Foundations in Contemporary Dance (offered as a 4-week series)

foundDANCE is a beginner/all levels contemporary dance class—which means it is for: those who are new to dance, new to contemporary dance, returning to dance after a long time, and anyone looking for a class that prioritizes the joy of movement in a welcoming environment. We will cover movement fundamentals, guided improvisation, learning choreography step by step, all while being gentle with ourselves as we learn new things. At the heart of this class is the experience of moving with a group of people and the magic it brings.

foundDANCE is a 4-week series that begins again approximately every month with new material. The series format allows participants to comfortably learn new skills and a movement phrase over the course of the month. Because the series is a cohesive whole, it’s ok to miss classes, but they aren’t able to be transferred into future series.

foundDANCE is offered in partnership with Soleil Chappelle AKA Body Swells. When you register, your receipt will come from Body Swells Craniosacral & Massage.

Series Pricing: $60 general | $80 pay-it-forward | $40 discounted* 

*Choose the price that is accessible for you.

Radical Softness

In these 4 (drop-in) classes, you will be exposed to a river of movement in resonance with each other. There won't be mindless repetitions without feeling our inner landscapes. We'll be mindful, bodyful and we'll aim for a bodymind dance experience spiced up with spirited expressions of self! We'll sense in, sweat and learn together. We'll have fun and certainly some challenging moments. I invite you to become active and curious researchers of the body in movement. 

We will use the Axis Syllabus as a foundation for moving through space. We will dance solo and with others. We'll do phrase work to hone in on some of the presented material. Exploration material includes:

• Proprioceptively sensing the limitations and pathways of our joints in order to find freedom in motion.

• Respecting our skeletal structure and using it to move instead of recruiting muscles to effort.

• Toning versatility.

• Allowing gravity to move the bones/soul and feeling how easy/delightful moving can be as earth creatures.

• Allowing body (parts) to fall all the time in order to hone in and use momentum.

• Remembering/rediscovering the fluid nature of the human body. Belonging here.

• Tending to the whole, entering the environment of choice, focus, ease and clarity.

Foundations in Contemporary Dance (offered as a 4-week series)

foundDANCE is a beginner/all levels contemporary dance class—which means it is for: those who are new to dance, new to contemporary dance, returning to dance after a long time, and anyone looking for a class that prioritizes the joy of movement in a welcoming environment. We will cover movement fundamentals, guided improvisation, learning choreography step by step, all while being gentle with ourselves as we learn new things. At the heart of this class is the experience of moving with a group of people and the magic it brings.

foundDANCE is a 4-week series that begins again approximately every month with new material. The series format allows participants to comfortably learn new skills and a movement phrase over the course of the month. Because the series is a cohesive whole, it’s ok to miss classes, but they aren’t able to be transferred into future series.

foundDANCE is offered in partnership with Soleil Chappelle AKA Body Swells. When you register, your receipt will come from Body Swells Craniosacral & Massage.

Series Pricing: $60 general | $80 pay-it-forward | $40 discounted* 

*Choose the price that is accessible for you.

BRD’s Advanced contemporary class is cancelled 11/3/24 as BRD prepare for their fall 2024 concert. Please join us next week!

Foundations in Contemporary Dance (offered as a 4-week series)

foundDANCE is a beginner/all levels contemporary dance class—which means it is for: those who are new to dance, new to contemporary dance, returning to dance after a long time, and anyone looking for a class that prioritizes the joy of movement in a welcoming environment. We will cover movement fundamentals, guided improvisation, learning choreography step by step, all while being gentle with ourselves as we learn new things. At the heart of this class is the experience of moving with a group of people and the magic it brings.

foundDANCE is a 4-week series that begins again approximately every month with new material. The series format allows participants to comfortably learn new skills and a movement phrase over the course of the month. Because the series is a cohesive whole, it’s ok to miss classes, but they aren’t able to be transferred into future series.

foundDANCE is offered in partnership with Soleil Chappelle AKA Body Swells. When you register, your receipt will come from Body Swells Craniosacral & Massage.

Series Pricing: $60 general | $80 pay-it-forward | $40 discounted* 

*Choose the price that is accessible for you.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

Foundations in Contemporary Dance (offered as a 4-week series)

foundDANCE is a beginner/all levels contemporary dance class—which means it is for: those who are new to dance, new to contemporary dance, returning to dance after a long time, and anyone looking for a class that prioritizes the joy of movement in a welcoming environment. We will cover movement fundamentals, guided improvisation, learning choreography step by step, all while being gentle with ourselves as we learn new things. At the heart of this class is the experience of moving with a group of people and the magic it brings.

foundDANCE is a 4-week series that begins again approximately every month with new material. The series format allows participants to comfortably learn new skills and a movement phrase over the course of the month. Because the series is a cohesive whole, it’s ok to miss classes, but they aren’t able to be transferred into future series.

foundDANCE is offered in partnership with Soleil Chappelle AKA Body Swells. When you register, your receipt will come from Body Swells Craniosacral & Massage.

Series Pricing: $60 general | $80 pay-it-forward | $40 discounted* 

*Choose the price that is accessible for you.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

Foundations in Contemporary Dance (offered as a 4-week series)

foundDANCE is a beginner/all levels contemporary dance class—which means it is for: those who are new to dance, new to contemporary dance, returning to dance after a long time, and anyone looking for a class that prioritizes the joy of movement in a welcoming environment. We will cover movement fundamentals, guided improvisation, learning choreography step by step, all while being gentle with ourselves as we learn new things. At the heart of this class is the experience of moving with a group of people and the magic it brings.

foundDANCE is a 4-week series that begins again approximately every month with new material. The series format allows participants to comfortably learn new skills and a movement phrase over the course of the month. Because the series is a cohesive whole, it’s ok to miss classes, but they aren’t able to be transferred into future series.

foundDANCE is offered in partnership with Soleil Chappelle AKA Body Swells. When you register, your receipt will come from Body Swells Craniosacral & Massage.

Series Pricing: $60 general | $80 pay-it-forward | $40 discounted* 

*Choose the price that is accessible for you.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

Foundations in Contemporary Dance (offered as a 4-week series)

foundDANCE is a beginner/all levels contemporary dance class—which means it is for: those who are new to dance, new to contemporary dance, returning to dance after a long time, and anyone looking for a class that prioritizes the joy of movement in a welcoming environment. We will cover movement fundamentals, guided improvisation, learning choreography step by step, all while being gentle with ourselves as we learn new things. At the heart of this class is the experience of moving with a group of people and the magic it brings.

foundDANCE is a 4-week series that begins again approximately every month with new material. The series format allows participants to comfortably learn new skills and a movement phrase over the course of the month. Because the series is a cohesive whole, it’s ok to miss classes, but they aren’t able to be transferred into future series.

foundDANCE is offered in partnership with Soleil Chappelle AKA Body Swells. When you register, your receipt will come from Body Swells Craniosacral & Massage.

Series Pricing: $60 general | $80 pay-it-forward | $40 discounted* 

*Choose the price that is accessible for you.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

Foundations in Contemporary Dance (offered as a 4-week series)

foundDANCE is a beginner/all levels contemporary dance class—which means it is for: those who are new to dance, new to contemporary dance, returning to dance after a long time, and anyone looking for a class that prioritizes the joy of movement in a welcoming environment. We will cover movement fundamentals, guided improvisation, learning choreography step by step, all while being gentle with ourselves as we learn new things. At the heart of this class is the experience of moving with a group of people and the magic it brings.

foundDANCE is a 4-week series that begins again approximately every month with new material. The series format allows participants to comfortably learn new skills and a movement phrase over the course of the month. Because the series is a cohesive whole, it’s ok to miss classes, but they aren’t able to be transferred into future series.

foundDANCE is offered in partnership with Soleil Chappelle AKA Body Swells. When you register, your receipt will come from Body Swells Craniosacral & Massage.

Series Pricing: $60 general | $80 pay-it-forward | $40 discounted* 

*Choose the price that is accessible for you.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

Foundations in Contemporary Dance (offered as a 4-week series)

foundDANCE is a beginner/all levels contemporary dance class—which means it is for: those who are new to dance, new to contemporary dance, returning to dance after a long time, and anyone looking for a class that prioritizes the joy of movement in a welcoming environment. We will cover movement fundamentals, guided improvisation, learning choreography step by step, all while being gentle with ourselves as we learn new things. At the heart of this class is the experience of moving with a group of people and the magic it brings.

foundDANCE is a 4-week series that begins again approximately every month with new material. The series format allows participants to comfortably learn new skills and a movement phrase over the course of the month. Because the series is a cohesive whole, it’s ok to miss classes, but they aren’t able to be transferred into future series.

foundDANCE is offered in partnership with Soleil Chappelle AKA Body Swells. When you register, your receipt will come from Body Swells Craniosacral & Massage.

Series Pricing: $60 general | $80 pay-it-forward | $40 discounted* 

*Choose the price that is accessible for you.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

Foundations in Contemporary Dance (offered as a 4-week series)

foundDANCE is a beginner/all levels contemporary dance class—which means it is for: those who are new to dance, new to contemporary dance, returning to dance after a long time, and anyone looking for a class that prioritizes the joy of movement in a welcoming environment. We will cover movement fundamentals, guided improvisation, learning choreography step by step, all while being gentle with ourselves as we learn new things. At the heart of this class is the experience of moving with a group of people and the magic it brings.

foundDANCE is a 4-week series that begins again approximately every month with new material. The series format allows participants to comfortably learn new skills and a movement phrase over the course of the month. Because the series is a cohesive whole, it’s ok to miss classes, but they aren’t able to be transferred into future series.

foundDANCE is offered in partnership with Soleil Chappelle AKA Body Swells. When you register, your receipt will come from Body Swells Craniosacral & Massage.

Series Pricing: $60 general | $80 pay-it-forward | $40 discounted* 

*Choose the price that is accessible for you.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

Foundations in Contemporary Dance (offered as a 4-week series)

foundDANCE is a beginner/all levels contemporary dance class—which means it is for: those who are new to dance, new to contemporary dance, returning to dance after a long time, and anyone looking for a class that prioritizes the joy of movement in a welcoming environment. We will cover movement fundamentals, guided improvisation, learning choreography step by step, all while being gentle with ourselves as we learn new things. At the heart of this class is the experience of moving with a group of people and the magic it brings.

foundDANCE is a 4-week series that begins again approximately every month with new material. The series format allows participants to comfortably learn new skills and a movement phrase over the course of the month. Because the series is a cohesive whole, it’s ok to miss classes, but they aren’t able to be transferred into future series.

foundDANCE is offered in partnership with Soleil Chappelle AKA Body Swells. When you register, your receipt will come from Body Swells Craniosacral & Massage.

Series Pricing: $60 general | $80 pay-it-forward | $40 discounted* 

*Choose the price that is accessible for you.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

Foundations in Contemporary Dance (offered as a 4-week series)

foundDANCE is a beginner/all levels contemporary dance class—which means it is for: those who are new to dance, new to contemporary dance, returning to dance after a long time, and anyone looking for a class that prioritizes the joy of movement in a welcoming environment. We will cover movement fundamentals, guided improvisation, learning choreography step by step, all while being gentle with ourselves as we learn new things. At the heart of this class is the experience of moving with a group of people and the magic it brings.

foundDANCE is a 4-week series that begins again approximately every month with new material. The series format allows participants to comfortably learn new skills and a movement phrase over the course of the month. Because the series is a cohesive whole, it’s ok to miss classes, but they aren’t able to be transferred into future series.

foundDANCE is offered in partnership with Soleil Chappelle AKA Body Swells. When you register, your receipt will come from Body Swells Craniosacral & Massage.

Series Pricing: $60 general | $80 pay-it-forward | $40 discounted* 

*Choose the price that is accessible for you.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

This class is part of the 2024 7-day dance festival class series!

Instructor: Carmen Serber

Location: Firehouse Arts & Events Center

Description: Finding Earth is a beginner/all levels Contact Improvisation class. We will practice the Point of Contact in relationship to our whole body, gravity, and space. We will develop an understanding of how it feels to find the earth through our partner’s skeletal structure to share our weight dynamically and safely. We will explore how this can be done by practicing receptivity and attention to the relational qualities that are emerging in the moment. Working from a baseline of care, we will explore the almost magical potentials of moving together.

Bio: I teach dance because I love dancing and because I want to share that. I teach because I love to learn in community and believe in the infinite potential of exploring movement together. I teach dance because probably nothing else kept me more engaged and intrigued about life and guided me toward the places that I needed to look at. I teach because I had a hard time in many dance classes just because I couldn’t remember the freaking phrase! I want to create an environment where every-body can feel welcome, learn and play with presented material and apply it in their own dance practice. I am annoyed about ideologies that preach what is the right way of moving and I strive to offer something different.

In the last 25 years I have been exploring and deepening my practice of embodiment. Extensive studies in perspectives of anatomy and movement practices that are not limited by this study are relevant for my offerings. I am interested in investigating embodied attention within improvisational movement practices which are both creative and relational. My teaching is shaped from my longtime study of the Axis Syllabus, experimental dance, especially working with Sara Shelton Mann and Contact Improvisation. Furthermore I am influenced by my work as a biodynamic craniosacral therapist, the exquisite exploration of the subtle realm of the body and my longtime practice and study of contemplative and improvisational dance scores. My husband and I host and teach seasonal CI Jams and workshops in Bellingham. carmenserber.com

Pricing: $10-25 drop-in

$20 class pass available to 7DDF participants only

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.

BRD’s advanced company classes are open to community dancers and are taught by rotating BRD members and guest teachers.