Friday, July 11th
10 AM to 12 PM
New York Live Arts
219 West 19th St.
New York, NY 10011
Class will begin with FOCO TECHNIQUE™ which is a unique contemporary form of dance movement rooted in Chinese classical and folk dance melded with the complex and diverse influences of the immigrant experience. The form grows from Yue Yin’s own blended international background and a deep appreciation for precision, contrast, fluidity and musicality. Class is conducted in a follow-along method and the movement is closely aligned with the music. Grace will demonstrate sequences of movement based on the principles of FOCO while following a Three Stage structure: Activating, Rooting, and Mapping.
Grace Whitworth was born in Eastlake, Ohio. She grew up dancing at The Fine Arts Association and by senior year of high school was received the Outstanding Senior Award with a scholarship to attend the conservatory of her choice. Grace attended Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA and earned a BA in Ballet and Jazz studies. She was a proud recipient of the Nicole Marie Falbo Memorial Scholarship. After graduating, Grace moved to Chicago, IL and danced on scholarship at Lou Conte Dance Studio, (home of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago). Grace moved to NYC in 2011 and began dancing for 3 companies, YYDC, LaneCoArts and ABARUKAS. During her 14 years with YYDC, Grace has performed in the US and toured internationally to China, Germany, Italy, Brazil and Serbia. Grace is currently serving as Rehearsal Director and Stager of Yue Yin’s repertoire. She has restaged on Rutgers University, Joffrey school, George Mason University, Oregon Ballet Theater, San Francisco Dance Works and Houston Contemporary Dance Company to name a few. Grace is also one of two master teachers certified to teach FoCo Technique™ created by Yue Yin. In the past, Grace has assisted Yue Yin in commissions for Bruce Wood Dance, Alberta Ballet, Boston Dance Theater, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, Dance Aspen, PA Ballet, Peridance, and BalletMet to name a few. At the collegiate level, Grace assisted Yue Yin during creation periods for Tisch NYU, Rutgers University, Barnard College, George Mason University, Western Michigan University, Arizona State University, Point Park University and most recently, Juilliard.
Pricing: $28
Cancellation Policy: Students who cancel more than an hour before the class start time will be refunded the full amount ($28). Students who do not show up or cancel less than an hour before the class begins will be not be refunded.
If you have any questions, reach out to graziella@yydc.org
