Open Classes

First Street Studio

  • This class is an improvised movement flow. You will be held through verbal offerings of sensation, imagery, and texture. From delicate softness to heart-pumping effort, we will engage a wide spectrum of physicality. We will “shape-shift” through body consciousness and imagination. This is an invitation to simply show up to experience yourself in movement. We will learn and dance phrasework built from the improvised flow.

  • Fridays 10-11:30am

    all foreseeable Fridays!

  • $24 single class drop-in

    $75 for 5 class pack to be used at any time and for either Int/Adv or Open Level

    Payment via Venmo @allysen-hooks or Zelle allysenhooks@gmail.com beforehand or in person

    Sliding scale available

  • Any questions?

    Please email me!

    allysenhooks@gmail.com

    Please reach out to reserve your place. Walk-ins also welcome.

Advanced Improvisation and Phrasework

Body Alchemy

  • This class is an improvised movement flow open to anyone! No prior dance experience necessary. You will be held through verbal offerings of sensation, imagery, and texture. From delicate softness to heart-pumping effort, we will engage a wide spectrum of physicality. We will “shape-shift” through body consciousness and imagination, practicing physical stamina and the stamina of presence. This is an invitation to simply experience yourself in movement.

  • Sundays 2-3:30pm

    all foreseeable Sundays!

  • $24 single class drop-in

    $75 for 5 class pack to be used at any time and for either Int/Adv or Open Level

    Payment via Venmo @allysen-hooks or Zelle allysenhooks@gmail.com beforehand or in person

    Sliding scale available

  • Any questions?

    Please email me!

    allysenhooks@gmail.com

    Please reach out to reserve your place. Walk-ins also welcome.

Movement for All Bodies

Photography by Effy Grey