Contact improvisation workshop - Surrendering to your inner animal - with Žan Perko

Contact Improvisation Workshop: Embracing Your Inner Animal (Somatic Journey in Trios, Authentic Movement, CI Essentials, Introduction to Lifts) with Žan Perko. We invite you to a 4-hour workshop designed to delve into the art of contact improvisation. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: This class will guide you through a movement journey, providing ample space for personal exploration and sharing on various subjects. Our primary focus will be on shedding the societal constraints we carry and tapping into our primal, authentic movement. We will learn to attune ourselves to the inner impulses of our bodies. The workshop will offer a condensed exploration of diverse approaches to entering the realm of CI practice, catering to both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. Following a break, we will delve into a more structured segment, covering the CI Alphabet and delving into our centers, all while understanding the communication required for safe lifts. The workshop will be conducted in English and is open to participants of all levels of CI experience. WHAT IS CONTACT IMPROVISATION? Contact Improvisation is an improvised dance form where 2 or more bodies engage in contact, sharing weight, gravity, and intention. It encompasses elements of breathing, listening, trust-building, rolling, sliding, and even flying. It's a dance for everybody, accessible from the very beginning. SCHEDULE: 15:00 - 17:00: Introduction, Authentic Movement, Body-Voice Exploration, Somatic Exploration in Trios 17:00 - 17:15: Break and Sharing 17:15 - 18:15: Lifts Workshop 18:15 - 19:00: Contact jam VENUE: Center Premik - Neubergerjeva ulica 9, 1000 Ljubljana RECOMMENDED DONATION FOR THE WORKSHOP: 40 EUR (Donations can be made upon arrival) TO REGISTER: Please email [email protected] with your full name and telephone number. ADDITIONAL NOTES: We suggest wearing comfortable attire and refraining from wearing necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Kindly arrive 10 minutes early to facilitate clothing changes and registration. ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Žan Perko is an interdisciplinary artist who holds a Master's degree in impulse, voice, and authentic movement from the Academy for Theatre in Slovenia. He is a Contact Improvisation teacher, musician, bodyworker, and integrative therapist. Currently based in Portugal, Žan conducts weekly CI classes, workshops, and movement retreats. His personal journey within the realm of CI revolves around unleashing the human animal within, embracing liminal states, relinquishing control to the autonomous nervous system, and following the body's impulses to connect with the essence of nature within. For more information, please visit @Zan_Hummingsun