Sessional Classes
SEDA Dance is excited to offer rotating sessional courses, keeping you moving throughout the year. Sessionals are separate from full-year registration and priced individually. Please contact us if you have any questions.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT - SOMATIC EXPRESSION
Welcome Heather Myers to the Victoria dance community! Don’t miss this opportunity to work with such warm talent!
This series invites you to delve into your internal landscape, expand personal and creative process, & connect to artful resources for inspired living. Drawing on professional improvisation tools, the expressive arts & an intuitive approach to dance, Mindful Movement offers a space for playful exploration, self-reflection, & holistic wellness.
Engage with a gentle sensory warm-up, specific improv exercises, rhythm-based release, creative tasks, meaning-making prompts, sharing, & discussion. Classes may incorporate writing or drawing activities to inform & articulate our dance-based journey. By focusing the experience of moving, rather than steps, this work calls upon the unique wisdom that dwells in every individual – empowering an embodied knowing, interpretive agility & authentic expression.
All Welcome! No Experience Required.
SESSION #1: JAN 6 - FEB 10 - complete
SESSION #2: FEB 24 - MAR 10 - 3 Classes / $85 +GST - in progress
MINDFUL MOVEMENT SESSION #3: Enrich the Collective
MAR 31 - JUN 2 - 10 Classes / $260 +GST
TUESDAYS 12:15-1:45PM with HEATHER MYERS
$30 Drop in (available first 3 classes only space permitting) - Flex & Dance Passes not accepted
What moves in you? How does your authentic expression enrich the collective? How can conscious movement and the language of the arts expand our capacity for restoration, self-knowledge and actualization?
This 10-part Spring series invites participants to tap into the energies of play, growth and connected creativity. As science-backed remedies for stress, dance and somatic artmaking will guide us in consort with the essence of the season - melting, loosening and bursting. Together we will create a safe and inviting container to resource the deep knowing of the body, and the potential of our unique journeys at this energizing time of year.
New and returning students are encouraged to engage with the work on an ongoing and committed basis, building on previous experience for efficacy, deepened understanding and meaningful group formation.
IMPROVISATION DANCE
Join us for a class that welcomes dancers of all levels to enhance their improvisational skills! We’ll explore the fundamentals of sensitivity, deep listening, and body awareness. Learning to listen to your body and allow movement impulse to create dance exploration. The session includes a guided individual warm-up, movement goals and prompts all guided by a creative and supportive teacher. Dive into dynamic movement exploration and play in a supportive and creative environment. All are welcome!
MONDAYS 11:00-NOON with STACEY HORTON
SESSIONAL
FALL: Oct 6 - Dec 8 (10 weeks) - $230 +GST - complete
WINTER: Jan 12 - Mar 9 (9 weeks) - $195 +GST - in progress
Beginner Ballet 1 with Miyouki Jego
You always wanted to! Strength, flexibility, and grace will lead this ballet technique class as we learn the basic positions and structure of ballet technique. You will be guided through our ballet barre, creative centre practice, strength-building jumps, and classical choreography. Ballet is a beautiful moving art form that can take years to perfect. This short commitment intro to ballet technique offers you a taste — how to be in a ballet class, basic positions, a feel for the style.
THURSDAYS 6:00-7:15 with MIYOUKI
LOCATION: OAKLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE - 2827 Belmont Ave, Victoria
SESSIONAL PACKAGES:
FALL: OCT 23-DEC 11 (8 Classes) $184 +GST - complete
WINTER: JAN 8-MAR 12 (10 Classes) $230 +GST - in progress
SPRING: MAR 26-MAY 28 (10 Classes) $230+GST - coming soon, email to join waitlist
PRE-POINTE
Level: Intermediate or above
Start your Pointe journey with this introductory class for dancers with intermediate and above ballet level. Most of class will be at the barre, developing strength, posture & technique. Dancers will begin the course in soft shoes and are expected to support their training with 2+ ballet classes per week and regular at-home practice. Dancers wishing to progress to Pointe shoes must first be evaluated for strength by Kathy or Miyouki. This class is offered as a sessional or Drop-In only and is not part of full-year registration.
WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7:15PM with MIYOUKI (Drop-In $15)
LOCATION: SEDA DANCE BEGBIE STUDIO
SESSIONALS
FALL: Sep 10 - Dec 17 (15 weeks) - $175 +GST - complete
WINTER: Jan 7 - Mar 11 (10 weeks) - $115 +GST - in progress
POINTE
Level: Intermediate 2 or above, attending 2+ ballet classes per week.
Increase your strength and placement in this pointe class for dancers with minimum 3 years experience on pointe. Most of class will be at the barre, developing strength with options given to those who can support center practice. This is a progressive class from September to June ending with a Performance - required attendance of twice a week for performance. After spring break a portion of class will be dedicated to rehearsal. Drop-ins will be accepted as long as practical.
WEDNESDAYS 8:45-9:15PM with MIYOUKI - DROP IN $15
SATURDAYS 11:00-11:45AM with KATHY - DROP IN $15
FULL YEAR REGISTRATION - For purposes of registration both classes will count as one class.
SESSIONALS
FALL: Sep 10 - Dec 17 (14.5 weeks) - $295 +GST - complete
WINTER: Jan 7 - Mar 14 (10 weeks) - $230 +GST - in progresss
Saol 1: Beginner Contemporary 55+
Kathy holds dear to her heart the love of movement and how it can feed our souls. Dance is ageless, and everyone who dances in their hearts can dance with their bodies.
Gently wake up your body's pathways, awareness of core strength and balance. Dance with your own expression as you follow structured guidance in contemporary dance choreography. Class starts on the floor with a short and soft release section and progresses to standing movement and some pathway dance across the floor. A short choreographic section to finish — with room for your own interpretation. No jumping in this class.
This class is offered as a sessional or Drop-In only and is not part of full-year registration.
THURSDAYS 3:30-4:45PM with KATHY
-OR-
SESSIONALS
FALL: Sep 11 - Dec 18 (15 weeks) - $300 +GST - complete
WINTER: Jan 8 - Mar 12 (10 weeks) - $230 +GST - in progress
Intro to Contemporary with Kathy Lang
An introductory level class for the true beginner. From floor to flying! A class of dynamic and organic movement based on the fusion of contemporary techniques using weight, path, and space. We will take you through the basic patterns of a contemporary class including floor work, patterns across the floor and engaging movement exploration. Get ready to dance, sweat and laugh! We will offer basic concepts and exciting choreography. A great class for those who want to reinforce the basics.
This class will be offered as a sessional mid-year and is not part of full-year registration. Dancers from this intro class may choose to join other beginner classes after this sessional.
WEDNESDAYS 5:15-6:15pm with KATHY
LOCATION: SOLWOOD STUDIO - 1303 Broad St, Victoria
DATES: JAN 7 - 28
Sessional Package (4 Classes) $95 + GST - Complete
New* Intro to Ballet with Miyouki Jego
You always wanted to! Strength, flexibility, and grace will lead this ballet technique class as we learn the basic positions and structure of ballet technique. You will be guided through our ballet barre, creative centre practice, strength-building jumps, and classical choreography. Ballet is a beautiful moving art form that can take years to perfect. This short commitment intro to ballet technique offers you a taste — how to be in a ballet class, basic positions, a feel for the style.
This class will be offered as a sessional only and is not part of full-year registration. Dancers from this intro class may choose to join other beginner classes after this sessional.
THURSDAYS 7:15-8:15pm with MIYOUKI
LOCATION: OAKLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE - 2827 Belmont Ave, Victoria
DATES: JAN 15 - FEB 19
Sessional Package (6 Classes) $135 +GST - Complete
CONTACT IMPROV
Join us for a workshop that welcomes dancers of all levels to enhance their improvisational skills! We’ll explore the fundamentals of contact and release through sensitivity, deep listening, and body awareness. The session includes a guided individual warm-up and progressive levels of touch and ends with the creation of a group score. Dive into dynamic movement exploration and play in a supportive and creative environment. All are welcome!
MORE CLASSES COMING SOON!
WORKSHOPS
SEDA Dance is excited to offer a variety of workshops throughout the year, featuring some of Victoria’s best instructors. Workshops are a separate registration.
CHOREOGRAPHIC MENTORSHIP
Discover your inner choreographer with Kathy Lang’s Choreographic Mentorship program. These courses are offered throughout the year at various times to provide additional creative experiences.
CHOREOGRAPHY PROJECTS
Seda Dance is pleased to be able to offer additional Choreographic Projects throughout the year. Get Involved with the creation and performance of a Contemporary dance piece created by one of Seda Dance’s Teachers or Guest Choreographers.