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READY

READY The entrances and the exits...especially the entrances seem soooooooo intimidating. Ready. What does it mean? " in a suitable state for an activity, action, or situation; fully prepared" Breathe! Contact Improvisation Dance, or Contact Improv as it is affectionately nick-named, is a form of partner movement that's been around for about 40 years. It evolved from an exploration combining modern dance, Aikdo, gymnastics and the experiential study of human bodies moving in physical contact spontaneously, each dancer following her own movement impulses while maintaining a touch connection with her partner. Two bodies acting as one, sharing one center of gravity, acting in accordance with a kinesthetic and touch based shared language. To an uninitiated onlooker, it can look like a combination of affectionate wrestling, intimate lovemaking, hi speed martial arts moves, and partner acrobatics. I discovered this 'art sport...