We sat down with Summer Intensive Instructor Luis Vazquez to discuss his ideas on dance and teaching. Enjoy reading about his perspective below!
We sat down with Summer Intensive Instructor Luis Vazquez to discuss his ideas on dance and teaching. Enjoy reading about his perspective below!
CRB: Luis, can you tell us a little about your history with teaching?
Luis: "My teaching experience really flourished when I joined Thodos Dance Chicago. While in the company I taught company class, master classes while on tour, and re-staged company repertoire during summer and winter intensives. Since then I've taught at the Joffrey Ballet Academy, After School Matters, and teach group fitness."
CRB: What would you say is important learn in the studio?
Luis: "We have one body, it is up to dancers to be able to learn the mechanics and capabilities of their specific facility. As a teacher, I do my best to push students to see the dance room as a laboratory; constantly experimenting with how their body can use momentum to push through space, and grow."
CRB: What is your favorite part about teaching?
Luis: "I love seeing a dancer take ownership of their artistry and really tear through space, it's extremely rewarding to help students reach that point and grow into professionals."
CRB: What do you think is unique about the CRB Summer Intensive?
Luis: "The CRB intensive is special because of the diversity of the repertoire. Students can strengthen their classical technique, and learn how that technique can be filtered through contemporary work."
Work with Luis and the rest of this amazing faculty in the CRB Summer Intensive August 6 - 10. Send in your audition video now!