Back to Basics

**𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁** 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 ( 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰) Join us in an exciting exploration of Contact Improvisation, where we delve into the fundamental principles that connect our bodies with others. This immersive workshop is designed to nurture your understanding of movement, touch, and the art of shared weight, unlocking a world of physical expression and connection. Throughout our journey together, we'll embark on a comprehensive exploration of Contact Improvisation, covering these key elements: 𝟏.𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Discover the intricate balance of distributing weight between yourself and your partner, a foundation of Contact Improvisation that fosters trust and communication. 𝟮.𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵: Delve into the profound language of touch, learning how subtle nuances can convey emotion, intention, and connection. 𝟯.𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: Understand the significance of where your bodies meet, as the point of contact becomes the epicenter of sensation, communication, and improvisation. 𝟰.𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺:Harness the energy of motion as we delve into the art of catching momentum, creating fluid and dynamic movements that flow harmoniously. 𝟱.𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Embrace the concept of controlled falling, where surrendering to gravity leads to beautiful, spontaneous movements. 𝟲.𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗲𝘀 Tap into your natural reflexes, allowing them to guide your movements and responses, creating a seamless dance of reaction and intention. 𝟳.𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴: Explore the roles of leader and follower, understanding how they intertwine to create a dialogue between bodies in motion. 𝟴.𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆: Hone your ability to listen, not just with your ears, but with your entire being, attuning yourself to your partner's movements and intentions. 𝟵.𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗜: Uncover the elegance of spirals in Contact Improvisation, as they infuse your movements with grace and fluidity. 𝟭𝟬.𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀:Cultivate a heightened sense of movement awareness, both within yourself and in connection with others, fostering a profound sense of presence and connection. Our workshop is not just about learning techniques; it's an invitation to experience, feel, and perceive through movement and touch. Together, we'll turn our curiosity into an endless journey of self-discovery and connection. Join us as we embark on this exhilarating adventure in Contact Improvisation, Let's breathe, move, and create magic together in the world of spontaneous improvisational movement. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 : 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 ( 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰) 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 : 𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 : 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝘆𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 (𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲) 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹, 𝗚𝗼𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗲. : 𝟳,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 : 𝟱,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝘀 (for early bird please write on given number before 5th January ) 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 : 𝟭,4𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗲𝘀 (Drop-in will be only for first two days) 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 : 𝐉𝐞𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐤 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐲 : Lasse Lychnell 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 : +𝟵𝟭 𝟴𝟰𝟴𝟰𝟵𝟯𝟱𝟵𝟭𝟭 (𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙛𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨@𝙜𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡.𝙘𝙤𝙢) 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲. www.copaz.in ( For our session, please remember to wear long sleeves, pants, and warm clothes, along with socks if needed , We'll be utilizing a lot of body surface on the floor, so comfortable attire will make movement easier. Additionally, it's a good idea to bring extra clothes incase if you find yourself sweating during the session. Being prepared will ensure a more enjoyable experience for all of us. ) (𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡) Contact improvisation is a form of improvised dancing that has been developing internationally since 1972. It involves the exploration of one's body in relationship to others by using the fundamentals of sharing weight, touch, and movement awareness. Contact improvisation (CI) is a dance practice in which the physical contact points, between at least two dancers, become the starting point of an exploration made of improvised movements. Contact Improvisation is based on playing and exploring the possibilities of two bodies meeting in the space. It involves a lot of listening and being aware of the body and the surroundings, whilst the improvisational aspect invites the curiosity of going into the unknown territory of every moment. (ABOUT FACILITATOR) Jeevak is an innovative and versatile performer, skilled in theatre, Movement, and Contact improvisation. He comes from Pune but is currently based in Goa, India, where he explores and practices movement and performing arts. His passion for experimentation shines through in his captivating performances, where he has showcased his experimental performances in various spaces like cafes, restaurants, studios, streets,theatres and black boxes. These performances are characterized by their extended durations, aligning with his research interests. Throughout the past six years, Jeevak has dedicated himself to refining and mastering his contact improvisation skills, leading jam sessions and workshops. He also organizes a monthly workshop called "Back to Basics," aimed at introducing the principles of contact improvisation to interested individuals. His ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between performing art and contact improvisation. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own awareness and that of others, adapting to ever-changing environments, and comprehending the presentation of contact improvisation as both an art form and a means of communication between the performer and the observer.