As a dance-maker, I strive to use movement technique as a physical embodiment of the active and fluid mind. Collaboration with composers and visual artists is a key element of my work. I employ rhythm and breath as the backbone for the movement itself, aiming for an honest sense of vulnerability, the notion that dance is embodying a real human life in all its joy and chaos.

The structure of time gives the dance a pulsing heartbeat that propels the movement forward with a unique life force all its own. My style is based on the integration of physical sensation using elements of precision, impulse and ease to enhance technical prowess within the abstraction of the human experience.

My goal as a dance maker is to incorporate mindful action into movement, being fully in the moment, awake and relaxed to enhance the creative process and produce dances and films that take a deep look into the genuine workings of the unguarded mind and heart.

In the studio, I am interested in creating a learning environment where exploration can occur. I am highly collaborative and believe that sensation-based investigation can provide a dancer with invaluable tools for technique, performance and awareness practices. The use of humor and mindfulness is imperative to the process, and I strive to use play in creating a place for my dancers to both be themselves and expand themselves simultaneously.

~ Claudia Anata Hubiak

Read Claudia’s recent interview with Denver Arts and Culture here.