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Description:The class is aimed for CI beginners who wish to explore the core principles and ideas of contact improvisation. During the class we will research some of the main approaches to relate to oneself, the environment and partners, that will give you the ground for further explorations and will help to navigate yourselves during the jams.
Please come on time for the class, so we start together. It’s best to wear clothes you can comfortably move in, with good coverage for knees and elbows. mEverybody is welcome, regardless of previous experience.
About the facilitators:
Exploring movement, mainly through BJJ, contact improvisation, strength training, and stillness, joined by varieties of other practices.
I teach movement through a kinesthetic language allowing participants to hear/be attuned to the sounds of the relationship, affording them to move by being intuition, as opposed to experiencing intuition. I see such a language as a proxy to make sense of our relationship with what-is-not-us.
The language is explored through ‘relational practices’ where we explore cooperation through Contact Improvisation, and competition through BJJ. I am co-founder of “theDENcnx”, a space where people can cultivate themselves through various movement practices.
What is Contact Improvisation (CI)?
CI is a dynamic and expressive dance form that transcends traditional boundaries, inviting participants into a unique exploration of movement, connection, and self-discovery. Originating in the 1970s, Contact Improvisation emerged as a collaborative movement practice, blending elements of dance, improvisation, and partner work.
What is happening during a class?
In a CI class, participants engage in a shared journey of movement, relying on touch, momentum, and responsiveness to navigate the dance. The practice often begins with simple points of contact, gradually evolving into fluid exchanges of weight, energy, and balance between partners. Participants learn to trust their instincts, communicate non-verbally, and surrender to the unpredictable yet harmonious flow of the dance.
Beyond the physical aspects, Contact Improvisation fosters a sense of community, encouraging open communication and mutual support. As dancers co-create in the moment, they cultivate mindfulness, presence, and a heightened awareness of their bodies and surroundings.
The class will be followed by a Jam. A Jam is an informal gathering where participants explore improvised dance in a free and open environment, welcoming dancers of all levels to engage in shared exploration.
CLASS INFO:
- Date: THU@7PM
- Time: Class (60min) + Jam (120min)
- Level: All levels, class is beginner-focused
- Price: 200B (150B Jam ONLY)
- Language: English, Chinese, French
- Dress code: Comfortable clothes ideally covering knees and elbows
- Location: theDENcnx (https://maps.app.goo.gl/LJEfvyRR9UcHYnsP8)
!!DO NOT confuse “theDENcnx” (Wellness Center) and “The Den CNX” (Closed Bar) on Google. We are the former. Just south of the airport!!
**Please RSVP through our Member APP (http://linktr.ee/thedencnx ).
**If using Grab, please enter “the create village”. It will drop you in front of our door.
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