Gaga Dance
Classes in Montreal
Guided improvisation and expressive movement for adults of all levels. No choreography or dance experience required!
WHAT IS GAGA?
Gaga/people is open to the general public and available to anyone, regardless of their background in dance or movement. No previous dance experience is needed.
Gaga is a movement language developed by choreographer Ohad Naharin, who served as artistic director of the Batsheva Dance Company from 1990 to 2018 and is now its house choreographer. Rooted in the belief in the healing, dynamic, and ever-changing power of movement, Gaga invites participants to explore their bodies and physical sensations in a deeply personal and liberating way.
Gaga classes are designed to activate the body and heighten physical awareness through vivid imagery and layered instructions. Rather than following a set choreography, participants are encouraged to explore and interpret the movements themselves, allowing each person to find their unique expression. The exploration of form, speed, and effort is paired with playful investigations of contrasting textures, such as delicacy and explosive power, or understatement and exaggeration. This results in a multi-sensory, physically challenging experience.
The classes offer a workout that develops flexibility, stamina, agility, coordination, and efficiency of movement. Through Naharin's ongoing development and research of his movement language, Gaga continues to evolve and offer new possibilities for physical exploration.
The teacher guides participants using a series of evocative instructions that build progressively, allowing each individual to discover their own interpretation of the tasks. This creative framework helps participants connect to their bodies and imaginations, increase physical awareness, and experience the pleasure of movement in a welcoming and accepting atmosphere.
Join me in the studio and connect to your passion to move!
Reviews:
10/10
Minnie
Gaga frees my body and mind! When I finish my early morning sessions, I can hear myself say, ‘I am full of joy and energy.'
10/10
Aurélie
A deep feeling of regeneration — a mix of aliveness, playfulness, lightness and strength.
10/10
Idil
Gaga lightens up my day. The physical invitation to be silly inside of various tasks opens up many possibilities for different ways of thinking and embodiment.