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SUMMARY:Martha Graham Technique Master Class
LOCATION:Kalamazoo\, 316 S Kalamazoo Mall\, Suite 108 Kalamazoo\, MI 49007
DESCRIPTION:<p>CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF GRAHAM TECHNIQUE!&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Sat
 urday\, January 17th<br />3:30-5:30pm<br />Ballet Kalamazoo<br />Best for 
 Intermediate/Advanced Teenage and College Dancers<br />$20</p>\n<p>Martha 
 Graham is one of the most influential figures in modern dance history. Her
  technique is taught worldwide because it develops strong\, intelligent\, 
 expressive dancers not just dancers who can memorize steps.</p>\n<p>In thi
 s master class\, students will learn how movement begins from the body&rsq
 uo\;s center\, using breath\, core strength\, and spinal coordination. The
  class progresses thoughtfully from floor work to standing movement\, help
 ing dancers develop alignment\, balance\, flexibility\, and control in a s
 afe\, age-appropriate way.</p>\n<p>Why Graham technique:</p>\n<p>Builds co
 re strength and body awareness\, supporting injury prevention</p>\n<p>Impr
 oves posture\, coordination\, and balance across all dance styles</p>\n<p>
 Encourages focus\, discipline\, and expressive confidence</p>\n<p>Deepens 
 artistry and musicality not just technical skill</p>\n<p>About the Instruc
 tor</p>\n<p>This master class is led by William Charles Crowley\, an inter
 nationally respected teacher\, choreographer\, and performer with deep roo
 ts in the Graham tradition.</p>\n<p>William holds an MFA in Dance from the
  University of Michigan and received additional training on scholarship at
  the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. He has performed with pro
 fessional companies in the U.S. and Europe\, including Dancing the title r
 ole in Martha Graham&rsquo\;s El Penitente. Dance Magazine praised his wor
 k\, writing that he &ldquo\;shares his magic with us.&rdquo\;</p>\n<p>Will
 iam has held collegiate teaching positions at New World School of the Arts
 \, Miami-Dade College\, Barry University\, and the University of Miami. He
  is the Founder and Artistic Director of Next Step Dance (DBA Still Point 
 Productions)\, and since 2012 has been invited to teach annual Graham Tech
 nique intensives throughout Europe\, including Paris\, Austria\, Belgium\,
  Croatia\, Portugal\, Spain\, and the United Kingdom.</p>\n<p>Parents can 
 expect a professional\, structured\, and supportive learning environment\,
  with careful attention given to each dancer&rsquo\;s growth and understan
 ding.</p>\n<p>This master class is ideal for intermediate and advanced tee
 n and college-age dancers who are serious about their training and ready t
 o deepen both technique and artistry.</p>
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