As a teacher, Julian Barnett seeks to push through physical and psychological boundaries to reach authenticity and full potential.
He has taught master classes at numerous universities and international conservatories including: NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Ny, NY, Hong Kong Arts Academy, Hong Kong, China, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Lee, MA, University of Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, Bryn Mawr College, Philadeplia, PA, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, New Orleans High School for the Arts, New Orleans, LA, and Earl Mosley Institute for the Arts, Kent, CT, amongst others. He has also taught as a guest artist at the Kassel State Theater (Germany), Dance New Amsterdam in New York, as well as both the Florida and Bates Dance Festivals.
Julian is currently available to teach technique, composition and improvisation workshops and classes.
TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTION
Using a strong sophisticated technique that demands focus on the legs and limbs, as well as strength internally and throughout the physical body, the class usually begins by incorporating ballet’s fundamentals and subtlety in exercises that both start on the floor and standing. This being a tool for preparing the body both in range and motion, the class continues with exercises that then take up space, force other regions of the body to pull focus, and manifest an honest sense of theatricality. Emphasizing the weight of the body juxtaposed by natural suspension, class will focus on phrase work from repertory, improvisation, and various experiences. Bringing in musicality, dynamic, and theatrical precision the class will encourage the dancer to strive for a catharsis where violence and grace can meet within the body and challenge the dancer to push beyond conventional realms of dance.
COMPOSITION/IMPROVISATION DESCRIPTION
Identity within Physical Practice
This workshop will be an investigation in locating identity within space, time and physical practice. With fundamental exercises that journey from the floor to standing, we will employ a technique that progressively builds upon itself through the deconstruction of unneeded physical tendencies. Bring your curiosity for what lies at the core of your physical intentions and your assuredness that your body’s range and motion, with conscious presence in space and within yourself, will manifest an honest sense of expression. The workshop will ultimately unveil choreographic truths, engage our physical and mental imaginations and uncover ways to create and build ourselves all over again.
