Dance Core

About Dance Core:

Dance Core is an ongoing series of dance technique classes and unique movement approaches dedicated to professional development. Cultivate your unique approach through a mix of somatic practices and contemporary dance techniques with instructors: Kana Nemoto, Ronnie Yee, Caitlin Coflin and Connie Moker-Wernikowski. For over 38 years, NDH has offered somatic movement and contemporary dance classes. This Fall's Dance Core classes focus on combining somatic approaches with dance training.

Participants should have a background in dance at an intermediate to advanced level and NDH invites those that are curious to try classes out to see if their experience and background supports their interests, comfort level, and the demands of the class.

Class Registration and Payment:
You may register and pay online via the links below on this page. If you prefer to register and pay in person, please call 306-525-5393 or email [email protected]. NDH accepts cash, cheque, credit card and e-transfer payment.

Registration one day prior is greatly appreciated.

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We look forward to seeing you in studio at New Dance Horizons (2207 Harvey St).

Laban Into Dance with Caitlin Coflin

Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3
Time: 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $20 a class

Class Description:
These classes will use the principles and practices of Bartenieff Fundamentals & Laban Movement Analysis to deepen the individual’s embodiment and sense of self. Participants will explore concepts such as weight sensing, breath support, and developmental movement patterning to find ease of movement and whole-body connectivity. Each class will begin on the floor, gradually building to standing and moving through space.

Instructor Bio:
Caitlin Coflin is a dancer, dance teacher, and Somatic Movement Educator (SME) in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Caitlin completed her post-secondary training in Winnipeg, Manitoba and received her BA Honours in Dance from the University of Winnipeg in affiliation with the Professional Program of the School of Contemporary Dancers in 2010. She has studied with Bill Evans numerous times at the Bill Evans’ Teacher Institutes where she developed an interest in Bartenieff Fundamentals and Laban Movement Analysis. In 2020, Caitlin completed her training to become a Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst and Somatic Practitioner (CMA-SP).

Since 2010 Caitlin has been a member of the teaching staff at Youth Ballet of Saskatchewan and teaches through New Dance Horizons’ Dance Core classes, where she integrates Somatics and Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis into Modern Dance classes. Caitlin has danced professionally with Robin Poitras' company Rouge-Gorge and with Connie Moker Wernikowski, and has been given many opportunities to present her own work through New Dance Horizons.

Contemporary Dance with Connie Moker Wernikowski

Days: Thursdays
Dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5
Time: 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $20 a class

Class Description:
Contemporary dance technique informed by Graham, Limon, Cunningham, ballet, yoga and somatic practices.

Instructor Bio:
Connie Moker Wernikowski holds an Honours BA in Dance from York University and an M.Ed from the University of Regina. Connie has been actively contributing to dance in this province for over 40 years. She moved to Regina in 1975 to be a company member and teacher with Regina Modern Dance Works. Her professional career, centred in Regina, has included work as an artistic director, dance teacher, dance educator, professional dancer, choreographer and mentor. Connie is a master teacher of contemporary dance technique. She has taught numerous movement and arts education classes at the University of Regina and has mentored many young dancers who now have careers in dance. Her choreography has been shown internationally. She has developed performances for school children audiences. Connie performed as part of New Dance Horizons InTemp Company and has toured through Canada as an independent soloist. Connie was Artistic Director and Executive Director (one person with two hats) of Youth Ballet and Contemporary Dance of Saskatchewan from 1994 to 2009. In 2018 and 2019 she was a short list nominee for a Saskatchewan Arts Award (Arts and Learning). Connie has been actively creating new choreographic works every year. In January 2020 Connie presented Full Tilt and in April 2023 she presented Full Tilt Two, both full performances of her own choreography.

Itcush Into Dance with Kana Nemoto

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: Sep. 17, 19, 24, 26, Oct. 1, 3
Time: 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $20 a class

Class Description:
These Itcush into Dance classes will introduce some of the key concepts in Itcush Method and integrate into more dynamic movement in the Small Chair exercises. Each week we will focus on one or two elements of the Small Chair exercises to help participants understand and explore within their own body. The classes will start with a few floor exercises to release and realign the body, then move into basic to intermediate level Small Chair exercises.

Instructor Biography:
Kana Nemoto is a certified Mitzvah Technique (MT) and Itcush Method (IM) teacher. After finishing her B.Sc. in Health Science in Japan, Kana moved to Canada to fully immerse in MT and IT training. She also supplemented her training with a related M.Sc. Study in Kinesiology. Since her certification in 2014, Kana has expanded her practice in Japan, Canada and Taiwan through online and offline private sessions, classes, and workshops, and continue dedicating to helping people release their body and mind.

Tai chi for everyone with Ronnie Yee

Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Dates: Oct. 15 & 17
Time: 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $20 a class

Class Description:
Tai chi fundamentals such as grounding, expansion and silk reeling will be taught. An 8 movement choreographed form will be introduced to implement the basics in training.

Instructor Bio:
Ronnie Yee is a Vancouver based martial artist specializing in Hong’s practical method Chen style Tai chi. Since 1986 his practice has included study with martial arts masters across China and North America. He was the first disciple of Chen Zhonguhua, a 19th generation Tai chi master. In 2001 Ronnie was a Canadian National Tai chi gold medalist and in 1996 he was awarded gold and silver medals at the Jinan Championships in China. Through his teaching and practice of martial forms he has studied various healing modalities such as the Mitzvah Tehcnique, the Donison Method and massage therapy. Ronnie is a regular workshop presenter across North America known for his unique ability to understand and educate using the principles of Taiji, health, strength and biomechanics.