Contact Improvisation (CI) is a partner dance form based on the physical principles of touch, momentum, shared weight, and most quintessentially – following a shared point of contact.

This dance practice explores the skills of falling, rolling, counterbalance, lifting using minimal effort, how to make ourselves light when being lifted, centering and breathing techniques, and responsiveness to our partners and surroundings.

We will begin by awakening our individual bodies through a series of solo exercises aiming to experience ourselves in motion with gravity as our partner—investigating the flow of pathways that open possibilities for further movement.

With the imprint of this warm-up, we will then meet as a group and take our pathways through space with a partner.

By beginning with touch without full weight, we heighten awareness and presences. Touch becomes our communication into deeply focused listening and responding.

Touch becomes our language and fluid movement our interest.

With a special interest in clear touch and flowing pathways throughout the workshop, we will then open into a focused jam.

All levels welcome.

Date & Time: 22nd & 23rd August 2019 (5:45 PM – 8:00 PM)