Liza Deck
Master Class
Guest Choreographer for
W&L Repertory Dance Company Concert 2008
Mabel Todd’s, an original contributor to the field, work was originally published in her book The Thinking Body (1937), which is now considered by modern dance schools to be a classic study of physiology and the psychology of movement. Her work influenced many somatic awareness professionals of her day, and is often cited along with The Feldenkrais method for its focus on the subtle influence of unconscious intention and attention.
Bio
Liza Deck received her MFA in Dance from Arizona State University. She performed professionally with Andrew's Arts Dance Company, Arizona University, Aerial Dance Company, Opera Roanoke and Mill Mountain Theatre. Since 1994, she has directed the Fleming-Ruffner Magnet Center Dance Program and F.R.E.E. Dance Company. Deck is proud to be the co-creator of Enigma (the show) and Enigma 2 (outside the box) with Jimmy Deck and Larry Van Deventer. She spends summers studying at The American Dance Festival with professional dancers from around the world. During the past three years, Roanoke Ballet Theatre has commissioned Deck to create new choreographic works for the company. In addition to teaching a master class, she will set a new piece of modern choreography for the W&L Repertory Dance Company Concert 2008.
