CLASSES, WORKSHOPS CERTIFICATIONS
Move with me! Discover the magnificent body that is you!
DANCE .. your soul
It is always an honor to share through teaching… It is time for me to pass on all that I can.
In these times, we are all being challenged on so many levels ~ I am learning, asking, rediscovering what I can share and offer; how to do my best for you as a teacher, mentor, learner - It has been a rich, vital, journey for me through my life with the arts. It has given me life! I am curious to this day - gathering, rediscovering, revitalizing - The arts have given me joy, discipline, a positive sense of enquiry and discovery of community and support. I am always reaching… in and out, striving for that muse…. I share what I am, how I have travelled… as much as I can bring as a person, dancer, choreographer, teacher, mentor.
I am forever a journeyman who has been blessed to dance first in Stuttgart; then up through the ranks of American Ballet Theater, working with masters and mentors and then with the Royal Ballet - I sat like a fly on the wall to watch a budding brilliant relationship between Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev - I lived with the beauties of so many dancers, choreographers, visual and musical artists - as friends, colleagues, competitors … in so many ways. We gifted each other in strange and wonderful ways. As these times move - I look at my life in the arts and therapeutics - what can I share …? You all know that I walk my classes - feeling you and it is our journey together through moving. My task is to find ways to make classes so that you will thrive, strive and grow.
BRIAH Danse is a blend of movement rich in professional experience. Come join us for a deeper understanding of movement unique to your body. Together with other fine teachers, we offer a wide range of classes and add richness and depth to your professional training in all genres. I offer Morning Classes in Embodied Awareness conditioning Basics & Foundation through Level 3/4. Classes includes Classical & Contemporary Ballet Technique; Pointe and Contemporary -Modern Based. I work with each person in classes to ensure personal training and understanding in movement, process and progressions. You can also schedule your private or small group session by appointment with focus on yourdane, movement, rehab and injury prevention ; coaching in variations and audition prep.
Please contact me, Jayne Persch - jperschco@mac.com for classes that are current: Days/times/availability & limitations. Times listed are in Mountain Time US
Embodied Awareness - Conscious Movement - W/Fr 10:30MT/12:30 Eastern Conditioning for Strength & Length Mixed Levels
Ballet & Modern Dance Beg-Adv.Techniques MT/ Eastern ( M,W,Fr, Sat - To be Scheduled)
Foundation Fun! -Stretch, Strength & Movement -Th 5 MT/7 Eastern
Do check regularly to see the classes being offered each month. Like life, they will be changing with the times. If you have an idea or interest - please do not hesitate to share it with me. I would love to add more - see more of each of you but I also know that time and energy is limited and we all want to do our best!
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Additional classes are always added with interest and I offer Master Classes with your invitation for schools, conservatories, companies, and universities/ Individual coach classes may be arranged by appointment.
Thank you for your interest in my work….
For more information, please call or write for further information on classes, workshops and seminars: (949) 254-0020; jperschco@mac.com
Please register for your classes with the Zoom registration listed for your class.
Thank you for joining us ! Discover the magic of classes!
Now More than anything ~ Please remember what we have shared…. Stay healthy, Keep Moving, incorporate your moving awareness into every day! We are a strong and beautiful Community - Radiate! Thank you so much for your interest in my work. I am here for you.
DESCRIPTION OF GROUP CLASSES/TIMES
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Open Classes ADULT/TEEN - BRIAH Dance & Movement are based on the attendees - their specific interests, areas of concern and movement base. These classes blend and explore body movements through classical, contemporary ballet and modern techniques, floor, standing, moving - Daytime Classes include Embodied Awareness Conditioning: Basic/Foundation through Level 3/4; Classical & Contemporary Ballet & Modern Technique; Pointe and Ballet as Foundation for Body Awareness; Evening & Open Advanced PUSH Classes for Professional Dancers!
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Applied Classes EMBODIED AWARENESS CONVERSATIONS-FOR TEACHERS, TRAINERS, SERIOUS MOVERS Fee $25 TBS
Several teachers have asked that I do this during these times. We have started! Bring your love of dance, teaching, training others in movement, let’s explore, restore, inspire each other Open Chat/Conversations for Teachers/Trainers/Coaches/Movers interested in more information Body/Mind - Health in Movement Information for working with all movers - Dancers, Yoga, Pilates, Gyro, Martial Arts & Aerial Let’s move and go to work! I love this work - you know!
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More Classes by YOUR Request - please email me with ideas.
YOUNG DANCERS Program - Individually structured, private and small group classes in Ballet technique, pointe, modern & contemporary dance for serious young dancers
I so miss being ‘in touch with you in classes. You make the classes that are designed by who you are, what you bring and where you would like to journey in and through Movement with me. I will record some Classes in Embodied Awareness, Gentle Openings through Movement and Foundation Classes - all with Body Awareness and personal elements for you to be thinking about as you move. (I will put some Videos on this site for you - for information and sharing as well as on Vimeo for you to see &/or purchase)
EMAIL ME: jperschco@mac.com
DANCE .. your soul!
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Class Descriptions:
Foundation Class offers your personal understanding to ballet technique, modern dance and contemporary ballet, contemporary dance. It includes movement in both parallel and rotated/turned out positions; mapping of our personal neuro-muscular systems and body awareness. For Beginners through Advanced
Ballet Technique Class - Leveled & Open: Classes uses of ABT, RAD, Vaganova, Cecchetti, and Bournonville as it appropriate to body/facility, age, learning skills, and training. All ballet classes are built for the dancers in each class, carefully designed to meet their anatomical needs and application of ballet in other styles of movement and every day life.
Modern/Contemporary Dance – Open: uses classical modern dance techniques including, Horton, Cunningham, Limon and Graham to further the understanding of these pioneers in modern dance which has led to the development of emotional & symbolic pedestrian contemporary dance, contemporary ballet and the new age dance that we are seeing to day.. and the new age dance that we are seeing to day.
GroundWorX - Open Class for Dancers including conditioning, and a blend of traditional training techniques for both parallel movement (Jazz, modern & Contemporary) and rotated positions for Contemporary/Ballet with explorations in movement ideas.
Embodied Awareness-Conscious Movement - Conditioning Classes & Workshops is a system of therapeutic exercises and movements not solely for dancers or movers but for everyone. This system began with the training of a blind young dancer more than 25 years ago who is now considered a phenom. It begins with internal and external proprioception, body awareness, muscles of movement and balance, centeredness, power and strength. It is appropriate for all ages and all levels of movement and can be applied to dance, Yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, rehab and injury prevention. It brings together dance medicine and science, personal body and mind awareness, Eastern and Western understandings and applications of medicine and movement, the new sciences and continual breakthroughs in understanding our health and well being. Embodied Awareness (EA) Conditioning classes are offered along with and separate from BRIAH Danse Training. E.A.S.E Workshops and intensives are also offered to studios, conservatories and companies. Certification available.•
Choreography - Classes. & Workshops- blending color, textures, tones, individual body awareness, expression of universal human conditions, emotional release and relationship; the craft of choreography, use of music. lighting, spatial concepts and design
BRIAH Danse has many offerings, including Private Coaching classes, Workshops, and Therapeutic sessions. Click here to see all options available for all dancers and non-dancers. Jayne commits herself to giving the finest training and caring.
Master Classes - to be scheduled with interest. Please see most recent newsletters with guests and dates.
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What people have to say…
"As a classically trained dancer, Jayne helped me understand what dance is and what place dancers should come from. There is basic honesty and truth to everything Jayne teaches, which is not only refreshing, but makes everyone she influences more free to be more of who they are. Working with Jayne through BRIAH/E.A.S.E has completely changed my anatomical shape and alignment. Now I look for the ease in movement as evidence of the most natural or appropriate way to move. As a scientist, I am naturally always on discovery and exploration. I have learned so much about my anatomy and what it takes to move in my own body and in my own way. "- Valerie Williams; Scientist
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"When I met Jayne I was tired of being injured. I was afraid of pain. I was told by doctors to be careful and to medicate the pain away. Through training with Jayne in class with BRIAH/E.A.S.E work, I have found life again. I have moved beyond pain and found purpose, hard work and discipline. My brain is learning to trust, to settle, to let go. Jayne has empowered me with the knowledge to help heal. I am working to understand the deep connections within my body along with my habitual patterns. I am discovering a new love of myself and a sense of awe and wonder of what my body can do. My confidence has improved as Jayne has given me the courage to push myself. I’m beyond grateful for this journey with you Jayne. Thank you."- Gwendolyn Pilling;
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"Jayne is a miracle worker! Her understanding of the human body is extraordinary and every class is a journey into it's mysteries and wondrous capacities. Working with Jayne has allowed me to re-engage with ballet (a passion from my much earlier days) and continue to learn and grow. I never would have imagined being able to dance at age 61, with severe scoliosis no less. I feel stronger and more connected to my body than at any other time in my life and I owe this to Jayne and her BRIAH/E.A.S.E work. Her depth of knowledge and commitment to the growth and health of all her students are hallmarks of her teaching. She's simply the best!" -Deborah Malden
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"I have gained more anatomical knowledge that gives me more perspective on various idiosyncrasies I have in my movement. It challenges me to a new level of being precise beyond just a shape or a quality, but precisely what muscles to use in order to create dynamically efficient movement. Jayne's physical classes bring physical awareness to a whole new level. And her wealth of knowledge helps me connect every aspect of my being into our dance. BRIAH/E.A.S.E work brings change to our bodies and selves in ways we had previously signed off as 'not possible.' All things are possible in Jayne's class." -Maia Durfee
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"Words to describe Jayne Persch's BRIAH/E.A.S.E work: listen, learn, life, purpose, hard work, discipline, trust, settle, let it's guard down, direction, think clearly, sensation, connection, patterns, emotions, whole, play, experiment, grace, presence, freedom, discover and gratitude." -Megan Doheny.; Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company
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"I have learned to respect my body and honor its capacity and limits. I have learned to be gentle, to move from the inside out. I have learned that all parts of me are interconnected and connected to the universe. That my responses are infinitely complex and must be elicited rather than forced. I have learned to be in inquiry about my body, to be curious when something arises that I resist or am impatient with. I have learned to take time and to feel." -Margaret Porter
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"Jayne is one of the most influential people in both my daughter's lives. They began dancing with her 4 and 6 years of age. They learned about their bodies and how to take care of them, discipline and respect toward the other dancers as well as themselves. Both of them have grown to be beautiful women who share a wonder at the world around them. Jayne nurtured and brought out the creativity inside each of them. There is no doubt in my mind the positive role model Jayne has always been for them." Stephanie Ouellete
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Please contact Jayne Persch - jperschco@mac.com for information, class schedule: day, times ZOOM Codes & Passwords and availability each month. Do check in monthly for changes in schedule, Codes & Passwords
Please Register on Zoom for all classes through the Payments Page on this website. Email me if you have difficult or for Password Code for each class as needed. Thank you!
PAYMENTS:
CLASSES
All payments are on an ’honor’ system./donation based. Never miss a class because you cannot ‘pay’. We can always find a way! Payments may be made on this website or through PayPal.me/JaynePersch or Venmo
Single class or series of 4 OR UNLIMITED 1 Week Pass ( M-Sat)
PRIVATE/COACH/THERAPEUTIC
As a Licensed & Certified Therapist/Reiki Master/Dance/Movement Therapist -
Sessions by Appointment. Fees individually arranged
My background includes: Certifications in ABT National Training Curriculum; RAD; Vaganova & Cecchetti; Bournonville; Horton Technique; Gyrotonics Level 1; Pilates & Yoga; Master of Arts in Dance/Dancein Education & Psychology for Personal Training & Consultations
On-Line Workshops
EMBODIED AWARENESS© WORKSHOP(S) NEW SERIES
4-8 hour Workshops to be scheduled for Dancers, Movers, Teachers, Trainers, Therapists, Creators and Choreographers
Discover another perspective/approach to our magnificent bodies integrating Anatomy Trains/ Fascia in your approach to movement, body awareness, health and well-being at all ages and stages; efficiency and artisty!
Embodied Awareness© I Foundation & Perspective
Embodied Awareness© - II The Magical Foot/LowerLeg
Embodied Awareness© - III Center, Balance & Movement The Pelvis / Seat of Wisdom. (Legs,Pelvic Bowl, Sacrum) Links to II
Embodied Awareness© - IV Center, Balance & Movement The Torso (Spine [Sections], Diaphragm, Ribs)Links to III
Embodied Awareness© Shoulder, Arms/Hands //Pelvis, Legs, Feet Links to Previous
Embodied Awareness© V Neck & Head Links to Previous
Embodied Awareness© – Short Studies 10-2 Fee $110
*Foundations for Body Awareness & Ease of Movement 4 hourShort Studies Please make your payment on Payments Page under Embodied Awareness/Short Study
Opening To More - Foundations for BRIAH Work
Discover, discuss, examine and re-examine some of the foundations of BRIAHWork including:anatomy and well-being; muscles correlation to organs and systems, kinetic chains and mechanical links, fascial planes and anatomy trains; housing of emotions throughout the body; memories since perhaps even before we are born; meridians, central and peripheral nerve systems; wavelengths of tone and color in healing and well-being: gentle tenets such as the arts and health, community and society; history; reflections and recordings.
II From The Magical Foot -
Let’s explore the magical foot… weave and integrate foot reflexology, the anatomy of the foot from embryology through aging and activity; the flow of the foot through the body; anatomy trains, fascia, muscles and mechanical links; kinetics, meridians, wavelengths and patterns, efficiency, aesthetics and artistry in movement… bring all that you know; your imagination and perhaps add a dash of another perspective –
III The Pelvis and Torso -
IV Upper Body and Arm Lines
Does any of this interest you? Are you curious? Could you use some more thoughts and ideas in your work or for yourself?
All Embodied Awareness workshops are for all movers, trainers, therapists, dancers, students and athletes. Let’s be curious! We will take another look at and into ourSelves; add more perspectives to approach our personal understandings of our process of being human in this body. We are amazing!
We will talk, listen, share; discover more together; break out in small groups and partners; explore movement, restrictions and connections, rediscover the foot through movement with simple and complex movements: alignment and restructuring of patterns.
Questions:
How would your knowledge of muscles to organs influence how you teach, coach create, rehab? Might weaving some thoughts -encourage some more interest and discoveries for you? Could an added perspective, different or more information apply, enhance your training in dance & movement; Gyro, Pilates in rehab and injury prevention?
Do you know a mover with Adrenal Fatique; Eating Disorders; Scoliosis; Bladder/Kidney problems? Ever wondered why your hips are off… lower back pain? What could it be? Could it be your foot? So many possibilities?
These are some of the areas that have stimulated me to research – again and again; re-discover, watch, see and continue in my journey as a teacher, therapist, creator.
I would love to share some of the journey, discoveries and on-going research – thoughts and perspectives. For sure this work is offered to open us all up to our curiousities. Here are some of my discoveries and applications. Bring your thoughts, knowledge and wisdom. Let’s go & grow!
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