This class begins with a series of continuous and rigorous warm-up exercises, with an emphasis on motion and pathways through space. Using different somatic approaches to understand and articulate the body’s alignment and placement in space, dancers explore principles of movement that can be applied to many dance forms. Highly technical sequences develop strong muscular and core support while integrating with the body’s weight and breath. Moving vigorously across the floor and through long, momentous phrases, students are able to soar through large areas with a grounded center and self.