In the Presence of Dance: CI short-films and Contact Improvisation w/ Alexandra & Friends

Friday, 4 July
Short Film Screening & Community Gathering
18:00 – 19:30
Contact Improvisation Practice
19:30 – 20:45

In the Presence of Dance: short fil screening: (part 1 / 18:00-19:30)

You are invited to a curated screening of independent short films celebrating the richness of the dance form contact improvisation. We will begin with some historical references, discussing the origins of this practice in the 70’s and listening to words from key figures… then travel into creative expressions of the practice today, including the intimate relationship between contact improvisation and forces of nature.

This is a moment of meeting – for people who are curious about, or already dedicated to the practice of Contact Improvisation. We will have an opportunity to absorb the films, as well as discuss what they move in us – allowing us to celebrate all this form can be.

In the Presence of Dance: CONTACT IMPROVISATION PRACTICE: (part 2 / 19:30 – 20:45 )

Developing after the film screening, we will explore witnessing as support in improvisation and collaboration.

What if our dialogue is not only with a partner, but with the whole space?
How can we support each other’s awareness?
What does it mean to be part of a group, and co-create the space we dance in?
How can my gaze be neutral, non-judgmental, accepting, curious?
How can my movement be neutral, non-judgmental, accepting, curious?

We will not focus on ‘showing’ anything, but gathering our attention to one another, sharing our focus and energy. Perhaps finding something which we couldn’t imagine – until it happens.

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You’re welcome to join both parts, or just one.
The film screening is donation based
The CI practice follows the usual pricing structure

This session will be facilitated by Alexandra & friends. (info coming soon)
info: Alexandra +31615525238

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ALEXANDRA WUZYK (South Africa / Thailand

Alexandra is a multidisciplinary artist born and raised in South Africa. She has been exploring contact improvisation intensively since since 2021, studying with Sasha Dodo, Dolores Dewhurst Marks, Kirstie Simson, Anjelika Doniy, Alicia Grayson, Artem Markhov, Ming Shen Ku, Bari Kim, Yasukichi Suzuki, Sasha Bezrodnova and many other inspiring teachers. She continues to learn and be surprised in every dance.

Her artistic work includes painting, film, poetry and performance. She considers improvisation as the birthspace of creative practice. Connection to nature is woven into her approach as she explores dancing in different landscapes on land and underwater. Her interest is to allow natural rhythm and truth to reveal itself, surprisingly and effortlessly. She generally lives and dances in Thailand, researching CI as a space that transcends cultural barriers and opens much needed states of listening and mutual support.