Heather Inglis

Contemporary Dance

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     A native of England, Heather trained and danced in London, focusing on Ballet, Modern and Contemporary Dance. After attaining various certifications of Distinction in her Field, Heather successfully earned herself a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance Studies at Roehampton University Institute, London, in 2003. Between the years of 2000-2004, she performed at numerous venues in London, including Sadlers Wells, The Place, and The Barbican Center. She also began presenting her choreography at the Sarah Lawrence Theater at this time.

     Since moving to New York in 2004, Heather pursued her dance studies at Peridance Center, training with Jim May, Nina Buisson, Saba, Matthew Neff, Graciela Kozak among others.

     Heather has worked as Rehearsal Director/Assistant and Dancer for Saba Dance Theater and Nina Buisson Contemporary Move. Performing at venues such as The French Institute and Joyce Soho.

     After completing her studies with Peridance Center she began training in Aerial Dance with the New York Circus Academy.

     Heather has been teaching an open weekly Dance Class at PMT Studios, NYC, since 2006.

Heather continues to choreograph under the name CONVULSE, and has had her work presented in several venues and festivals in NYC, including Martin Luther King Auditorium, and the Preludes to Dance Festivals in Brooklyn.

 Website: www.myspace.com/heather_convulse

Teaching Schedule:

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

Section 1.6 - Advanced Beginner Contemporary Dance Performance Workshop (Ballet and Modern Dance background required)  - Friday 8:30 - 10:00pm  (Start Date: 2/12/10) *NEW WORKSHOP*

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.