Being In Contact

When: 27.07 and 02.07.2024 from 15:00 to 19:00
Where: Marameo, Wallstraße 32, 10179 Berlin
How Much: 120-180 Euros 

Dive into the core principles of contact improvisation and its dynamics in a shared space. Explore gravity, momentum and inertia while developing a relationship with the floor and other bodies.

Tuning into the functions of the different joints in our body and their relationship to the spine, we learn how to move seamlessly through different pathways and movement qualities. Using contact to generate momentum through spiralling, sliding and falling. How to ride through lifts by allowing our reflexes to take over? How to safely take or give weight so we are not afraid to take risks?

Over the weekend we will not only sharpen our technical skills but also compositional skills through listening, somatic communication and engaging our range of attention from spatial to skin levels. Expand our perception to include all bodies in space. Understanding how every moment is relational and how collective agreement can empower our sense of interconnectedness. We allow our bodies to fall beyond conscious choice so that we can readily support our co-creative dances that emerge from simply being present.

This workshop is open for all levels of experience. An opportunity to develop a body that is spatially agile and ready to flow in and out of contact.

Falling and Flying

When: 01.07 and 02.07.2023 from 10:30 to 15:30
Where: Tanz-Zentrale, 64 Erich-Zeigner-Alle, 04229 Leipzig
How Much: 120-180 Euros 

This workshop invites you to dive deep into the core principles of contact improvisation and its dynamics in a shared space. Exploring gravity, momentum and inertia while developing a relationship with the floor and other bodies. Engaging our range of physical communication from spatial to skin level. How do we embody listening? What is the texture of our touch? Tuning into the functions of the different joints in our body and their relation to the spine, we research how thought and intention can change the quality of movement. How can we use release or resistance in our shared dances? We allow our bodies to fall beyond conscious choice so that we can readily fly and support our co-creative dances that emerge from simply being present. This workshop is open for anyone who is interested to take a somatic approach to the mechanics of Contact Improvisation. From beginners who seek improvisational tools to advanced practicioners who want to sharpen their skills.

Radical States Of Presence 

 Together we dive into the principles and tools of Contact Improvisation and its dynamics in a shared space. We explore gravity, momentum and inertia, while developing our relationship with the floor and the other bodies.
During this weekend, we will hold an emphasis on how we approach and interact with each other. How do we practice listening? What is the texture of our touch?
While tuning in to the functions of different joints in the body and their relation to the spine, we research how thought and intention change the quality of movement. Understanding how release and resistance can be gently used in our communication with each other. Applying the mechanics of Contact Improvisation we strengthen our sense of curiosity, compassion and (self) respect in every encounter.
The workshop is open for both beginners and experienced dancers.

Where: PHYNIXtanzt, Hasenheide 54, 10967 Berlin
When: 28.01.2023 from 12.30 to 15.30 29.01.2023 from 12.30 to 18.00
How much: Early Bird until 20.01.23 90 €; afterwards 110 €.