Dancing the Unknown
Improvisation as a Shared Journey
Contact Improvisation Workshop with Richard Parker
Let go of expectations, tune into the art of listening and response, and embrace the unknown as you discover improvisation as a shared journey.
Expanding Group Creativity and Playfulness
Tap into the co-creative nature of improvisation by listening to and responding to the shifting dynamics within Contact Improvisation. Together, we’ll explore tools like momentum, gravity, rhythm, and spatial awareness, allowing spontaneous and unknown moments to emerge. Through shared exploration, we’ll uncover new possibilities for playful interaction and creative movement.
Mindfulness and Improvisation Beyond Technique
This workshop will include guided scores and mindfulness practices to help you connect deeply to the present moment. By listening inwardly and outwardly, we’ll cultivate improvisation as a language of movement that transcends technique, inviting richer, more expressive, and unpredictable dances to unfold.
Cultivating Confidence and Creativity in Jams
Build confidence and ease in jam settings by learning to respond intuitively to the evolving flow of the dance. We’ll explore how to access jams with openness and curiosity, developing trust in yourself, your partners, and the improvisational process.
Through listening and response, we’ll create dances that are alive with creativity, spontaneity, and connection.
Level
This workshop is not suitable for newcomers to Contact Improvisation, but it welcomes anyone who has begun to explore the practice, from those with some experience to well-seasoned practitioners.
Venue & Travel:
St Michaels Parish Hall is near the University of Bristol and the city centre. It is a 20-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station, with plenty of free parking. Upon booking you’ll be sent more info about how to find us, parking and given access to a lift-share document.
The venue has a wooden floor, plenty of heating and natural light, with access to a kitchen.
Inclusivity:
At Emerging Hearts we hope to make our events as accessible as possible. We understand that while we try to price our events reasonably, support may still be needed. If you are on a lower income, we offer the option of paying in instalments, or at a reduced cost if the price is truly out of your range. Please visit our inclusivity page and we will be happy to assist you. Please note that while we offer further support beyond instalments, only a certain amount of these spaces may be available.