Heather Inglis

Modern Dance

    Before moving to New York, she completed a Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Dance Studies at Roehampton University Institute in London.  focusing on Ballet, Tap and Modern dance.  At the age of 17, she became the Assistant Teacher of the Head of the School, where she worked with children's classes. Soon after, Heather successfully completed her A-levels in English Literature, Communication Studies and Performing Arts at Peter Symonds College, in Winchester, England. In 2003, she attained a Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Dance Studies at the Roehampton University Institute in London.
     Heather has presented her work in London, and continues her dance training at Peridance Center. She is the Rehearsal Director of Saba Dance Theater. As a dancer Heather appeared in the work of Saba, Jim May, Matthew Neff, Nina Buisson among others. She sincerely would like to thank Saba and her family for their continuing support and love.

     Separately, Heather choreographs dance works on an ongoing basis.  She has presented her choreography in London, and various venues in New York City, including the PMT seasonal showcase.

     For an extract of Heather's Choreography go to: http://www.badmuffin.com/heather.html.
 

Teaching Schedule:

Section 3.8 - Open Modern Dance - Wednesday 7:30 - 9:00pm

Section 1.6 - Adv. Beg. Contemporary Dance Performance Workshop - Monday 8:30 - 10:00pm (Start Date: 9/22) *NEW*

Class Description:

     This class has elements of a European approach to contemporary dance. Utilizing release, and organic movement, the focus is brought to the importance of encouraging the dancer to think for themselves.
     Connecting the body and mind to shift and elevate the execution of movement as an expression, a voice, rather than simply structured motion.
     A brief warm-up is followed by a set combination, developed by occasional improvisation, or play on tempo.