & more.
We aim to offer classes that are requested, so let us know what you're interested in seeing at Independance.
Keep an eye on the timetable for class announcements!
Ballet for Contemporary Dancers
Bella Wilson
9:30-11am Wednesdays - 90 minutes (Taking a break over April)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced, Ballet technique for Contemporary Dancers wanting to keep up their Ballet technique in a comfortable environment.
Ballet for Contemporary Dancers is a class designed for dancers to engage with classical ballet technique and form in a way that supports their contemporary practice and interests, in a relaxed and positive environment. This class follows a typical ballet class structure including a full barre, moving into centre and travelling exercises. We will finish with a contemporary ballet phrase at the end, which we will build upon each week.
Bella's classes use imagery and musicality as a way to connect to the sensations of the movement. Explore the technical facility that ballet training offers, while finding freedom, fluidity and expansion within the form.
Wear what you feel comfortable moving in - whether that is a leotard and ballet flats, or trackies and socks!
This class is aimed at tertiary and professional contemporary dancers with prior training in and foundational knowledge of classical ballet. It will involve quick learning of material and use of ballet terminology.
Bella Wilson
9:30-11am Wednesdays - 90 minutes (Taking a break over April)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced, Ballet technique for Contemporary Dancers wanting to keep up their Ballet technique in a comfortable environment.
Ballet for Contemporary Dancers is a class designed for dancers to engage with classical ballet technique and form in a way that supports their contemporary practice and interests, in a relaxed and positive environment. This class follows a typical ballet class structure including a full barre, moving into centre and travelling exercises. We will finish with a contemporary ballet phrase at the end, which we will build upon each week.
Bella's classes use imagery and musicality as a way to connect to the sensations of the movement. Explore the technical facility that ballet training offers, while finding freedom, fluidity and expansion within the form.
Wear what you feel comfortable moving in - whether that is a leotard and ballet flats, or trackies and socks!
This class is aimed at tertiary and professional contemporary dancers with prior training in and foundational knowledge of classical ballet. It will involve quick learning of material and use of ballet terminology.
Muscle and Bone, Mind and Body (M&B)
Tutors vary - see timetable
10-11:30am Saturdays - 90 minutes
Level: Open (16+)
M&B (Muscle & Bone / Mind & Body) is a vigorous, rhythmic, dynamic movement and spatial training system; encouraging participants to experience the limit of their flexibility, endurance and spatial expansion. The M&B workout is about understanding the depth of relation to the ground, working space together and the communal body.
The classes are designed to be fast paced, physically rigorous and are structured for participants to experience full expansion of their external body in the space. Regular M&B training is an excellent source of overall fitness and strength.
M&B movement approach is one part of the Body Weather Laboratory (BWL) is a research forum, founded in 1978 by Min Tanaka; a demanding and thorough reexamination of the body and movement is a main theme in all aspects of the training.
Tutors vary - see timetable
10-11:30am Saturdays - 90 minutes
Level: Open (16+)
M&B (Muscle & Bone / Mind & Body) is a vigorous, rhythmic, dynamic movement and spatial training system; encouraging participants to experience the limit of their flexibility, endurance and spatial expansion. The M&B workout is about understanding the depth of relation to the ground, working space together and the communal body.
The classes are designed to be fast paced, physically rigorous and are structured for participants to experience full expansion of their external body in the space. Regular M&B training is an excellent source of overall fitness and strength.
M&B movement approach is one part of the Body Weather Laboratory (BWL) is a research forum, founded in 1978 by Min Tanaka; a demanding and thorough reexamination of the body and movement is a main theme in all aspects of the training.
