Become a confident "actor who moves well" on set or the stage

Sundays 1:30-3:00pm
Starts 4/19
Single Class: $16.50
Class packages available

Class Description:
YOUR BODY IS YOUR INSTRUMENT. As Uta Hagen said, "This instrument is the violin on which (you) will play."

Through Pilates-based mat exercises and dance technique that focuses on body awareness, flexibility and overall physical power, a more expressive, performance-ready body will emerge--physical characterizations will become more detailed and physical emotionality more compelling.

Wear comfortable clothing, no shoes necessary


Michael Blake holds an MFA in dance from Purchase College. He began his dance career in the Murray Louis Dance Company where he danced from 1982 - 1984. In 1986 he joined the José Limón Dance Company, dancing principal roles until 1991. Michael danced with Donald Byrd/The Group from 1991 - 1998. He has also danced with Joyce Trisler Danscompany and Shapiro and Smith. He has appeared on stage in the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and in the films THE ADVENTURES OF CRI CRI and UNSETTLED DREAMS. He has taught numerous workshops both nationally and internationally, and is on the Theater Arts faculty at HB Studios and Rutgers University teaching Movement for Actors. Michael currently dances with PARADIGM Dance.