Heidi Landgraf wksp- based on the teachings of Anna Halprin

Students today got a workshp by Heidi Landgraf-- meditation, drawing, sounding, laughing, dancing through the questions: who have I been?who am I now? Who am I becoming? Heidi had an enthusiastic and reassuring command of the classroom. The breadth of her knowledge base and the passion with which she lead the class made for a safe and expansive student awakening. While mediating, I could see my students minds starts to open; their awareness was mental, physical and spiritual. As they spent the first good hour with their eyes closed (something I never actually thought capable) the transformation of their physicality was breath-taking to me. They were no longer dictating to their bodies what to do, which typically created familiar shapes from technique class; they were listening to their bodies, hearing a unique rhythm and calling that came from their individual depths. I would whole-hearted recommend Heidi to teach in any classroom in need of pulling back from the hustle of performing. Her class reminded my students of the undeniable core in each of us, from where we cultivate our artistry.

“I loved class today! It was incredible. I feel like the class not only got closer but I know that I and others discovered another bit of ourselves. From post class discussions I know that most if not all of the dance department got something out of the class. It was a great experience.” – Molly, Junior/SOTA

It might be sensitive or messy-- beautiful or frustrating-- just listen to the dance your spine is telling you to do, said Heidi.