Friday
9:30-12:30 pm - class with Vivek Patel
An investigation into the intersection of martial arts and contact improvisation
In this workshop we will explore some basic martial arts principles and how they can be incorporated into contact improv dance. We will look at principles of momentum, flow, redirection and competition. We will be learning some actual martial arts movements and then expanding them into the dance.
Fun and sweat guaranteed!
Vivek Patel's bio:
I have been exploring contact improv for almost 10 years and martial arts for over 28 years. I love to move, I love to learn and I love to have fun. That sounds like a pretty good combination for a workshop!
In this workshop we will explore some basic martial arts principles and how they can be incorporated into contact improv dance. We will look at principles of momentum, flow, redirection and competition. We will be learning some actual martial arts movements and then expanding them into the dance.
Fun and sweat guaranteed!
Vivek Patel's bio:
I have been exploring contact improv for almost 10 years and martial arts for over 28 years. I love to move, I love to learn and I love to have fun. That sounds like a pretty good combination for a workshop!
2:00 - 5:00 pm - group scores class
Learn and practice improvised group scores. There is an option to perform or not to perform the scores in the performance. More info to come.
8:00 - 9:00 pm - optional performance
Performance opportunity. We offer 3 options for participants to participate in the performance. You may observe the performance, perform a score that we learn from Neige Christenson or submit your own improvised work for the performance.
Due to time constraints we are limiting how many people perform their own scores. If you would like to propose a work for the evening submit it HERE.
Due to time constraints we are limiting how many people perform their own scores. If you would like to propose a work for the evening submit it HERE.