Joy Alpuerto Ritter - 3Days - Akram Khan Repertoire

Jose’s contemporary technique class is fast paced and aims to improve stamina through precise and simple movement patterns. The principles of the class are influenced by a diversity of traditional forms such as Kathak, Flamenco and martial arts, which are brought into a contemporary dance context. The initial warm up is followed by more complex movement material with a focus on detail and dynamics. Jose often uses counts to influence the dynamic of the movement and spinning to engage the core.

After the warm up, participants will learn repertoire from Jose’s new touring production of Carmen. The workshop is inspired by the Mediterranean, a unique palette of Flamenco and contemporary dance, and Prosper Merimée’s classic novella. You will have the opportunity to share the repertoire before Jose’s performance of Silk Road on the evening of 15th September as part of Frei Art Festival 2021.