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Contemporary dance technique - grounded, floorwork, to your needs
Regardless of what level you are, Contemporary Dance can help you feel connected to your own body at a deeper level, learning how to be kind to yourself. Naturally, it will allow you to have more control over your body, and soon enough you will learn to enjoy the music, environment, and even silence, somatically.
Private/Semi-private classes are to be customized to your needs and levels. Some of the things I can offer is
- basic ballet and contemporary technique
- choreography and coaching for recitals and/or competition
- grounded movements including a lot of floorwork
- improvisation
I come from a strong performing background in contemporary dance and improvisation.
It can be at home, or we can find a studio space!
Private/Semi-private classes are to be customized to your needs and levels. Some of the things I can offer is
- basic ballet and contemporary technique
- choreography and coaching for recitals and/or competition
- grounded movements including a lot of floorwork
- improvisation
I come from a strong performing background in contemporary dance and improvisation.
It can be at home, or we can find a studio space!
Location
At student's location: Around Berlin, Germany








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About Me
Hello!My name is Sawako, and I am a dancer, dance teacher, and choreographer.
I am originally from Tokyo, Japan. I previously freelanced in San Francisco for several years to perform the works of Christian Burns, David Herrera, Natasha Adorlee, Lenora Lee, Kristin Damrow, Joe Landini, and numerous others.
I have a strong background in improvisation. I take dance improvisation as a field of study and believe in its potential on stage as well as in personal and somatic practice.
Currently in Berlin, I am looking forward to teaching and creating my own works more, as well as performing.
My original works were presented and commissioned by: Lenora Lee Dance, the Texas Dance Improvisation Festival, the West Wave Dance Festival, The Finnish Hall, and Bande a Part.
Education
San Francisco State University, B.A. in Dance (2019)Post: Ballet summer intensive- full scholarship (2018)
Candy Ballet, Tomoko and Kazuhito Awaji (2001-2017)
Experience / Qualifications
-Former company dancer at Lenora Lee Dance, Kristin Damrow and Company, David Herrera Performance Company, Joe Landini Dance-4 years of freelancing
-My original works were presented and commissioned by: Lenora Lee Dance, Texas Dance Improvisation Festival, West Wave Dance Festival, The Finnish Hall, and Bande a Part
-The Izzy Award nominee for outstanding performance, individual in 2022
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