Core Class - Monday, December 16th, 10 am to 11:30 am

Monday, December 16th, 10 am to 11:30 am
Class Instructor: Sean Nguyen-Hilton

Class Description: Horizon Body is a rhizomatic movement practice that holds space for bodies to experience new versions of themselves.

During the 75 minute practice, you will be invited to embody modes of moving, initiated by prompts from Sean Nguyen-Hilton, that centers the body as a site of possibility. Though the time and space of Horizon Body isn’t fully prescribed, it has the potential to be a healing, connecting, and grounding experience.

All bodies are welcome to join.

Instructor Bio: Sean Nguyen-Hilton (they/them) is a Virgo Sun, Pisces Moon, Leo Ascendant, Leo Venus, Scorpio Mars, Scorpio Jupiter, Libra Mercury, Libra Saturn, Libra Pluto, Sagittarius Uranus, Sagittarius Neptune, and Cancer North Node. Sean danced “professionally” for about two decades, and was a full-time Lecturer of Dance at Kennesaw State University for four and a half years after receiving their MFA in Dance from Hollins University.* Sean is a Licensed Massage Therapist and recently started their practice, HorizonBody Massage, located in Grant Park, Atlanta. Sean is a Co-Founder and Team Member of Fly on a Wall, an artist led platform that presents and supports process and performance. Sean invests in care, awareness, sensation, and love, all of which they practice through the lens of queer stamina, movement, and evolution.seannguyenhilton.com, @seannguyenhilton.

*Sean danced with River North Dance Chicago Company performing works by Robert Battle, Lauri Stallings, Lynn Taylor-Corbett, Kevin Iaega Jeff, Julia Rhodes and Harrison McEldowney, among others. They danced with the NYC-based Armitage Gone! Dance and toured throughout the U.S. and Europe, and performed at the Joyce theater NYC and Jacob's Pillow. Sean also danced with the Bay Area Houston Ballet and Theatre, Columbia Classica l Ballet, gloATL, and staibdance. Sean has been on faculty at The University of South Carolina, The Northwest Florida Ballet, Ballet Tennessee, The Lou Conte Dance Studio, River North Dance Chicago, Thodos Dance Chicago, Atlanta Ballet Center for Dance Education, Kennesaw State University, Hollins University, and ImmerseATL

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Core Dance opens its doors to the public every weekday. Spanning multiple disciplines, morning class is led by a variety of teachers and provides a space for growth, conditioning, and exploration. Take a class with Core Dance and learn from Atlanta's best.

Directions: Our back entrance is accessible from North McDonough Street, at the intersection of Trinity Avenue and the Decatur Square. Look for the entrance between Waffle House and DeWoskin Law Firm.

Parking: The Core Dance parking lot is a paid lot. Proceeds benefit Core Dance and help to keep class fees low. If the lot is full, please find on-street parking or take MARTA when attending class. (Free on-street parking is available on Electric Ave.) MARTA’s Decatur Station will plop you down right next to us in the Decatur Square. Visit itsmarta.com for details on Decatur Station and for train and bus schedules.

NOTICE: Advance registration is required. All attendees must follow the instructions of the class leader with regards to masking. Hand sanitizer is available in the studio and each studio is equipped with a high-powered air cleaner. wear a mask in the building at all times, check temperature upon arrival, and utilize hand sanitizer. The HVAC system has also been upgraded to clean and sanitize the air.