Dance and Movement Courses
Every year we open dance classes for the public.
We welcome children from 4 years old to adults. Through movement and creative games, children learn about dance. Adult classes focus on floor work and improvisational techniques. Courses are divided into two semesters, winter and summer. At the end of each semester, members of the courses can participate in a public event Skaderuka, skadenoha, where we show off the work we have done during the 5 months.
More about the courses
Courses for younger children
Through movement and creative games, children are introduced to dance. Their natural dancing ability is awakened, individual expression is encouraged, and the principles of play, word and movement are combined.
Courses for older children
In class, the teacher works with children’s natural movement, music, words and rhythm. She gradually incorporates contemporary dance principles such as floor work, dance variations and improvisation, socialising the children in the group and encouraging their personality.
Courses for teenagers
Improvisational as well as technical exercises are used to develop movement skills.
Contemporary dance: get started (for beginners)
What can I expect?
The course focuses on mastering the basic principles of contemporary dance, such as: balance, correct posture (alignment), connecting movements, movement creation and improvisational techniques, basic dance phrasing and variations, coordination, floor work, body awareness.
Difficulty: medium, low impact
Who is the course for?
For youth and adults of any age. You do not need to have any previous contemporary dance experience. The course is also for dancers or movers who would like a refresher on the basic principles of contemporary dance.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing (long leggings or sweatpants, shirt, spare shirt, or sweatshirt). You will be barefoot.
Don’t forget your water bottle and a willingness to learn. Every physical movement is also a mental workout.
Contemporary dance: continue (intermediate and advanced)
What can I expect?
After mastering the basic principles of contemporary dance, it’s time to put them into practice. The course focuses on a comprehensive mastery of the elements of contemporary dance and their use in dynamic improvisation and dance variations, as well as mastering technical elements such as jumps and handstands. With regular practice you can expect to improve stamina, coordination and the ability to challenge yourself through movement.
Instructors rotate but maintain continuity of the course. Thus, you will meet almost all of the Divadlo Štúdio tanca dancers in class.
Difficulty: medium to difficult, high impact (with elements of running, jumping and principles of acrobatics)
Who is the course for?
For young people and adults of any age with previous experience of contemporary dance or other dance movement, with no previous injuries and in good physical condition.
The course is also for those who have taken Contemporary dance: get started for at least 2 semesters.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing (long leggings or sweatpants, shirt, shirt, or sweatshirt). You will be barefoot.. Don’t forget your water bottle.
Yoga / Pilates with Cindy
In everyday life, we can accumulate tension in our bodies that we don’t know about until we feel pain.
In these classes, Cindy combines elements of yoga and pilates in an effective combination. The yoga area includes a series of physical postures, breath control techniques and meditation, while Pilates focuses on strengthening core muscles, improving posture and increasing overall body strength and flexibility.
The course will allow practitioners to immerse themselves in both worlds simultaneously and heal physically and mentally from post-traumatic pain symptoms.
Cindy will guide you through a variety of mat exercises to help you develop strength, flexibility and body awareness.
Open to all levels.
What should you bring?
Comfortable clothing, water bottle. We will provide the mats. You will be barefoot.
Each participant is entitled to 2 promo (= free) tickets for selected performances.
Divadlo Štúdio tanca
Prices
- dance and movement courses – 110€/semester.
- Yoga / pilates – single entry 5€, season pass 10 entries – 40€
5.2.2024 – beginning of the summer semester
APPLICATION FOR COURSES in the season 2023/2024
The capacity of the courses is limited, so we give preference to participants who have already attended the courses and complete the application form by 31.1.2024.
Schedule of courses in the school year 2023 / 2024
MONDAY
16:45 – 17:45 / Movement training for children 5 – 6 years old with teacher Katka Truliková
16:45 – 17:45 / Contemporary dance for children 11 – 13 years with tutor Tibor Trulik
16:45 – 17:45 / Yoga (Pilates) with Cindy Ng
18:00 – 19:00 / Contemporary dance for youth 13 – 16 years with lecturer Katka Trulíková
18:00 – 19:30 / Contemporary dance: get started
TUESDAY
16:00 – 17:00 / Movement training for children 4 years old with lecturer Katka Truliková
16:30 – 17:30 / Contemporary dance for children 8 – 10 years old with teacher Michaela Mirtova
17:00 – 18:00 /Movement training for children 7 – 9 years old with lecturer Katka Truliková
17:00 – 18:00 / Yoga (Pilates) with Cindy Ng
18:00 – 19:30 /Contemporary dance: continue
