Contemporary Dance Workshop with Lou Poletti

Floorwork Foundations Join us on the floor! What is it? This class is an introduction to floorwork for all levels (beginner and experienced). It will show you how to feel, relate to and safely move on the floor. We will touch on: * How to feel the floor and deepen your connection with it * Softening vs resisting (and when to use them) * Rolling 101! How to roll without the bumps and bruises * Falling safely (and how it’s not as scary as it sounds) * Simple floor progressions (with variations for those who like a challenge) And the class will finish with a routine or jam depending on the vibe for the night. Who’s teaching? Lou Poletti, a professional contemporary dancer from Sydney with 15 years on stage across 4 continents. What should I bring? * Knee pads (these are essential for beginners!) * Socks (optional) * Towel * Water What will I learn? This class is designed to help you develop awareness of your body in relation to the floor and give you some tools to make floorwork safer, easier and more enjoyable. Exploring your relationship to the floor and your relationship to the space around you will encourage you to be more intentional and present through your movement. Learning to guide and control your movements on the floor will allow for less bumps and bruises, and allow you move more smoothly. Understanding how to fall will help you feel more confident in your movement, knowing that if something unexpected happens, you know how to land safely. Learning a few techniques will give you an starting point to experiment with your own movements in a jam or lead to more clarity through a routine. Why is floorwork important? Floorwork is an integral part of many different movement styles and is the first “dance partner” many people have. Understanding how to move with, into and though the floor will help build a greater understanding of not just your own body, but how to interact with the space around you. The more you understand floorwork and how you interact with the space, the easier it will be to interact with others (for example, in contact improvisation). If you’ve ever been curious to try some floorwork or want to improve your skills, please feel free to join us on the floor! REGISTRATION For further information please contact Eamonn O'Flaherty via Messenger or at [email protected] ----- USEFUL LINKS This is held alongside the regular Contact Improv Dance Fundamentals class: https://www.facebook.com/events/1291131096389020/ The local Contact Improvisation Dance group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3993588900725636 Sydney events page: https://eamonn-o-flaherty.github.io/Sydney-Contact-Improv-Dance-Community/