Join us for our second annual day of improvisation-focused classes! Open to all abilities and experience.
$20/class; $35 for 2; $55 for all 3. Register fast to ensure your spot.
1–2pm: Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® / Lila Hurwitz
2:15–3:45pm: TBA
4–5:30pm: Alex Davis
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & TEACHER BIOS:
1–2pm: Awareness Through Movement® / Lila Hurwitz
The Feldenkrais Method® of Awareness Through Movement (ATM) is a subtle and powerful system of neuromuscular re-education that evokes changes in muscular tone, flexibility, coordination, attention, and the comfort and efficiency of movement. We'll delve into a classic ATM lesson, exploring issues common to dancers and regular humans, and experiencing the amazing ways our bodies are designed to move with economy and grace.
Lila Hurwitz, a Feldenkrais® Practitioner since 1997, explores the integration of Feldenkrais with dance/movement practices including Contemplative Dance Practice and ensemble improvisation scores. She taught one of Seattle’s longest-running weekly ATM classes for 20+ years, and has taught internationally. Lila has been exploring dance improvisation in performance since 1983, performing with Heidi Henderson, Nina Martin, Bebe Miller, Lucia Neare, Karen Nelson, Lisa Nelson, Stephanie Skura and many others. She taught Authentic Movement for a decade and designed Contact Quarterly magazine for 11 years. She received a BA in Dance Choreography & Criticism from Hampshire College in 1987. Lila co-founded/co-produced the Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation, is a co-founder of Motion State Arts, and runs Doolittle+Bird, an arts management firm.
2:15pm–3:45pm: TBA
Description and bio coming soon.
4pm–5:30pm: Alex Davis
Description coming soon.
Alex Davis bio coming soon.
Thanks to D Duffy for sponsoring Motion State Arts’ 2026–2027 season of classes.
Class participants can get 10% off tickets to Ballet RI’s In Motion performances, October 23–25! Just request the discount code when you register.
Image: Alex Davis. Photo: Derek Fowles