CREATIVE DANCE
Creative Dance as a form of
movement was popularised by Isadora Duncan in the early twentieth
century. The form which is taught at Over the Moon is derived from the
style taught by Dorothea Mangiamele in Melbourne. Mangiamele was a
student of Mary Wigman in Germany, who in turn studied with Isadora
Duncan and Rudolph Laban.
Dance changes and evolves with each new generation of teachers. The
Over the Moon form has primarly come out of Mangiamele's teaching, with
influences from other styles and teachers.
Creative Dance at Over the Moon is a process orientated activity.
Students develop movement ideas out of the three basic ingredients of
Time, Space and Energy. All students are encouraged to explore these
concepts at their own physical and intellectual level. The classes
develop a love of music and dance in the students, and most
importantly, students grow more confident in presenting and exploring
their own unique movement ideas.
MUSIC
Music is a very important element in Creative Dance. Many of the images
and flavour of the dance come from the music, which must be of a high
quality.
Students are exposed to and become familiar with a wide range of styles
from classical to art to world to religious music.
Students develop an intuitive understanding of the different forms of
music. This understanding suggests and inspires dance design ideas and
kinaesthetic responses.
YOGA
Yoga education is central to all creative dance classes at OTM. Young children delight in movement. It is their joy in physical extension that is the key to a connectedness between mind and body. Being able to focus is such an important life skill. The practice of yoga is perfect for this.
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PRE-SCHOOL AGE
Children who are 2 1/2 - 3 1/2
years old attend classes with an adult, usually a parent. An atmosphere
is created in which the chidren and adults may enjoy the pleasures of
movement and music while being guided by the teacher. When children are
ready they graduate to the 3 1/2 - 5 year old class. This class is
without parents, and involves new physical and conceptual challenges.
CLASSES
2 1/2 Year Olds with a Parent
Tuesday 10am
Wednesday 9am
Wednesday 10am
3 1/2 - 5 Year Olds
Tuesday 11am
Tuesday 12pm
Wednesday 11am
Friday 9:15am
Friday 10:15am
Friday 11:15am
PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE
Children are grouped according to
age and dance experience. All classes include yoga and creative
improvisation. It is within the improvisational structure students
develop a sophisticated understanding of the complex elements of dance
design - in solo as well as group work.
CLASSES
Prep to Grade 2
Monday 4pm
Tuesday 4pm
Wednesday 4.00pm
Thursday 3.40pm
Saturday 9.30am (Gr 1-4 boys)
Grades 1, 2 & 3 Saturday 11.30am
Grades 2, 3 & 4 Monday 5pm
Grades 2, 3 & 4 Thursday 4.40pm
Grades 4, 5 & 6 Saturday 10.30am
Grades 4, 5 & 6 Wednesday 5.00pm
TEENAGERS CLASSES
Year 7 to 9 Tuesday 5pm
Years 10, 11 & 12 Tuesday 6pm
SENIOR TEENS
Yoga and Relaxation
Wednesday 6.10pm
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As well as Creative Dance classes,
teenagers can attend Contemporary Dance classes. The techniques that
are explored in these classes evolve from the many modern dance styles
of the 20th and 21st centuries.
CLASSES
Years 10, 11, 12 Mon & Thurs 7pm
Years 5 & 6 Thursday 4.40pm
Years 7, 8, 9 Mon 6pm & Thurs 5.45pm
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