Dance For Life

A movement based introduction to dance to boost your confidence, creativity and get you dancing on any occasion

What you'll learn

Experience the joy of movement

Learn to dance free style in the most accessible way

Dance with confidence to any music, on any occasion

Shift your perspective to dance - stop learning steps and moves, instead accelerate your capacity by discovering and using what you already know

Through simple exercises master the essential creative movement tools to create your personal dance style

Discover 5 fundamental human movements you do every day and unlock their full potential

Start moving in a more intelligent way by learning the essentials of anatomy of movement

Learn to connect with others through movement - never hesitate to dance with somebody again

Improve your posture, health and learn to consciously regulate your energy levels

Boost your confidence and creativity through embodied practice

Requirements

No prior experience needed. The course will provide a movement based perspective to dance which will benefit everybody no matter their level of expertise.

Description

Do you ever find yourself anchored by the belief that you can't dance? Do you feel as though your body is stifling your creative and expressive potential? Have you ever wished to seamlessly harness the life force that propels you to move and express yourself both creatively and authentically?Welcome to "Dance for Life" – a uniquely crafted course designed from a movement-centric perspective. Our foundational belief is simple: since everyone can move, everyone can dance. Unlocking this ability merely requires an intelligent guide to help you navigate the path of discovering what's immediately available to you. And this course is precisely that guide!In part one we utilize powerful tools to tap into your body’s dormant energy, its intrinsic intelligence, and boundless creative potential. In part two practical movement maps are employed to help you comprehend the core movement patterns enabling vast expressive possibilities. Part three provides you with ideas and tools for creative movement composition so that you never run out of inspiration. In part four we will be inviting you to discover and master movement as a potent communicative medium.Throughout this journey, our encouragement emphasizes not perfection of form, but depth of experience. We aim to reshape your perception of dance. It's not about the steps, nor adhering to a specific style. It's about your unique expression – your individual biological and creative signature. Dance isn’t confined to the dance floor; it can also be a life principle! Through dance, you not only support and uplift your life but also begin to dance through life itself. This course encourages you to unveil this latent potential!Beneficial to many, this course, built upon a distinct perspective and process, provides beginners with accessible gateways to the essence of dance. Intermediate-level dancers and movers will acquire insights to refine their skills and undoubtedly broaden their expressive vocabulary. For masters and teachers across various arts, this course will offer a powerful new perspective and expand their toolkit of teaching methods and processes.After all, dance is a powerful tool to build confidence, foster creative expression, and promote health, happiness, and connection. Achieving that - well, what more could one desire? Shall we dance?

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to your course

Lecture 1 Welcome to the course

Lecture 2 How to engage with the videos

Section 2: Experience the dance: five fundamental human movements

Lecture 3 Are you ready to dance? An overview.

Lecture 4 Shaking

Lecture 5 Pumping

Lecture 6 Waving

Lecture 7 Shaping

Lecture 8 Swinging

Lecture 9 5 actions - 1 practice

Lecture 10 Shake. Practice along!

Lecture 11 Pump. Practice along!

Lecture 12 Wave. Practice along!

Lecture 13 Shape. Practice along!

Lecture 14 Swing. Practice along!

Section 3: Discover your options: practical movement maps

Lecture 15 Looking deeper at the ideas of this course

Lecture 16 Spine: shapes

Lecture 17 Spine: waves

Lecture 18 Spine: 3 body weight centers

Lecture 19 Arms: swinging motion

Lecture 20 Arms: figure 8

Lecture 21 Arms: shapes

Lecture 22 Trust your feet!

Section 4: Express yourself: creative movement tools

Lecture 23 Getting creative: section overview

Lecture 24 Body parts in space

Lecture 25 Shift in space

Lecture 26 Qualities of water and air in movement

Lecture 27 Relation to music

Section 5: Partnering and communication

Lecture 28 Moving is communicating

Lecture 29 Kinesthetic empathy: the what

Lecture 30 Sense of time: the when

Lecture 31 Spatial awareness: the where

Lecture 32 Communication through arms

Lecture 33 Embrace

Lecture 34 All skills in one practice - putting it all together!

Section 6: Dancing for Life

Lecture 35 Dance For Life

Lecture 36 Improvisation Showcase by Justas Kucinskas & Jekaterina Kucinskiene

It is for those who think they can't dance, or don't feel confident enough, but secretly wish to enjoy expression through movement,For everyone who feels like traditional "dance moves" learning approach is limiting or don't know where to start,It is for everyone who wish to express themselves authentically beyond particular steps or styles,For those who are looking for embodied practices to boost their confidence and creativity,For actors, dancers, researchers, teachers and practitioners of whatever art - you will gain another valuable perspective.