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Int./Adv. Ballet Technique Mondays 9:30-11AM Dance Center Evanston 1934 W. Dempster, Evanston This advanced intermediate technique class focuses on improving alignment, building strength, and increasing whole body awareness and dexterity within and through the codified exercises and enchainment of classical ballet. In the progression from barre to center, the class encourages the discovery and understanding of the anatomy and kinesiology involved in the sound execution of classical movements and positions and a rigorous engagement of mind and body in the quest towards physical virtuosity and performance presence. The class also looks at the ways in which classical ballet technique can inform and be informed by other modes of contemporary dance training. Check https://www.facebook.com/stridinglion for holiday updates. Adv. Modern Technique Thursdays 9:30-11AM Visceral Dance Chicago 2820 North Elston Ave, Chicago An advanced level modern dance technique class, exploring the physical and aesthetic potential of the body through floor work, standing exercises, guided improvisations, and extended movement sequences. The class trains the body as an athletic, dynamic instrument with a focus on articulation of the spine, weight shifting and sharing, body connectivity, strength and release, intention and motivation, and rhythm-making. Check https://www.facebook.com/stridinglion for holiday updates.