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Elements Inclusive Dance Class
November 15 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$5 – $20
Art Spark Dance’s Elements class is a once a month dance class that is open to everyone, with or without disabilities, to explore and develop their own movement style. Led by professional dance educators, the class offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can discover the joy of dance.
In this class, we will be studying dance improvisation, a structured form of movement that is less technically rigid. Improvisation allows dancers to explore and create in the moment. Movement material will be developed through creative explorations, including body mapping using levels, shapes, and dynamic frameworks and our everyday life topics.
The goal is to empower you to find your own language of movement, embracing your individuality and creativity. No prior knowledge or experience is needed, everyone is welcome. Join us to move, connect, and enjoy dance in a space where everyone is welcomed and valued.
The class takes place every 3rd Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 PM at the Rosedale School, located at 7505 Silvercrest Dr, Austin, TX 78757. There is no registration required, and the fee is on a sliding scale from $5 to $20; however, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Open to the public.
For questions email dance@artsparktx.org or call 512-454-9912.
About Teaching Artist Michele Owens:
For over 25 years, Michele has directed the WINGS program at Crockett High School, creating dance opportunities with and for teenagers with learning disabilities. Her work has traveled into schools, communities, correctional facilities, and recreation centers, always centering dignity, creativity, and the belief that movement belongs to every body.
From performing the interactive “ABCMeMove” for over 1,000 kids, to teaching annually at a women’s correctional facility through Beyond Bars, to leading WINGS II for older adults and a preschool dance program, Michele’s practice is rooted in connection, courage, and joy.
Michele believes:
“To move is to be human… I believe in the power of dance to celebrate life, and to unite, inspire, and express the uniqueness of each member of the human family.”
At this month’s Elements, Michele will guide us through an improvisation-centered class where:
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The individual is at the heart of the experience
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Movement grows from your innermost being rather than imitation
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How it feels matters more than how it looks
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All ages, bodies, and experiences are welcomed with care
Come move, breathe, and be together with a community.