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Training Program Contact Improvisation in Berlin
with Daniel Werner and Joerg Hassmann
in Cooperation with Tanzfabrik Berlin
7th BasicTraining Program (June 2013 - March 2014) &
5th Experienced Intensives in Berlin (November 2013)
This Training focuses intensively on the principles of Contact Improvisation. We (Daniel and Joerg) try to understand this unique dance form in a systematic way. We believe this brings clarity to the dance, and increases the choices available to us. By focussing on the technical foundations of CI, we invite to also open the doors to the emotional, psychological and philosophical aspects which are a natural part of Contact Improvisation.
The foundation of what we teach is based on on early developmental movement patterns drawn from Body Mind Centering as well as specific partner body work to understand the anatomically efficient movement of the body, with a focus on bones and joints in relation to gravity. From there we take these priciples further to develop efficient movement patterns for the dance by offering pathways (exact movement sequences with a partner) or explorative dance scores.
In the Basic Training we work on developing a solid technical basis - „Following the point of contact with shared weight“ is the technical centre of our approach in Contact Improvisation. Some important elements belonging to this approach are listening, knowledge of the necessary activity in leading and following, centre to centre connection, leaning with the acceptance of possibly falling off balance, und the three forms of touch in the point of contact: roll, slide, or simply touch (no roll or slide). Our goal is a centre to centre duet that enables a true three dimensionalty. Lifts are naturally a part of this experience.
Backspace, use of eyes, in & out of contact, counterbalance, momentum & slow motion, as well as the general search for increased choice in contact based dance are also elements of the Basic Training.
In the Experienced Intensives we will revisit and deepen our understanding of the foundation principles. The vocabulary we developed in the basic training provides a common base to directly dive into the depth and complexity of this dance form. From here we approach in each workshop a specific CI related theme. In general, there will be more room for self directed learning in the form of Labs, explorative scores, and individual feedback.
It is possible to sleep overnight in the studio.
Participants will receive a certificate documenting the contents of the training, to assist them with current or future employment opportunities.
Basic Training Program - Dates & fees 2013/2014:
(Attention, change of dates: the 8.-10.11.2013 was changed to 1.-3.11.2013!)
2013
14.-16.6. (introduction weekend)
Fr 18.30-21.30
Sa 11-17.30
Su 11-17.00
5.-8.9. (still possible to join)
Do 11-17.30
Fr 10-18 (Waterwork!)
Sa 11-18.00
Su 11-17.00
27.-29.9. (only Joerg)
Fr 18.30-21.30
Sa 11-17.30
Su 11-17.00
1.-3.11. (only Daniel)
Fr 18.30-21.30
Sa 11-17.30
Su 11-17.00
(Attention, change of dates: the 8.-10.11.2013 was changed to 1.-3.11.2013!)
13.-15.12.
Fr 18.30-21.30
Sa 11-17.30
Su 11-17.00
2014
25.-26.1. (practicing weekend)
Sa 11-17.30
So 11-17.00
6.-9.3.
Th 11-17.30
Fr 11-18.00
Sa 11-18.00
So 11-17.00
fees: (attention: the december weekend is missing on the flyer!)
140-110 € (as you can) for the introduction weekend only
900-750 € (as you can), whole training programme incl. introduction weekend
810-660 € (as you can), whole training programme without introduction weekend
(40€ extra when registering after June 25th)
Experienced Intensives
dates 2013:
14.-17.11.2013
times:
Th 11-17.30 or 16-22
Fr 11-18.00 (Liquidrom Berlin)
Sa 11-18.00
Su 11-17.00
fees:
not decided yet, coming soon
Dates of the current basic training programme:
9.-10.2.2013 (practicing weekend with our assistents)
Sa 11-17.30
So 11-17.00
7.-10.3.2013
Do 11-17.30
Fr 11-18.00
Sa 11-18.00
So 11-17.00
Location:
The workshops will happen as usual at Tanzfabrik, studio 4, where you can also stay over night.