Kinetic Playground Curriculum

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Module #1 - Advanced partner technique

In the first module, participants will be guided into exploration of advanced partnering skills through the exploration of repeatable forms and technical improvisations. Solo skills will be taught as well, with the focus on advanced falling techniques, inversions and high jumps.

Detail breakdown of module 1:

Unit 1 (10 hours): Backspace

Unit 2 (10 hours): Solo and Partner Falling Techniques

Unit 3 (10 hours): Solo and Partner inversions

Unit 4 (10 hours): Shoulder lifts

Unit 5 (10 hours): Dynamic Partner Jumps

Unit 6 (10 hours): Martial Arts inspired techniques


Module #2 - Peer group labs

In the second module, students will initiate their own explorations according to their own interests in curiosities. The space will be held and supported by the teacher, with the aim of supporting independent research of cultivation of self/group practice. Certain amount of the time will be dedicated for Q&A around pedagogical and artistic themes.

Detail breakdown of module 2:

Unit 1 (10 hours): Individual/Couple research

Unit 2 (10 hours): Group scores

Unit 3 (10 hours): Focus jamming

Unit 4 (2 hours): Q&A sessions


Module #3 - Open Jam

The 3rd module is an optional module. It is structured as a mediating step between self-work and being fully guided in a class scenario. Its purpose is to enable each participant to make a step further towards independence and confident around the material of the program

The module is designed as a fluid structure where each participant can decided the level of intensity and engagement that is suitable for their particular pace and development, from week to week.

Each session in this module will start with 30 minutes of instructions (by rotating guest teachers) followed by 2.5h open jam where participants can engage in a research around the different themes of the program, in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Registration process:

Acceptance to the program is conditioned by a personal interview with Matan Levkowich.

A sense of commitment to the program and the group process will be evaluated and considered as the main factor for acceptance/rejection of an applicant.


Certification

To receive the Movement Lab Study Group certificate you need to:

  1. Attendance of at least 90% for modules 1+2 and 12 hours of module 3
  2. Send 2 videos for each module, documenting the materials you have learnt (solo and partner videos).
  3. Form a peer group and spend a minimum of 6 hours of practice together on the material of the program.
  4. Submit a final report on your experience in the program detailing what you have learnt and benefited from the program personally.


Certification outcome

The Study Group certificate would support you in the following (in accordance with your own responsibility and self engagements):

  1. To integrate your body knowledge into your professional engagement in other fields of embodied work.
  2. To hold group sessions and teach private classes in the fields of contact improvisation and partner work.