Rosalind has been practicing Contact Improvisation for over 20 years in the UK, Germany and the USA. Her teaching is based upon the fundamentals of the practice. These fundamentals include: weight sharing, efficient use of gravity to get into and out of the floor, awareness of the kinesphere, the anatomy of the body, the use of least muscular effort for maximum effect and cultivating a sense of listening and awareness through touch. In her class she encourages participants to observe their habitual movement patterns and explore new movement possibilities. Attention is given to aspects of contact such as going upside down and into and out of the floor. These movement studies are practiced both individually and together with a partner/partners to apply into the context of a jam. Miniature jam situations are offered and give participants the chance to observe and reflect upon their own dancing and that of their colleagues. With this shared knowledge the students can then apply their skills into jamming.
Contact Improvisation: August to December 2026
When? Sundays, Workshop: 15.00 – 16.30, Jam 16.30-17.30 Where? Tanz Etage e.V., Blümenstr. 7., 02826 – Görlitz
This workshop series is designed so that it can be taken as a course or as individual focussed sessions. The level is open to all levels and abilities. No prior experience of Contact Improvisation is necessary. Past participants will be able to build upon principles experience from the previous year to deepen and develop their skills and abilities.
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 – Fluid Body
Allowing your weight to flow into and out of the ground according to the principles of Aikido.
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 – Airtime
Consciously using our center and periphery (“Banana Roll”) to gain more airtime.
NOTE: This event takes place in Ludwigsdorf as part of the TANZfest!
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 – Go with the flow
Follow the natural flow of movement. Continuity and contact qualities with “Rolling” & “Sliding.”
NOTE: Workshop leaders: Florian & Julia
Sun, 11/08/26 – Flying and Falling
Circling into and through the space with spirals.
Sun, 12/06/26 – Review & Resonance
Reflecting on what we’ve learned, experienced, and our growing abilities.
To book: https://ruhe-will-leben.de/kontakt/
Rosalind is available to teach workshops for all ages (8+) and abilities. Please get in contact for bookings.
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