Contact Improv Workshop Series: BE WATER

Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:15 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-04:00

Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave., ODD Studio B (2nd Floor) | Ottawa

Contact Improv Jam Nights Ottawa
Publisher/HostContact Improv Jam Nights Ottawa
Contact Improv Workshop Series: BE WATER
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水に流す
“Let the water flow”
--Japanese proverb

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This workshop is inspired and informed by my recent movement research in Japan. I set out with the question of “what can I learn from water?” And, “how can I be water?” This workshop series is based on many hours of observing water and spending time with the water. We will explore through movement and CI:
• connecting with the water, flexibility, and flow in our bodies
• finding pathways and openings to flow and expand into
• harnessing qualities of gentle float and convictional force
This workshop is open to all levels. The water has something to teach all of us.
Note: *participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Dates:
Part I: Friday, April May 24st
Part II: Friday, May 1st
You can come to one or both of the workshops.

Time: 6:15pm-8:30pm
Arrivals are between 6:15pm-6:30pm. We will begin the opening circle at 6:30pm. Please aim to be on time so that we can start together as a group.

Location: Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave., ODD Studio B (2nd Floor)

Tickets:
No pre-registration necessary, just show-up.
$30 cash per person per workshop.

Waiver: Please sign the waiver beforehand if this is your first time to one of my classes or jams.
https://www.jotform.com/sign/230363818645056/invite/01grkhmwgf73b6a87f156d1087

Health Policy:
Please do not come to class if you are experiencing any symptoms of cold, seasonal flu, or COVID-19.

Clothing, Water Bottles, Scents:
• Only water bottles with a lid are allowed in the studio. No glass please!
• No street shoes in the studio. We dance barefoot or with socks.
• Bring loose-fitting pants that cover the knees. Avoid wearing zippers, slippery clothing, or jewellery as they can make contact dancing difficult.
• Please avoid wearing strong scents (e.g. perfume/cologne)
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The instructor, Laurinda Cheng, is an interdisciplinary dancer with over 30 years of training in contact improvisation, classical ballet, contemporary, street dance, and butoh. She has trained in CI across North America, Europe, and Asia. She has a Master of Education and aims to support each student in their exploration of movement, the body, and the self…across the universe.
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Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave., ODD Studio B (2nd Floor), 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2, Canada

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