DWD offers weekly classes and seasonal workshops in NYC or abroad.
Join our mailing list to keep you up-to-date on our teachings.
Online DUNCAN EXPLORATION CLASS - SATURDAYS @ 11:00 AM (NY/Eastern Time)
This class is taught weekly via ZOOM every Saturday from 11am-12pm Eastern Time (US-Canada)
(16hr U.K. London; 17hr Central Europe; 18hr Greece)
Sign up with francesca@danceswedance.org to receive a weekly link and reminder.
Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83894195778?pwd=NmxlL21BZS9kUDRLWFp2aDB0YkFJQT09
SATURDAYS 11:00 AM
Class Fee: $15
Venmo:@Francesca-Todesco
This class is developed for dancers and non-dancers who are interested in the opportunity to study the expressive movement vocabulary of Isadora Duncan. The hour-long class offers a slow steady approach and a deep look into the elements of the style and technique of Isadora. We will explore small and large gestures in detail, working gently on the body with a particular approach to movement. Have a chair or means of support handy.
In Person DUNCAN EXPLORATION CLASS - FRIDAYS @ 10:00 AM
ANAHID SOFIAN STUDIO
29 West 15th Street, 6th Floor
between 5th-6th Avenues - New York, NY
FRIDAYS 10:00-11:00 AM
Class Fee: $20
Venmo: @Francesca-Todesco (preferred)
Pay Pal (please add $2 fee) or cash
An exploration into the technique and repertoire of legendary dance innovator, Isadora Duncan, taught by Francesca Todesco, a long time Duncan dancer who trained with Catherine Gallant, Loretta Thomas & Julia Levien. Join Francesca for this special opportunity to study Duncan's approach to movement. Duncan created works which have retained their vitality and relevance for today’s dancers. Francesca will focus on the elements of Duncan's technique and repertoire in each session and develop the work with new choreographic projects inspired by her work. All levels are welcome. Please reach out to francesca@danceswedance.org before attending class.
In Person DUNCAN EXPLORATION CLASS - WEDNESDAYS @ 2:00 PM (starts April 24)
BILL YOUNG STUDIO
100 Grand Street, Soho
New York, NY 10013
Subways N, R, Q, W to Canal street
WEDNESDAYS 2:00-3:30 PM
Class Fee: $20
Venmo: @Francesca-Todesco (preferred)
Pay Pal (please add $2 fee) or cash
Working from breath and the solar plexus as our initiatory center, this class is designed to introduce the dancer to the technique and style of Duncan, an original thinker and cultural/artistic phenomenon, who fanned the flames of modernism 100 years ago. This authentic material is examined and informed by a contemporary perspective reflecting the dance/movement backgrounds of the instructor, bringing additional support and inspiration to your current technique.
The class uses imagery improvisation, features a contemporary take on Duncan’s classic warm-up, and moves through rhythmic and locomotive patterns, culminating in danced phrase works. Come share in a living history of modern dance and gain a physical and intellectual perspective on the origins of contemporary theater and dance.
The For those who are interested, This open class will run in conjunctuion with an 8-week, 3hr workshop. Click here to find out more (workshop runs from April 24-June 12).
This course will be taught by Francesca Todesco and guests.
Drawings: Carol Prud'homme Davis
For additional info please email francesca@danceswedance.org
