Ambere Rogers

Simonson Technique

Biography:

Ambere Rogers has performed, taught, & choreographed throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and the High Seas. She has taught at Mount Holyoke College, University of Massachusetts, Barnard College, Shubert Summer Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, and she is co- owner/director of her own studio in Connecticut. Ambere was a guest teacher at Metro Movement and C.C. Dance Theatre in Toronto, Canada, and a faculty member at Dance New Amsterdam in NYC. Ambere comes from a long line of dancers in her family. Her parents performed and worked with the great pioneers of dance such as Martha Graham, Lugi, Katherine Dunham, Jerome Robbins, Donald Mckayle, etc. With this rich background surrounding her, she carved out her own path. She performed in the US 1st National Tour of Mamma Mia!, the Off-Broadway & Regional Production of FAME, and has performed in many regional productions and Broadway Workshops. She held the position of Dance Captain with RCI Cruises. She can be seen in many commercials and films. Ambere has performed in the companies of esteemed New York choreographers Diane McCarthy, Kota Yamazaki, Kevin Wynn, Adrienne Hawkins, and Jaime Rogers. She is currently a performing member of Vissi Dance Theatre Co. Ambere received her BFA in Dance from the University of Massachusetts. She enjoys sharing her love of traditional and contemporary Modern, along with the soul of Jazz and Caribbean movement.

Class Description:

Ambere Rogers teaches the Simonson Technique, developed by Lynn Simonson. It is a comprehensive and anatomically- based technique that prepares the body to dance with awareness and safety. Ambere’s ‘hands on’ approach is taught with physical and verbal guidance, in a nurturing and positive environment. Her positive energy is reflected throughout the class, as she focuses the students’ body and mind to work together, towards stretch, strength & healthy alignment. Her choreography is supported by strong rhythmical music that will inspire you to move.