Classes with Michelle
Michelle's classes take place at Joy of Motion Dance Center DC locations and at Sacred Space Yoga in Rockville, MD.
Current Class Schedule
AVAdance/YogaMotion Where yoga unites with mindful movement & flowing dance
Designed and facilitated by Michelle Ava
The qualities Authentic Vibrant Awareness (AVAdance Technique) inform YogaMotion, a class synthesizing breathe/mediation techniques, modern dance, gentle yoga asanas and the freedom of creative movement. This is an opportunity to discover your inner core and natural grace while allowing your inner dancer to come out to play. Set to a backdrop of ambient music and world beat rhythms, Align, Balance, Center, and discover the JOY of Being in Motion. No prior experience necessary.
-Tuesdays 1:15m-2:15pm
-Located at www.simonsaysyoga.com
Modern Dance/Creative Movement
Saturday 1:30-3pm
Joy of Motion Friendship Heights
CREATE: a choreography workshop
Saturday 3-4:30pm
January 21- March 24
Joy of Motion Friendship Heights
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Class Descriptions
Modern Dance
Michelle's Modern Dance class emphasizes freedom of motion as well as building a strong technical foundation for the new and beginner and low intermediate level dancer. Improvisational processes, floor and standing alignment work for centering and grounding is a primary focus. Accompanied by a variety of contemporary and world music, this class also focuses on the breath (inhale/exhale), which brings quality to one's movement. Concepts of overcurve/undercurve, releasing into the movement, contraction/release, musicality and rhythm are explored. Michelle incorporates an eclectic blend of contemporary and post-modern movement into her classes.
~ Levels ~
Beginner: For those with little or no background in Modern dance. Class will be taught to accommodate students personal level of experience.
Low Intermediate: For students with at least one year of training in one or more disciplines. Emphasizes greater development of technique.
Stretch and Flow
Designed and Facilitated by Michelle Ava. A mid-morning, mid-week stress buster! Align, Balance, Center; the ABC's of movement. "Feel at Home in Your Body" in this gentle restorative class combining the psture enhancement of yoga with flowing motion and breathing/relaxation techniques. Set to a variety of relaxing music, this is a perfect way to let go, unwind, and connect deep into your core. Loose and limber, you leave rejuvinated, refreshed, centered, calm and ready for the day! What students say: "After Michelle's Stretch and Alignment I feel taller, more opened, agile and relaxed. I am more connected to my body, thoughts are clearer. I have a general feeling of well-being." "I love Michelle's personal corrections and adjustments...she seems to have a keen way of tuning into where students are holding tension and encourages us to let go!"
Improvisation: The Free Association Way
A movement/theatre ImProV class reviving the techniques of the iconic 1970's experimental Free Association improvisation company. Each week, we focus on a specific theme including voice and movement, working with props, creating on-site environmental works, group dynamics, contact, costume, and community. Learn to use your intuition to make choices, become spontaneous in the moment, choose differently to make a difference, and take risks and unfold creatively. ImProV is being totally present, and, as in life, sometimes it clicks and flows and sometimes it is bumpy and rough...ImProV helps us to learn to be in life more fully and to find creative solutions to everyday challenges. Be Here NOW...ImProV!!
AVAdance/Healing Motion
Relax, rejuvenate, and experience feeling at home in your body.
Grounded in the principles of Authentic Vibrant Awareness, AVAdance is a mind/body class that combines gentle, free-flowing dance, yoga, meditation, and transformational psychology. AVAdance is open to all levels.
YogaMotion
The qualities Authentic Vibrant Awareness (AVAdance Technique) inform YogaMotion, a class synthesizing breathe/mediation techniques, modern dance, gentle yoga asanas and the freedom of creative movement. This is an opportunity to discover your inner core and natural grace while allowing your Inner dancer to come out to play.
Set to a backdrop of ambient music and world beat rhythms, Align, Balance, Center, and discover the JOY of being in motion. No prior experience necessary.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
© 1998-2010, Michelle Ava/AVAdance, All Rights Reserved
Michelle's Modern Dance class emphasizes freedom of motion as well as building a strong technical foundation for the new and beginner and low intermediate level dancer. Improvisational processes, floor and standing alignment work for centering and grounding is a primary focus. Accompanied by a variety of contemporary and world music, this class also focuses on the breath (inhale/exhale), which brings quality to one's movement. Concepts of overcurve/undercurve, releasing into the movement, contraction/release, musicality and rhythm are explored. Michelle incorporates an eclectic blend of contemporary and post-modern movement into her classes.
~ Levels ~
Beginner: For those with little or no background in Modern dance. Class will be taught to accommodate students personal level of experience.
Low Intermediate: For students with at least one year of training in one or more disciplines. Emphasizes greater development of technique.
Stretch and Flow
Designed and Facilitated by Michelle Ava. A mid-morning, mid-week stress buster! Align, Balance, Center; the ABC's of movement. "Feel at Home in Your Body" in this gentle restorative class combining the psture enhancement of yoga with flowing motion and breathing/relaxation techniques. Set to a variety of relaxing music, this is a perfect way to let go, unwind, and connect deep into your core. Loose and limber, you leave rejuvinated, refreshed, centered, calm and ready for the day! What students say: "After Michelle's Stretch and Alignment I feel taller, more opened, agile and relaxed. I am more connected to my body, thoughts are clearer. I have a general feeling of well-being." "I love Michelle's personal corrections and adjustments...she seems to have a keen way of tuning into where students are holding tension and encourages us to let go!"
Improvisation: The Free Association Way
A movement/theatre ImProV class reviving the techniques of the iconic 1970's experimental Free Association improvisation company. Each week, we focus on a specific theme including voice and movement, working with props, creating on-site environmental works, group dynamics, contact, costume, and community. Learn to use your intuition to make choices, become spontaneous in the moment, choose differently to make a difference, and take risks and unfold creatively. ImProV is being totally present, and, as in life, sometimes it clicks and flows and sometimes it is bumpy and rough...ImProV helps us to learn to be in life more fully and to find creative solutions to everyday challenges. Be Here NOW...ImProV!!
AVAdance/Healing Motion
Relax, rejuvenate, and experience feeling at home in your body.
Grounded in the principles of Authentic Vibrant Awareness, AVAdance is a mind/body class that combines gentle, free-flowing dance, yoga, meditation, and transformational psychology. AVAdance is open to all levels.
YogaMotion
The qualities Authentic Vibrant Awareness (AVAdance Technique) inform YogaMotion, a class synthesizing breathe/mediation techniques, modern dance, gentle yoga asanas and the freedom of creative movement. This is an opportunity to discover your inner core and natural grace while allowing your Inner dancer to come out to play.
Set to a backdrop of ambient music and world beat rhythms, Align, Balance, Center, and discover the JOY of being in motion. No prior experience necessary.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
© 1998-2010, Michelle Ava/AVAdance, All Rights Reserved
