Autumn Classes
BALFOLK TECHNIQUE CLASSES AUTUMN 2024
The lessons for intermediate and advanced dancers will be given by Sophie van Grinsven, It will start on 30 september. The season will also include a class on hungarian dances with live music on 07 october, this class will be provided by Oscar Peeters and Celine Lepoeter (Hungarian dance teachers).
Posture, body and movement articulation, spacial awareness, partnering and musicality, those are some of the topics for this season of balfolk technique classes at Balfolk Utrecht! In 10 weeks we'll dive deep into the technical side of dancing (balfolk). We will gain more control over and insight in our moving body. We'll play around with solo, couple and group exercises to research different types of techniques to figure out what works for you specifically. How much tension do you need for your frame, does this differ per dance? What part of your foot do you need to activate to make turning smoother in waltz? How is your breathing connected to you steps? What part of your body might need some training to omit injuries? Find out what the best way to lead and follow is for you, discover what type of dancer you are and use that to your advantage to become an even better dancer! We'll also tackle musicality and connect it to body articulation, so you will be able to connect better to your partner and the music.
After the 10 weeks you'll be able to connect the technical principles to your dancing and have a better understanding of balfolk and your (partners) body.
Teacher
Sophie van Grinsven is a dance teacher, choreographer and dancer with expertise in classical ballet, modern and contemporary dance and dance improvisation. Telling a story with dance, translating the music to movement and taking the audience on a journey through emotion and expression are key elements for her and her work. Dance technique from ballet, modern dance and ballroom form a solid basis for her, and all these elements can be found in her teaching, classes and workshops.
In her choreographies she combines elements of contemporary dance with world/folk/tribal dance, to create and tell an authentic story which people can easily relate to, regardless if they are dancers or not. Besides teaching and creating her own choreographies and productions, Sophie is also working as a dancer for several folk bands. This year she performed on stage at different festivals with The Trouble Notes, Project Baraguda and Harmony Glen.
The Lesson Levels
Classes will be in two levels; "Intermediate" (you have been dancing for at least 1 year and know some balfolk dances reasonably well) and "Advanced" (you have been dancing for at least 2 years and have knowledge of most dances).
Of course, it may be that you don’t know which series is exactly right for you. How quickly you learn and especially how often you dance outside of lessons can make a huge difference. Please send an email to utrecht@balfolk.nl to explain your situation, and we would be happy to help you.
What does it cost?
Payment is made in cash. Trial lesson only costs €10. A series of lessons costs:
€140 (Normal rate),
€150 (Fair-Trade),
€125 (Discount rate).
Lesson Times
19.00 doors open,
19.15-20.30: intermediate,
20.30-21.45: advanced.
Agenda
Location
The address of the Moira is Wolvenstraat 10 (you walk into it at the end of the Plompetorengracht), but it is a large building. The door you need is the blue one on the right, with “Moira hall” in pink letters. Then you come down to the hall via the stairs. Unfortunately there is no elevator. .