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contact improvisation

A collection of 7 issues

Spiral Dynamics in Contact Improvisation with Mark Young in Montreal

Delve into the innate spirality of movement in this specialized Contact Improvisation (CI) workshop led by Mark Young. Drawing insights from his profound engagement with Taoist Tai Chi, discover the natural propensity of the body to spiral, and its application within CI duets.

Taking Root in the Somathèque

Embark on a transformative journey to find home in your body through movement, reflection, and dialogue.

Trouver un Chez-Soi Dans Son Corps

Embarquez dans un voyage transformateur pour trouver un domicile dans votre corps à travers le mouvement, la réflexion et le dialogue.

Contact As A Means Of Survival

Home now after the Urban Contact Improvisation Survival Camp, a 3+2 day event I co-organized and facilitated with Valerie Sabbah and Shanthi Minor. My inquiry into Contact Improvisation takes root in my belief that language can serve the body's wisdom. I acknowledge my body as a primary

Dancing Away From Home

A report back from Dance New England's Dance Camp 2023. I'm just back from Dance New England's Dance Camp in western Massachussets. 11 days at Camp Timber Trails leaves me awash in exhaustion and gratitude. The premise of the event is community gathering around

Touching Into Myth

This improvisation workshop explores myths embodied in movement. Participants delve into conscious and unconscious patterns, bridging dance and storytelling. The focus is on shared inquiry, somatic practice, and guided reflection.

Photos from Earthdance New Year's Contact Jam 2023

Lately, I devote my photography practice to capturing movement in space.