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The Underscore ~ Fall '26 - Spring '27 Dates:October 4
November 1
December 13*
February 7
March 7
April 4
May 2
+ GLOBAL UNDERSCORE June 20!
2-2:30 Talk-through/ Walk-through
2:30-5:30 Underscore
Join for any/all of these dates!
**NEW LOCATION**
Starting November 1st, all Talk-Throughs & Underscores are moving to the Railyard Performance Center!
1611 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM
"The Underscore is a long-form dance improvisation structure developed by Nancy Stark Smith. It has been evolving since 1990 and is practiced all over the globe. The Underscore is a vehicle for incorporating Contact Improvisation (CI) into a broader arena of improvisational dance practice; for developing greater ease dancing in spherical space—alone and with others; and for integrating kinesthetic and compositional concerns while improvising. It allows for a full spectrum of energetic and physical expressions, embodying a range of forms and changing states. Its practice is familiar yet unpredictable."
More info about the Underscore here: https://nancystarksmith.com/underscore/
Each session will be broken down as follows:
- 30 minute Talk-Through/ Walk-through*
- 3 hour Underscore practice
* The Talk-Through is a required element for anyone who has not previously participated in an Underscore. It'll provide a map for the journey we'll embark on together. Please arrive promptly as we'll commence right at the start time.
The Underscore itself will begin with settling into the space, circling up and setting intentions, and then diving into the non-verbal movement-centered portion of our practice. We'll emerge about 2 hours later, take some time to individually reflect on our experience, and then gather again as a group once to share our harvests collectively.
The Underscore is a closed container; entering in means staying until completion of the score.
About this series:
Though the Underscore has its roots in Contact Improvisation, this space welcomes all dancers & movement enthusiasts, no CI experience required (though it does offer a useful entry point!)
Exchange:
Per session sliding scale 20 - 30 - 40
(Receiving Support - I Got Me - Providing Support)
If cost is prohibitive or if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to Hallie at [email protected].
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Railyard Performance Center, James Kelly Contemporary, 1611 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501, United States
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