UPSIDE DOWN MODERN

Reframing modern technique, movement efficiency, and effort through floor work, inversions, and release

Workshop with Spencer Dennis

01. + 02.06.2024

Saturday 15:00–20:00
Sunday 15:00–18:30

Fee

Marameo Members: 84€ Early Bird (until May 18th), 96€
Non-Members: 105€ Early Bird (until May 18th), 120€

Level

Dancer / Mover / Advanced

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Bio

Spencer Dennis is a dancer and movement practitioner from Phoenix, Arizona.  Spencer’s teaching explores the integration of diverse movement practices including yoga, soft acrobatics, modern dance, and contemporary floorwork while connecting his teaching to the actions and movements of everyday life. He has danced for several companies in the United States including CONDER|Dance, Groundworks Dance Theater, Hawkins Dance, The Difference Between, and Soulescape. He has most recently been presenting original solo works in the American Southwest. He has been twice awarded as an Arizona Artist of Promise for both his choreography and performance. Spencer is currently adjunct faculty at both Arizona State University and Scottsdale Community College and a faculty member with Revive Dance Convention. In 2024 Spencer will be traveling to share his work internationally in Cuba, Peru, Spain, Germany, and more.

Workshop Description

Spencer’s class explores the integration of diverse movement practices including yoga, upside-down modern, and contemporary floorwork while connecting his teaching to the actions and movements of everyday life. He believes that every body has inherent power which can be utilized and explored without the need for years of conventional dance, yoga, or fitness training. It is Spencer’s goal to empower students to embrace what their body is currently capable of and encourage the exploration of how their body moves naturally. In his class you can expect discussion on movement efficiency, practice of floorwork concepts, and the study and execution of contemporary phrase work which incorporates the information explored in class. Spencer is humbled and honored to have the opportunity to share his work and study with you all.