Claire Porter
Claire Porter, known for her comedic text-movement dances and her skilled teaching, has performed her work, Claire Porter / PORTABLES, in venues around the world. Porter has performed her piece, Fund Raiser, at special events and fundraisers including for the Woman’s Fund-Raising Coalition of America and her piece, Green Dress Circle, for openings including for Mikhail Baryshnikov’s Gala Opening of The Baryshnikov Arts Center and the Grand Opening of the Aronoff Center at the University of Cincinnati.
Lesley A. Powell
Lesley A. Powell brings together her unique career as a dancer, choreographer, world acclaimed Pilates instructor, movement educator and artist.
Lesley Powell’s Movements Afoot, 1993-2014, was founded with the philosophy of teaching people the basic concepts of movement theory: proper movement initiation, integrating breath with movement and spinal integrity, by equipping people with the necessary tools for a lifetime of fitness and wellness. Besides being a Pilates studio, Lesley incorporated the best education in the somatics field: Bartenieff Fundamentals, BodyMind Centering, Franklin Method, Feldenkrais and yoga. Lesley Powell has appeared in many articles about Mind Body Fitness including Elle, Newsday, the Village Voice, Shape Magazine, etc.
In New York City, she teaches classes and workshops online and in New York City at Space Pilates and Westside Dance Physical Therapy.