Saschie MacLean-Magbanua, Founder & Owner of Formation Studio, started dancing during a time of loss and grief in her life. Dance allowed her to experience a sense of joy and freedom again. In this workshop, she discusses how the power of connecting to your body, challenging your limitations, and allowing yourself to move in your own unique way can be empowering. For Saschie, dance is a tool to express your emotions, to connect with dormant parts of yourself, and is truly for everyone.
Start by standing with your feet hip width apart before stepping your dominant leg back, turned out naturally. Keep your knees soft, bent slightly, with the majority of your weight on the rear leg. Stay on the ball of your rear foot. Next, relax your shoulders down and make a fist with both hands...
This dynamic plank modification will light up your core and develop shoulder strength and stability. Rise up to a tall plank, keeping your back body line straight and tight from heel to head and your hands beneath your shoulders. Keeping your elbows locked, begin moving your hands, one at a time,...
Hannah from Formation Studio teaches foundational movements to help you connect with the music and fundamental dance steps so you feel comfortable in your dance classes. You will learn how to step touch, rock and bounce, and she will introduce you to the single-single-double pattern. This is the ...
