Somatic Approach to Choreography | Laban Movement | Moving Arts and Somatic Studies

A Somatic Approach to the Choreographic Process

with Donna Redlick

Student Testimonials

“Donna is a master at teaching the art of choreography,"

"I have never experienced another choreography process as thought provoking, introspective and inspiring as Donna's."

"Donna has a unique way of hearing, inspiring and cultivating each voice."

“ Donna Redlick's support for the creation of my choreography can't be overstated."

photo by Rui Nunes

Dancers dive into an immersive somatic process and explore how to create supported by Donna's unique methodology for the choreographic process. Create self-reflective works based on personal story, ‘lived’ experience, or topics of investigation that move toward individual meaning-making.

Donna has been making, presenting, and teaching dance for over 35 years and over the last 20 years she has been honing in on developing a somatic methodology now formally synthesized as ‘Soma Dance Practice-Method’. This unique approach can be utilized in both dance training and the creative process. It involves a somatic approach to dance that supports the dancer to dive deep within their bodily-presence and sensorial experiences so that they can move beyond habitual movement patterns. Through this unique approach the dancer finds their authentic voice and learns to dance the space of potential - the 'emergence' of that which is forming (rather than the already formed).

Donna is committed to supporting dance artists to move and create to their full potential.

choreograph from a subjective somatic-based approach using Donna's unique methodology
move and create beyond your habitual way of moving
tap into your full potential as a mover and as a dance-maker
create dance works that are meaningful, thought-provoking and engaging
learn how to research when making your dance
learn how to propose questions while in the creative process
use sourcing techniques to source movement material that is authentic
use editing techniques
work with a clear motif
use methods of construction in the dance-making process
work with others in a creative process, to offer support and receive support
engage in supportive critical dialogue during the creative process
receive feedback and support that moves you towards your full potential
stay curious and grounded in your dance making process.
'let go' during the creative process to allow something 'other' to emerge
find your artistic voice as a dance-maker

Donna will be offering individual classes in a Somatic Approach to the Choreographic Process during Spring Break 2025.

Each class will focus on sourcing movement with a different theme.

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Stay tuned for her next Choreography intensive...

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