Profitraining with Clara Sjölin

Swing into spring! Two morning classes in the swinging motion of dance

Clara’s approach to dance training is mainly informed by release technique principles where the use of gravity, breath and the awareness of one’s own body weight play a significant part. Clara’s way of moving is a constant traveling in and out of the floor and a search for functionality, precision and ease. For these two morning classes, the focus will lie on the swinging motion in dance where we specifically look at the dropping of limbs in order to create momentum. The aim is to see how the swing can enable a playful approach to movement, for us to stay present in where the dance can take us, whilst still maintaining clarity and awareness. The class includes mainly set movement material challenging our coordination, leg stability, musicality, and expansion into space.