These classes will be founded strongly on the principles of Limón modern, exploring the use of weight, suspension, fall and recovery, breath to inform dynamics, etc. with an emphasis on sound anatomical alignment and kinaesthetic efficiency. We will explore these concepts in a “classic” class structure, beginning with a floor warm-up and then moving through more complex, comprehensive phrase work in the centre and travelling throughout the space.
Natasha Poon Woo
Natasha Poon Woo began her formal training and performing career with Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre from 2000-2007. She graduated summa cum laude with a BFA and the President’s Award for Achievement from SUNY Purchase in 2012. She has worked with Conny Janssen Danst, Kevin Wynn Collection, The Dietrich Group, Benjamin Landsberg, Gadfly, Little Pear Garden Dance Company, Hit&Run Dance Productions, and is a regular performer with Rock Bottom Movement. Natasha was appointed Associate Artistic Director of CCDT in 2019 and is the Rehearsal Director for both CCDT and Human Body Expression. She is a Limón Modern and C-I Training™ teacher at CCDT (mentored and certified by Donna Krasnow), and has also taught for GMD, The Conteur Academy, École supérieure de ballet du Québec, The Royal Academy of Dance, and performing arts schools across Ontario. Natasha is a founding member of The Garage collective, an Extension MethodTM instructor, and a sought-after rehearsal director by independent dance artists.