Mapping sensations

We begin with simple physical explorations as a practice of attention, a means of arriving to the studio, to awaken our senses and be fully present in our body. These explorations share an approach to influences like the ‘understanding practice’ of Rosemary Butcher, Material for the Spine (Steve Paxton), Tuning Scores (Lisa Nelson), Body-Mind Centering (Bonnie B. Cohen), Fasciatherapy (Danis Bois), Zhan Zhuang Chi Kung.

From there, and through another series of guided explorations, we intensify and refine our attention to what I would call a minority — sensations, images, small perceptions, subterraneous movements; which we map continuously through the movement of the body in the space. The mapping is the work: actively sensing, listening, registering, tracking, tracing and returning. The sensing is the dance.

This class develops partnering work into a playful dialogue drawing from Tango Argentino vocabulary and Contact improvisation principles.

The class aim to engage the spine and senses; negotiate resistance, support and weight shifts; harmonize solos with duets and group work. CI

CI indicates that the class focuses on Contact Improvisation. Please note, however, that teachers without the CI initials may lead a class incorporating partner-work or contact at some point.