Classes

Minimum age: 16

Saturday 26th July : Floor Barre into Contemporary

• Level: General
• Time: 10:30-12:30
• Price: £15

Useful Tips for Class

 * Socks: Wear socks to facilitate easier sliding of the feet on the floor.

 * Legwear: Tights or yoga-type pants are recommended to protect your skin and allow for easier sliding.

 * Footwear: Ballet shoes are also helpful.

The Boris Kniaseff (BK) Floor Barre technique is a unique and highly effective method that complements traditional dance training. Developed by combining Graham-style floor exercises with classical ballet techniques, it offers a complete workout of classical repertoire, performed entirely on the floor.

Unlike a standalone re-education program, BK Floor Barre is designed to be integrated into your existing training. It focuses specifically on placement and provides a holistic approach to centering the mind and body. The exercises often follow the order of a typical ballet class, giving you coordination between your arms and legs and sculpting your muscles in a healthy way. This technique also strongly emphasizes strengthening your core to re-establish the connection between your lower and upper body.

Each 120-minute class is divided into two parts:

 * 60 minutes of Floor Work: This segment focuses on the core BK Floor Barre techniques, allowing you to learn and refine the exercises.

 * 60 minutes of Contemporary Choreography: Here, you’ll immediately apply the BK Floor Barre techniques and methods learned to practical contemporary choreography, reinforcing your understanding and muscle memory.

Biography

Kim Amundsen is a highly accomplished and qualified Higher Education dance instructor with 12 years of experience planning and delivering dance curricula at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Born in Bodø, Norway, Kim trained at the Oslo National Academy of Dance and the Heinz-Bosl-Stiftung Ballet Academy University of Music and Performing Arts Munich. He has performed with world-renowned companies, including Bavarian State Ballet, Wayne Sleep’s World of Classical Ballet, Random Dance and New adventures.

Amundsen is an expert in Classical Ballet (Vaganova, Ceccetti, RAD) Contemporary Dance (Limón) and Boris Kniaseff Floor Barre method. He has a proven ability to foster critical thinking, creative exploration, and advanced technical skills in diverse student populations.

Amundsen is a Lecturer of Dance & Personal Tutor at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. He develops and delivers comprehensive curricula for undergraduate students, encompassing Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance, and Kniaseff Floor Barre, across Foundation to Postgraduate levels. He also leads and mentors’ students in artistic and technical development, fostering a disciplined and explorative learning environment. Kim also teaches at Acosta Advanced training huh. Teaching The next generation of talent Kniaseff Floor Barre method and Classical Ballet technique. He is a highly sought-after dance instructor and choreographer.