WORKSHOPS
LITTLE BIG THINGS (acrodance & partnering)
In this course we will explore acrodance through the lens of energy efficiency: working on functional ways of approaching and leaving the floor, researching how to use the momentum generated by acrobatic figures to contribute to the fluidity and continuity of the movement. We will be focusing on building momentum, bringing awareness to weight transfers, examining the inverted position (on the hands) and experiencing the main elements of the architecture of the body. We will also be exploring the main mechanisms behind the technique of "partnering"/body manipulation.
In this course we will explore acrodance through the lens of energy efficiency: working on functional ways of approaching and leaving the floor, researching how to use the momentum generated by acrobatic figures to contribute to the fluidity and continuity of the movement. We will be focusing on building momentum, bringing awareness to weight transfers, examining the inverted position (on the hands) and experiencing the main elements of the architecture of the body. We will also be exploring the main mechanisms behind the technique of "partnering"/body manipulation.
UPSIDE DOWN & ALL AROUND
(acrodance & partnering with Ana Jordão and Vincent Kollar)
In this workshop, we invite you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of partnering - a journey into how two bodies communicate through movement and physical touch. With a thoughtfully curated array of exercises, movement scenarios, and improvisation scores, we provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the anatomy of the communicating body, while emphasizing on the fluidity and mindfulness of our movement and connection.
Our explorations draw inspiration from the energy-recycling principles of internal martial arts and the daring elements of acrobatics. Through research tasks, improvisations and set forms, we refine our ability to attune to our partner's body, while simultaneously honing our capacity to offer our support structure and maintaining the integrity of our individual needs. Additionally, we will blend these skills with some of our repertoire of dance acrobatics and dynamic handstands, venturing into upside-down movements and inviting and embracing more risk into our dialogues with each other. Accompanied by thoughtfully selected music, we will infuse our workspace with playfulness and curiosity, fostering a lively atmosphere of shared discovery and mutual support.
Come join us, let yourself move and be moved!
(acrodance & partnering with Ana Jordão and Vincent Kollar)
In this workshop, we invite you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of partnering - a journey into how two bodies communicate through movement and physical touch. With a thoughtfully curated array of exercises, movement scenarios, and improvisation scores, we provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the anatomy of the communicating body, while emphasizing on the fluidity and mindfulness of our movement and connection.
Our explorations draw inspiration from the energy-recycling principles of internal martial arts and the daring elements of acrobatics. Through research tasks, improvisations and set forms, we refine our ability to attune to our partner's body, while simultaneously honing our capacity to offer our support structure and maintaining the integrity of our individual needs. Additionally, we will blend these skills with some of our repertoire of dance acrobatics and dynamic handstands, venturing into upside-down movements and inviting and embracing more risk into our dialogues with each other. Accompanied by thoughtfully selected music, we will infuse our workspace with playfulness and curiosity, fostering a lively atmosphere of shared discovery and mutual support.
Come join us, let yourself move and be moved!
OUTSIDE EYE
In the last years I have had the chance to work with a few fascinating artists on the development of their first solo pieces. Working as an 'outside eye', for me, is a journey of creating confidence and empathy with the intention that is being manifested, nurturing a free dialogue that helps to develop the concept at hand, and establishing a basic structure/foundation for working and creating meaningful material. Grounding tools include improvisation, conceptual reflection, choreographic and compositional work, movement and object research and some tactics derived from DasArts feedback method.
REFERENCES
2022 'KAIRO' by TOBIAS DOHM
2021 'WOLFSKIND' by EMMA LAULE
2020 'ABSURD HERO' by ROMAN ŠKADRA
2018 'ARTICULATIONS' by ELENA LYDIA KREUSCH
2017 'IN COGNITO' by PERSONA NON GRATA
2017 'SPUREN DER VERGÄNGLICHKEIT' by SINA NIKOLAUS
2021 'WOLFSKIND' by EMMA LAULE
2020 'ABSURD HERO' by ROMAN ŠKADRA
2018 'ARTICULATIONS' by ELENA LYDIA KREUSCH
2017 'IN COGNITO' by PERSONA NON GRATA
2017 'SPUREN DER VERGÄNGLICHKEIT' by SINA NIKOLAUS
