Ages: 18+
Instructor: Tasha Guevara
When:  Wednesdays, May 1 – May 22 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM (4-week workshop – 90-minute class)
Where: RCSA Campus at St. Mary’s 210 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake 

A Movement class for actors and non-actors alike that incorporates elements from yoga, Laban Movement Analysis, and breathing techniques. These practices can enhance physical awareness, creativity, and expressiveness if one chooses to delve into the world of acting.

The course will include a brief introduction to the concepts of yoga, Laban Movement, and the importance of breath. Warm-ups will include joint mobility exercises, stretches, and deep breathing which will encourage participants to focus on their breath and connect with their bodies.

• Body Awareness: Discover and redirect postural habits to achieve a grounded, centered, and dynamic body use.
• Creative Movement: Unleash your imagination and explore movement improvisation.
• Laban: Dive into Rudolf Laban’s principles of movement analysis and expression.
• Relaxation Exercises: Learn techniques to release tension and access a relaxed state.
• Basic Yoga: helps emphasize proper alignment, balance, and breath awareness.

Tuition: $250 | RaueNOW Family Member: $187.50
Enrollment closes on April 26, 2024.

Scholarships & Financial Aid Available!

Tasha Guevara – Hailing from Trinidad and growing up in Brooklyn New York, Tasha recalls always being deeply impressed by music and movies. Some of her earliest music education moments came via browsing the 45 record collections of her uncles. Though music was among her first loves, Tasha for many years pursued her career in Acting and Education. She has held DJ residencies all over NYC and has served as a sound designer for multiple theater companies. She also has several independent movies, TV appearances, and commercials under her belt. In her spare time, she served as a teaching artist in the NYC school system.