Explore the next level of your partnering skills.
An exclusive group oriented for experienced movers.
Kinetic Playground program is a process oriented program that is centred around the athletic & somatic facets of Contact Improvisation(CI) and partnering. Cultivating body and haptic intelligence, as well as advanced technical and pedagogical skills are the core of the program.
The year-long program is a professional training that is open for any person regardless of age. A solid background in partner work or contact improvisation is required.
The program aims to help each individual develop their physical intelligence and refine technical and expressive skills in contact improvisation and partner work. The unique blend of different teaching modalities and pedagogical approaches within the Movement Lab will enable each student to gain extensive understanding and experience in the following: contact improvisation and partnering, movement based exploration methods and partnering pedagogy.
Besides that, the program supports cultivation of presence through touch and the development of non-verbal communication skills - a process that provides a robust foundation necessary for future engagements in the field of embodiment and touch based healing modalities.
The program constitutes two continuous modules and one optional module. The continuous modules are being taught 1.5 hours per week and lasts for 36 weeks. The core modules are built as a gradual process of accumulation of knowledge and skills.
The optional module takes place every week for 2.5 hours (throughout the entire program) and will be guided by rotating guest teachers. Each participant is require to attend for a minimum of 12 hours in total, with the possibly to attend as much as one wishes.
Together the three modules are an in-depth process oriented learning experience.
For detailed information about each model Click here for the full curriculum.
October 2024 - June 2025
Thursdays, 10:00-13:00
1590€
Including in the program's fee are all the classes, free entry to the weekly jam, 25% discount coupon for our online courses, Q&A session and individual feedback session.
Matan is a dancer, graphic designer and the host of ‘Material For The Brain’ podcast. In 2015 he founded Movement Lab - a vehicle for movement education, choreographic work and discursive inquiry. His practice is influenced by his enthusiasm for physical and theoretical research and revolves around the question of how to develop a meaningful relationship with the body-mind.
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Wednesday, 8th of May 2024, 20:00, via ZOOM.
