About this Event
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contact improvisation in the water
1-day intensive, 6 hours
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๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ 27
! send us pm to reserve your spot
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This intensive transforms the relationship with water forever, reconnecting to the water element and liberating movement from the constant need to breathe. The vast capacity of breath emerges, allowing movement to become fluid, intuitive, and effortless.
The embodied flow shifts how the body navigates space, finding ease and creativity in adapting to obstacles. Multidimensional movement becomes light, joyful, and free, infusing dance on both land and water with new possibilities.
Nonverbal communication takes center stage. Touch, movement, and the language of the skin create a unique way to connect beyond words or social masks, offering a deeply authentic and intimate experience.
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LOCATION:
Intensive will take place on one of the most beautiful beach on island Phangan and in a warm pool (exact location will be shared privately).
COST:
3500baht
places are strongly limited, contact anyone of the Somatic Waters team to secure your spot.
SCHEDULE:
9:00-12:00 first session
12:00-14:00 lunch break
14:00-17:00 second session
This experience includes somatic patterns and water breathing tips, and provides deep change in your relationship with water.
No special skills in dancing or swimming are required. We will practice in shallow waters, you can always step on your feet.
You will need swimsuit in which youโll feel comfortable to be in physical connection with other people and stay long time in water. We provide nose clips.
This intensive is for those who already practice contact improvisation and are curious to explore movement in water, as well as for those who feel at home in the water and wish to experience connection with others through contact improvisation.
Let us know if this is aligned!
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๐๐ง๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ฒ:
~ What qualities does dancing in water gift to our bodies and our dances on land?
~ How does gravity transition into flow and back again?
~ What information does water transmit to our cells?
~ How can water be heard as a dance partner?
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information about regular events you can find on WhatsApp:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/I4QFmgL934n25zimmH7v7D
organizer ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ค๐จ
practicing facilitators:
๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ is a multidisciplinary creative, Ocean Dance instructure, and somatic psychologist who inspires reconnection with the wild, intuitive body through healing massage, aquatic bodywork, and group workshops.
On her healing journey she has been exploring practices of Contact Improvisation, meditation, tantra, performance, freediving, Family Constellations and Authentic Relating.
Through water, touch, sound, movement and relational practices, Katia creates spaces for experiencing aliveness and the sense of connection.
https://www.instagram.com/atmokato?igsh=MWFxNHJxNnJ5bHdlYg==
๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ is a certified somatic psychologist, Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, and water therapist with a deep commitment to supporting people in reconnecting with their bodies and the water element.
Karina is a contact improvisation dancer and teacher, water contact dance facilitator, performer, and initiator of water-related events on Koh Phangan.
Her approach integrates depth, creativity, and a compassionate understanding of the body-mind connection, creating spaces where connection and growth can flourish.
[Being](https://www.instagram.com/karina_gezatsyan?igsh=MWJyejRsdno0eWJ4dg==)
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Dance Styles
Contact Improvisation (100%)
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Somatic Waters Koh Phangan
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