BIOGRAPHY
Jordan Ryder is a Choreographer, Movement Director, and Dancer. She is a graduate of New York University Tisch School of the Arts where she holds a BFA in Dance and a double minor in Entertainment Business and Sociology. Jordan is the Artistic Director of RyderDance, a contemporary dance company, where her work has been presented across the tri-state area, Atlanta, and Chicago, and has reached a global audience virtually. Off-Broadway credits include: "White Rose, the Musical" (Movement Director) and "Singfeld! A Musical About Nothing!" (Choreographer). Choreographic commissions include Eryc Taylor Dance Company, New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Rogue Wave Dance | Fall for Fall Dance Festival, Bromance Web Series, Melange Dance Company, and One Day Dance, among others. Her film, "NEXUS II", was the Official Selection for the New York Arthouse Film Fest in 2023. As a dance educator, Jordan is on faculty at Peridance Center and Ballet Hispánico and teaches guest classes across the US. ryderdance.com
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Join an invigorating Contemporary Dance class that fuses athleticism with artistry! The class kicks off with a dynamic cardio-driven warm-up to get hearts pumping and prepare bodies for movement. Dancers then transition into somatic stretching, deepening body awareness and enhancing flexibility.
As creativity unfolds, participants dive into improvisation, encouraged to push their creative boundaries and explore new ways of expression. The class culminates in learning an athletic contemporary phrase that embodies everything explored, integrating strength, fluidity, and dynamics.
This class is designed for dancers looking to unleash their full potential while enjoying a supportive and expressive environment. Come ready to move, create, and grow!