Dance as a Relational Practice - Connecting on the Ecstatic Dance Floor

Sharing my insights on facilitating and enjoying spontaneous, dynamic interactive free-style and Contact Improvisation Dance

MY BACKGROUND AND

CONTEXTUALIZING WHAT I'LL BE TALKING ABOUT :

INTRO CONTINUED:

MAPPING THE RELATIONAL INTERACTIONS: 2 POLARITIES; 4 ROLES

DEEPER EXPLANATION OF THE 4 ROLES

PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE COACHING:

1. Going with their system

2. A safe environment is required for learning

3. Be what you are asking others to be/learn

4. Take the biggest risks

WHAT PEOPLE NEED FIRST:

TOUCH AND CONTACT IMPROVISATION

HOW WE LEARN:

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