PoP-up: Ellen Sickenberger
Guided Free-Movement For Community
Attune your wild and authentic moving self with this guided free-movement class led by Ellen Sickenberger! If you’re looking to become freer in your physical vessel, deepen your movement practice, or experience the healing power of movement, this class is for you. Non-dancers and dancers alike are welcome; the practice is unique to each individual and is for everyone.
Ellen has years of experience in practicing and teaching improvisational movement methods, inspired by her work with choreographers across the Middle East, Europe and NYC. Her teachings are deeply inspired by Kinetica (Nadine Bommer), Gaga (Ohad Naharin), and other unnamed methods she has learned and built upon throughout her career.
Class will emphasize play, vulnerability and presence by unleashing the quiet, listening mind and unlearning what movement “should” be.
Mon, Oct 5
6:30-8pm
Escalante Multi-Gen Center
2150 E Orange St, Tempe AZ 85282
For ages 18+
Pop-up: Spender Dennis
Modern Floorwork
Class Description: In class, students will crawl, roll, invert, and release. Class is divided into three segments; study, practice, and play. Each segment embodies a different core aspect of the artistic experience. During study a new movement pattern or technique will be taught and then examined as a group using concepts from kinesiology and physics to further understanding. Practice allows students to begin to absorb and experience the concept in action while being asked to examine their kinesthetic awareness and begin the process of embodiment. Finally, Play is the moment in class for dancers to apply their own perspective onto what they’ve learned and explore how these techniques can be expanded or abstracted.This class engages deeply with concepts from floorwork and upside down modern. While not strictly necessary, please come prepared to use knee pads, shoulder coverings, and pants. Jewelry, zippers, and piercings may restrict attendees from fully experiencing the class offerings.
Bio:
Spencer Dennis is a dancer and movement practitioner from Phoenix, Arizona. Spencer’s career has currently centered around teaching which explores the integration of diverse movement practices including elements of yoga, acrobatics, modern dance, and contemporary floorwork while connecting to more traditional modern dance and release techniques. As a performer he has worked with companies across the United States including CONDER|Dance, Groundworks Dance Theater, and Hawkins Dance. He has most recently been incubating choreographic works in the American Southwest. Spencer has been twice awarded as an Arizona Artist of Promise for both his choreography and performance. Spencer has been a travelling faculty member on multiple conventions since 2021 and in 2026 hosted workshops in Argentina, Spain, and Germany. Spencer is humbled and honored at the opportunity to share his work with you.
Mon, Oct 19
6 - 8pm
Escalante Multi-Gen Center
2150 E Orange St, Tempe AZ 85282
For ages 18+
Trade Labs: Patrick Ellis
Commercial Jazz
Patrick Ellis is a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator with over a decade of experience in the Los Angeles commercial dance industry. His performance credits include The Masked Singer, World of Dance, Florence + the Machine, MUSE’s Simulation Theory World Tour, Netflix’s The Prom, and the American Music Awards.Most recently, Patrick worked as a dancer stand-in for Dancing with the Stars Season 34 and completed his second season as faculty with The Joffrey Ballet School’s 2026 Audition Tour.
💫 WHAT TO EXPECT
Patrick’s Jazz technique classes are designed to build strength, clarity, musicality, and performance through:
✨ Full-body warm-up with cardio, strengthening & stretching
✨ Spinal, core & pelvic alignment
✨ Intentional muscle engagement
✨ Center-floor technique exercises
✨ Jazz progressions across the floor
✨ Phrasework & choreography that puts it all together
📅 Dates & Duration of Each Session
- Friday, Nov. 6: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (3 hour technique class with snack break)
- Saturday, Nov. 7: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm (4 hours - technique class, food break, choreography/repertory/performance)
- Sunday, Nov. 8: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm (4 hours - technique class, food break, choreography/repertory/performance)
📍 Location
ASU Campus: Bulldog Hall (Marley-floor dance studio), Room 190.
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