My classes are relaxed, fun and challenging, as I give my students the tools to grow and soak in all aspects of dance be it as art or as a social activity, offering a supportive environment that builds on creativity, playfulness and excellence. I like to focus on foundation and technique as the basis of both performance, creativity and choreography but also simply on the feeling and the very essence of dance.
I will be teaching group elementary level Street Dance classes from September in London, Waterloo area, a great way to learn the foundations and style of street dance and urban choreography! Message me for details!
With extensive experience sharing dance with students of different abilities and backgrounds, Marta offers her expertise teaching street dance, commercial and contemporary.
Training first in hip hop styles to later discover contemporary dance and ballet, she learnt, amongst others, from Nito Solsona, Brodas, Junior Almeida, Eva Bertomeu and Gustavo Ramirez.
Since moving to London she continues to develop her practice which has included learning tango and capoeira and travels often to LA to expand her knowledge.
She works as a freelance dance artist and teacher and has been member of several companies and interdisciplinary collectives among which Alias LDN, I=We/Untold and Instigate Unknown (current). Her style is defined by fluid floor work and surprising dynamics which she likes to incorporate in her creations.
Other credits include:
Outrageous Behaviour, GDIF, Move It main stage, Paul Oakenfeld, 7 Days 7 Causes, Blackberry.
* For professional level classes the hour cost is £60/hr
* Group classes rates are between £55/85 per 5-7 weeks course, to book these please message me. I currently teach Street Dance and choreography (Beg & elementary levels) group classes on Mondays and Wed evenings, and from September on Friday lunchtime.
Cancellation policy: any cancellations done with less than 24 hours will be charged 100% of the fee. Cancellations with less than 48 hours will be charged at 50% of the fee.
A rearrangement will be offered if possible within the frame of 2 days.
I can also teach the classes in Spanish.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
PRIVATE TUITION, LONDON
Freelance dance facilitator & choreographer | 2013 - present
Hip Hop styles, street dance, grooves and foundation, private tuition tailored to the student needs and requirements (beginner to advanced level)
HIP HOP FOUNDATIONS & CHOREOGRAPHY Company Class | 16+
Fieldwork Dance Studio, LONDON
STREET DANCE FOUNDATIONS & CHOREOGRAPHY | 18+
Morley College LONDON
DANCEBUZZ dance school, LONDON
Dance teacher | 2018 - present
Street Dance, Club Dance & Diva | 16+
Latin & Ballroom, Bachata teaching assistant | 16+ Private tuition | 16+
Christopher Reyes/ALIAS LDN (Move It), LONDON
Teaching assistant | 2015 -16
Hip Hop foundation and social grooves | 11+ & adults
I=WE DANCE CO., LONDON - AMSTERDAM - LISBON
Workshop leader & choreographer | 2012-14
Contemporary dance & Improvisation | 11+ & adults 16+
OKTANGO Dance School, LONDON
Teaching assistant | 2011
Argentinian Tango | 16+
MASTER GYM, Valencia (SPAIN)
Dance teacher | 2009-10
Hip Hop styles, street dance, jazz funk, dancehall | 11+
ANAIA Summer School, Valencia (SPAIN)
Pre-Sport Instructor | 2009
Pre sport activities | Ages 3-5 & 5-7
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (selection):
R0BiN for Outrageous Behaviour | Instigate Unknown, Event curated by Hakeem Onibudo
Dreamers' Games | Dance Video, Back2Basix
GDIF | TranseExpress
Rowan While | Just Us
Official Lyric Video for Paul Oakenfold’s single ‘Just Us’.
Instigate Unknown | BLACKBALL
Full-length work presented at The Place Theatre as part of Resolution’18.
I=WE/Untold Dance Co. | Freedom
R&D and creation; full-length work performed in theatres in the Netherlands.
Maxwell Golden/Michael Simon | Cain R&D & creation, currently a work in progress.
Instigate Unknown | 1 YNG PARTY
Short work presented in theatres in London.
ALIAS LDN/Christopher Reyes | Pachuco
Immersive dance theatre work and film performed at Sadlers Wells, The Hotsteppers and The Box Festival.
ALIAS LDN/Christopher Reyes | The Fifth Year & Architect Short works performed in theatres & corporate events in London.
Summer Sky | Alive
Music video for ‘Alive’ by Turan.
Ron Hart/Daniel Hart | A Country Girl
R&D and creation; full-length theatre work presented at The Roundhouse.
Jo Read for UEL | On The 1
Promotional mini-film for the BA (Hons) Dance: Urban Practice degree at University of East London.
Marco Mestichella/137 | VSB, Fire Burnt & Disclosure Movement direction & choreography for artist’s music videos.
TRAINING:
Ma CARBONELL ESCUELA DE DANZA (Spain) – CONTEMPORARY DANCE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (3 years) CIM (Spain) – HIP HOP INSTRUCTOR DIPLOMA
Workshops, courses & masterclasses (selection)
GERARD COLLINS XMAS INTENSIVES | GUSTAVO RAMIREZ | IVAN PEREZ | CHRISTINE CLOUX | BRODAS TANZTHEATER ADRIAN LOOK SUMMER INTENSIVE
ARTISTS4ARTISTS | TONY ADIGUN (AVANT GARDE) | IVAN BLACKSTOCK
MAXWELL GOLDEN
ADESOLA AKINLEYE
DANCESCAPE | JUNIOR ALMEIDA | MISS PRISSY | ANGEL PIONEER | KENTARO | JR BOOGALOO GINGA CAPOEIRA BRASIL ASSOCIAÇAO RESIDENCE
OKTANGO TEACHER TRAINING
OTHER SKILLS & INTERESTS:
Degree on Translation & Interpreting Studies, fashion & styling, volunteer & charity work, choreography. Marketing and social media internship with Awareness Through Dance (Move the World) charity (2012-3)
What makes Marta a trustworthy tutor is her knowledge and open-minded approach to dancing and teaching, which I believe comes from years of studies and on-going practice, as well as from a strong personal work she does as an individual.
Her attitude towards any given job is highly professional; she has the ability to focus on details while maintaining sight of the big picture.
Having worked with her on several occasions, choreographing and overseeing routines for music videos, I can only recommend her both as a teacher and choreographer to others.
You won't be disappointed!
I’ve been working with here on different projects for over 8 years and she has great technical knowledge and knows how to transfer that whether it’s to advanced or beginner students. Her classes are always fun and always brings new ways of practicing choreo, technique, style etc
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