Fluid Motion with Tessa Rae Kuz
Fluid Motion with Tessa Rae Kuz
Days: Thursdays
Dates: Mar. 27 & Apr. 3
Times: 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $20 a class
Class Description:
Fluid Motion is a guided movement-based meditation that blends principles of body mechanics with contemporary dance techniques. Through easeful, gentle movement we will attune to the deep relationship between the body's structure and function. Drawing from nature-based imagery, we will explore movement from a qualitative perspective, encouraging fluidity while stimulating circulation, coordination, balance and body awareness. Whether you're an experienced dancer or a curious beginner, these sessions are designed to engage and welcome participants of all backgrounds, abilities, and ages.
Tessa Rae Kuz (she/her/hers) is a dance artist, performer and teacher based on the Treaty 4 Territory of Regina Saskatchewan. Her approach is rooted in the intimate connection between the body and its environment, where emotion, quality, space, and texture blend to create a dynamic and visceral physical dialogue.
She is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Performance Dance BFA program. Her extensive repertoire includes notable works by choreographers Margie Gillis (QC), Robin Poitras and Edward Poitras (SK) and Adam Barruch (NYC). She is grateful to be a participant of Ms. Gillis’ Legacy Project, a project devoted to transmitting concepts of creation, teaching and humanitarian vision to the next generation of dance artists.
Tessa recently completed the Dancing with Parkinson’s teacher training course with Sarah Robichaud and is a DWP teacher offering weekly classes in Regina. In partnership with City of Regina and Listen To Dis’, Tessa also facilitates Inclusive Dance - a free inclusive dance class for youth of all abilities.
As a life-long student of dance, Tessa is always aiming to develop and diversify her knowledge of different movement approaches, forms and culturally specific dance expressions. In 2022, she had the chance to enhance her knowledge through participating in Educate And Dance, a dance training program under the guidance of Angelo Ameur, a pioneer in Montreal’s hip hop scene. Building on this foundation, Tessa has since continued to explore Metis Jigging, Raqs Sharqi, Bollywood, Bhangra and Afro dance styles.
