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ZOE RAPPAPORT has been teaching since she was 16 years old when she first assisted master teacher & iconic dancer/choreographer Jimmy Locust. She has since taught all ages, backgrounds, levels & abilities in a variety of settings — from dance studios to after-school programs, summer camps to community centers, tech start-ups to prisons — on both coasts and internationally. She is currently on faculty at AMDA College of Performing Arts in Los Angeles & specializes in cultivating open spaces for participants to feel free to express themselves, deepen into their artistry & co-create community. Zoe has taught for Hammer Museum, UCLA, Pieter Performance Space, Genesis Studios, Everybody Dance, Destiny Arts Center, Grand Street Settlement, Riker's Island & more. Many of her students have been signed to agencies and have gone on to dance for Rihanna, Alicia Keys, LA Lakers, Savage Fenty, "In The Heights" Movie, Victoria Monet & much more.
CURRENT OFFERINGS:
"ART OF MOVEMENT" WORKSHOP
WITH ZOE RAPPAPORT
GORKY LA
Tuesday, March 26th 7:30-9:00PM
$30
art of movement is an experimental dance workshop for all ages & abilities to gain deeper awareness and understanding of their intrinsic artistry. Together, we co-create a welcome space for freedom of expression and explore the many facets of one’s unique movement language/voice. Designed for both experienced dancers/movers as well as first-timers, the workshop consists of a feel-good warm up, guided improvised movement, a bit of choreography & the opportunity to express oneself safely and freely while building community through the Art of Dance.
TESTIMONIALS
Zoe Rappaport is not only an incredibly inspiring & knowledgeable professor, but a genuine person in the industry whom i can trust. She goes above and beyond for her students’ successes and will be a forever mentor; always teaching, always there.
HANNAH GRAVELLE / PROFESSIONAL DANCER / L.A. LAKER GIRLS
Zoe creates a space for movement exploration with no judgement, which is a little rare to find nowadays! She offers a perspective on dance through storytelling, rather than shape-making, and encourages you to push past your own artistic limiting beliefs.
MCKINSEY SHEA / PROFESSIONAL DANCER / B.F.A. COMMERCIAL DANCE PROGRAM GRADUATE
Not only did Zoe’s mentorship give me truthful and helpful advice about pursuing a career within the dance industry and the varieties of careers and specializations to explore, but it validated my desire to major in dance in college and encouraged me to follow my artistic goals. I expanded my artistic portfolio, met professionals who shared their path and experiences, and received advice on my professional materials like my resume, headshots, and reel...I even began to implement a creative ritual into my life, which keeps me accountable and brings me back to the studio even when life gets busy with other things. I am so grateful for the many ways Zoe and the
mentorship course inspired me to keep creating dance!
EMMA LAWRENCE / MAJOR IN DANCE & SPANISH AT SMITH COLLEGE
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