Classes Overview
*Classes are each $20 per class (except Seated Somatic Movement, which is $15.00 per class).
*All group and private classes are appropriate for ages 16+ and are one hour in duration (except for special workshop series course offerings). Special consideration may be given to those younger than age 16; please contact me to discuss via email or phone call/text.
*Please bring a long-sleeved shirt for Somatic Floorwork and wear loose-fitting clothing that you can move freely in for every class. Bare feet or socks are recommended.
*All classes are open to the public and to any level of experience, even beginners. Classes are taught using the framework of the Laban/Bartenieff Movement System and Language in addition to my experience as a modern dancer, licensed massage therapist and lover of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. I believe everyone should have access to the numerous benefits of movement and dance for overall well-being and have an outlet for expression.
Somatic Movement
$20 per person Tuesdays 7pm-8pm
Upcoming dates: March 4, April 1, May 6
In this class, we seek to deepen the mind-body connection and explore new, healthier ways of moving through gentle, slow and intentional explorations and somatic movement based exercises using the framework of Laban Movement Analysis, the Bartenieff Fundamentals and other Somatic Concepts. We explore and investigate bodily awareness while standing and on the floor, learn the Human Developmental Movement Patterns, and work towards gaining a greater sense of embodiment to relax the nervous system and fuse the inner and outer worlds of the mover.
Somatic Dance
$20 per person Saturdays 11am-12pm
Upcoming dates: March 8, April 12 and May 10
This dynamic class is derived from Embodied Anatomy, Modern Dance, Laban Movement Analysis, the Bartenieff Fundamentals and additional Somatic Concepts. We begin with a basic warm up and gradually transition into more dynamic movement explorations, exercises and combinations. The focus of the class is to gain a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection while engaging in free flowing movement exercises that work with the body’s natural tendencies and exploring the space around it. No prior dance experience is necessary.
Somatic Floorwork
$20 per person Saturdays 12:15pm-1:15pm
Upcoming dates: March 8, April 12 and May 10
This class is entirely on the floor, and uses the framework of Laban Movement Analysis, the Bartenieff Fundamentals and other Somatic Movement Concepts. We use both sequenced and exploratory movement exercises and combinations that provide students with an opportunity to investigate bodily awareness and our relationship with the floor, learn functional movement patterns and gain a deeper mind-body connection.
Seated Somatic Movement
$15 per person Saturdays 1:30pm-2:30pm
Upcoming dates: March 8, April 12 and May 10
In this class, whether seated in a wheelchair or chair, students will engage in various movement exercises and explorations that were developed by combining Laban Movement Analysis, the Bartenieff Fundamentals, basic anatomical and physiological functioning, modern dance and additional Somatic Concepts. This class is co-taught by Registered Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator and Licensed Massage Therapist, Nina Madsen Puckett, and Professional Performing Artist, V, whose unique and extensive backgrounds provide students with an opportunity to embark on a journey of learning to move in new ways, that enhance both function and expression in a safe, nonjudgmental and nurturing environment.