Katrina Phillip
Theatre Dance
Int/Adv Level

Katrina begins her class with a classic jazz-style warm-up that also incorporates an array of aerobic, calisthenics, Pilates, and yoga stretch and strengthening exercises.  Such a combination of movement is ideal for the dancer to build strength, target his/her center, efficiently isolate movement within all areas of the body, effectively weight-shift, and to increase the dancer’s flexibility.  Her warm-up is continuous, which not only forces the dancer to increase his/her endurance, but also enhances the quality of his/her performance ability.

Immediately following the warm-up may come a series of traveling combinations that will have similar musicality & style as the routine soon to follow. 

Routines will vary from week to week, and several styles from several eras & cultures will be presented. This extreme versatility is crucial for theatre dancers, because it is their job to convey any given story the director/choreographer/writer has created.  So, expect going from Lindy Hop to Hip Hop, and all else that lies in-between and outside of…

Katrina’s movement emphasizes the “telling of the story,” and outwardly expressing the performer’s inner & passionate dialogue.  This inner dialogue is what motivates her choreography and highlights the technique & rhythmic accents. 

“Cheers & enjoy folks!  ‘Art is emotion!’  So never be afraid to emote; for then you will find yourself doing your very best work, having the greatest fun, and making the most progress!”