DanceAbility
A dance class for everyone
DanceAbility is the study of movement improvisation for all people, for mixed abilities and mixed experiences. The four primary elements that we work with - sensation, relationship, time, and design - guide our practice and allow us to not only dance but dance together. At the basis of this work is the understanding that every movement can happen in any body relatively and that any movement can be interpreted by any body. Our goal is to create a culture of dance that eliminates isolation and works as a community through expression. This class is for all people meaning ALL PEOPLE!
What to expect:
We have two rules in DanceAbility: you never have to do anything you don’t want to do and only make decisions for yourself. As this is an improvisation practice, autonomy is built into every class. We will move in solos and we will move together, but you always set the pace that you want to proceed and there are literally NO WRONG CHOICES!
Wear the footwear that is most comfortable for you. Some people will be barefoot, others will wear socks, others tennis shoes. If you do wear street shoes, please make sure they are clean before coming into the studio.
Price:
This class has a sliding scale (donation): $5, $10, $15, $20.
Whether you are donating to support this program, and or you are attending Saturday classes, all donations can be made by clicking the button below.
Instructors
Denise Busch is a certified DanceAbility teacher and dance movement exercise teacher who has enjoyed many forms of dance including flamenco, hip hop, and clogging. She choreographs the dances for the Portland Raging Grannies. She is a Nurse Practitioner who believes that movement and dance can be part of our growth experience and builds community.
