Graduate Advanced Improvisation

Designed for performing artists and anyone with a
background in physical practice, this course
provides opportunities to cultivate advanced
skills in movement improvisation in a
cross-disciplinary environment. Content includes
practice in solo, contact, and ensemble
improvisation, with an emphasis on developing
skills for safe, organic and virtuosic partner
dance. Contact skills include jumping and
catching, low and high flying, safe falling,
deepening of sensory awareness and listening
skills, as well as moving in and out of contact.
Ensemble skills include deepening awareness of
how and when to support the dance of another or
take the spotlight. Specific attention will be
placed on the development of the 'score' as a
tool for creating focused, yet spontaneous
performances.