Friday Morning SPRING OPEN RDD COMPANY DANCE CLASS inspired by AXIS SYLLABUS with Kathleen Rea

Join us for an invigorating dance experience at the REAson d'être dance Company class, led by the certified Axis Syllabus teacher, Kathleen Rea! 🌟

Class Highlights:

• Dive into flexibility, strength, alignment, and movement strategies designed to be safe and energy-efficient.
• Learn from Kathleen’s insights on physics, anatomy, and scientific data as filtered through the Axis Syllabus framework. 🧠💪
• The class caters to intermediate and advanced movers, emphasizing practices that encourage fluid movement across the floor.
• Take advantage of a FREE first class to discover the benefits firsthand! 🎉

What is the Axis Syllabus?

The Axis Syllabus is an extensive resource that provides crucial insights into training, preparation, and performance for movers. It incorporates knowledge from various disciplines regarding flexibility, strength, alignment, and injury prevention. This information empowers teachers and practitioners to enhance their movement choices and explore efficiency and safe risk-taking.

Common applications include:

• Climbing
• Horseback riding
• Construction
• Sports
• Dance
• Running

Class Details:

Location: Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto
Access: Wheelchair-accessible studio and washrooms. For any accommodation needs or questions about access, please reach out to kathleen.rea@reasondetre.com.

Pricing:

• Drop-in:
  • Regular: $30
  • Sliding Scale: $10 - $20 for professional dancers
• Full Series (12 classes):
  • Regular: $300
  • Mid-Sliding Scale: $240
  • Lower Sliding Scale: $180
  • Lowest Sliding Rate: $120 (limited availability)

Register for the class series to maximize your experience—drop-ins are welcome!
For registration, visit here.

About Kathleen Rea:

Kathleen danced with leading companies including Canada’s Ballet Jorgen and National Ballet of Canada. With 22 years of experience in contact improvisation, she has created over 40 dance works and received multiple DORA nominations. As an advocate for neurodiversity, she shares crucial insights on consent culture in the dance community.

Health & Safety Measures:

• A HEPA filter will be in use during class.
• Windows will be open (weather permitting).
• Masks are optional; however, please do not attend if ill.

Produced by:

REAson d'être dance and Moving Breath Project
Funding: Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, The Canadian Heritage Foundation