EDUCATION & CLASSES
“Maria's Limon Technique class progresses seamlessly from mindful breath exercises to luscious movement across the floor to intricate, powerful choreography. Her deep knowledge of the limon technique is evident in her clarity and precise musicality, and her wit and humor infuse the class environment with joy! Maria encourages each dancer to connect to the emotion and intention behind the movement, allowing her students to embrace their own artistry and ability to tell a story through dance. Maria's masterful pedagogy provides a comprehensive, rewarding encounter with the Limon technique for both beginning and advanced dancers. I felt uplifted and seen in her class and can't wait to go back.”— S. Diehl
Maria is trained, first as a student and later as a teacher, in the Limón tradition. She currently offers private coaching, classes and workshops based on the Limón principles.
Other modalities offered:
Modern/Contemporary
Barre a terre
Improvisation/Composition
Yoga for dancers
Recreational/beginner adult Ballet
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“What drives me as a teacher is my desire to lift up others so they can discover their full potential and capabilities. Often we get stuck in unhealthy thought patterns making assumptions and judgements about ourselves; what we can or can’t do and this belief limits one’s ability to learn new things and grow. I am committed to create a safe space where the students feel comfortable to be themselves, dare to experiment and take chances. Class should be a place to test oneself, to be vulnerable, to fail and get back up and to explore new possibilities. I dare you to try, fail and try again….”
Maria’s Limón class will typically start with a soft improvisation focusing on the breath, giving the students time to establish how their body feels on that particular day. From there, students are presented with longer phrases exploring themes from the Limón tradition, like suspension, fall and recovery, opposition and use of weight, chronologically building and presenting different principle interacting with one another. From there class will progress with phrases moving across the floor, building from very simple and clear movement, adding layers of more complex ideas depending on student levels and timeframe. In Maria’s class she encourages the students to focus more on working with whats available in the moment and exploring movement quality, rather than fixating on exact steps and form.
