Workshops & Classes

The following classes are taught in New York City by Valerie Green and are also available for residencies, and other engagements.

Contemporary Dance Technique

Level: Classes can be taught for all levels.

Approach: This class is based in the Erick Hawkins modern dance technique. The principles emphasized in this class are universally beneficial to dance training and include the use of under and over curves, pelvis initiation, and the power of the center to control and radiate movement.  Additionally making this class unique is Miss Green’s background in Body Mind Fitness. Exercises are guided with the safe use of body mechanics and neuro-muscular imagery, highlighting movement that follows the logic of the body’s innate spirals and bone rhythms. Class is structured to begin with a series of floor exercises designed to awaken the feet, spine, center and pelvis. Standing center work focuses on technical exercises supported by proper alignment. The class culminates in rhythmical, full-bodied across the floor movement combinations that incorporate the use of turns, jumps, working inand out of the floor, detailed gestures, and diverse dynamics.

Dancers will increase strength and acquire knowledge in training the body to execute healthy, organized, and clear movement.Students will gain the ability to move quickly with efficient ease, as well as move slow with a strong intent. In addition we work on developing expressive movement with a dramatic purpose, connecting an inner emotional state through physicality.

This class is contemporary in style featuring movement created by Valerie Green, supported by the fundaments of the Erick Hawkins technique, and guided by principles of Body Mind Fitness. 

Length: 1.5-2 hours

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Adult Beginner Modern

Level: This class is designed for adults with little or no dance experience who enjoy moving and dancing for fun and exercise.

Approach: The movements will stretch and strengthen the body while incorporating principles of proper aligment. Steps and phrases are broken down so that students can enjoy moving and being comfortable within their own dancing body.

Length: 1.5 hours

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Motivations for Choreography-ways to create outside the box

Level: This workshop is valuable for dancers, choreographers, actors and directors.

Approach: Through improvisation, structured exercises, and partnering this workshop investigates the principles of composition as well as how, when, and why the body moves.  The artists will be in a nurturing environment where they will be guided to further discover and develop their own creative process.

Length: 2 hour mini workshop, one-two week intensive, or semester