Classes
DISCO RIOT classes are by donation ($10 suggested) because we believe that class should be affordable and accessible in order to enhance working artists’ ability to take class and continue training. We offer classes with rotating teachers to promote a culture of sharing, exploration, diversity, expanding perspectives, and community. Class is a place of personal growth, community building, curiosity, skill-building, and play. We learn from one another. We grow together. Join us!
For building access reasons, RSVP for class is required. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up in advance!
Mondays
10:30-12pm
Drop In, Spiral Out
Advanced Contemporary Modern
Teachers: Aisha Reddick, Jasmyn Hamblin
Located at BalletCenter Studios
BalletCenter Studios is not ADA accessible. For accommodations, please contact operations@discoriot.org
Paused Until Further Notice
Slow Flow
Open Level Contemporary Modern
Fridays
11:15am-12:45pm
Drop In, Spiral Out
Advanced Contemporary Modern
Teachers: Lauren Christie, Nicole Oga
Located at BalletCenter Studios
BalletCenter Studios is not ADA accessible. For accommodations, please contact operations@discoriot.org
Sundays
Pop-Up Classes & Workshops!
with Guest Teachers
Pop In/Pop Out
Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary
Saturday July 20th, 12:45-2:15pm
Teacher: Kimie Parker
Movement Enthusiast
Paused for Summer Break
Open Level Improvisation, 4th Sunday of the month
Teachers: Alyssa Rose
Check out the drop down menus below for detailed class descriptions and rotation schedule.
Drop In, Spiral Out
Advanced Contemporary Modern
Mondays 10:30AM – 12PM
at BalletCenter Studios
With Aisha Reddick//Jasmyn Hamblin
Class Descriptions
Nicole: Through guided improvisation and choreographed exercises we will explore moving the body safely, efficiently, and dynamically throughout the space. There will be warming-in, phrase work, floorwork, and inversions, which are influenced by Countertechnique, release, and modern dance. Be ready to tune into your body’s sensations and challenge yourself to think and move in new ways.
Aisha: This class was built on the foundations of release and modern techniques, floorwork exploration, improvisation practices and having fun! Finding efficiency in the pathways of the body to bring awareness to the connections of body+mind+soul+space make for a perfect Monday morning blues remedy! It’s suggested that the limbs are covered for this class — long sleeves, pants, knee pads and socks.
Jasmyn: Jasmyn’s class explores finding expansion by tapping into our internal and external worlds. Drawing from contemporary and modern dance techniques, we practice directing our attention to the body, the room, and other dancers as we move through space and enliven the senses. This class moves in and out of the floor, socks and pants are recommended.
Lauren: My class will progress from a floor warmup to standing exercises to phrasework that moves through the space and in/out of the floor. We will explore groundedness and buoyancy, stability and freedom, momentum and control. I am interested in flow, transitions, suspension, breath, and efficient use of energy. My aim is to foster a non-judgmental class culture, to allow space for individuality, and to encourage open awareness within the space.
Slow Flow
Open Level Contemporary Modern
Paused Until Further Notice
Movement Enthusiast
Open Level Improvisation
a class for every body
Paused Until Further Notice
The fourth Sunday of the month is always Movement Enthusiast – an open level improvisation practice grounded in creative movement, exploration and playful community. Movement Enthusiast is an improvisation-based movement practice that incorporates concepts and practices from dance, yoga, somatics and other modalities to facilitate a community space of physical and creative exploration, mindful movement, and playfulness.
Authentic Movement
Authentic Movement Series – Next series period TBA
4th Sundays
9:30 – 12pm
3 Sessions Series with Jane Blount, HHP
Can we enter the vastness of not knowing? Wait and listen for the body’s inner leadings to rise and flow, sink and rest, or burst into being? The practice of Authentic Movement invites us to be present with our full and deepest selves, it offers an entry into seeing clearly through cultivating one’s inner witness. This profound discipline, involving inner-initiated movement, with eyes closed in the receptive presence of a witness connects us to the inner wisdom of the body.
In this 6 session offering we will deepen our exploration of the elements of Authentic Movement: how to connect with one’s authentic movement, moving and being moved, seeing and being seen, and the roles of mover and witness, both inner and outer. We will continue to embody conscious use of language and use various forms of practice such as dyads, the breathing circle, and the long circle.
This series is open to all. If you are new to Authentic Movement you must come to the first session or connect with Jane for an introduction to the practice.
To learn more about Authentic Movement, here’s a wonderful introductory article by Daphne Lowell, and a link to Light, a beautiful film centering Janet Adler, a key developer of the Discipline of Authentic Movement.
Questions? Contact Jane janeeb1018@gmail.com
Fee / Sliding Scale NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds)
$100 – $200 for the series, $20-$40/session drop in rate for those with prior Authentic Movement Experience – RSVP Required.
About Jane Blount
I am holistic bodyworker, dance artist/educator, Qi gong teacher, an embodied anatomy geek with an HHP in Integrative Somatics from the International School of Professional Bodywork (IPSB), and founder of Art Of Massage: Holistic Bodywork. I was introduced to Authentic Movement in 1993 and have been practicing this form more deeply since 2007 when I co-founded a San Diego Authentic Movement Peer Group. In addition to my deep engagement with Authentic Movement, I had an extensive career in dance working in the companies of Jean Isaacs, Nancy McCaleb, John Malashock, Elisa Monte, and Danny Buraczeski among others. I was a co-founder of Lower Left Performance Collective, and have taught and performed contact improvisation, postmodern and contemporary dance throughout San Diego, the Midwest, and NYC. I find deep, quiet joy in sharing the practice of Authentic Movement.
POP IN/POP OUT
POP IN/POP OUT
SATURDAY, JULY 20TH, 2024 with Kimie Parker
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL CONTEMPORARY
AT BALLETCENTER STUDIOS, 246 W WASHINGTON ST.
DISCO RIOT’s Pop In/Pop Out series offers master classes to those in our community from trusted teaching artists to promote a culture of sharing, exploration, diversity, expanding perspectives, and building community. Class is a place of personal growth, community building, curiosity, skill-building, and play. We hope to expand our collective experiences by bringing in teaching artists that challenge what we’re used to. We learn more from one another. We grow together. Join us!
Pop In/Pop Out classes are pay-what-you-can so that we can offer the highest quality experience for the community and for the master teacher. The sliding scale is between $10-20. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to community@discoriot.org for assistance.
Please note, BalletCenter Studios is not ADA accessible. For accommodations, please contact operations@discoriot.org.
