PhysFestNYC Workshop: sarAika (e)motion exploration with Sarah Pizzi and Aika Takeshima

sarAika (e)motion exploration with Sarah Pizzi and Aika Takeshima

In this class, sarAika lead by Sara Pizzi will share their discoveries and analysis of the use of the body through a warm-up that focuses on increasing the space of the joints while stretching. Followed by exercises that contain floor work foundation & guided choreography which leads to fluid and dynamic movements and the utilization of the visualization of our memories and emotions. sarAika in this class aims to introduce diverse ways to use the body in space and new awareness of approach of movements in our bodies, applying joints fluidity allowing to dance wider and in your organic way.

sarAika movement collective is a contemporary dance collective with a distinct taste for interdisciplinary collaboration. Founded in 2021 by Aika Takeshima & Sara Pizzi - they unified their skills and knowledge as dancers, choreographers, activists, immigrants, and part of the LGBTQIA+ community, gathering a shared goal to create art about and for humans pursuing this value of authenticity to bond their community advocating for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Their art is a form of activism documenting key issues and personal insights, to highlight minority groups and underrepresented communities, and create a safe space for reflection.

Sara Pizzi (she/her) from Italy, began her dance studies with Urban Dances performing in concerts, music videos & TV shows. In 2017, Sara moved to NYC with a scholarship from Steps on Broadway; later joining the Certificate Program, Contemporary/Ballet Track at Peridance Center, graduating in 2020. Sara is a company member of The Next Stage Project, Valerie Green/Dance Entropy, Light Painting NY, Six Degrees Dance, sarAika movement collective co-founded with Aika Takeshima. Sara is also educator for Musicamente, dance program for people with disabilities and Woodside on the Move, a preschool program for seniors and kids besides being teaching artist for Valerie Green/Dance Entropy and sarAika movement collective for community classes and residencies. Lastly, Sara is a photography/videography assistant for BECCAVISION.

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