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The GLOBAL UNDERSCORE (GUS) centers on a yearly dance event, the Global Underscore practice, in which the Underscore is practiced simultaneously for a 4-hour period by people all over the world near the June solstice.Near the beginning and at the end of the Global Underscore practice, dancers at each site do the Stand/Small Dance (a focus on standing developed by Steve Paxton) together facing the next site around the globe, making an energetic line that spirals around the earth. These are called Facings.
It is important that one attends a "Talk-Through" of the Underscore before dancing the Underscore. The Underscore is generally not led with verbal cues; the idea is that people "know" it already and are coming together to share the practice. Participants come on time and stay for the duration of the event.
WHAT:
“The Underscore is a vehicle for incorporating Contact Improvisation into a broader arena of improvisational dance practice; for developing greater ease dancing in spherical space—alone and with others. The practice progresses through a broad range of dynamic states, including long periods of very small, private, and quiet internal activity and other times of higher energy and interactive dancing.”
WHEN
Doors open at 8:30pm for arrival into the space, and will be locked at 9pm
Please arrive with plenty of time to settle into the space before the Talk-Through, offered by Jacob and Fuchsia, begins at 9pm
WHERE
35 Stirling Highway, Nedlands.
Look out for the BDY SCP signage on the building. There is parking at the rear of the building and on the street.
WHAT TO BRING?
Clothes you are comfortable in
Plate of snacks/food to share if you are able to
Art materials welcome
$20 contribution
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bodyscape, 35 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands WA 6009, Australia,Perth, Western Australia