PERIDANCE FACULTY
Current
Cat Clifford
Countertechnique®
BIOGRAPHY
Catheryn Clifford is a 24 year old dancer, choreographer, interdisciplinary creator, Countertechnique teacher, and model based in Brooklyn, New York. They received a BFA in contemporary dance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2020, where they developed a passion for collaborative processes, choreography, and film. Catheryn’s work spans several mediums including award winning experimental film, movement, live performance, avant-garde dance, and visual art. In addition to creating and performing original work, Catheryn has worked with The Mckittrick Hotel, Celia Rowlson-Hall, King Princess, Elena Vazintaris, Anouk van Dijk, Vim Vigor, Asheville Contemporary Dance Theater, and Stephen Galloway.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
The Countertechnique® class is a contemporary dance technique class. It stretches, coordinates and strengthens the body, making the dancer sweat, build stamina and really move. The class starts with a recurring set of exercises, allowing dancers to investigate the Countertechnique® principles in detail. The second half of the class consists of changing components, working towards luscious movement combinations and jumping at the end. The Countertechnique® class results in dancers using less energy, losing their fear of taking risks and gaining speed in changing direction.