contact improvisation

In introducing contemporary forms of dance in the Bosnian cultural scene, we have chosen to start with contact improvisation classes as it can be danced by anyone independently of previous dance experience and thus connects people from a variety of different backgrounds giving them an alternative mode of communication.

This form of dance helps develop the capacity to listen and cooperate, awareness of others, openness, trust and the ability to let things flow their natural way, skills that can be beneficial on a variety of different levels.

Starting with weekly contact improvisation classes, participants can slowly gain a feeling for contemporary dance and its meaning and possibilities, learning to use their body in a different way without being intimidated by complex moves and choreographies.

This constitutes an ideal preparation for the cycle of intensive workshops led by international dancers, where more in-depth work can be done in different forms of contemporary dance, with special focus on the creative and expressive potential of dance.

Contact improvisation is a form of contemporary dance developed in New York in the 70s, in which the point of contact between dancers provides the starting point for a movement exploration leading to the creation of a common, unique, improvised dance. It can be danced by two or more people, it is about sharing weight, rolling, suspending, falling, passive and active, energy and awareness. Although the form continues to influence many professional dancers and choreographers, it can be danced by anyone. The emphasis is on the flow of energy and body awareness rather than on producing fixed movements. The rules guiding contact improvisation can be seen as the physical expression of the rules shaping human relationships: dancers must develop trust, communication, awareness of the other and cooperation in order to perform the dance, and this has a positive influence on their relation to themselves and others in daily life. contact improvisation helps develop body control and awareness, it connects, heals and gives inspiration.	contact	In introducing contemporary forms of dance in the Bosnian cultural scene, we have chosen to start with contact improvisation classes as it can be danced by anyone independently of previous dance experience and thus connects people from a variety of different backgrounds giving them an alternative mode of communication. This form of dance helps develop the capacity to listen and cooperate, awareness of others, openness, trust and the ability to let things flow their natural way, skills that can be beneficial on a variety of different levels. Starting with weekly contact improvisation classes, participants can slowly gain a feeling for contemporary dance and its meaning and possibilities, learning to use their body in a different way without being intimidated by complex moves and choreographies. This constitutes an ideal preparation for the cycle of intensive workshops led by international dancers, where more in-depth work can be done in different forms of contemporary dance, with special focus on the creative and expressive potential of dance.	improvisation
			tanzelarija offers contact improvisation classes every Sunday from 15 to 17 in Kino Teatar Prvi Maj, Alipasina 19, Sarajevo.
			JAM SESSIONS every thursday at 17.30 are open to the public to watch or participate... come and join us!
			To register for the contact improvisation class or for more information contact: stefania@tanzelarija.org