tune-up
tune-up is physical tuning.
a group fitness practice for professional movement artists to collectively work towards individual optimal working conditions for strength in performance, safety, and longevity.
this practice is spokes taken from all of the wheels (strength training, physical therapy, cardio, yoga, classical dance forms, rituals…) that we have already rode around on for years, welded together into another version.
sweat, strengthen, crack open
Instructor Bio:
Atlanta based creator, performer, and movement facilitator Amelia Reiser was raised on the Osage Plains of Central Oklahoma. She attended The University of Georgia, earning a BFA in Dance Performance (2011). Amelia was a founding member of Skwhirlhaus collective in Atlanta, GA (2012-2016) alongside Maryn Whitmore, choreographing, performing and helping curate an annual series of works from emerging and established artists. Her most recent choreographic work includes ditto (2024) a duet in collaboration with Kathleen Wessel, The Games We Play (2023) commissioned by The University of Georgia’s Department of Dance, and thread b a r e (film, 2021) presented at HomeTraining: an experiential gallery show (Atlanta, GA) and Elephant Gallery: Quilty Pleasures (Nashville, TN).
Over many years of performing and creating, Amelia has had the profound opportunity to work with numerous dance-makers and artists including T Lang Dance, Nick Cave, Maryn Whitmore, Erik Thurmond, Christina Noel Reaves, Tara Hemmer, Lesley Wingfield, Emily Christianson, Sara Santamaria, Lucy Smith, and Greg Catellier (Catellier Dance Projects!). Amelia was a collaborative company member, teacher, and performer with staibdance (George Staib) in Atlanta, GA (2013-2023)
In addition to dance making and performing, Amelia creates dance films, is a published writer, and has an active textiles practice. Amelia teaches yoga at local studios, and is a trauma informed yoga and mindfulness teacher working with incarcerated youth through local nonprofit Centering Youth. Amelia is the first Atlanta based instructor of Dance Church®, an fun and inclusive dance party/movement class for all people, founded by choreographer and performer Kate Wallich.
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Core Dance opens its doors to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning. Spanning multiple disciplines, morning class is led by a variety of teachers and provides a space for growth, conditioning, and exploration. Take a class with the company, and learn from Atlanta's best.
Directions: Our back entrance is accessible by way of North McDonough Street, at the intersection of Trinity Avenue and the Decatur Square. Look for the entrance between Waffle House and DeWoskin Law Firm. If you get turned around, please call our office at (404) 373-4154.
Parking: Due to the very small nature of our parking lot, Core’s lot is limited to Core staff. Please find on-street parking or take MARTA when attending class. (Free on-street parking is available on Electric Ave.) MARTA’s Decatur Station will plop you down right next to us in the Decatur Square. Visit itsmarta.com for details on Decatur Station and for train and bus schedules.
click here to register for class, or show up in person: https://www.coredance.org/core-classes