Guided Dance Journey
relaxed mind, awakened senses
Fri., Nov. 6 · 6:30 to 7:30 pm · $35
Reserve Your SpotDance from the Ground Up
We begin with a breath-based warm-up built on one simple phrase, repeated many times. The repetition softens into a rhythmic flow that relaxes the mind and wakes up the senses.
With immersive music to spark your imagination, you're invited to follow your own impulses from the ground up and let the movement grow. In that state of flow, every part of the body wakes up, connections form, and feelings come to the surface.
When you dance with your imagination, your emotions, your thoughts, and your questions, they can change and evolve. And the repetitive, breath-focused movement helps the body let go of tension.
Who It's For: Anyone. No dance experience is needed, and every exercise can be adjusted to your comfort level. Come barefoot or in socks, ready to play — move on the floor, standing, or both.
Your guide
Annmaria Mazzini
Annmaria is a NYC dancer, teaching artist and choreographer. As a member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, she performed on stages all over the world. Since 2011 she has studied and performed with the acclaimed dancer and educator Margie Gillis, with a focus on soul-connected, improvisatory movement for healing and transformation.
What dancers say
“The meditative dance class created by Annmaria Mazzini is a gift to the Riverdale community.
Her class inspires both physical and emotional wellbeing, through activities focused on balance, strength and flexibility.
As the class proceeds, the group experiences a medley of meditative dance moves, with exciting musical support, and the feeling from the group is ‘It’s a job well done’.”
Millie R.