Join us 3.10.26 for our Open House, take an Improvisation class from our Creative Director Robin Davis as we kick off our shared practice series, and stay to witness new works by company members.
*Option to observe improvisation practice to those who do not wish to actively participate but would like to attend the open rehearsal.
Countertechnique w/ Sophie
3.17.26 12P-1P
The Rooted Space | 4432 N Ravenswood
The Countertechnique® class is a contemporary dance technique class. It stretches, coordinates and strengthens the body, making dancers sweat, build stamina and really move. The class starts with a recurring set of exercises, allowing dancers to investigate the Countertechnique® principles in detail. The second half of the class consists of varied components, working towards luscious movement combinations, and sometimes including jumping at the end. The Countertechnique® class results in dancers using more efficient energy, losing their fear of taking risks and gaining speed in both level and directional changes.
Tap w/ Michelle
*Please bring a clean, dry pair of sneakers to take class in.
3.24.26 12P-1P
The Rooted Space | 4432 N Ravenswood
This practice will start with the basics. Understanding your weight over your toes, knowing the balls of your feet from your heels, and learning the beginning steps in the technique. It will be loose ankle technique focused, and an exploration into some of the jazz music artists we know from history. We will start with a warm up, learn about a jazz artist, experience a brain teaser (a combination of tap steps meant to challenge you with foot patterns and time signatures), and then end with a combination putting together some of the new ideas we have learned. Tap dance can be tricky at times, but this class is meant to bring joy and a little bit of history to those who have never experienced the style before!
