Hannah’s Adult Dance Practice
My Adult ballet classes started over ten years ago and coincided with some significant changes in my world, one of which was my physical ability. Because of this, my life-long relationship with ballet and dance in general had to change – in a positive way!
I discovered that I could move beyond an ingrained belief of the ballet/dance ideal (where individual physical perfectionism was paramount), and instead into an unlimited exploration of its many artistic layers and physical disciplines. My historical and learned approach to a physical technique (a battlefield between body and mind) changed to allow for an exciting and graceful process of discovery - where our physical limitations are worked with and not against. This way of working gave rise to what is now my underlying philosophy throughout all my adult dance work.
My classes and retreats are open to any age, ability or gender and are available to join at any time. They engage with an artistry of expression and physical technique, in a non-competitive, non-judgemental and supportive environment. All the classes, regardless of discipline, are delivered from my embodied mosaic of trained dance styles and continuing interest in both pedagogical and andragogical practice. They are a joyful celebration of our maturing years and a testament to the paths we have walked.
Having taught mature adults for over ten years, I feel privileged to have witnessed the empowerment, self-confidence, and healing dance can provide. All my classes and retreats embody the joy of new communities growing from a shared passion - a real meeting of minds that love music, and dance in all its glory. Above all, dance is an art form that can return us to our body without prejudice, and by doing so, provide us freedom.
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