The last couple of months I have been assistant teaching for the Jolt Dunedin dance classes. Jolt dance is a Christchurch based Mixed Ability Dance Trust that creates educational programmes and performance opportunities for people of all abilities. Our vision is to give people with disabilities a creative voice and promote mixed ability dance.
Nylla Ah Kuoi runs the Jolt Dunedin dance classes. Nylla has been an integral part of Jolt Dance Company since first joining in 2001. She is one of the core performers and has been instrumental in the development of both the Performance Company and educational programmes.
Jolt Dunedin has two classes for two different age groups. I can't remember the exact age range but I believe it is approximately 7 - 12 years and 12 - young adults.
I love being involved in the Jolt classes. Nylla always starts and finishes in a circle so that everyone can see each other and everyone is included. The classes focus on improvisation, creative movement and dance skills. Some examples of the skills include building shapes, working with partners, travelling across the floor in different ways, learning sequences of movement, and performance skills.
Nylla is such an engaging, fun teacher who has a large group of dedicated and talented young dancers. I would recommend these classes to anyone of any ability. If you wish to find out more about the classes feel free to email me and I will pass your details onto Nylla.
Email: hahnabriggs@gmail.com
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