Training Program Contact Improvisation in Berlin
with Daniel Werner and Joerg Hassmann
in Cooperation with Tanzfabrik Berlin
6th BasicTraining Program (June 2012 - March 2013) &
4th Experienced Intensives in Berlin (March & November 2012)
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.
Participants who in addition would like to attend the week long CI training in October (10.-14.10.2012) with Daniel, Joerg and Sebastian Garcia Ferro in Mallorca will receive a discount for that Intensive.
Basic Training Program
Dates 2012/2013:
(attention: the december weekend is missing on the flyer!)
8.-10.6.2012 (introduction weekend)
Fr 18.30-21.30
Sa 11-17.30
Su 11-17.00
29.9.-3.10. (still possible to join! official start of the program)
Sa 14-17.30
Su 11-17.30
Mo 11-17.30
Tue 11-17.30
Wed 11-16.30
9.-11.11.2012
Fr 18.30-21.30
Sa 11-17.30
Su 11-17.00
14.-16.12.2012
Fr 18.30-21.30
Sa 11-17.30
Su 11-17.00
11.-13.1.2013
Fr 18.30-21.30
Sa 11-17.30
Su 11-17.00
9.-10.2.2013 (practicing weekend with our assistants)
Sa 11-17.30
Su 11-17.00
7.-10.3.2013
Thu 11-17.30
Fr 11-18.00
Sa 11-18.00
Su 11-17.00
fees: (attention: the december weekend is missing on the flyer!)
120 €/ 100 € (as you can) for the introduction weekend only
890 €/ 690 € (as you can), incl. introduction weekend, June-March
800 €/ 630 € (as you can), without introduction weekend, September-March
Experienced Intensives
dates 2012:
15.-18.3.2012
22.-25.11.2012
times:
Th 11-17.30
Fr 11-18.00
Sa 11-18.00
Su 11-17.00
fees:
180 Euro (150 red.) for one Workshop
320 Euro (280 erm.) for both Workshop (booked at once)
Location:
The workshops will happen as usual at Tanzfabrik, studio 4, where you can also stay over night.