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EMPTYING, LANDING, SOARING
An intensive Improvisation/Contact Improvisation workshop
gravity/levity
relaxation/activity,
center/periphery,
the spine and the senses.
We begin by arriving in the space physically, emotionally and mentally,
alone, in pairs and collectively. To be ready for the present moment,
we empty ouselves so that we can learn and receive, explore and
experience, give and take. We build a connection with our body on a
deeper level, we let go and relax fully into a spacious sense of time
which allows for various activities to come into play, we explore
gravity and the inner energy which comes from our center and moves
through our whole body right to the periphery.
We will spend special attention to the relationship of the head/tail
connection and strengthen the relationship of the center to the
extremities of the body so that our take-offs and landings and our
travelling through space are all brave, smooth and safe. Breath,
relaxation and letting go is directly connected to being grounded and
centered while moving dynamically.
Each day we will practice a specific Contact skill and work with
enlivening the senses so that we can be really open to finding
immediate creative solutions. Tuning, toning and enlivening our entire
being, creates a state of readiness which leads us to fuller, vibrant,
connected dancing. We can then enjoy the richness of our dancing alone,
in pairs and as a group. We will also have oppportunities to perform
for each other, to view, discuss and share the work at hand.
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