Movement Lab

This laboratory of movement explores dance in relationship with the techniques of Martial Arts, Stunt work, Floorwork, Parkour, and Acrobatics.

DAY 1: Falls & Gravity, in Relationship with the Space.

we are focusing on exploring the capacities of the body through a series of exercises that use gravity as their principal point, taking inspiration from parkour and floorwork and focusing on safety

DAY 2: Props, Circus, & Acro 1

Focusing on the impact that circus culture had in the dance community we are exploring and playing with props (balls, staff, and track), their relationship to our individual bodies, and how can we translate those playful movements into a dance vocabulary.

Additionally, we will touch on the most safe and correct way to jump, land and connect with the airtrack.

DAY 3: Fall and Rolls & Acro 2

While focusing on the last exploration this lab will explore the safety and well done recovery for the fall and rolls. We will explore the concept of Ukami, a Japanese term used in the parkour community that looks for the capacity to react and act when a failure happens.

DAY 4: Choreographic work and flips introduction

using all the elements that were explored in the lab, we are creating a phrase that allows students to propel their exploration in this matter, as well as explore the possibility of spots for the safety practice of flips and more, action-reaction

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Fifth Dance, 366 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, Canada