MARTHA GRAHAM MASTERCLASS with Berenice Aleth & Penny Diamantopoulou
at Acosta Dance Center, London.
October 23-28
[ PROGRAMME ]
- 10AM – 11:45AM Graham technique class experience. Covering floorwork, standing poses, movement sequences.
- 12pm – 1:30pm repertoire session
- 1:30PM – 2:15pm lunch (not included in the price)
- 2:15pm – 3:45pm choregraphic creativity workshop
HIGHLIGHTS
Technical immersion encompassing floorwork, standing poses, and across-the-floor exercises. Delve into various tools and techniques for creative and choregraphic empowerment.
OPEN TO ALL DANCE ENTHUSIASTS
Full four-day experience + optional scholarship audition included on Oct.27: £200
Single-Day Pass: £60
Teacher Observation Pass: £45
[02] BIO
PENNY DIAMANTOPOULOU
Penny Diamantopoulou, born and raised in Athens, Greece, commenced her dance journey in Classical Ballet and Modern Dance. After graduating with a dance teacher's BA degree from the "Anna Petrova" Professional Dance School, she furthered her studies at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance in New York. As a former member of the Martha Graham Dance Ensemble, she has had a significant impact on the dance community, serving as a faculty member at the Greek National School of Dance and "Horohronos" Professional Dance School. With extensive experience in teaching, reconstructing, and restaging Graham's repertory, Penny collaborates internationally, imparting her expertise in workshops and masterclasses across Europe. She is the founder, choreographer, and artistic director of ARTHROSIS Dance Company, showcasing her work since 2003 in various venues and festivals worldwide. Penny's profound influence extends beyond her roles as a dancer and teacher, as she has co-created a lecture-demonstration program exploring the connection between Martha Graham's choreography and ancient Greek mythology. Through ongoing collaborations and contributions, Penny Diamantopoulou continues to play a vital role in the global dance community.
