Contemporary Choreography

Workshop with Emma Valtonen

In this workshop we will delve into the movements of contemporary dance using a longer choreography. We will warm up briefly and go through some floorwork exercises. With the help of each exercise we will build the choreography and enjoy the space, the dance and the flow of movement together.

Portrait photo: Emma Valtonen

Emma Valtonen

Emma Valtonen studied dance and dance education in Finland and Portugal. After many months of performing her graduation work in Finland, she now works as a teacher and choreographer in Finland, Italy and China, among other places. She loves travelling and has trained internationally in various dance styles - always curious and connected with the desire to explore new, unusual paths and movement languages. Various dance styles from urban dance, modern and jazz dance as well as different bodywork techniques shape Emma's style. Her way of teaching is very approachable and open, and her participants are enthusiastic about her “creative, focused, loving and humorous way of teaching”. Emma herself says of her classes: “I want my students to be challenged without pressure or competition.”