Creative Movement Exploration Inspired by Nature

 

What can students expect from this class?

Open the visceral door of your body and join award winning movement artist Nejla Yatkin for a gentle movement exploration inspired by patterns in nature. Participants will be guided through a process harnessing multiple practices including; Reiki, Feldenkrais, physical theater exercises, and contemporary dance. Harness the power of your imagination and explore your unique movement vocabulary. Through improvisation and structured exercises, discover new pathways of self-expression and connection to the natural world.

 

Registration:

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Cost of Class

$25

 

What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?

Nejla Yatkin is a 2023 Guggenheim Fellow in choreography and a globally acclaimed dance artist, celebrated for her ability to craft emotionally resonant and thought-provoking performances. Described by The New York Times as “magical” and praised for her “fierce and supple” movement, Nejla creates choreography that transcends traditional forms, immersing audiences in journeys that explore the complexity of human existence.

With a career spanning decades, Nejla’s work intertwines her nomadic heritage, extensive training in diverse dance traditions, and her deep curiosity about humanity’s shared struggles and triumphs. Her repertoire is informed by Dance Theater, Limon, Horton, Graham techniques, Ballet, Japanese Butoh, Middle Eastern dance, and pantomime, showcasing her ability to fluidly navigate different genres and storytelling methods.

The Dance Complex is a co-commissioner of Nejla’s latest work,Oroboros”, which will be presented at The Dance Complex on March 22 & 23, 2025.

 

Contact Information

Contact: caitlin@dancecomplex.org

 

Sat, Sep 28 @ 01:30 pm
1:30 pm — 3:00 pm (1h 30′)

Studio 1

Nejla Yatkin

Street shoes are not allowed in the studio at any time.