A Contact Improvisation workshop for older dancers & those who want to dance until they are old!

Simonetta and Lucia have each been dancing for around 40 years and continue to be involved in the changing world of Contact Improvisation as well as teaching Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique both of which underlie and integrate with our teaching and movement directions. We are interested in how we adapt our movement and presence practises to support the changes that come with age and in supporting others to continue dancing and Contact Improvisation as they navigate their personal movement journey.

Feldenkrais and AT are both approaches which centre around attention, appreciation, and self-care. They support the dance by refining awareness, allowing us to move safely beyond habitual patterns towards greater ease, effortlessness and pleasure. The underlying principles have deeply influenced our approach to dancing and to Contact Improvisation

In this workshop we will explore our individual capacity for movement and allow dances to emerge from meetings with others and from the interplay of physical forces; momentum, pressure, structure, and gravity.

The workshop will include quiet and subtle work as well as energetic and playful movement. Each participant is invited to participate according to their own ability and energy. It will be suited to those new to Contact Improvisation as well to experienced dancers who wish to deepen their practise.The frame will hold a safe space for older dancers but all ages and abilities are welcome to come explore and play.

For more info please contact thinkup2@btinternet.com

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