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THE CONTACT BODY ... and MINDFor experienced Contact Improvisers
A vision from Katja Mustonen often resurfaces in my dancing and teaching:
"I wish to be available at any moment with all my body parts for multiple directions." I find this an intriguing proposal for consistently having enriching and satisfying dances.
My primary approach to finding greater availability in my dance is by calming the busy mind and softening into the body's liquidity - like water, always ready and willing to flow in all possible directions. And there is also another kind of availability, one with a higher tone: a readiness in the body and an alertness in the mind, prepared for, even expecting the unpredictable. How do we engage the muscular system to transform effort into juicy strength, without losing that fluid, water-like availability? How do we get the pelvis ready to follow in all directions - also against gravity? How do I access the willingness to run, jump, and fall? And when is it actually time to not be available? When do I need to retreat, to rest, to disconnect from others and potter around in my own bubble?
The end of February is a special time. We've grown weary of the long winter and the first signs of spring are beginning to emerge. We’ll feel more of that and we can embrace this shift by supporting one another in activating our bodies and minds. I envision flow, strength, quirkiness, questioning habits, spaciousness, fun, and depth as flavours for our time together. My wish is for an explorative, supportive space that holds us in our humanness, welcoming whatever each of us brings to the day.
Participants should be very familiar with Contact Improvisation technique, which will be our common language for this Intensive. For your orientation: We imagine a regular practice of at least two years. In case of doubt, check in with us
⏰ WORKSHOP TIMES
26.2.-2.3.2025
Wed 10-17:30
Thu 10-18
Fri 10-17:30
Sat 10-18
Sun 10-14
(2 hrs lunch break each day, on Sun only mini break)
💶 FEE
480-310 EUR (as you can)
💡 INFO & REGISTRATION
[email protected]
📍LOCATION
EDEN***** Studios
Breite Strasse 43, 13187 Berlin-Pankow
🌐 Visit Joerg’s homepage & blog www.joerghassmann.com
📷 Photo by Andrei Berezki
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Eden Studios*****, Breite Straße 43, 13187 Berlin, Deutschland,Berlin, Germany
