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aurora
offers classes for children, teens and adults at all levels of
ability. Classes are taught by highly qualified instructors in a
supportive and non-judgemental environment, where students are
encouraged to explore their dance/movement and creative
potential. Safe and correct use of the body, cultivation of
imagination and authentic self-expression are emphasized, promoting the
unity of body, mind and spirit.
"...if
you can walk, you can dance" proverb from Zimbabwe
Welcome to aurora - a creative space for dance & movement.
I
opened aurora in September 2003 after many years of teaching in a
variety of locations. aurora was conceived as a space that nurtures the
dancer in everyone, regardless of their dance background and their
future goals. In 2006 aurora's
physical space closed, but aurora continues to exist through its
mission and classes that are held in other locations. I truly believe
the
arts are an important part of our life-long learning process and it is
never too early or too late to tap into the creative spirit dwelling
within. Dance has a powerful ability to bring joy
into our lives and this is evident to me every time I dance and teach.
As a dancer and a mover, I extend an invitation to join in the dance.
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Kirsten
Peterson - Artistic Director
Kirsten
has been teaching, choreographing and performing dance for 30
years. She has a Master of Fine Arts in Dance and a Master of
Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy. Kirsten has taught dance and
movement to students of all ages and abilities in colleges, public
schools, community centers, private studios and arts camps.
Locally she has taught at Grace Arts Camp, Willowbrook, Center for
Movement Arts, Multnomah Arts Center, Metro Performing Arts, Portland
Parks & Recreation, Augustana Academy, Clackamas Community College
and the Beaverton OR, Vancouver WA and Camas WA school districts.
Currently she teaches ballet at the The University of Portland. As a
dance/movement therapist, Kirsten has worked with children,
adolescents and adults to integrate body, mind and spirit.
Kirsten's teaching is informed by her studies in modern dance, creative
dance, ballet, african dance, flamenco, improvisation, movement
observation, anatomy and kineseology, Pilates and Iyengar
yoga.
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