Vivek Patel |
I have been doing contact improv for 10 years.
Contact has become a central part of my life. It deeply affects all aspects of my being. Physical, mental, emotional and Spiritual. As martial artist who has been practicing for over 30 years I usually integrate some martial arts principles into my classes. The overlap between the two arts is astonishingly useful. My dancing has made me a better martial artist, And the martial arts has made me a better dancer. I am one of the regular teachers at the Toronto Sunday Jam. Even though I teach on a fairly regular basis I actually consider myself a full-time student of contact. I am always a beginner looking to learn, grow and expand my knowledge and ability. Every time I dance I learn something new and it fills me with so much joy. And joy is the primary reason that I do contact. I love to move, I love to learn and I love to have fun. That sounds like a pretty good combination for a workshop! |