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The Contraction Programme

The Graham Technique is an incredible art form based on the interrelationship between contraction, release and spiral, facilitating a breathing cycle that serves as the trademark of modern dance. Learning this technique will increase the emotional activity of your body and make you much more aware of how to breathe efficiently as you move through fundamental dance concepts. We will use well-known exercises that target the torso and arms, starting on the floor before standing and eventually moving across the floor. These exercises include: Bounces, Breathings, 3's and 6's, Long Leans, Deep Stretches, Turns Around the Back, Plies, The Nines and more.

We will go through these movements in a way that works best for you. Students love the power and focus they receive from learning this fantastic technique. You are encouraged to take risks, to express yourself, as volume and energy are crucial to the Graham Technique. These exercises are a great challenge and help students become more elegant dancers by demonstrating how the pelvis and spine operate together in twisting and curving the torso.

The Contraction Programme is for dancers who want to improve, excel, and become the best dancer they can be. Also, for dancers in need of coaching for performances, competitions, college audition preparation, summer program video submissions, pre-professional programmes, and choreography.

These are Online or In-person private dance lessons. An additional fee applies for In-person sessions.

Who is it for?

1.   Adults and beginners who want a fun introduction to contemporary modern dance.

2.   Dancers who want to focus on contraction and release but also who wish to look more elegant, graceful whilst remaining powerful by working on torso, posture and arms.

3.   Advanced and professional Contemporary dancers who want to understand the fundamental trio of contraction, release and spiral.

4.   Dancers who want to have cleaner lines through learning the Graham Technique.

5.   MIU Members who wish to add extra live sessions to progress faster while studying our online courses at M-Intensive University.

The Contraction Programme is for those who want to have the best possible technique for all forms of dance by teaching you all the basic movements that govern the body. You will gain:

• Life-changing skills
• Powerful core and center of body
• Graceful posture
• Nice torso and arms
• Improved coordination
• Understanding of the contraction, release and spirals, thereby enabling you to pursue any contemporary technique
• Control and great placement

How to join the Contraction Programme?

To purchase this programme, participants can buy any M-Intensive 1-on-1 Zoom Cards and receive discounts and free merchandise for their first order. The aim is to study the Contraction Programme over a period of time, so students can have access to three, five or 10 private lesson cards, depending on the nature of your budget and how much of the programme you want to do. Admin fee applies.

M-Intensive Online Dance Training hosts these private sessions. After purchasing, we will contact you to design your ideal timetable before sending your Zoom meeting links.

If you wish to take In-person private lessons in the studio or your home, please contact us with your enquiry to learn more about our different packages and receive a quote within 48 hours.

Rates

1-ON-1 STAR SESSION..........£62 

M-Intensive 1-on-1 Star Cards 

• 10   £470.......£47 / 1 hr 20
• 5   £265.........£53 / 1 hr 20
• 3   £174.........£58 / 1 hr 20

1-ON-1 MIU SESSION..........£40 

M-Intensive 1-on-1 MIU Cards

• 10   £300........£30 / 1 hr
• 5   £165..........£33 / 1 hr
• 3   £108..........£36 / 1 hr

   1-ON-1 SMILE SESSION..........£35 

M-Intensive 1-on-1 Smile Cards

• 10   £270........£27 / 45 min
• 5   £150..........£30 / 45 min
• 3   £99............£33 / 45 min

+ Admin fee

M-Intensive 1-On-1 Cards

Benefits of taking the Programme:

• Learn the basic exercises of The Graham technique and the Studies;
• Set goals and work towards them;
• Get individual attention;
• Gain access to a customized curriculum and guidance;
• Rise above your training plateaus;
• Speed up your learning;
• Composed for your body type;

Join our community in using this fantastic and fun modern dance training technique to strengthen your body!

Testimonials

My lovely experience with M-Intensive

I have had the best experience with the M-Intensive Team, and I couldn't be more grateful for all the dedication Mr Patrice has put in each and every lesson we had together. I found so much about new ways of using my body throughout the Graham and Horton Techniques. The M-Intensive Online Dance Platform is filled with hundreds of tutorials and videos that are extremely useful when learning a new technique. I truly recommend M-Intensive to absolutely anyone who is eager to discover more about The Graham and Horton Techniques.
Thank you again for everything!!!!

Nora S. (Student at the Martha Graham School and MIU Member) Bucharest

I Learned so much in just six lessons

Taking Horton with M-Intensive helped me massively when applying to the Juilliard summer programme. I was looking for more classes to take in Horton, and when the opportunity came to participate in the 6-week training programme with M-intensive, I was elated. It couldn’t have come at a better time, and I learned so much in the six weeks, which prepared me for what was to come ahead in the Juilliard summer programme. The intense six-week training period taught me everything I had to know prior to the summer programme, and I was so grateful to be able to have that extra training. I would totally take M-intensive again as I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the programme and learned so much in just six lessons.

Keavie H. (Dancer) Glasgow

"The Graham Technique helps you dance with greater artistry and emotion, truly expressing yourself and occupying space in a powerful way, giving you the perfect foundation for mastering all forms of contemporary dance!

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THE CONTRACTION PROGRAMME SESSIONS CAN BE RESCHEDULED TWICE. Please contact info@m-intensive.co.uk   

For more details, read our terms and conditions

M-Intensive Cards are non-refundable, non-transferable (unless cancelled by M-Intensive ODT MIU Ltd) and cannot be shared or sold. If you're unable to attend your scheduled classes, bookings can also be transferred as gift cards to friends and family.

For further information and to book In-person Private Lessons, please email info@m-intensive.co.uk or call us at +44(0)20 81543712

(Prices Available On Request)

Please remember you participate in this class at your own risk, are participating voluntarily and assume all risk of injury to yourself. Please do not record this class, and remember it is for your use only.