About this Event

The Underscore is a long-form dance improvisation structure developed by Nancy Stark Smith and practiced worldwide. The form includes Contact Improvisation and allows for a full spectrum of physical forms and changing states, often including periods of quiet internal activity and other times of higher energy and interactive dancing. The Underscore’s undirected practice affords simultaneously a framework for research, a forum for play, and an opportunity to experience collective improvised composition. Open to all, familiarity with CI and the Underscore suggested. To familiarize new participants, Underscore NYC offers “talk throughs” to introduce the language, glyphs and structures of the Underscore. Stay from start to finish. $10 suggested donation To schedule a talk through to become familiar with the form, email Brandin Steffensen at [email protected] with subject line: Talk Thru

Dance Styles

Contact Improvisation (100%)

Organizer

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Brandin Steffensen

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Underscore NYC