Develops dance techniques and creative imagination
A course by Marisol Cal y Mayor, Choreographer, director and performing artist
Joined June 2025
Explore dance as a means of creative expression, learn body techniques and develop your own unique style
Joined June 2025
Discover the art of dance as a powerful form of personal and creative expression. Through a series of dynamic lessons, you will learn to recognize and explore your body, unlocking new possibilities for movement. From warm-up techniques and body care to the creation of figures and geometric shapes, each unit is designed to foster a connection with your own body and develop your unique style. Experiment with elements of nature and emotions as drivers of movement, allowing you to create an authentic and meaningful body language.
Dance is not just movement; it's a way to connect with your inner energy and project it out into the world. As you progress, you'll explore the ritualistic aspects of dance, discovering how movement can transform into a meditative and liberating act. Build your own choreographic sequence, selecting movements that resonate with you and choosing the music that best complements your expression. Immerse yourself in the creative process and share your progress with a community passionate about the art of movement.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 15 downloads
- 170 students
- 16 lessons (1h 38m)
- 15 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese
- Romanian · Indonesian · Spanish · English · Italian · Portuguese · French
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Students will create their own choreographic sequence, exploring unique and expressive movements. Through dance techniques, imagination, and emotions, they will develop skills to transform ideas into meaningful movements, fusing music and body in a personal and creative experience.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for people passionate about dance who want to explore their bodies as a means of creative and emotional expression, those interested in developing technical and artistic skills, and those who wish to connect with their imagination to transform emotions into movement. It's ideal for those who value dance as a path to self-discovery and personal transformation.
Requirements and materials
You don't need advanced dance skills. Wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement and bring a full-length mirror to monitor your progress. Have a clear space to practice and an internet connection to access the multimedia content.
Marisol Cal y Mayor
A course by Marisol Cal y Mayor
Marisol Cal y Mayor is a Mexican choreographer, stage director, and performing artist. Her work, with its sensual and rebellious spirit, focuses on creating visual narratives and performative experiences that explore pleasure, sensuality, female eroticism, and the symbolic transformation of the human body.
Specializing in cabaret and movement direction, she has developed stage projects with her independent company Altagracia, founded in 2010, and has collaborated with musicians, filmmakers, and visual artists such as Hello Seahorse!, Ana Torroja, Moenia, and Titán. She has also worked on choreographies for film, television series, music videos, and advertising, working with dancers, actors, models, and people with no prior stage experience.
Her works and performances have been presented in venues such as the Palace of Fine Arts, the Chopo University Museum, and Casa del Lago, as well as at international festivals like the Cervantino International Festival and ASVOFF. She also leads workshops and retreats focused on creativity, body, and consciousness for people of all ages at cultural institutions and museums throughout Mexico.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About me
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Influences
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U2
The body as a means of expression
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Recognizing the body
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Warm-up and body care P1
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Warm-up and body care P2
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The looseness of the body
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Move with technique
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Performer's Mindset
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U3
Imagination in motion
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Body shapes and geometries
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Elements of nature
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Generating textures and sensations with the body
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Mobile and imaginary objects
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Emotions as the driving force of movement
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Ritual in dance
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U4
Construction of the choreographic sequence
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Selection of movements
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Union of movements: Choreographic sequence
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FP
Final project
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Dance and Imagination
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
The course covers improvisation, body awareness, expressive techniques, transforming emotions into movement, personal choreography creation, exploring textures, nature-inspired themes, therapeutic dance, and using imagination to boost creativity and bodily expressiveness.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those with basic dance or body movement knowledge who want to deepen their creative, technical, and expressive exploration.
Basic experience in dance or body practices is recommended, as the course explores advanced techniques and concepts in expression and movement creativity.
You will develop body awareness, improvisation skills, creative movement, emotional transformation into bodily expression, personal choreography sequences, and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities.
All you need is comfortable clothing, a spacious and safe area to move in, and sometimes simple objects for creative exercises. No advanced technical equipment is required.
The course teaches you how to identify emotions and translate them into sensations, gestures, and movements through body awareness techniques and creative exploration.
Yes, it explores techniques and approaches from Martha Graham, Pina Bausch, Bob Fosse, as well as elements of contemporary dance, butoh, and cabaret, applied to personal creation.
