CLASSES
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sarAika Contemporary Class in NYC
May 1st & 15th, 1:00 – 2:30PM EST
@creature space (400 3rd Avenue | Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11215)
<PRICE> $12 only!
Our class adopts an approach that emphasizes joint mobility, flow, and movement from the spine to create dynamic shifts in balance and three-dimensional movement. By focusing on efficient movement that leverages the body’s natural functions rather than relying on strength, dancers are able to move more expansively and smoothly. We also emphasize dancing not only with the arms and legs but also with the spine and torso.In class, we focus on expanding the range of motion in the upper body and hips. For example, we perform extension and flexion movements while spiraling the upper body, and engage in warm-ups that incorporate femur rotation. We also work on integrating the entire body, creating powerful, unified movements that avoid isolating any one part. The goal is to help dancers create larger, more three- dimensional movements in a smarter, more efficient way.
More efficiency, than power.
Description:
Contemporary
If you’re looking to maximize the potential of your body and take your dance skills to the next level, our classes can help you achieve just that. We focus on utilizing the full range of motion by promoting joint fluidity, dynamic weight shifting, and reflective floorwork. By understanding how the inside and outside space coexist and how creating space inside our body reflects outside space, we can dance in a wider, more organic way. We prioritize more joints efficiency and momentum, encouraging dancers to use organic body functions rather than power to achieve their desired movements. This allows us to dance bigger without relying on brute force, utilizing the effective use of joints and momentum to create fluid, dynamic movements. Our classes also emphasize moving from the spine, as it is the center of the body and plays a critical role in our movements. By incorporating these concepts and providing a new toolbox of elements, we aim to improve and expand your dance approach, leaving you with relevant and innovative information to inspire and grow your daily practice and performance quality.
Reflective Floorwork
Looking for a way to improve your floorwork without relying on power? Want to maximize your body’s potential? Interested in adding fluidity and dynamism to your dance without using excessive power? If that sounds like you, then our class is perfect for you! Our focus is on safe and efficient methods of floor movement, utilizing joint efficiency and momentum. We aim to help you develop reflective floorwork, a full range of motion, and to dance organically, using your body’s natural functions, rather than relying on power. We’ll teach you how to dance bigger without using excess power. Instead, you’ll learn how to effectively use your joints and momentum to move from your spine for your full range of motion.
Instructors: Sara Pizzi & Aika Takeshima
What people say about our class?
Company Class
Description:
sarAika is very proud of our company dancers because they are all different. Each of them has their own unique speciality and that makes sarAika’s work special.
Company classes are a great opportunity to work with the former, current and future sarAika members.
sarAika wants to give space to the artistry and knowledge of the artists that are contributing to the realization of this movement collective.
Our goal is to inspire and open possibilities for our artists who crave to develop their own artistry.
Get inspired by their one and only artistry/experience!
*Next class TBD.
Instructors: Sara Pizzi & Aika Takeshima
Private class
Instructors: Sara Pizzi & Aika Takeshima
Description:
Private classes are all about you.
Are you an ambitious over-achiever? Want to take your skills to the next level?
We personalize each dance lesson based on your individual needs, desires, and goals, adjusting our teaching plan to your ability, personality, and expectations. This ensures the most thorough and rapid learning process, all while keeping it fun, easy, and comfortable.
We accommodate each student’s schedule and create a custom tuition plan that makes each personal goal affordable.
It’s a great way for both beginners to get started and seasoned dancers to take their skills to the next level.
Benefits of Private Dance Lessons
- Personalized attention
- Custom lesson guide
- Scheduled at your convenience
- Fastest way to learn and progress
Nervous about taking class with others? No need to impress anyone, focus on your body and we’ll take care of the rest. Our private lessons take the edge off and allow you to move at a pace that’s comfortable for you. We will make it easy, while keeping it fun and light.
contact@saraikacreation.com
Floor-work focused class
Instructors: Sara Pizzi & Aika Takeshima
Description:
Looking for a way to improve your floorwork without relying on power? Want to maximize your body’s potential? Interested in adding fluidity and dynamism to your dance without using excessive power? If that sounds like you, then our class is perfect for you! Our focus is on safe and efficient methods of floor movement, utilizing joint efficiency and momentum. We aim to help you develop reflective floorwork, a full range of motion, and to dance organically, using your body’s natural functions, rather than relying on power. We’ll teach you how to dance bigger without using excess power. Instead, you’ll learn how to effectively use your joints and momentum to move from your spine for your full range of motion.
contact@saraikacreation.com
Instructors: Sara Pizzi & Aika Takeshima
Instructors: Sara Pizzi & Aika Takeshima
Improvisation focused class
Instructors: Sara Pizzi & Aika Takeshima
Description:
How you, she, he, they and I behave when something sad happens are all different. That means each one’s improvisation should be different. Our improvisation class focuses on YOU, YOURSELF. You don’t have to follow a “sad movement” that is considered a “sad” in general. Do your own thing! But it has to be authentic.
Our focus is your authentic emotion into movements and finding new ways to move, new body parts you never used.
For example, try to move from your nose and chin. These should be different.
If you don’t find the difference, or you want to show it to us, this class is for you!
contact@saraikacreation.com
Dance for actors class
Instructors: Sara Pizzi & Aika Takeshima
Description:
-Amplify your voice in movements-
This class focuses on actors or those who do movement theater.
Differently from trained dancers, you might not have a lot of physical mobility yet.
BUT! You have an amazing ability to pull up your emotions!
The only thing you need is to get a bit more physical mobility and break down the emotions into movement.
We will guide you slowly with warmups that increase your physical ability(flexibiliy & strength). And we move forward to more movements, emotions and tips on how to make your movements look more professional.
You are welcomed to bring your own short story that you want to explore in movements.
contact@saraikacreation.com
Instructors: Sara Pizzi & Aika Takeshima
Mentorship
Instructors: Sara Pizzi & Aika Takeshima
Description:
Focus on your growth as a creator.
Are you wondering where & how to start your career as a dance artist properly? Do you want to create a show, but never tried or need more pushing with guidance by experienced creators? Do you want to know when/what/how/where to promote your show and how to get press?
Mentorship is the best way to challenge what you’ve wanted to do! You will have no worry because we will keep assisting you.
Combining with private dance classes is available.
contact@saraikacreation.com
Instructors: Sara Pizzi & Aika Takeshima
