Contemporary Dance, Experienced

Contemporary Dance with Soma Studios Julia Mckerrow

This 90-minute monthly open level Contemporary Movement class is designed for movers with previous dance experience. Julia offers an integrated practice blending technical rigour with creative freedom.

Somatic Movement will be integrated with Groundwork to foster deep body awareness, utilising the floor and breath to find skeletal integrity and release unnecessary muscular effort. Julia incorporates the qualities of Release Technique with principles of Hawkins Technique (initiation and dynamic alignment).

The core of this class focuses on dynamic, full-bodied phrases that challenge spatial awareness and musicality. We will engage with solo, group and improvised tasks designed to strengthen real-time Choreography and authentic expression. Come ready to explore efficiency, expand your dynamic range, and deepen your physical intelligence.

Requirements:

For experienced dancers.

Timing and location:

February 21, 2026 – 10:00 AM

90 minutes – Monthly – 3rd Saturday of the month (10:00-11:30am) – ends 21 March

Movement Studio 1

Price:

$15 (on-line booking, MOVE concession card or payment on the day)

Your tutor

Julia Mckerrow

Soma Studios

Julia McKerrow is an award-winning choreographer and professional dancer with over 20 years of experience in the dance industry. Trained in classical RAD ballet, contemporary dance through Unitec, NZAMD syllabus, Hanna Somatics, and barre practices, she brings depth and care to her teaching. With 14 years’ experience teaching NCEA Dance, Julia loves working with a diverse range of movers. Her classes balance technical rigour with creativity and accessibility, creating supportive spaces where students can build strength, express themselves, and enjoy the freedom and joy of movement.

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