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Sara Lavan
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Movement for Creativity and Wellbeing
with Sara Lavan
2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than a free movement class!
Weaving together elements of Pilates, dance, somatic movement, and guided improvisation, you will be encouraged to find new ways to move and connect with your body. The class will begin sitting in a chair and will intentionally progress to standing and moving through space. Staying seated is always an option!
This class is available for anyone 15-115 who wants to learn some simple movements with big payoffs! No previous dance experience is required for this course.
Ages 15+
Saturday, March 7th
1-2 pm
Registration Fee: FREE!
Somatic Conditioning: A Movement Workshop
with Sara Lavan
2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this free dance workshop, presented in partnership with the City of Manassas.
Integrating elements of Pilates, somatic practices, and funtional movement, this class utilizes both standing and floor-based movement. You will build strnegth and increase mobility through low-impact, intentional movement sequences. With a strong focus on quality of movement, you will discover ways to move with more ease.
This class is open to people of any dance experience, and can be catered to any level of movement capacity! Come as you are, and move at your own pace. Comfort transitioning to and from the ground is recommended.
Please note that this class meets at the City of Manassas Community Center!
Ages 15+
May 9th
1-2 pm
Registration Fee: FREE!
Art in Motion: Devising Movement Inspired by Art
with Sara Lavan
Explore the relationship between visual and movement-based art forms.
In this workshop, participants will respond to paintings, photographs, sculptures, or other forms of visual art to generate movement and create meaningful choreography.Through guided improvisation, reflection, and collaborative composition, you’ll learn simple tools to translate imagery, texture, color, and emotion into physical expression.
Whether you’re new to dance or looking to reignite your creative spark, this session offers a low-pressure, exploratory environment to dabble in dance making with intention and imagination.
No prior dance or art experience is requiredjust curiosity and a willingness to play!
Ages 15+
Saturday, June 13th
1-3 pm
Registration Fee: $42