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Kathryn Sullivan
Ballet
Biography:
Kathryn Sullivan performed with the Boston
Ballet, Les
Grands Ballet Canadiens, Connecticut Ballet, and Les
Ballet
de Nancy in repertory from classical ballet to
contemporary dance.
She has taught at Broadway Dance Center, Ballet
Hispanico, La Guardia High School of Performing
Arts, and
has done master classes and judging for Professional
Dance Teachers Association and Dance Masters of
America. Her choreography has been presented at
Joyce
Soho, Cunningham Studio, New Choreographers on
Pointe,
and commissioned by Barnard College. She was a co-
director and choreographer for InnerLandscapes Dance
Theater for seven seasons.
Kathryn also teaches at Steps on Broadway, and is on
the
ballet faculty at Barnard College at Columbia
University.
Class Description:
I use a contemporary approach when teaching the
principles
of
ballet, making them applicable and accessible to all
dance
styles.
This class will focus on strengthening body
placement and
alignment as well as to investigate weight transfer,
musicality,
and how to maximize flexibility and rotation. We
will use
choreographic elements that challenge the dancers,
and
allow
them to explore personal expression. Always a lively, inspiring,
motivating atmosphere!
Training with Ballet Gliders:
The Ballet Gliders are a very essential part of my
class technique.
At the barre, the use of the glider develops
awareness
of using both sides of the torso and arms. The
fleece sleeve
encourages the dancer to hold on the barre lightly,
allowing
for the slight changes of weight both forward/back
and side/side.
Less gripping and reliance on the barre results in
more stability and balance for centerwork. The
ballet glider is
also a very comfortable cushion for the ankle when
stretching at the barre. For more details, see
website www.balletglider.com