🌈 Contact Improvisation Workshop

All levels welcome 🤗 👉 Registration required 👉 https://forms.gle/mAMzgQh1tPSqo6Ty5 ✨ ✨ ✨ In this 2-day workshop, we will explore and expand our tactile experience through the principles of Contact Improvisation, such as Listening and Tuning, Gravity and Weight, Structure and Support, Touch and Point of Contact, Lifting and Flying. These classes are designed for individuals who are interested in evolving their movement practice and deepening their body awareness. ✨ ✨ ✨ Throughout our time together, we will explore the following questions, among others: 🌿 How can I develop a deeper listening capacity in my body? 🌿 How can I connect with my inner structure and feel gravity traveling through me? 🌿 How can I cultivate the gift of touch and become more attuned to the subtle connections between myself and others? 🌿 Am I open to supporting someone, and do I feel comfortable being supported by others? 🌿 Where can I find the strength and stability to lift my partner, physically and emotionally? 🌿 How can I build trust to allow myself to fly, such as balancing on a partner's shoulder? ✨ ✨ ✨ These classes offer an opportunity to explore movement in a safe, supportive environment where we honor the wisdom of the body. Together, we will develop a greater sense of trust, both in ourselves and in our connection to others. Whether you are new to Contact Improvisation or have previous experience, this series will deepen your practice and expand your understanding of movement and human connection. ✨ ✨ ✨ 🏷️ Contribution: 80 EUR or 9,500 RSD 👉 Registration required 👉 https://forms.gle/mAMzgQh1tPSqo6Ty5 ✨ ✨ ✨ 📍Location Nacionalna fondacija za umetničku igru Kolarčeva 3, Beograd 2nd floor ✨ ✨ ✨ 📅 Timeline May 17th: 2 PM - 6 PM May 18th: 11 AM - 5:30 PM ✨ ✨ ✨ 🙋 About Mario: Mario is a researcher of movement and Contact Improvisation, a Chinese Medicine therapist, and a practitioner of Tai Chi, Qigong, and Meditation. He is also a Yoga teacher and a certified Coach. In the last 20 years Mario has had the privilege of studying with renowned dancers and teachers such as S. Paxton, N. Little, L. Nelson, J. Hamilton, K. Simson, E. Karczag, A. Takenouchi, among others. For over 15 years, he has been a student of Taoist Master Ming Wong CY, under whose guidance he earned a three-year degree in On Zon Su (Taoist foot reflexology). He further deepened his knowledge of Chinese Medicine at the School of Acupuncture in Florence, obtaining a three-year degree in Tui Na (TCM therapeutic massage). Mario's personal research in movement and improvisation is influenced by experiential anatomy, Chinese Medicine, Meditation, Tai Chi, and Butoh. He has drawn significant inspiration from his friend Nita Little, whom he has known for the past 18 years. He's a co-founder of ItalyContacFest, italian festival of Contact Improvisation. 🙋🏻‍♂️ About Nikola: My background is based on diverse studies of somatic, trauma-informed, and holistic healing practices. I'm a certified Feldenkrais Method and somatic coach. Contact Improvisation has been my primary practice for more than seven years. My passion is the architecture of learning spaces - containers where learning and growth happen naturally. Connect at https://nativestate.co/