OrientationThe unknown, improvisation, systems, planning, movement
strategies, partnering ,adaptability, reactiveness, spontaneity. How,
why and where do you move. Which quality do you choose. Intuitive
vs planned approach to improvisation. Relating to the partner.
Manipulating and being manipulated by others. The dialogue of
partnering, what we say, how we say, how we listen and how we
respond to the complexity of interactions with another being. Through
partnering we are invited to search both within ourselves and beyond.
MicrobaticsThe acrobatic approach, inversions, coordinations, principles,
Gaining choice in movement, entrances and exits, blurring the lines
between acrobatics and other movements, continuation. Gaining
options, transforming momentum, and fine tuning flow.
MaintenanceChecking in, daily bread, scanning. What is where. Practice before a
practice. Setting intention, gaining clarity. Preparing the joints,
bones, skin, muscles, senses.
five fingers of practice
AgilityOutdoor work, environmental practices, object use, speed, dexterity,
strength work, flexibility, balance, jumping, climbing, tool work.
Building a hybrid movement practice and applying it to the
playground of the world. how do the different practices inform and
support each other? What is my physical and cognitive availability
when approaching the known and the unknown? Finding challenges,
facing fears, stress testing aspects of our practice in the open.
Exploring new ground and refining old pathways.
Silent practice…….
