density & spaciousness

Anat and Joerg are sharing rich dances and want to make parts of the magic they find available in the Workshop.
There is the density of touch with weight, melting in, expanding through, swimming along in each others skin. And there is the breath, the air, the space in between, moving and falling through the space, between the floor and higher levels and the dynamic and ease that unfolds when those two worlds connect. We are curious how the emotional layers in our dancing get fed by working within these poles, embracing independence and spaciousness but also our needs, wishes in connection to others, quirky impulses and the little voice that says “I want!”.

We’ll share some basics of Contact technique around giving & taking weight and aspects of the communication through touch.
There will be a mix of detailed excercises and more open frames to explore and dance … and dance and dance.

All experience levels are welcome. You just need to have an idea, what contact improvisation is. If you are completely new to the form, please get in touch with Anat and come to a Contact Jam beforehand, so you know what you are diving into.

TIMES
Fri 18-20 (or 18:30-20:30)
Sat 10-13 + 14:30-17:30
Sun 10-13 + 14:30-16:30

FEES
$230 normal
$190 (concession rate)
$270 (supporting others)

We don’t want money to be a restricting factor for people to join the workshop. If the reduced fee is still too much then please contact Anat. We have a few places reserved, where you pay what you can.

https://www.trybooking.com/BTHTX

LOCATION
St. Martin’s Church
38-40 Stuart St, Mullumbimby NSW 2482

CONTACT
Anat Greenberg: [email protected], Tel: 0473323701

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/events/563127901372814

How do you do the shoulder-lift, or those elegant ways to dive into the floor together and spiral up again? And what is it that makes me feel really satisfied after a dance or a jam?

In this special weekend workshop we will address both these questions. We’ll work on Contact Technique, understanding a bit more about how to give and take weight efficiently. We’ll use pathways to explore essential principles, having our feet taking off. Satisfying our learner ego.

For dancing we need to switch into a different, more embodied, mind-set. Nurturing satisfaction on a deeper level, by ‘feeling connected’ – to yourself, your dance partners and the whole group. Developmental movement patterns and the elasticity of the fascia will give us a somatic base for embodied moving. We’ll train our abilities: to sense, to listen, to let go … exploring leading impulses as curious questions instead of demands, following with integrity. How many ways are there to say yes? We’ll find excitement in the subtleties.

And we will dance as much as possible! Beginners are very welcome!

TIMES

Fri 6-8:30 pm

Sat 9:30am-5pm

Sun 9:30am-4:30pm

INSIGHTS FROM PARTICIPANTS

“I found the workshop madly intriguing, deeply confronting, childishly playful, spiritually important and ultimately a gateway into a whole new way of interacting with people.” (Karl – first time participant)

“For me, Joerg’s classes are a gift, and I’m grateful to have ongoing opportunities to learn with such a highly skilled, passionate, internationally respected teacher and dancer.” (Joana – long term practitioner and organiser)

“I felt as if my inner child was allowed to be free and expressive but not at the expense of my adult self. (…) all held in deep safety and care.” (Jacinta – first time participant)

TIMES
9:30am – 4:30pm (90 min break)

FEES
$100 normal
$120 supporting others
$80 concession

BOOKINGS
a trybooking link will be announce later

WHERE
Old school Witta
316 Witta Rd, Witta QLD 4552

REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
[email protected], 0492 803 149

Joerg Hassmann
Dancer and passionate movement teacher. Deeply interested in learning and the question ‘what is it that makes us feel connected?’ – on many different levels. He is one of the leading figures in Europe in the field of Contact Improvisation through teaching for more than 25 years, offering Training Programmes and organising festivals. Since a bit more than a year he lives in Maleny with his australian wife and his son.
www.joerghassmann.com

Experiences from participants

“I attended a workshop with Joerg Hassmann and I found it madly intriguing, deeply confronting, childishly playful, spiritually important and ultimately a gateway into a whole new way of interacting with people.” (Karl – first time participant)

“Joerg delivers in a way that sparks curiosity and empowers each dancer to discover themselves through their own exploration.” (Lilli – regular practitioner)

“For me, Joerg’s classes are a gift, and I’m grateful to have ongoing opportunities to learn with such a highly skilled, passionate, internationally respected teacher and dancer.” (Joana – long term practitioner and organiser)

“I felt as if my inner child was allowed to be free and expressive but not at the expense of my adult self (…) all held in deep safety and care.” (Jacinta – first time participant)