Floor Barre into Contemporary Choreography with Kim Amundsen
Saturday 4th of April 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Style: Ballet & Contemporary
Discover the power and precision of the Boris Kniaseff (BK) Floor Barre technique, a method designed to strengthen, realign, and refine the dancer’s body, followed by a dynamic Contemporary choreography session that applies everything learned on the floor.
Why dancers should practise the BK Floor Barre technique
- Strengthens Muscles & Joints
Working on the floor removes the pressure of gravity, allowing dancers to correct placement and build strength safely and effectively.
- Releases Tension
The technique lengthens and strengthens muscles, releasing tension in the neck, hips, and joints.
- Improves Alignment
By focusing on precision and efficiency, BK Floor Barre helps correct long-standing alignment issues and muscular imbalances.
- Prevents & Aids Recovery from Injury
A gentle, low-impact method used by professional dancers during injury rehabilitation.
- Tones the Core, Hips & Legs
The structured floor-based sequence naturally sculpts and strengthens key areas essential for ballet and contemporary technique.
What to Expect in Class
This 2-hour Intermediate/Advanced session includes:
- BK Floor Barre (60 minutes)
Following a classical ballet structure, this floor-based sequence builds coordination, fine muscle tone, turnout stability, flexibility, and core strength. Kim focuses on individual alignment, explains common technical errors, and offers supportive exercises for injuries or tight areas.
- Contemporary Choreography (60 minutes)
Apply the BK principles immediately through expressive, physical Contemporary choreography. This section deepens body awareness, fluidity, and dynamic musicality.
About the BK Floor Barre Technique
The BK method draws from Graham-inspired floor work blended with classical ballet technique, creating a sophisticated, full-body, placement-focused training system. The class extends the traditional two-part ballet structure into three:
Floor Barre → Barre → Centre.
In this class, the Floor Barre is paired with Contemporary rather than a full classical centre, offering both technical precision and creative exploration.
Dancers Who Have Trained in BK Floor Barre
As shared by Jaqueline Fynnaert, notable dancers who have taken BK Floor Barre classes include:
- Marie-Claude Pietragalla
- Manuel Legris
- Zenaida Yanowsky (The Royal Ballet)
- Evelyne Desutter
and many others from major companies worldwide.
Useful Tips for Class
- Wear socks to help the feet slide smoothly.
- Tights or yoga-style leggings are ideal to reduce friction.
About Kim Amundsen, RAD PDTD
Kim trained at the Oslo National Academy of Dance and the Heinz-Bosl-Stiftung Ballet Academy (Munich). He has performed with internationally recognised companies and productions including:
- Bavarian State Ballet
- Wayne McGregor’s Random Dance
- Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake (World Tour)
- Ballet Ireland
- Oslo Danse Ensemble
- Les Ballets Trockadero
…and many more.
Kim holds the Royal Academy of Dance Professional Dancer’s Teaching Diploma (PDTD) and has taught Ballet, Contemporary, and BK Floor Barre at leading institutions such as:
- The Place
- London Studio Centre
- Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
- DanceEast CAT
- Central School of Ballet
- Pineapple Dance Studios
- Baardar Academy
- Master’s Performing Arts
…and professional companies internationally.
Details
Price: £15
Date: 28 March 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Age: 18+
Studio: Studio 2
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
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