For Imaginanza by Alma Blancas
IMAGINANZA was created by the dance artist, choreographer & teacher Michelle Ramos to breathe life into imaginative worlds. By collaborating with filmmakers, composers, designers, poets, writers, scholars, technology experts, dancers, actors, architects and engineers; virtual worlds come to life via film, live performance & beyond. The beauty of IMAGINANZA lies in its collaborative nature. A group of artists work-play with a particular initiative & bring it to life through their expertise. This idea is by nature malleable and the common threads in each project are choreography, curious research, faith & dedication.
*Michelle Ramos
Teaching Philosophy
When teaching I honor the following: • Service to others in wellness • Quest for knowledge and sharing wisdom • Commitment to practice and study • Dedication to creativity and collaboration
My work approaches the DanceBody as a community of movement, sensation, repetition & inquiry. It focuses on potential exploration, musicality and structure with an imaginative approach. The movement encourages alignment as well as awareness of breath use. Each class offers clarity in the exploration of various evolving dance traditions including classical, contemporary, improvisation and somatic techniques. It also promotes the intelligent use of the body mind in coordination through space. The practice provides opportunities for the dancer to expand personal and communal potential, supports dynamics and encourages choice in regards to artistry.