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- Rate $45
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- Dance
- Choreography
- Hip Hop Dance
- Contemporary Dance
- African dance
Learn Dance with Confidence | University Dance Professor | Contemporary, Choreography, Performance, African, & Urban Dance forms 15+ years of teaching experience.
- Dance
- Choreography
- Hip Hop Dance
- Contemporary Dance
- African dance
Lesson location
- online
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at your home or a public place : will travel up to 40 mi. from El Paso
About Tawanda
Dance Professor & Choreographer | Contemporary, Improvisation & Creative Movement
University professor helping students develop technique, creativity, confidence, and a deeper connection to movement.
Dance is more than learning steps—it's a way of expressing yourself, developing confidence, and discovering new possibilities through movement.
I am a Zimbabwean-born interdisciplinary artist, choreographer, and university professor with over a decade of teaching experience in dance and movement education. My work brings together contemporary dance, African and African Diasporic movement practices, improvisation, physical theater, somatic awareness, and creative exploration.
Whether you are a complete beginner, an experienced dancer looking to refine your technique, a performer preparing for auditions, or an artist seeking to expand your creative practice, I tailor each lesson to your individual goals, interests, and level of experience.
My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every body has creative potential. I strive to create a supportive and engaging environment where students can build technical skills while also developing confidence, artistic expression, and a deeper connection to their bodies. I encourage curiosity, experimentation, and self-discovery alongside disciplined training and skill development.
I can help students with:
• Contemporary dance techniques
• African and African Diasporic movement practices
• Improvisation and creative movement
• Choreography and composition
• Physical theater and performance development
• Audition preparation
• Movement for actors and interdisciplinary artists
• Artistic mentorship and creative process development
In addition to my teaching, I have performed, choreographed, exhibited, and facilitated creative projects internationally. My interdisciplinary background allows me to support not only dancers, but also actors, writers, visual artists, and other creatives interested in expanding their expressive and embodied practices.
Whether your goal is to improve your technique, create original choreography, prepare for performance opportunities, or simply experience the joy of movement, I will meet you where you are and help you grow with confidence.
I look forward to helping you develop your skills, creativity, and unique artistic voice through dance.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
# About the Lesson
My lessons are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow with confidence, creativity, and purpose.
Whether you're a complete beginner, an experienced dancer, a performer preparing for an audition, or simply someone looking to reconnect with movement, I tailor each lesson to your unique goals, interests, and experience level.
# What You Can Expect
✓ A supportive and encouraging learning environment
✓ Lessons tailored to your goals and learning style
✓ A balance of technique, creativity, and self-expression
✓ Opportunities to develop confidence, body awareness, and performance skills
✓ Practical tools you can continue using outside of class
# Areas of Focus
Depending on your interests, lessons may include:
• Contemporary dance techniques
• African and African Diasporic movement practices
• Improvisation and creative movement
• Choreography and composition
• Physical theater and performance development
• Musicality, rhythm, and movement quality
• Somatic awareness and embodied practice
• Audition and performance preparation
# Who These Lessons Are For
**Beginners**
* Build confidence and movement fundamentals
* Improve coordination, rhythm, and body awareness
* Explore movement in a welcoming, judgment-free environment
**Intermediate & Advanced Dancers**
* Refine technique and performance quality
* Expand improvisational and choreographic skills
* Develop artistic voice and creative confidence
**Actors, Artists & Creative Professionals**
* Strengthen physical expression and stage presence
* Explore movement as a tool for creativity and storytelling
* Enhance interdisciplinary artistic practice
# My Teaching Philosophy
I believe dance is for everyone.
Dance is more than learning steps—it's a way of exploring creativity, developing confidence, expressing ideas, and deepening your connection to yourself and others. My goal is not only to help you become a stronger mover, but also to help you discover new possibilities for expression, growth, and artistic exploration.
# Why Work With Me?
• University Professor with 10+ years of teaching experience
• Professional Choreographer and Interdisciplinary Artist
• International performance, teaching, and creative practice experience
• Experience working with beginners, performers, artists, and professionals from diverse backgrounds
• Personalized mentorship that supports both technical and creative development
No matter your age, background, or experience level, you are welcome. Together, we'll build skills, confidence, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the power of movement.
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Rates
Rate
- $45
Pack rates
- 5h: $225
- 10h: $450
online
- $45/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Tawanda will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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